Opening ceremony of the Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026

Cultural events

Practical information

7 January 2026

Place

THOC, Main Stage

Location

Lefkosia, Cyprus

Organiser

Deputy Ministry of Culture, Secretariat of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, Press and Information Office

The opening ceremony of the Presidency of the Council of the EU will include official addresses and speeches and will feature an artistic programme. Directed by Kostas Silvestros. (Closed to the public.)

Information for journalists:

Media Guide - Opening ceremony (revised 05/01/2026)

To access the event venue, all media representatives must be accredited and have obtained verified badges. Accreditation is available exclusively through the Cyprus EU Presidency accreditation platform. 

 

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