The Cyprus Rocks Festival returns to Protaras this October
When: 01.10.2026 00:00
Where: 35.014400, 34.056700
Organizer: Admin
Where Rock Legends Live On: Three evenings on the Main Stage bring acclaimed tribute acts, with the music of AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Queen, Def Leppard, Foo Fighters and other iconic rock names
The Cyprus Rocks Festival returns to Protaras this October, gathering acclaimed tribute acts from the United Kingdom and Europe, in a program dedicated to the music of AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Queen, Def Leppard, Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Aerosmith, The Who, Status Quo and other bands that have left their mark on rock history.
From October 1 to 6 2026, the Cyprus Rocks Festival will combine live performances, a loyal international community of festival friends and the seaside backdrop of Protaras. At the heart of this year’s program are three evenings on the Main Stage, on the Agia Triada beach, from Friday the 2nd to Sunday the 4th of October, giving the audience the chance to attend one of the three nights or enjoy the entire three‑day program.
Since its first edition in Protaras in 2017, the Cyprus Rocks Festival has gained a strong international following, especially among visitors from the United Kingdom, many of whom return every year. With the core message “Where Rock Legends Live On” at the heart of its identity, Cyprus Rocks 2026 once again brings together familiar and new friends of the festival, united by their love of rock music.
Three distinct evenings of classic rock on Agia Triada beach
The Main Stage program opens on Friday October 2 with Motörheadache, Foo Forgers and Live/Wire – The AC/DC Show, a lineup dedicated to the music of Motörhead, Foo Fighters and AC/DC. On Saturday October 3, the stage features Ultimate Leppard, Mötley Crüde and Guns Or Roses, with tributes to the music of Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe and Guns N’ Roses.
The three‑day Main Stage event concludes on Sunday October 4 with Quo Connection, Maximum Who and UK Queen, who will present the music of Status Quo, The Who and Queen.
The broader program also includes the Welcome Party at Polyxenia Isaak on Thursday October 1, with ZZ Top GB and Aerosmith Rocks UK, as well as the Farewell Party on Tuesday October 6, with Small Fakers and Fleetwood Bac.
Festival friends can choose a specific night, attend all three Main Stage evenings, or combine the musical experience with a weekend in Protaras.An international Rock experience in Protaras
Cyprus Rocks has built its identity around powerful live performances and a particularly close community of Rock friends. The six‑day festival, organized by Iron Stallion Promotions, brings this community to Protaras, with the seaside setting being an integral part of the overall experience. For Rock fans, the program offers the chance to hear live some of the most iconic songs of rock music, gathered in one festival.
Tickets
Tickets are available online through TicketBox Cyprus. Admission to the Welcome and Farewell Parties is €35, while the ticket for the Main Stage on Friday, Saturday and Sunday is €50 per day. Admission for children up to 14 years old is free, provided they are accompanied by an adult. For youths aged 15–18 years, tickets are sold at half price.
Cyprus Rocks Festival 2026 takes place with the proud support of KEO, as the main sponsor. The festival also takes place with the support of the Municipality of Paralimni – Deryneia.
For more information and the detailed festival program, visit the official website of Cyprus Rocks Festival or follow Cyprus Rocks Festival on Facebook.
Tags: live music, concert, festival, rock
Source: https://www.checkincyprus.com/article/88959/to-cyprus-rocks-festival-epistrephei-ston-protara-auton-ton-oktobrio/
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