Preparations are intensifying for the return of the Cyprus Rocks Festival 2026, with organisers confirming the programme for three nights of live music at Trinity Beach in Protaras from 2 to 4 October.
Branded under the slogan "Where Rock Legends Live On" the festival will run from 1 to 6 October, bringing together rock fans from Cyprus and overseas for a programme centred on tribute performances celebrating some of the biggest names in rock music.
Trinity Beach to host main stage programme
The festival's main stage will be located at Trinity Beach, just metres from the sea, and will host nine tribute acts from the UK across three consecutive evenings.
Festivalgoers will also have access to food and beverage facilities throughout the event. PIKLA Purely Cypriot Street Food and Asian Wox will provide food options, while the KEO bar will serve beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks and water.
Three nights, nine tribute acts
The main stage programme opens on Friday, 2 October, featuring:
- Motörheadache (Motörhead tribute)
- Foo Forgers (Foo Fighters tribute)
- Live/Wire – The AC/DC Show (AC/DC tribute)
The lineup continues on Saturday, 3 October, with:
- Ultimate Leppard (Def Leppard tribute)
- Mötley Crüde (Mötley Crüe tribute)
- Guns or Roses (Guns N' Roses tribute)
The final night on Sunday, 4 October, will feature:
- Quo Connection (Status Quo tribute)
- Maximum Who (The Who tribute)
- UK Queen (Queen tribute)
Organisers said individual day tickets will allow visitors to attend a single night or the full three-night programme.
Festival begins and ends at Polyxenia Isaak
The wider festival programme, organised by Iron Stallion Promotions, will begin on Thursday, 1 October, with a Welcome Party at Polyxenia Isaak.
The festival will conclude on Tuesday, 6 October, with a Farewell Party at the same venue.
A rock weekend in Protaras
Organisers say the format is designed to allow visitors to combine a seaside break with live music performances.
Festivalgoers will be able to spend the day at Trinity Beach before attending the evening concerts, with food, drinks and entertainment available throughout the afternoon and night.
Each evening will focus on a different selection of internationally recognised rock acts through tribute performances by UK-based bands.
Ticket information
Day tickets for the main stage performances are available through TicketBox Cyprus at €50 per day.
Children aged 14 and under can attend free of charge when accompanied by an adult, while tickets for those aged 15 to 18 are available at half price.
Sponsors and partners
Cyprus Rocks Festival 2026 is supported by principal sponsor KEO and by the Paralimni-Deryneia Municipality.
The official festival trailer can be viewed here.
Further information and the full programme are available on the official Cyprus Rocks Festival website and through the festival's social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
