EU-CONEXUS Festival
SAVE THE DATE for this year’s EU-CONEXUS Cultural Festival in Limassol, Cyprus, hosted by Frederick University.
We are excited to announce that the festival will take place on May 13-15, 2025. This 3-day event will celebrate arts and culture, showcasing works by students from the nine partner universities of the EU-CONEXUS Alliance. In addition, workshops, concerts, sports activities and art performances will be held throughout the festival.️
This festival celebrates our Alliance, fosters cultural connections, and explores the theme of coastal sustainability at all levels.
Join us to discover the complex dynamics of the Mediterranean Sea and envision its sustainable future.
The Performances and Arts Exhibition
On the festival’s first day, an open-air exhibition of student artworks will be inaugurated at Limassol’s largest seaside park, known as Molos. The works are the result of an open call, inviting students to reflect on the Mediterranean’s role as a homeland, a refuge, a tourist destination, a welcoming or unwelcoming shore.
The Workshops
Throughout the festival, participants will have the opportunity to engage in creative workshops designed to explore urban life, coastal transitions, and sustainable design.
These hands-on experiences involve walking tours, photography, and reimagining materials to create new and creative products.
The Sports
Sports Activities at the beach
The festival offers sports activities at the Limassol coast, including SUP, kayaking, dragon boat races, and an underwater adventure at the ancient port of Amathus – Cyprus’ first underwater archaeological park.
EU-CONEXUS Festival 2025
Hosted by Frederick University
13 – 15 May 2025
Limassol, Cyprus
Frederick University proudly hosts the EU-CONEXUS Festival 2025 in Limassol, Cyprus, from 13 to 15 May. This unique celebration of art, culture, and sustainability brings together students and staff from the eight partner universities of the EU-CONEXUS Alliance, under the theme: “Welcome to the Hotel Mediterranean.”
The three-day event will showcase works by students from the eight partner universities in the fields of visual arts, performing arts, music and poetry. In addition, workshops, sports activities and art performances will be held throughout the festival.
The EU-CONEXUS Festival 2025 offers a unique space to connect, create, and engage with critical issues facing our coastal environments and communities.
Join us to discover the dynamics of the Mediterranean Sea and envision its sustainable future.
A Festival of cultural exchange and exploration
This year’s festival invites participants to reflect on the rich yet complex identity of the Mediterranean. Through performances, workshops, exhibitions, and discussions, students and guests will explore the Mediterranean’s role as both a welcoming and challenging place, deeply intertwined with the concept of Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability (SmUCS).
What to expect
The festival’s Opening Ceremony will be held on 13 May at Frederick University, Limassol, offering a welcoming introduction and setting the stage for the cultural journey ahead.
On the festival’s first day, an open-air exhibition of student artworks will be inaugurated at Limassol’s largest seaside park, known as Molos. The works are the result of an open call, inviting students to reflect on the Mediterranean’s role as a homeland, a refuge, a tourist destination, a welcoming or unwelcoming shore.
Exploring spaces and materials through workshops
Throughout the festival, participants will have the opportunity to engage in creative workshops designed to explore urban life, coastal transitions, and sustainable design. These hands-on experiences involve walking tours, photography, and reimagining materials to create new and creative products.
Sports Activities at the beach
The festival offers sports activities at the Limassol coast, including SUP, kayaking, dragon boat races, and an underwater adventure at the ancient port of Amathus – Cyprus’ first underwater archaeological park.
Theatre Performance on 14 May
A powerful theatre production at the Molos Amphitheatre brings to life real stories of displacement, inspired by the experiences of Frederick University graduates. The performance explores themes of migration, identity, and resilience.
Closing Party on 15 May
The festival will wrap up with music, dance, and community spirit by the sea! A celebration will be held at the Molos Promenade featuring live music performances by students at partner universities, and the Cyprus-based band Rumba Attack.
We look forward to welcoming you to Limassol and the Mediterranean.
Day 1, May 13
09:00 – 13:00
Frederick University, Limassol campus
Opening Ceremony:
The welcoming event of the Festival
15:00 – 18:00
Around the city
Workshop:
20:00
Molos seaside park, Limassol
Opening of open-air exhibition
Day 2, May 14
08:00-13:00
Molos seaside park, Limassol
Sports Activities:
10:00-14:00
Frederick University, Limassol campus
Workshop:
14:00-18:00
Frederick University, Limassol campus
IamStudent Congress:
Building IamEU-CONEXUS identity action plan and EU-CONEXUS Roadmap for student inter-campus life
19:00-21:00
Poetry readings and staged reading of a documentary theatre play
Performances:
Day 3, May 15
08:00-13:00
Amathus archaeological site, Limassol
Sports Activity:
09:00-14:00
Coastal area between the old and new port of Limassol
Workshop:
19:00
Molos Promenade, Limassol
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