12th European Dance Festival
02-31 May
A feast of contemporary dance meets all the trends, the dynamics and the new forms of the international contemporary scene. The increased level of participation by EU member states is a clear indication that the Dance Festival is becoming an annual highlight of the European arts and culture scene.
Organisers: The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre.
In cooperation with the Embassies and Cultural Centres of the participating countries.
Venue: Rialto Theatre in Lemesos.
World aqua bike Cyprus Grand Prix Agia Napa 2009
08-10 May
Organised by JSR Racing Team in Agia Napa.
Flower Festival (Anthestiria)
May 9 - 10, 30 - 31
"Anthestiria" is a celebration for the coming of Spring and the renewal of nature and life dating back to Ancient Greece. The programme includes amongst others a flower exhibition and a parade of group of people and chariots in Lemesos, Larnaka and Pafos.
9th annual Pharos International Chamber Music Festival
May (end)
Organised by the Pharos Trust in Lefkosia and Kouklia, Pafos district. The Festival welcomes to Cyprus several accomplished chamber musicians from the current international circuit, performing a range of works for strings and piano.
21st International historic car rally
May 29 - 31
Organised by the Friends of Historic and Old Cars of Cyprus.
Detailed list with many other activities is available in PDF format here.
May sees the CTO globe-trot across the Middle East to participate in the major travel exhibitions and showcase our products, but also a great opportunity for all our colleagues in the travel industry to drop by and get a quick update on the short-haul destination which is Cyprus! 
