VALLETTA GREEN FESTIVAL  04/05/2018 – 06/05/2018 This highly-anticipated three-day event transforms one of the largest open spaces in Valletta, Pjazza San Ġorġ, through the introduction of an ‘infjorata’ – a floral carpet composed of some 80,000 seasonal flowering plants. Throughout the Valletta Green Festival, a varied programme of events will also explore the theme of environmental sustainability from multiple angles,…

MALTA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018  15/04/2018 – 01/05/2018 In April 2018 the European Foundation for Support of Culture (EUFSC) in collaboration with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will be presenting the Malta International Music Festival 2018, being held as part of Valletta 2018 – European Capital of Culture. Patrons will have the opportunity to attend a two weeks’ intense and varied programme…

GOOD FRIDAY  30/03/2018 Good Friday and Easter are celebrated in Malta in a liturgical and ceremonially prominent manner. On Palm Sunday, one week before Easter, one may assist to the liturgical rites that usher in Holy Week. On Thursday evening and Friday morning, churches have their paintings draped over in purple or black velvet. The Maltese folk turn out in…

ALLETTA PAGEANT OF THE SEAS 07/06/2018 Valletta’s Grand Harbour will be the setting for multi-disciplinary artistic productions on the water and along the shoreline. Specially planned water acts will be performed, while local communities will participate in a race across the harbour on purpose-built motor-free vessels, while swimmers will cross between the forts dominating the harbour. Once night falls, a…

THE MALTA INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL  26/12/2017 – 30/12/2017 The second ‘Malta International Christmas Festival’ will be held in Valletta, Vittoriosa (Gozo) and another venue which will be announced later. Various international bands, majorettes and folk groups will participate in street parades and performances. This Festival is being organised by Euro Art and Leon Promotions with the collaboration of the Malta…