Don Quixote
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.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Evening
The World's Most Performed Ballet
Don Quixote is the ballet everyone knows. Minkus's music, Spanish fire, the legendary pas de deux. Now live — under the Paphos sky.
National Ballet of Slovenia
SNG Maribor — one of Europe's premier ballet companies, already beloved by Cypriot audiences through their productions of Zorba and Romeo & Juliet.
Ballet Under the Stars
The Mediterranean sky becomes part of the stage — an open-air performance in a historic fortress.
The Crown of Classical Ballet
The Don Quixote pas de deux is one of the most technically demanding and visually stunning showpieces in ballet history. Thirty-two fouettés. Double tours. A hall holding its breath.
A Medieval Castle as Your Stage
The Mediterranean Sea, 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.
Spanish Fire on the Island of Aphrodite
Spain. A dusty road. A knight in love with an impossible dream — and two lovers whose passion ignites in one of the most audacious pas de deux in ballet history.
Don Quixote is the world's most performed ballet. Not because it's simple. Because it's honest — full of fire, wit, speed, and that Minkus score everyone recognises from the very first bars, even those who've never set foot in a theatre.
Created in 1869 by Marius Petipa and first staged in Moscow, Don Quixote has toured the world — and in September 2026, it arrives in Cyprus in full. The National Ballet of Slovenia SNG Maribor brings it live: within the walls of the Medieval Castle of Paphos, under an open Mediterranean sky.
Spanish passion on the island of Aphrodite. This happens once.Fire, Fans, Flamenco
Feel the Magic Before the Night
The 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, under the Paphos sky.
Reserve Your Evening
Book early for the best view and perks. Seats are limited.
Standard Ticket
Experience Don Quixote from amphitheatre seating with views of the stage and the Mediterranean. An unforgettable open-air evening within historic castle walls.
One night, under the stars.
Buy TicketVIP Experience
- Exclusive lounge
- Premium drinks buffet
- Priority parking
- Ballet programme booklet
- Professional photographer
- Networking with curated guests
An evening at a different level — for those who appreciate not just the art, but everything around it.
Book VIPThe 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.
Brought to You By
Organisers
Celebrity Gala and Papadopoulos & Schinis Productions — Cyprus's leading forces in cultural production — unite to bring a world-class ballet to Cypriot audiences.
Mega Sponsor
Cap St Georges is more than a hotel. It is a five-star sanctuary where the Mediterranean meets the wild beauty of Akamas, and where world-class luxury is woven through with the authentic soul of Cyprus. A flagship of the island's hospitality, Cap St Georges actively invests in the cultural life of Paphos — which is why the grand ballet finds its natural home here
Official Sponsor
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Age Requirement
The performance is 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 will be operating 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.
Celebrity Gala
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.