Summer nights in the city

NICOSIA Municipality is making the most of the city’s pleasant summer evenings by putting on a series of free entertainment at various open spaces in and around the old town.

‘Summer Nights in Nicosia’, which runs from July until the end of September, includes a wide variety of musical, theatrical and other performances for all tastes from both local and international artists.

“These unique nights in the capital promise a rich and enjoyable artistic summer to all those who choose to stay in Nicosia,” said Nicosia Mayor Eleni Mavrou. “Nights in our city are truly special and I believe with cultural creativity they become unforgettable.”

Events include an ethnic performance by the band “Van Merwijk’s Music Machine” in Pallouriotissa Square on July 16, which will bring together rhythms and percussionists from all over the globe, resulting in “a swinging combination of blues, latin and jazz with Cuban music in a contemporary interpretation of some of the best known Latin Soul and Boogaloo hits”.

Since its launch three years ago, the ‘Summer Nights’ programme has become an increasingly popular part of the summer experience.

“By offering this variety of cultural events every summer, I believe that, we are teaching people to love their city and neighbourhood in a different way: to care about what is going in their immediate and familiar environment,” said Mavrou.

A new addition to the events’ schedule this year is the “Music and Dance Afternoons” where multinational bands will bring a different cultural feel to Eleftheria Square every Thursday between 7.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.

A big concert by Doros Dimosthenous on September 23, is also being organised to celebrate the last full moon of the summer and bid a “romantic goodbye” to the hot nights.

 

n Entrance to all events is free, with most starting at 8.30pm. For more information, visit www.nicosia.org.cy

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