Full Program of the 2025 Limassol Carnival Announced

The Republic of Cyprus is preparing for one of the most vibrant events of the year—the Limassol Carnival 2025. This year, the festivities will take place from February 20 to March 2, with an estimated 35,000 participants expected at the country's largest festival.

The full program of the upcoming celebrations has been published on the Limassol Municipality website: Limassol Carnival 2025 Program

February 18

19:00 — Panos Solomonides Municipal Cultural Center
A ceremonial event honoring Ritsa Koutsoudi, the eternal Carnival Queen, under the patronage of the Mayor of Limassol. The event is organized by carnival enthusiasts and Ritsa’s friends.

February 19

19:00 — Theomaria Art Gallery (Vasilissa Karlotta 7 & Eleni Paleologini Street)
Opening of the 18th Vera Efimiou Parlalidou Mask Exhibition, inaugurated by Limassol Mayor Yiannis Armeftis.

20:00 — Limassol Carnival Opening Ceremony
A festive celebration with live music, starting at the Limassol Municipality building.

February 20

10:00 — Carnival Fun with Music & Treats

• In front of Hellenic Bank (Gladstonos Street)
• In front of Bank of Cyprus (Agiou Andreou Street, opposite Ayia Napa Church)

13:30 — Limassol Singers concert at Saripolou Square, with a DJ set continuing until 22:00.

18:00 — Art Exhibition "Carnival 2025"

• Organized by Limassol Municipality in collaboration with the Limassol Artists Association.
• Featuring performances by the Children’s Choir and the Polemidia Municipality Choir.

18:00 — Grigoris Afxentiou Square
Live carnival rhythms performed by the band Time Surfers.

19:00 — Grand Carnival Procession

• Starting point: Limassol Municipality building
• Participants: The Mayor, Municipal Council, Limassol Philharmonic Orchestra, Limassol Majorettes
• The Carnival King’s Float and Cypriot performers will join from Mesa Gitonia to Grigoris Afxentiou Square (Diikitirio).

19:30 — Arrival of the Carnival King

• Accompanied by his entourage and the Batukinio percussion group.
• Coronation ceremony followed by a carnival party with songs and dances.
• Performances by Konstantinos Christoforou and ONE.

February 21

19:00 — Limassol Medieval Castle Square
A choir concert featuring:

• Modern Times Choir
• Cypriot Singers
• Limassol Singers
• Ariones Singers
• EDON Limassol Singers
• EAC Employees Cultural Group Choir
• Ilandron Male Vocal Ensemble
• Musical Wanderings Choir

February 22

10:00 — Panos Solomonides Cultural Center
Mask and hat-making workshop led by Carnival Queens Monica Pieridou & Elena Papadopoulou.

12:00 — Grigoris Afxentiou Square
Performance by Cuban Guns, featuring Cuban salsa hits.

14:00 — Limassol Philharmonic Youth Jazz Orchestra.

15:00 — Limassol Bicycle Club Carnival Ride

• Start & Finish: Grigoris Afxentiou Square.

16:00 — Mandolin & Choir Performance

• Featuring Maria Diamantidou Choir with Georgia Kombou on mandolin.
• Locations: Agiou Andreou Street & Medieval Castle Square.

17:30 — Art Exhibition Opening

• Artist: Cuban painter Yohi Suarez.
• Venue: Limassol Municipal Library.
• Open until February 28 (Mon-Fri, 20:00-17:00).

18:00 — Carnival & Christmas Carols by Limassol Singers

• Next to Limassol Municipal Library.
• Featuring EDON Limassol, Modern Times, Ariones, Limassol Singers, Cypriot Singers, & Ilandron Male Vocal Ensemble.

February 23

11:30 — Children’s Carnival Parade

• Start: Traffic lights at Municipal Park.
• End: Molos parking area, near Red Café.

18:30 — Concert Honoring Giorgos Giorgalletos, founder of the Giorgalletou Singers.

20:30 — Lanitis Carob Mill
"Samba-Laiko" show featuring:

• Katerina Paraskou, Dimitris Mesimeris, & Frideriki Tombazou.
• A fusion of carnival traditions & modern music.