Kataklysmos (Festival of the Flood) is Larnaka city's largest and oldest celebration, with its official name on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List as: The 'Kataklysmos' Fair (celebrating Pentecost).

The major event is held to mark Pentecost with Larnaka city holding the biggest celebration on the island (for over 100 years). 

During the week of Kataklysmos, the Foinikoudes promenade is lined with a large and eclectic array of stalls; kiosks where craftsmen demonstrate local pastimes; a funfair on the beach, and lots of activities and attractions. The premium entertainment programme is richly packed and takes place on two stages (Seafront Stage and Europe Square). The wide variety of featured acts ranges from school children to celebrities, folkloric and modern music and dance, along with the traditional puppet shadow theatre 'Karakiozis', and the traditional Cypriot rhyming slang poems ‘Tsiatista’ - also on the UNESCO list.

During the daytime, water-based activities and competitions take place along the seafront, including water sports, jet ski, boating and the like. It is also customary for locals to prank one another by throwing or spraying water on someone when least expected!

2022 EVENT

Time: Various times, depending on performance and activity - see full programme for details here.

Location: Foinikoudes Promenade (seafront). Across the whole length of the promenade, including both stages. 

Admission: Free