24th Pafos Aphrodite Festival - Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore comes to Pafos
Fri 04 Sept
|Paphos Castle
On 4 and 5 September 2026, the Square of the Medieval Castle of Pafos will once again be transformed into one of the Mediterranean's most spectacular open-air opera venues, hosting the 24th Pafos Aphrodite Festival.
Time & Location
04 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 05 Sept 2026, 22:30
Paphos Castle, Kato Paphos Harbour, Coastal Broadwalk, Pafos 8040, Cyprus
About the Event
On 4 and 5 September 2026, the Square of the Medieval Castle of Pafos will once again be transformed into one of the Mediterranean's most spectacular open-air opera venues, hosting the 24th Pafos Aphrodite Festival.
This year's Festival presents Gaetano Donizetti's masterpiece L'Elisir d'Amore (The Elixir of Love), one of the world's most beloved and frequently performed comic operas. Since its premiere in 1832, the work has captivated audiences worldwide with its perfect blend of humour, romance and heartfelt emotion, featuring the celebrated aria "Una furtiva lagrima", one of the most famous arias in operatic history.
The story follows Nemorino, a simple yet hopelessly lovestruck young man who believes that a "magic elixir" will help him win the heart of his beloved Adina. Through a series of witty comic twists and touching moments, the opera reminds us that the greatest magic of all lies not in potions or miracles, but…