If there is a season when the nightlife scene is thriving, it is this one! Every December, the music and party scene gets into its groove. DJs take over the decks, musicians step on stage and others present cosy acts at local bars. Next week, the last of 2023, there will be plenty of music events of all types to enjoy.
The music-filled fun begins today, with a heart-warming jazz performance in Nicosia. Singer Charlotte Storer will take over the stage of Sarah’s Jazz Club this Christmas Eve to perform a series of jazzy music alongside guitarist Ofer Landsberg, saxophonist Charis Ioannou, pianist Christos Yerolatsitis and drummer Marios Spyrou. Fun, upbeat tunes will sound while the venue serves a complimentary bubbly cocktail and avgolemono soup to all guests.
On Boxing Day, Savino Live will host a night of high-energy rock and funk as The Powerhouse band pays tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The late-night show will begin at 10.30pm and feature the renowned band’s iconic hits, recreated in the signature sound and stage presence of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The evening is bound to attract lovers of English-language music and the rock band’s timeless anthems.
The following evening in Nicosia will see Evridiki present a Christmas show at RED Music Stage. In a festive mood, the Cypriot singer will create a party atmosphere by performing hit songs of the season, her own pop-rock tunes and beloved music from the Greek music scene. This performance arrives 32 years after her first album work To Mono Pou Thimamai and her gig will touch on old and new repertoire.
Paphos and Nicosia will also welcome the Italian Tenors next week as they present their concert A Touch of Christmas. Following successful concerts in the summer in Limassol and the capital, the Italian Tenors return to Cyprus with a special festive programme full of well-known international pop, Italian and favourite Christmas songs. First, they will perform at Markideio Theatre in Paphos on December 28 and then at Strovolos Municipal Theatre in Nicosia on the following night.
They will be joined on stage by the Italian soprano Francesca Lanza and the Principal Dancers of Balletto di Siena, Chiara Gagliardo and Giuseppe Giacalone, introducing audiences to the Nutcracker fairy world.
Santa Baby
Live jazz with Charlotte Storer, Ofer Landsberg, Charis Ioannou, Christos Yerolatsitis and Marios Spyrou. December 24. Sarah’s Jazz Club, Nicosia. 9.30pm. €15 includes cocktail and soup. €22 also includes a charcuterie board. Tel: 95-147711
The Powerhouse Plays Red Hot Chili Peppers
Tribute music show to Red Hot Chili Peppers. December 26. Savino Live, Larnaca. Doors open 9.30pm, music starts 10.30pm. €15. In English. Tel: 99-656367. www.soldoutticketbox.com
Christmas with Evridiki
Festive music party with Cypriot singer. December 27. RED Music Stage, Nicosia. 9pm. €20. Tel: 99-059257. www.ticketmaster.cy
A Touch of Christmas
Concert by the Italian Tenors and guests. December 28. Markideio Theatre, Paphos. December 29. Strovolos Municipal Theatre, Nicosia. 8.30pm. www.soldoutticketbox.com