All festivals of Northern Cyprus
Festivals take place throughout the year in Northern Cyprus, but the dates often change. Below is a list of major festivals and links to materials about them. It is more convenient to check the current dates and event schedules in the Events section and on the municipality websites.
Northern Cyprus is a territory where festivals are held quite frequently, especially during the harvest season of various crops.
Festivals in Northern Cyprus
Here are the main festivals in Northern Cyprus. They do not always occur on the same dates, so it is better to check the municipality websites or view current announcements in the Events section. It is also worth reading about public holidays in Northern Cyprus.
- Music Festival in Bellapais
- Orange Festival in Güzelyurt
- Lavender Harvest Festival
- Mehmetçik Grape Festival
- Girne Fest
- Serdarlı Babutsa Culture and Art Festival
- Folk Dance and Peace Festival
- “Caretta Caretta” Festival
- Alagadi Fest
- Pastirma Festival in Ozanköy
- Watermelon Culture and Art Festival
- Olive Festival
- Güzelyurt-Alayköy Youth Festival
- “Fusion of Cultures” Festival
- Wild Orchid Festival
- Nowruz
- Tepebaşı Tulip Festival
- Theater Festival
- Wild Asparagus Festival
- Kite Festival
- Tourism Festival in Kyrenia
- Cyprus Silk Festival
- Bafra International Music Festival
- Hellim Festival in Geçitkale
- Carob Festival in Tatlısu
- Walnut Festival in Lefke
- Traditional Cuisine Festival in Bafra
Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays
When are weekends in Northern Cyprus?
Residents of Northern Cyprus have days off for many occasions — from New Year to Eid al-Fitr. The list of official holidays can be found here: public and religious holidays in Northern Cyprus.
Is May 1 celebrated in Northern Cyprus?
Yes, Labor Day is observed in Northern Cyprus and is considered an official holiday. In Turkish, it is called İşçi Bayramı. More details: Labor Day in Northern Cyprus.
Where can I check current festival and event dates?
Since festival dates may shift, it is more convenient to check updates in the Events in Northern Cyprus section and on municipality websites.
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