8–9 August 2026 | Pissouri, Cyprus

On 8 and 9 August 2026, Pissouri came alive with music, creativity, young talent and community spirit during the 3rd Inclusion Festival.

The Festival was co-organised by ACPELIA, the informal youth group Bright Steps, and the NGO SKE Pissouriou, bringing together their experience, volunteers, young people and local networks to create two special evenings open to the whole community.

The 3rd Inclusion Festival was designed as much more than a series of musical performances. Its purpose was to create an open and inclusive community space where young people, emerging artists, experienced performers, choirs, cultural groups and members of the local community could meet, participate and celebrate together.

Over the two evenings, the Festival welcomed a large audience and presented a diverse programme ranging from a vibrant Greek Retro Party to choirs, young singers, live musicians and established performers.

The strong participation of the public and the excellent performances of all the artists created a wonderful atmosphere and made the 3rd Inclusion Festival a true celebration of participation, culture and inclusion in Pissouri.

The wonderful participation of the public during both evenings transformed the festival into a genuine celebration of music and togetherness.

🎧 8 August – Greek Retro Party

Amphitheatre of Pissouri

The 3rd Inclusion Festival opened on 8 August with an unforgettable Greek Retro Party.

The first evening was dedicated to Greek music, dancing and entertainment, with Greek Lover, together with DJ Demenero and DJ Alex Soleas, creating an incredible atmosphere.

The Amphitheatre was filled with people enjoying the music, dancing and celebrating together. From the beginning of the evening until the end, the energy of the audience made the opening night something very special.

It was exactly the kind of evening we wanted for the beginning of the Inclusion Festival: people coming together, enjoying themselves and sharing the same space through music.

📸 PHOTO GALLERY – 8 AUGUST

🎤 9 August – A Celebration of Music, Choirs & Young Talent

Pissouri Square

The second evening of the Inclusion Festival moved to Pissouri Square and presented a rich programme combining choirs, young singers, musicians and established performers.

One of the most important elements of this evening was the opportunity to bring different generations and different forms of musical expression onto the same stage.

🎼 Opening Performance – Choir of the Panikos Hadjihambis Foundation

The evening began beautifully with the Choir of the Panikos Hadjihambis Foundation.

The choir offered a wonderful opening to the programme and immediately created a warm musical atmosphere in Pissouri Square.

Their collective performance demonstrated one of the central messages of the festival: that music can bring people together and create a strong sense of belonging and participation.

🌟 Young Voices from Makedoniko Odeio

The programme continued with performances connected with Makedoniko Odeio, giving young singers the opportunity to present their talent in front of the festival audience.

🎤 Christina Aristeidou & Sotia Christoforou

The two young singers Christina Aristeidou and Sotia Christoforou took to the stage and gave beautiful performances, bringing the enthusiasm and freshness of a new generation of artists to the festival.

Providing opportunities for young people to perform publicly is an important part of the philosophy of the Inclusion Festival, and we were delighted to see young talent being warmly supported by the audience.

🎤 Katerina Papaiakovou

The programme continued with Katerina Papaiakovou, whose powerful voice and energetic performance brought another dimension to the evening.

Her strong stage presence and vocal performance captured the attention of the audience and contributed to the growing energy of the night.

She was accompanied on piano by Katerina Stylianou, adding a beautiful live musical element to the performance.

🎤 Evelina Grigoriou – Another Young Voice of the Festival

Another young performer joining us during the evening was Evelina Grigoriou.

Her participation further strengthened one of the most important aspects of this year's programme: creating space for emerging young performers alongside experienced musicians and organised choirs.

We were very happy to see another young artist taking the stage and sharing her talent with the people of Pissouri.

🎶 Choir of Politistiko Somateio Diamantidou

The musical journey continued with the Choir of Politistiko Somateio Diamantidou, which offered another impressive collective performance.

The choir brought its own musical character to the programme and contributed beautifully to an evening where individual voices and collective performances complemented one another.

Their participation was another reminder of the important role that cultural associations and community groups play in keeping music, culture and active participation alive.

🌟 The Grand Finale – George Chrysos & Nikoleta Panagiotou

As the evening progressed, the stage welcomed George Chrysos and Nikoleta Panagiotou, accompanied by their orchestra.

Their live performance became the grand finale of the 3rd Inclusion Festival, filling Pissouri Square with music and keeping the audience with us until midnight.

With their voices, musicians and live orchestra, they provided the perfect conclusion to two days dedicated to entertainment, artistic expression, young talent and community participation.

The final hours of the festival brought performers and audience together once again, ending the 2026 edition with the same energy and positive atmosphere with which it had begun.

💙 More Than a Music Festival

The 3rd Inclusion Festival was not only about performances.

For ACPELIA, inclusion also means giving people opportunities to participate, perform, cooperate and become part of community life.

Across the two days, the festival brought together young and experienced performers, choirs, musicians, cultural organisations, volunteers, local partners and a large audience.

We were particularly proud that young singers were given the same stage and the opportunity to perform in front of the wider community, alongside established artists and organised choirs.

This mixture of generations, experiences and musical styles represented exactly what we wanted the Inclusion Festival to be:

A stage for everyone.A celebration for everyone.A community for everyone.

📸 Relive the 3rd Inclusion Festival

We captured many wonderful moments throughout the two days, and through the photo galleries and videos on this page we invite everyone to experience—or relive—the atmosphere of the festival.

From the packed Greek Retro Party on 8 August, to the young voices, choirs and final live concert on 9 August, every performance contributed something unique to the event.

Thank you to all the artists, choirs, musicians, young performers, volunteers, collaborators, supporters and sponsors who contributed to the organisation of the Festival.

And above all, a huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Pissouri.

Your participation, applause, dancing and support were what truly brought the 3rd Inclusion Festival 2026 to life.

See you at the next Inclusion Festival! 💙🎶