First time in Cyprus
DONQUIXOTE
Grand open-air ballet
A joyful Spanish masterpiece of love, humour and breathtaking virtuosity. Performed in full by the Slovenian National Theatre Maribor at the Medieval Castle of Paphos.
25–26 September 2026 · 20:00 · Paphos Castle
- Live orchestra
- SNG Maribor
- Paphos Castle
- Full production
Why this event
The world's most performed ballet
Don Quixote is ballet everyone knows. Minkus's music, Spanish fire, the legendary pas de deux — live, under the Paphos sky.
A premier European company
SNG Maribor — one of Europe's leading ballet companies, already loved in Cyprus through Zorba and Romeo & Juliet.
Live orchestra under the stars
TrakArt Pops Orchestra performs Minkus's score in real time — exactly as it was conceived 150 years ago.
The crown of classical ballet
One of the most technically demanding showpieces in ballet history. Thirty-two fouettés. Double tours. A hall holding its breath.
A medieval castle as your stage
The Mediterranean, a sky full of stars, and ancient stone walls — a setting no theatre in the world can replicate.
A VIP evening like no other
Exclusive lounge, premium drinks buffet, professional photographer, and networking with an audience that appreciates the finer things.
About the ballet
“The world's most performed ballet — now under the Paphos sky.”
“TO DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM, THAT IS MY QUEST.”
The National Ballet of Slovenia (SNG Maribor) brings Cervantes' great romance to life in three acts. Dynamic choreography, Spanish fire, the legendary Kitri & Basilio pas de deux — and that Minkus score everyone recognises from the very first bars. For the first time on Cyprus: a full-scale Don Quixote with a live orchestra, inside the walls of a 14th-century castle, under the open Mediterranean sky.
Feel the magic before the night
SNG Maribor · Don Quixote
Pas de deux
The crown of classical ballet
Among everything ballet has created in three hundred years, the Act III pas de deux from Don Quixote holds a singular place. It is one of the most technically demanding, physically gruelling and visually stunning showpieces in the entire classical repertoire.
Thirty-two fouettés. Double tours in the air. Breathtaking supported lifts. Speed, precision and pure fire — all at once.
Celebrity Gala soloists have performed this very pas de deux at our gala evenings to standing ovations. Now you'll see it in its full context — performed by the National Ballet of Slovenia, with a live orchestra, under the Paphos sky.
Artists & creative team
Fire, speed, precision — all at once.
Tickets
September 25 & 26, 2026 · Medieval Castle of Paphos
Experience Don Quixote from amphitheatre seating with views of the stage and the Mediterranean. An unforgettable open-air evening within historic castle walls.
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- Exclusive lounge
- Premium drinks buffet
- Priority parking
- Ballet programme booklet
- Professional photographer
- Networking
An evening at a different level — for those who appreciate not just the art, but everything around it.
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Venue
The Medieval Castle of Paphos
A setting you can't build — only find
A 14th-century fortress on the shores of the Mediterranean. Ancient stones, the scent of the sea, a star-filled sky and Minkus's score, live and full and real. Here, every performance becomes something more than a performance.
Partners & sponsors
Under the auspices of
The event is held with the support of the Municipality of Paphos — a city where ancient stones keep the living culture of the Mediterranean alive.
Organisers
Celebrity Gala and Papadopoulos & Schinis Productions — Cyprus's leading forces in cultural production — unite to bring a world-class ballet to Cypriot audiences.
Sponsor
Space 307 is an international full-service FinTech company. A team of 280+ software development and marketing experts. Outstanding performance and reasonable decisions are core principles — eliminating red tape in business, and loving the time spent together after hours.
Media partner
Phileleftheros — one of the largest media outlets in Cyprus, covering cultural life across the island.
Good to know
Age requirement
Suitable for guests aged 6 and above. All guests, including children, require a valid ticket.
Arrive early
We recommend arriving at least 1 hour before the performance. Entry is not permitted after the show begins.
Bars are open
Bars operate within the castle grounds. Food and drinks are not permitted in the viewing area.
No flash photography
Personal photos and videos are permitted. Flash photography is strictly prohibited.
No late entry
Latecomers will not be admitted after the performance begins. Please plan your journey in advance.
Tickets required
Entry is by ticket only. Electronic tickets on your phone are accepted.
About the organiser
Celebrity Gala is a production brand specialising in large-scale cultural events in Cyprus. Together with Papadopoulos & Schinis Productions, we create evenings that stay with you: great art, historic venues, flawless production.