12 Feb – 22 Feb 2026
The programme 2026
Eleven days, from Tsiknopempti to the Grand Parade.
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The three moments that fill the city.
Thu 12 Feb 19:00
Entrance and coronation of the Queen of Passion and Madness
Πλατεία Γρηγόρη Αυξεντίου (Διοικητήριο) LIVE
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Sun 15 Feb 11:30
Children's Carnival Parade
Παραλιακός δρόμος LIVE
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Sun 22 Feb 13:00
Grand Carnival Parade
Λεωφόρος Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ΄ LIVE
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Wednesday 4 February
1 event
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Ceremony
Programme press conference
Δημοτικό Πολιτιστικό Κέντρο «Πάνος Σολομωνίδης» · Πάνου Σολομωνίδη 8, Λεμεσός
Serenade by the Ariones, presentation of the Queen and the Greek version of «Life is a Carnival».
Tuesday 10 February
1 event
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Ceremony
Tribute evening
Δημοτικό Πολιτιστικό Κέντρο «Πάνος Σολομωνίδης» · Πάνου Σολομωνίδη 8, Λεμεσός
The Municipality honours Loulis Katsounotos, Artemakis Zachariou, Akis Georgiou (Taitos) and Miltos Papadopoulos. Carnival Museum open 18:00–21:00.
Wednesday 11 February
1 event
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Exhibition
19th mask exhibition by Vera Efthymiou Parlalidou
Αίθουσα Τέχνης «Θεομαρία» · Βασιλίσσης Καρλόττας 7 & Ελένης Παλαιολογίνας
Thursday 12 February
Tsiknopempti 5 events
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Ceremony
The «First Foukou»
Lemesos Media Group · Ομονοίας 67, Λεμεσός
The traditional start of Tsiknopempti: the first grill of the year is lit.
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Party
Street grilling and music at the banks
Γλάδστωνος & Αγίου Ανδρέου · Έξω από Eurobank και Τράπεζα Κύπρου
Music and treats outside Eurobank (Gladstonos) and Bank of Cyprus (Agiou Andreou).
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Serenades
Kantadoroi Lemesou at Saripolou
Πλατεία Σαριπόλου · Λεμεσός
The square's lunchtime grilling with the Kantadoroi Lemesou, the Mayor and the royal family.
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Party
«Old School» with the Lopodytes
Πλατεία Γρηγόρη Αυξεντίου (Διοικητήριο) · Λεμεσός
Music in the square before the Queen's entrance.
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Ceremony LIVE
Entrance and coronation of the Queen of Passion and Madness
Πλατεία Γρηγόρη Αυξεντίου (Διοικητήριο) · Λεμεσός
Procession from the Municipal Hall with the Mayor, the Philharmonic and the majorettes via Archbishop Kyprianou, Agiou Andreou and Anexartisias. Coronation at 19:30, projection mapping on the District Administration and a «Back to the 80s & 90s» party with DJ LeSkouf.
Friday 13 February
1 event
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Serenades
Night of the Kantadoroi
Πλατεία Μεσαιωνικού Κάστρου · Ριχάρδου και Βερεγγάριας, Λεμεσός
Choirs and serenader groups set off from different points of the city and meet at the Castle.
Saturday 14 February
5 events
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Workshop
Pellomaska and hat workshops
Δημοτικό Πολιτιστικό Κέντρο «Πάνος Σολομωνίδης» · Πάνου Σολομωνίδη 8, Λεμεσός
With former queens Monika Pieridou and Elena Papadopoulou. Museum open 09:30–13:00.
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Party
«The Great Apokries» feast
Πλατεία Αγίας Φύλας · Αγία Φύλα
Feast by the Dionysos dance group.
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Sport
Carnival bike ride
Πλατεία Μεσαιωνικού Κάστρου · Ριχάρδου και Βερεγγάριας, Λεμεσός
Limassol Cycling Club, start and finish at the Castle.
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Serenades
Kantadoroi on Agiou Andreou
Δημοτική Πανεπιστημιακή Βιβλιοθήκη · Αγίου Ανδρέου, Λεμεσός
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Party
Valentine's Goes Carnival
Χαρουπόμυλος Λανίτη · Βασιλίσσης 1, Λεμεσός
DJ Panicos Karpettas, prizes for the best Valentine's costume.
Sunday 15 February
Children's Parade 3 events
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For children LIVE
Children's Carnival Parade
Παραλιακός δρόμος · Από τα φώτα του Δημόσιου Κήπου ως τη Μαρίνα
From the Public Garden traffic lights to the Marina car park. Batukinio drummers lead, followed by the Queen on her float, stilt-walkers and majorettes.
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Serenades
Giorgallettou Kantadoroi outside Perama
Έξω από το Πέραμα · Αγίου Ανδρέου, Λεμεσός
In memory of founder Giorgos Giorgallettos; the Municipality honours Lollos and Periklis Giorgallettos.
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Party
Time Surfers Party Band
Χαρουπόμυλος Λανίτη · Βασιλίσσης 1, Λεμεσός
Disco night.
Monday 16 February
2 events
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Exhibition
Cartoon and photo exhibitions
Χαρουπόμυλος Λανίτη · Βασιλίσσης 1, Λεμεσός
With the Cyprus Cartoonists' Association and FEK Limassol; choirs of Polemidia Municipality. Open until 23 February.
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Concert
«Red Egg or Carnivals» show
Χαρουπόμυλος Λανίτη · Βασιλίσσης 1, Λεμεσός
Carnival show with around 40 performers.
Tuesday 17 February
2 events
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Serenades
EDON Kantadoroi musical walk
Όλυμπος, Άγιος Νικόλαος · Λεμεσός
Ending at Olympos, Agios Nikolaos.
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Parade
Night Pellomaska Parade
Πλατεία Μαρίνας Λεμεσού · Limassol Marina
Gathering 19:00 at Marina Square, start 19:30 to the Castle, with the Queen, the royal family, the majorettes and the Philharmonic. At 20:00 the «Tuesday Dance» with Cuban Guns and DJ Bereck, plus the pellomaska contest.
Wednesday 18 February
1 event
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Serenades
Limassol Men's Quartet
Χαρουπόμυλος Λανίτη · Βασιλίσσης 1, Λεμεσός
Old serenades and carnival songs.
Thursday 19 February
1 event
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Parade
Night Masked Walk
Πλατεία Γρηγόρη Αυξεντίου (Διοικητήριο) · Λεμεσός
From the District Administration to the Castle with the Queen, Batukinio and the majorettes, together with the «Friends of the Limassol Carnival». At 20:00 the «Thursday Dance»: «Carnival Reloaded» concert (Konstantinos Zorpas) with Despina Olympiou, Giannis Margaris, Smaragda Diamantidou and Markella Chatzimitsi, then DJ Mad Max.
Friday 20 February
2 events
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Concert
Children's choirs and youth orchestras
Παττίχειο Δημοτικό Θέατρο · Αγίας Ζώνης 4, Λεμεσός
Serenades and carnival songs; €5 entry for the Social Pantry.
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Concert
«In the Crazy Carnival»
Χαρουπόμυλος Λανίτη · Βασιλίσσης 1, Λεμεσός
Liza Theofanous, Dimitris Mesimeris, Katerina Paraschou, Lefteris Pitsillides.
Saturday 21 February
7 events
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For children
«The World's Carnival»
Παττίχειο Δημοτικό Θέατρο · Αγίας Ζώνης 4, Λεμεσός
Interactive musical story for children; €5 entry for the Social Pantry.
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Serenades
Maria Diamantidou choir & Georgia Kompou mandolin ensemble
Οδός Αγίου Ανδρέου · Παλιά πόλη
Walk along Agiou Andreou ending at the Castle.
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Party
«The Feast of Apokria»
Πλατεία Μάριου Τόκα (Μέσα Γειτονιά) · Δημοτικό Μέγαρο Μέσα Γειτονιάς
Dances and songs from Cyprus, Lesbos, Asia Minor and the Aegean.
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Party
Kolla Carnival Weekend
Kolla Culture Factory · Φραγκλίνου Ρούσβελτ 45, Λεμεσός
Saturday from 14:00 and Sunday from 16:00: ice rink, DJs, street food, workshops, a Maslenitsa winter-burning and a dog costume contest. Pet friendly.
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Sport
Classic car carnival drive
Πλατεία Μαρίνας Λεμεσού · Limassol Marina
Limassol Classic Car Club, departing from the Marina car park.
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Serenades
The big Kantadoroi night
Πλατεία Γρηγόρη Αυξεντίου (Διοικητήριο) · Λεμεσός
«Musical Wanderings», Kitharodos, EDON Kantadoroi, «Modern Times» choir, Ariones, with the audience singing along.
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Concert
Disco & dance hits 70s–90s
Χαρουπόμυλος Λανίτη · Βασιλίσσης 1, Λεμεσός
Anna Vilanidi, Anna Khoma, Sotiris Konstanti.
Sunday 22 February
Grand Parade 2 events
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until 18:00
Parade LIVE
Grand Carnival Parade
Λεωφόρος Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου Γ΄ · Από τον κόμβο Αγίου Νικολάου ως τα φώτα Πολεμιδιών
From the Agios Nikolaos junction to the Polemidia (Fairways) lights. Order: Municipal Philharmonic, majorettes, Kantadoroi, Batukinio, the Mayor and council, the Queen with her entourage, the municipal floats and 115 groups. Throw confetti and streamers; foam sprays are banned.
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Party LIVE
Open-air carnival dance and 700-drone finale
Πλατεία Παλιού Λιμανιού · Λεμεσός
DJ Mitsingas and DJ Alex M, pellomaska and clever-mask contest, and «everyone eyes to the sky».
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