Wine Festival 2025

27-09-2025 19:00 - 5-10-2025 23:30

Admission: €5 (ενήλικες) / €3 (παιδιά 13-17)

MUNICIPAL GARDEN THEATRE

27/09- SATURDAY 

Concert with Pantelis Thalassinos and Irene Toumpaki under the artistic direction of Admitos Pitsillides.


28/09- SUNDAY 20:00

The internationally renowned Cypriot magicians Liotatis present an illusion magic show suitable both for adults and children.

21:00 Cretan folk music with Zidros Cultural Club. With the participation of the Kriteoi music band and Yiannis Fragkiadoulakis.  


29/09- MONDAY 20:00

Music and dance performance by the Limassol Folklore Research Group “Amathousioi” and the music band “Nomades”.

21:30  Roi Theatre presents a comedy adapted by Valentina Sofokleous to correspond to Cyprus’ reality.  


30/09- TUESDAY 20:00

Concert with Stelios Dionisiou and Elena Andreou. Curated by Christos Filippou.


01/10- WEDNESDAY 20:00 Magic Productions theatre presents a Cypriot comedy

21:30 An ode to Cypriot tradition by the Dionysus Cultural Dance Club. With the participation of the music group Antama.


02/10- THURSDAY 20:00

Theatrical performance by the Picollo Theater for young and old alike.

21:30 The internationally renowned Cypriot magicians Liotatis present an illusion magic show suitable both for adults and children.


03/10- FRIDAY 20:00

The Limassol Folklore Association performs dances and songs from Cyprus, Lesbos, and Asia Minor. With the participation of a traditional music ensemble and the music ensemble of Petros and Michalis Kouloumis.

Dances and songs from Cyprus, the Aegean, and Smyrna performed by the Alexandra Traditional Dance Workshop,


04/10- SATURDAY 20:00

A tribute to Mikis Theodorakis with Rita Antonopoulou, Kostas Ηadjichristodoulou, Dimitris Fanis and Giorgos Ioannou. Conducted by Neoklis Neofytides.


05/10- SUNDAY 20:00

Concert with Kostas Makedonas and Liza Theophanous.


During the Wine Festival a stilt walker dressed as a “Vraka Man” will be walking around the Municipal Garden taking selfies with visitors.

Monday, 29 September at 19:30

Historical Archive

Presentation by the Cyprus Oenophile Association on “Xynisteri. Past and Future. The rebirth of the variety”.

Caricature Exhibition

Caricature Exhibition on wine, in collaboration with the Association of Cypriot Caricature Artists “GEL.A.” and “Pin’s Sketch and Caricature Workshop”.

Photo Exhibition

Photo exhibition by the Cyprus Photographic Society (Limassol branch) at the Municipal Hall during the Wine Festival.

Live music in taverns.

Other events

Sunday 28 September 2025
Early afternoon in the village of Mallia a music and dance performance with the Limassol Folklore Group.

Sunday 5 October 2025
Early afternoon in Kalo Chorio a music and dance performance with the Limassol Cultural and Dance Group "Dionysos".


In front of the “Vraka Man” statue

27/09- SATURDAY

20:00 Official opening of the Wine Festival.

Inauguration of all wineries and the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment’s kiosk.

Concert with Dimitris Mesimeris, Freideriki Tombazou, Riana Athanasiou and Paris Paraschos. Curated by Aris Antoniades.

28/09- SUNDAY

A tribute to the ladies who left an indelible mark on rebetiko. Anastasia Sorra-keyboard, Anna Aristeidou-vocals and violin, Alexandra Hadjikonstani-accordeon, Georgia Kombou-bouzouki and tzouras, Veronika Aloneutou-santouri, Niki Andronikou-laouto and baglama, Eleana Andreou-double bass, Katerina Paraschou-vocals, Maria Tinenti-percussion.

29/09- MONDAY

A tribute to the Greek cinema with Angelos Avgousti and Friends. Eleni Mavroudi-vocals, Aristos Savvas-bouzouki, Stylianos Gerasimou-keyboard, Xenios Papasofroniou-guitar, Xenios Evangelou-percussion, Tommis Tritti-bass guitar.

The program will be opened by the New Horizons Cultural Club.

30/09- TUESDAY

A musical journey to our roots with Stefanos Pelekani, Andreas Ioannou, Vassilis Vassiliou, Maria Christodoulou, Kostas Halloumas, Pambos Theodorou, Sofoklis Panayiotou, Stamatis Petsakos and Christos Isidorou.

The program will be opened by Olympos Ayiou Nikolaou.

1/10- WEDNESDAY

Concert with the band Lopotytes. Christos Katsounotos-vocals/electric guitar, Andreas Kerveros-bass guitar, Nikolas Petrou-vocals/piano, Marinos Charalambides-drums.

2/10- THURSDAY

Concert with Liza Theophanous and Lefteris Pitsillides. Frixos Panagiotou-bouzouki, Antonis Pafios-clarinet, Varvara Louka-violin, Konstantinos Zorpas-piano, Admitos Pitsillides-guitar, Dimitris Papanikolaou-bass, Konstantinos Paouros-drums.

3/10- FRIDAY

Traditional and folk songs with Antri Karantoni, Michalis Hadjimichael and Nikolas Pissias.

4/10- SATURDAY

A tribute to Vassilis Tsitsanis with Maria Theodotou, Petros Kouloumis and Elena Andreou.

5/10- SUNDAY

Concert with Filippos Ktenas, Elena Giannakou, and the Asma music ensemble. Conducted by Savvas Chrysanthos.


Playground area behind the “Vraka Man” statue

Stilt walker, magicians, shadow theatre performances, crafts, pottery workshop etc.

Pottery Workshop 19:00 – 22:00

Put your creativity to the test with pottery wheel throwing (saucers, bowls and cups).


ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

28/09- SUNDAY 19:30

A comedy is performed by the Giannis Pafios Shadow Theatre.

29/09- MONDAY 19:30

The Cypriot magicians Liotatis present a magic show for children.

30/09- TUESDAY 19:30

A comedy is performed by the Pafios Museum-Workshop of Shadow Theatre.

1/10- WEDNESDAY 19:30

A comedy is performed by the Pafios Museum-Workshop of Shadow Theatre.

2/10- THURSDAY 19:30

Puppetry by the Contemporary Children's Shadow Theatre Eleni Papachristoforou.

3/10- FRIDAY 19:30

Puppetry by the Undercover Masks Theatre group.

4/10- SATURDAY 19:30

The Cypriot magicians Liotatis present a magic show for children.

5/10- SUNDAY 19:30

A comedy is performed by the Giannis Pafios Shadow Theatre.


The Limassol Municipality Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing at the Wine Festival as follows:

Saturday 27/09/2025 at 19:30 in front of the “Vraka Man” statue.

Sunday 05/10/2025 at 19:30 in front of the “Vraka Man” statue.


On Sunday, 28 September and on Sunday, 5 October fresh palouze (grape jelly) will be made behind the “Vraka Man” statue.


Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Kiosk (tennis court)

Sunday, 28/09/2025 Live preparation of “Souppouthkia” with grape syrup (small pieces of bread fried in olive oil) by Ms Skevi Polykarpou.

Monday, 29/09/2025 Palouze (grape jelly) making.

Tuesday, 30/09/2025 Palouze (grape jelly) making.

Wednesday, 01/10/2025 The Cyprus Bartenders Association will prepare cocktails with Xynisteri in collaboration with the Municipality of Limassol.

Thursday, 02/10/2025 The Cyprus Bartenders Association will prepare cocktails with Xynisteri in collaboration with the Municipality of Limassol.

Friday, 03/10/2025 TV chef Chryso Lefou will be cooking with Commandaria wine live.

Saturday, 04/10/2025 Sweet grape treat.

Sunday, 05/10/2025 Workshop on wrapping traditional koupepia (stuffed grape leaves).


Free Transportation to the Wine Festival

LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS – PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED

Saturday 27/09/2025, Sunday 28/09/2025,

Friday 03/10/2025, Saturday 04/10/2025 and Sunday 05/10/2025

Nicosia

18.30 Departure from Cyprus Handicraft Centre
20.00 Arrival at Wine Festival
23.00 Departure from Wine Festival
00.15 Arrival at Cyprus Handicraft Centre

Larnaca
19.00 Departure from Vasileos Pavlou Square (Deputy Ministry Information Office)
20.00 Arrival at Wine Festival
23.00 Departure from Wine Festival
00.00 Arrival at Vasileos Pavlou Square (Deputy Ministry Information Office)

Ayia Napa
18.30 Departure from Ayia Napa Monastery  
20.00 Arrival at Wine Festival
23.00 Departure from Wine Festival
00.15 Arrival at Ayia Napa Monastery  

Pafos
18.30 Departure from Paphos Harbour Bus Station
20.05 Arrival at Wine Festival
23.00 Departure from Wine Festival
00.00 Arrival at Paphos Harbour Bus Station

For information, please contact: 25002211

Monday - Thursday 08:00-14:00


Cyprus Wine Museum

Pafou 42, 4630 Erimi www.cypruswinemuseum.com 

From Leontiou EMEL Bus Station to Cyprus Wine Museum  Buses 16 & 27

From MY MALL to Cyprus Wine Museum                                    Bus 18

From Limassol Marina to Cyprus Wine Museum                     Bus 33


GENERAL INFORMATION

Wine Festival opening hours:              

Daily from 19:00 – 00:00

Ticket price:

Adults (over 18 years old): €5.00

20% off all bottled wines (applies to 1 bottle) from Mallia Winery (KEO), Kamanterena (SODAP) or LOEL.

 

Free admission for children under 12 (must accompanied by an adult).

 

Children/ Teenagers (13 – 17 years old):  €3.00

 

Plastic wine bottle: €1.50

Wine glass: €1.50

Wine glass with stem: €2.50


Wine tasting

From 19:30-22:00 at all the wineries in the Wine Festival area.

Participating wineries: KEO-Mallia Winery, LOEL, SODAP-Kamanterena Winery, Zambartas Winery, Vlassides Winery, Tsiakkas Winery, Constantinou Winery, Nelion Winery, Ayia Mavri Winery, Oenou Yi Winery, Revecca Winery, Kalamos Winery, Vasilikon Winery, Ezousa Winery Karseras Commandaria Winery.


The program is subject to change.

For more information, please call: 25 344402, 25 344952, 25 745919

www.limassol.org.cy

 

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