Stages
Located within the ARUCAD Bandabuliya Campus in Nicosia’s historic Bandabuliya, this stage hosts theatre productions, concerts, dance performances and talks. Shared with the Nicosia Turkish Municipality Theatre (LTB Theatre), it gives students the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals from the industry and gain practical experience in a professional stage environment.
In addition to theatre and dance performances, the venue functions as a concert hall for concerts, talks and interdisciplinary performances. Events such as the Bandabuliya Modern Ensemble concert demonstrate the stage’s active use throughout the year for musical productions and live performances. Situated in the heart of the city, the stage serves as a cultural venue that connects the university’s artistic production with the city and the wider community.
Located at the heart of the campus, the Courtyard Main Stage is ARUCAD’s principal event venue, hosting concerts, festivals, ceremonies and large-scale events. Supported by sound, lighting and stage infrastructure, this space accommodates a rich year-round programme ranging from student performances to guest artist shows.
Taking its name from the inscription ‘Dimotiki Agora’ — meaning ‘public market’ — on the historic building, the Agora Open-Air Stage is located at the rear of the Bandabuliya complex. With its stepped structure lined with viewing areas, reminiscent of ancient amphitheatres, the stage offers a distinctive open-air meeting point for concerts, performances, film screenings and community events. Carrying the spirit of the ancient agora into the present, it brings art and audiences together in an open, shared setting.
Distinguished by its grand staircase, the Art Gallery is an impressive space used primarily as an exhibition hall. Thanks to the natural staging possibilities offered by its architecture, the gallery also hosts performance art, talks, exhibition openings and interdisciplinary events. Bringing visual arts and performing arts together in a single space, this distinctive venue offers students the opportunity to share their work with audiences in different formats.
Located on the first floor of the ARUCAD Information Centre, the 230-square-metre Conference Hall has a seating capacity of 186. The hall is equipped with a backstage area, control room, professional microphones, lighting and projection systems. It hosts conferences, performances, seminars, talks and meetings, and also functions as a cinema.
The Conference Hall hosts screenings organised throughout the year as part of the ARUCAD Cinematic Seeds Film Festival and by the Cinema Club. These screenings create an ongoing cultural and artistic environment where students can watch and discuss a diverse range of films together.