Paradise Jazz Festival

Name: Paradise Jazz Festival
Start: 2026-08-21
End: 2026-08-22
Location: Gialia

The 26th edition of the Paradise Jazz Festival brings local and international musicians to the village of Gialia, Paphos, on August 21 and 22, 2026. This long-standing cultural event features two nights of jazz performances, contemporary dance, and late-night jam sessions set in a rural coastal environment.

Date: Aug 21-22, 2026
Location: Gialia

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Highlights

Late-night improvised jam sessions with festival performers
Seminar on the life and sound of Miles Davis
Contemporary dance performance choreographed by Milena Ugren Koulas
Brazilian rhythms combined with Mediterranean melodies by Gabriela Kozyra

The Paradise Jazz Festival returns to Gialia in Paphos for its 26th anniversary, offering a diverse program of music and art over two summer evenings. The festival is known for its intimate atmosphere, combining high-energy jazz sets with contemporary dance performances under the stars.

The 2026 lineup includes a variety of creative acts. The first night features classical percussion by Marios Nicolaou, original compositions by the Dion Berardo & Alexis Kasinos Group, and the contemporary dance piece 'Nothing.' The evening concludes with Elizabeth Simonian & Friends and an open jam session.

On the second day, activities expand to include a seminar on the legacy of jazz legend Miles Davis. Musical highlights for the final evening include Christos Yerolatsitis’ Unity project, solo piano works by Dafni Koulas, and Gabriela Kozyra’s 'Sounds of Brazil,' which blends Mediterranean and Brazilian influences. Both nights are characterized by spontaneous late-night collaborations between participating musicians.

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