The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia announces the rich program of events for the Famagusta Carnival 2026, which includes activities for young and old, combining tradition, entertainment, music, and carnival spirit.
The events will take place from February 12 to 23, 2026, culminating in the Grand Carnival Parade of Famagusta.
EVENTS PROGRAM
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Tsiknopempti Party and Coronation of the Queen of the Famagusta Carnival 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Live link with Politia FM and Tsiknopempti celebrations with organized groups, food, drinks, and sweets
7:00 p.m.: Coronation ceremony of the new Famagusta Carnival Queen
DJ: Michalis Kourtis, Nicolas Kaminotis
Agios Georgios Square, Paralimni
Free admission
Saturday, February 21, 2026
"The Lord of Apokrioulis" by the Contemporary Children's Shadow Theater
4:00 p.m.
Event Hall of the Paraliymnio-Derynia Town Hall
Free admission
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Evening Foot Parade
7:00 p.m. – Starting point: Griva Digeni Street, Paralimni
Followed by a party in the square with DJ Nikola Kaminotis
Food, drinks, and sweets from organized groups
Free admission
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Grand Carnival Parade of Famagusta
14:00 – Starting point: Paralimni Second Elementary School
Followed by a party in Agios Georgios Square, Paralimni, with DJs Michalis Kourtis and Nikolas Kaminotis
Free admission
Monday, February 23, 2026 (Clean Monday)
Clean Monday event in Asprovouniotissa
14:00
Astrovouniotissa Church, Frenaros
Participating musicians:
Stefanos Hatzandreou (lute), Konstantinos Vrachimis (violin), Angeliki Hatzivassiliou (vocals)
Featuring: Panagiotis Koumasis
Free admission
The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia invites all residents and visitors to participate in the events of the Famagusta Carnival 2026 and experience days of joy, creativity, and celebration in a carnival that honors tradition and strengthens the social and cultural character of the region.
More information is available on the website of the Municipality of Paralimni – Deryneia, pdm.org.cy.