ArtCargo 2026

ArtCargo 2026 brings contemporary performance into the public spaces of Nicosia, presenting 19 productions and more than 30 performances by artists from nine countries. Taking place across the city from October 16–25, the festival transforms familiar urban spaces into places of imagination, encounter, and collective experience.

Built around the idea that art belongs everywhere, ArtCargo moves beyond traditional cultural venues and brings artists directly into the places where people walk, meet, work, and spend time.

Find details about the following programming in the “Events” section of the Art Map on our website.

1. L’IMMeDIAT
“Definition of an Artwork as an Act of Confidence in an Audience”
Participatory performance
Oct 16, 15:30 & 17:00; Oct 17, 12:00 & 16:00
Meeting point: Old Town Nicosia

2. ArtCargo Festival x Panos Malactos
“PARAMETRIC DEEP”
Dance & media installation / Water screen
Oct 16–18 & 22–24, 19:00
Meeting point: Old Town Nicosia

3. EL GOMA
“THE ATARI SHOW”
Street comedy / Performance
Oct 17, 14:00 & 18:00; Oct 18, 15:00 & 17:00
Meeting point: Old Town Nicosia

4. OLO
“SOFT SPOT”
New circus
Oct 17, 15:00 & 17:00; Oct 18, 16:00 & 18:00
Meeting point: Old Town Nicosia

5. Evie Demetriou
“ON AIR”
Dance performance / Happening
Oct 18, 17:50
Meeting point: Eleftheria Square

6. ELELEI
“BLINDLY”
Physical theatre / Dance / Acrobatics
Oct 22–23, 18:30 & 20:00
Meeting point: Old Town Nicosia

7. Joan Català
“PELAT”
New circus / Participatory performance
Oct 23, 17:00; Oct 24, 16:00
Meeting point: Old Town Nicosia

8. ELELEI
“TOO MUCH”
Physical theatre / Dance / Acrobatics
Oct 24, 17:00 & 19:00; Oct 25, 15:00
Meeting point: Old Town Nicosia

9. Kanon Ito
“YOUTH PROGRAMME”
Slackline / Trickline / Acrobatics
Oct 24, 14:00 & 18:00; Oct 25, 17:00
Meeting point: Old Town Nicosia

10. ArtCargo Grand Finale — BASINGA
“SOKA TIRA OSOA”
High-wire act / Live music / Participatory performance / New circus
Oct 24, 20:00
Meeting point: Old Town Nicosia

All listed events are free to attend, suitable for all ages, and language-free.