National Federation of Cypriots

Cypriot Wine Festival
2026-06-06 - 2026-06-07 | The Decorium, 22 Western Road, London, N22 6UH

Flagship Concert for the Cyprus EU Presidency
2026-06-08 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London, SW1X 9DQ, United Kingdom
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

As part of the official cultural celebrations of Cyprus’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Cultural Section of the Cyprus High Commission is proud to support a flagship concert by the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra at Cadogan Hall, one of London’s most distinguished concert venues.

This major musical event brings together artistic excellence, symbolic resonance, and a strong Cypriot presence in a programme dedicated to the timeless music of Ludwig van Beethoven. At the heart of the evening are two works that speak powerfully to the ideals of unity, freedom, and shared humanity that lie at the core of the European project.

The concert opens with Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy in C minor, Op. 80, featuring the exceptional young Cypriot pianist Anna Avramidou, whose performance highlights a new generation of Cypriot artistic talent on the international stage. The evening continues with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, “Choral”, Op. 125, culminating in the Ode to Joy, the official anthem of Europe.

Under the baton of renowned Cypriot maestro Dr Marios Papadopoulos, the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra is joined by the Crouch End Festival Chorus and an outstanding quartet of Cypriot vocal soloists:

Zoe Nicolaidou, soprano

Shakira Tsindos, mezzo-soprano

Sotiris Charalampous, tenor

Yiorgo Ioannou, baritone

Adding even greater distinction to the occasion, the Orchestra will be led by Rainer Küchl, former Concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic, appearing as Guest Concertmaster.

This landmark concert places Cyprus at the heart of Europe’s cultural dialogue, celebrating its Presidency through music of extraordinary emotional and symbolic power. It promises to be one of the defining cultural moments of Europe Month 2026 in London.

Book Tickets

Tickets are available via the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra website: https://oxfordphil.com/event/beethoven-nine-2/

KOPA Tournament
2026-06-14 | London
KOPA Event at Haringey Borough FC on Sunday 14 June from 12:15 pm.

Delighted to have seniors, veterans and U18 participating in KOPA friendly competitions this Sunday.

Come along to see some good football, old friends (some older than others) as well as teams from our community U18s.

Any enquires, please send a message via Messenger.

Kebabs will be served and the bar will be open!

Dr Yiannis Toumazis Lecture & Talk
2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:30 | The Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, London, W1U 5AS, United Kingdom
Reserve your spot via link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-yiannis-toumazis-lecture-talk-tickets-1986330187060?

A glimpse into Famagusta’s cultural: A treasure trove of Greek Cypriot art returned by the Turkish Cypriot to the Greek Cypriot community

Georghiou – Timeless Cyprus, presented in London on the occasion of Cyprus’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union (January–June 2026).

Delivered by Dr Yiannis Toumazis, the talk offers a rare and deeply personal insight into the return of important Greek Cypriot artworks that remained inaccessible for decades in Famagusta. Drawing on his pivotal role in the bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, Dr Toumazis reflects on the negotiations, field visits, documentation processes, and human encounters that enabled these works to be recovered and shared once more with the public.

At the heart of the lecture lies the work of George Pol. Georghiou, a central figure of Cypriot modern art whose paintings became a visual chronicle of the island’s modern history. Rooted in the landscapes, people, and traditions of Cyprus, his imagery captures both monumental and intimate momentsm faith and daily life, displacement and continuity, memory and resilience. Through this lens, the lecture invites audiences to consider how art can function as testimony and how cultural heritage can preserve identity across time and rupture.

Expanding the themes of the exhibition, the talk explores the broader concept of cultural return and restitution, addressing why the protection and recovery of cultural heritage remains a shared European responsibility. Within the context of Cyprus’s EU Presidency, the event highlights culture as a powerful space for dialogue, cooperation, and reconciliation.

Visitors are warmly encouraged to arrive early to view the exhibition before the lecture begins.

About the Exhibition

George Pol. Georghiou – Timeless Cyprus is presented by the A. G. Leventis Foundationthrough the A. G. Leventis Gallery, with the support of the Deputy Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus and the Cyprus High Commission in the UK. The exhibition is curated by Loukia Loizou Hadjigavriel and Katerina Stephanides, following the vision of the late Eleni S. Nikita, and brings together works from state, private, and family collections, including a significant number of works returned from the occupied areas of Cyprus.

Cypriot Poetry Celebration
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:30 | High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the UK, 13 St James' Square, London, SW1Y 4LB, United Kingdom
A brilliant and ambitious celebration of contemporary Cypriot poetry returns to the High Commission of Cyprus in London in the summer of 2026.

As part of the European Poetry Festival, this special evening presents brand-new literary collaborations created specifically for the event, bringing together Cypriot and Greek poets from Cyprus, the United Kingdom, and the wider diaspora. Through dynamic pairings and live performance, the event will showcase the vibrancy, diversity, and creative experimentation of 21st-century poetry.

Audiences will experience a series of unique poetic encounters — works written, translated, and performed in dialogue — celebrating the richness of contemporary Cypriot voices within the international literary landscape.

Featuring poets:

Erina Charalambous

Alev Adil

Nora Nadjarian

Stathis Dimitriadis

Theodoros Chiotis

Haris Psarras

Calliope Michail

Additional poets to be announced.

This marks the second Cypriot Poetry Celebration within the European Poetry Festival, following the remarkable debut event in 2025.

Reservation needed via link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cyprus-at-the-european-poetry-festival-tickets-1986061524483?

More information about the project can be found here: https://www.europeanpoetryfestival.com/cyprus26

You can also revisit the first Cypriot Poetry Celebration (2025) here: https://www.europeanpoetryfestival.com/cyprus

Mediterranean Echoes
2026-06-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Building, 1 Britannia Road, London, N12 9RU, United Kingdom
Closing Concert of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union in London

The Cultural Section of the Cyprus High Commission, in collaboration with the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK, proudly presents Mediterranean Echoes: a special concert marking the culmination of the cultural celebrations in London for the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Distinguished tenor Marios Charalampous joins forces with the talented young pianist Andreas Marinou for an evocative musical journey shaped by the spirit of the Mediterranean.

The programme features songs by Manos Hadjidakis, Mikis Theodorakis, Marios Tokas, and Evagoras Karageorgis, interwoven with traditional motifs and contemporary resonance. Through music that speaks of love, memory, exile, resilience, and hope, the concert reflects the cultural depth of Cyprus and Greece while reaching far beyond borders to touch the universal human experience.

Brief spoken reflections between works will offer insight into the emotional and historical landscapes behind each piece, creating an intimate dialogue between artists and audience.

Mediterranean Echoes is not only a concert, it is a celebration of cultural heritage, artistic excellence, and community unity.

We warmly invite you to join us for this meaningful closing moment of Cyprus’s EU Presidency cultural programme in London.

Tickets are available via Eventbrite.

Places are limited and early booking is recommended.

St. Cyprian's Summer Fair
2026-07-03 16:00 - 18:00 | St Cyprian’s, Springfield Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7 8DZ
St. Cyprian’s Greek Orthodox Primary Academy PTA Summer Fair

Join us for a fantastic day of food, entertainment, family activities, raffle prizes and community celebration at this year’s Summer Fair.

With the support of our community, sponsors and organisations including Alpha Bank London, we look forward to welcoming families and friends from across the Greek and Cypriot community.

Association of Rizokarpasso Summer Buffet Lunch & Dance
2026-07-05 14:30 - 17:30 | Cypriot Community Centre, Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London, N22 5HJ, United Kingdom
£25 per person, half price for children aged 10 and under.
The whole family, (first, second, third and subsequent generations), from near and afar, can come and enjoy a meal together with music, catch up, celebrate and remember our Rizokarpasso roots, of which we are proud.
A Sunday lunch for family and friends without having to do any of the preparation, cooking or clearing up and with music and dancing if you want! Our Association continues to show the love that we have for the birthplace of our parents and grandparents, the culture, traditions and history of our Rizokarpasso roots.

Rivers: A site-responsive poetic performance
2026-07-05 18:00 - 20:00 | High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the UK, 13 St James' Square, London, SW1Y 4LB, United Kingdom
The Cultural Section of the Cyprus High Commission in London invites you to the closing event of its Cultural Season 2026 (first half) — an immersive, site-responsive performance unfolding within the intimate landscape of St James’s Square Garden.

Conceived by writer Costas Mannouris, director Petros Charalambous, and visual creator Eugene Gabriel, Rivers transforms the park into a living poetic environment. Through a careful interplay of text, image, performance, and spatial experience, the work invites audiences to move through the space and encounter fragments of memory as they surface, dissolve, and reappear.

Installed across the garden, poems emerge as quiet markers within the landscape, guiding visitors through a reflective journey shaped by presence and absence. The performance unfolds gradually, without a fixed point of view, encouraging a personal and contemplative engagement with the work.

At its core, Rivers reflects on the transient nature of memory — on words once spoken, emotions once felt, and moments that pass through us, often leaving only traces behind. Like rivers that flow irreversibly towards the open sea, these fragments resist containment, yet continue to shape our inner landscapes.

An experience that invites us to pause,to listen,and to remember.

Practical Information

Location: St James’s Square Garden, London

Access: Entry via the northwestern gate, closest to the Cyprus High Commission

Time: Doors open at 6:00pm | Event concludes at 8:00pm

Admission: By complimentary ticket via link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rivers-a-site-responsive-poetic-performance-tickets-1986418535312?

In case of adverse weather conditions, the event will be transferred indoors to Cyprus House.

ISLAND VINES – A Celebration of Cypriot Wine
2026-07-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Building, 1 Britannia Road, London, N12 9RU, United Kingdom
Join us for a unique afternoon celebrating the flavours, heritage, and hospitality of Cyprus at Island Vines 🍇✨
Enjoy a guided tasting of 6 exceptional Cypriot wines, hosted by Love From Cyprus, showcasing outstanding wines from some of Cyprus’ celebrated wineries, including Constantinou Winery, Oenou Yi, Christoudia Winery, Linos Winery, Dafermou Winery, and Symeon Winery. 🍷
Alongside the tasting, enjoy delicious souvlakia and soak up the atmosphere with a live bouzouki player bringing the sounds of Cyprus to the afternoon 🎶
📍 Greek Cypriot Brotherhood, Britannia Road, London N12 9RU
📅 Sunday 12th July 2026
⏰ 12:00PM – 5PM
🎟️ £35 per person
Discover rare indigenous wines, celebrate Cyprus, and enjoy an afternoon of great wine, delicious food, and even better company.
⚠️ Limited spaces available – book early!
📧 For tickets email: greek.cypriotbrotherhood.uk@gmail.com
