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Cyprus House was filled to capacity for a truly memorable evening as we welcomed the Prometheas String Quartet for Colours of Spring From Vivaldi to Piazzolla. A full house and a wonderful mix of familiar and new faces came together to celebrate music, culture and community. As reflected in the photographs from the evening, the atmosphere was vibrant, warm and full of energy. It was a fitting way to welcome the arrival of spring in London, as the days grow longer and the city

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra 
Monday, 8 June 2026 | 19:30 | Cadogan Hall, London 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 C

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. Dr

The Hellenic Centre, London 3 – 22 June 2026 Following its recent postponement, the exhibition “George Pol. Georghiou – Timeless Cyprus” returns to London as part of the official cultural programme marking Cyprus’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union (2026) . Presented by the A. G. Leventis Gallery , in collaboration with the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the United Kingdom , and with the support of the Deputy Ministry of Culture of the Republic of

A site-responsive poetic performance Sunday 5 July 2026 | 6:00–8:00pm St James’s Square Garden, London 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

Moments from 24 March & What Comes Next On 24 March , something really special happened at Cyprus House. Our artist-led curated tour of THERE IS AN ISLAND III brought together members of the Cypriot diaspora, students from Royal Holloway, and friends of Cyprus for an evening that felt open, honest and unexpectedly emotional. Many of the 22 artists spoke about their work in their own words — not just explaining, but sharing. Stories of memory, identity, home and distance be

Cyprus House welcomed a full and engaged audience for a memorable evening of conversation with Dr Marios Papadopoulos , Founder and Artistic Director of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, an artist whose journey from Cyprus to Oxford continues to inspire across generations. Bringing together artists, members of the Cypriot community, and friends of music, the evening unfolded as a reflection on creativity, perseverance, and the deeper meaning of a life devoted to music. Dr Pa

A vibrant evening of Cypriot poetry and live collaborations in London, bringing together voices from Cyprus, Greece and the UK diaspora. Cypriot Poetry Celebration Thursday 18 June 2026, 7:00pm Cyprus House, 13 St. James’s Square, SW1Y 4 LB, London The High Commission of Cyprus in London is proud to present the second Cypriot Poetry Celebration as part of the European Poetry Festival, curated by Steven J Fowler , following the remarkable success of its debut edition. Taking

Wednesday 18 June 2026 High Commission of Cyprus 13 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4LB www.culturalchc.co.uk 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 wid