Arts & Culture Events in Malta 2026
Theatre, exhibitions, galleries and cultural events.
Last updated: 9 Jun 2026 · 100 upcoming
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Premju Gieh l-Artiganat Malti - Artisan Exhibition
The Foundation for Maltese Crafts' annual artisan show at Spazju Kreattiv, to 28 June. Free.
Vertigo
Vertigo - solo exhibition by Hui Sun, 28 May - 25 June 2026, Malta Society of Arts, Valletta. Free.
Triple Exposure
A three-photographer show at Bizzilla Art Space, Floriana, during June.
Palazzo Falson Religious Art Lunchtime Tours
Religion-themed lunchtime tours at Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, Mdina, through June 2026.
Full Moon Sacred Circle
Full Moon Sacred Circle - Mosta
Sport Stamps Exhibition - Gozo Philatelic Society
3 June - 15 July 2026 - Il-Hagar Museum, Victoria. Free.
Pegasus, Flight to Freedom
Pegasus, Flight to Freedom - 8 June 2026, from 18:30, Birzebbuga.
Fattartha - Ftira Cookalong
Heritage Malta lists Fattartha - Ftira Cookalong for 9 June 2026 at Inquisitor's Palace, Birgu.
Djalogi
A writer interviewed and read aloud - Kurt Borg meets Noah Fabri, Spazju Kreattiv, 9 June. Free.
Collection in Focus - Prints
Heritage Malta lists Collection in Focus - Prints for 10 June 2026 at MUZA, Valletta.
The Grand Tour of the Cavalier
A one-hour English-language guided tour of St James Cavalier, the Knights' gun platform at the top of Valletta. 10 June 2026.
JazzKlabb #8 - Just Duet
JazzKlabb's eighth session places two vocalists with double bass and guitar in an intimate cabaret setting at Teatru Salesjan, with support from the Sliema Local Council.
Madfabulous
11 June - 3 July 2026 - Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta.
Ghost Tour
Heritage Malta lists Ghost Tour for 11 June 2026 at Fort St Angelo, Birgu.
Maltese Lace Work
Heritage Malta lists Maltese Lace Work for 11 June 2026 at Inquisitor's Palace, Birgu.
Malta International Arts Festival 2026
The Malta International Arts Festival 2026 - from 11 June, around Valletta & Floriana. Multi-arts; ticketed.
Victoria International Arts Festival 2026
Victoria International Arts Festival 2026 - 12 June to 13 July, Gozo. Free classical & cultural concerts.
Architopia: Echoes of Elsewhere
A solo show by Glenn Ellul at il-Kamra ta' Fuq, Mqabba, 12 June to 21 July.
European Archaeology Days - Salina Bay Excavation Open Day
Gfree open day at the active Salina Bay archaeological excavation, on 12 June 2026, part of Heritage Malta's European Archaeology Days.
Save Our Shores: The Exhibition
12 - 22 June 2026 - Triton Square, Valletta. Free.
Guardians of the Night: The Carafa Enceinte
Guardians of the Night: The Carafa Enceinte Tour - Fri 12 June 2026, 7pm, Fort St Elmo, Valletta. EUR 15.
18 Years of Opening Doors
Opening Doors Association marks eighteen years of work with an anniversary stage programme at the Catholic Institute, bringing together theatre, dance, ballet and Creative Labs material in one inclusive performance event.
Mid-Djarju Ta' Student Fi Skola Tal-Knisja
Jamie Cardona performs himself and other characters in a solo comedy drawn from his teenage years at a church school
90's Gold Concert
90's Gold Concert - Fri 12 June 2026, 8.30pm, Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta.
Misty Blue Open Mic Malta
Misty Blue Open Mic Malta - 12 June 2026, from 21:00, San Pawl il-Bahar.
Tour of 19th-Century Galleries
Heritage Malta lists Tour of 19th-Century Galleries for 13 June 2026 at MUZA, Valletta.
Juniors' Discovery Tour
Heritage Malta lists Juniors' Discovery Tour for 13 June 2026 at Domvs Romana, Rabat.
Oracles X Blank - The Groove Gallery, Open-Air Edition
Oracles X Blank - The Groove Gallery, Open-Air Edition - 13 June 2026, from 12:00, Pembroke.
Sewing Basics: Mend, Fix & Make Do
Sat 13 June 2026, from 6pm - Kixott, Mosta. EUR 10.
Ashes2Ashes
Ashes2Ashes - 13 June 2026, from 20:00, Valletta.
Afrobeat Collective - Live at Storeroom
Afrobeat Collective - Live at Storeroom - 13 June 2026, from 21:30, Ta' Xbiex.
MICAS Guided Exhibition Tour
Sundays from 14 June 2026 - MICAS, Floriana. Free.
Hideout Open Mic Malta - Full Band
Hideout Open Mic Malta - Full Band - 14 June 2026, from 17:00, Pembroke.
Back to Life Charity Fashion Show at Tails in Wonderland 2026
Back to Life Charity Fashion Show at Tails in Wonderland 2026 - 14 June 2026, Naxxar.
Gabriel Iglesias at MFCC Malta
Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias - 14 June 2026, MFCC, Ta' Qali.
Young Creatives in Motion - Violin, Piano & Percussion
Young Creatives in Motion - Violin, Piano & Percussion - 15 June 2026, from 18:00 or 20:00, Valletta.
World Sea Turtle Day
Heritage Malta lists World Sea Turtle Day for 16 June 2026 at National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.
Young Creatives in Motion - Flute, Clarinet, Piano, Bass & Drum Kit
Young Creatives in Motion - Flute, Clarinet, Piano, Bass & Drum Kit - 16 June 2026, from 18:00 or 20:00, Valletta.
Underground Valletta - Myrgon
Underground Valletta - Myrgon - 17 June 2026, from 18:00 / 20:00, Valletta.
M.A.D. (Music and Dance)
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Serje ta' Tahditiet: L-Inkwizizzjoni
Heritage Malta lists Serje ta' Tahditiet: L-Inkwizizzjoni for 18 June 2026 at Inquisitor's Palace, Birgu.
Bocci, il-Musical
Teatru Malta and Give or Take Productions present a Maltese musical-comedy set around a bocci club facing closure
An Architectural Journey
Heritage Malta lists An Architectural Journey for 19 June 2026 at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, Qrendi.
Summer Solstice
Heritage Malta lists Summer Solstice for 19-22 June 2026 at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, Qrendi.
Vucijiet mill-Passat
Heritage Malta lists Vucijiet mill-Passat for 19 June 2026 at Hal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex, Tarxien.
Myrgon & Labyrinth
Myrgon & Labyrinth - 19 June 2026, from 18:00, Valletta.
Zafzifa
Zafzifa - 19 June 2026, from 19:00, Valletta.
MalTease (9th edition)
A variety and burlesque show in English at the Spazju Kreattiv theatre, Valletta, 19-21 June 2026. Over-18s.
Summer Solstice at Mnajdra
Heritage Malta opens the prehistoric Mnajdra temple for the summer solstice, 20-22 June 2026 - dawn viewings of the sunrise alignment on one of the Mediterranean's great archaeo-astronomical sites. Very limited places.
Series of Xorts and Sounds
Series of Xorts and Sounds - 20 June 2026, Mosta.
GDay of Mindful Painting & Crafting (for adults)
Grelaxed full-day painting and crafting workshop for adults at Mount St Joseph, Mosta, on Saturday 20 June 2026.
Strings: GTheatrical Showcase
The Red Curtain presents an evening of brand-new short plays by local writers at Sala San Duminku
Tra Cielo e Cinema - Classic Music in Movies
An open-air concert at Pjazza Teatru Rjal presenting classical music written for cinema, with works by Ennio Morricone and Mons
Mediterrane Film Festival 2026
Malta's international film festival returns for its fourth edition across Valletta, 21-28 June 2026 - premieres and open-air screenings, filmmaker Q&As, five competition strands and the Golden Bee Awards.
Messy Cinema Mornings - The Gruffalo's Child
A relaxed cinema-and-messy-play morning for young children at Eden Cinemas, screening The Gruffalo's Child, on 21 June 2026.
Fete de la Musique 2026 at Teatru Salesjan
Sun 21 June 2026, from 3pm - Teatru Salesjan, Sliema. Free.
Cats - open-air screening of the stage musical
Gozo Culture Council presents a free open-air screening of the stage musical Cats on a big screen in Victoria
The Malta Trade Fair 2026
Malta Trade Fair (Trade Fair) - from 25 June 2026, MFCC, Ta' Qali.
Carmen
Moveo Dance Company brings Carmen to Teatru Manoel as a dance interpretation driven by Bizet's score
Kulhadd Riedha… Imma Baqghet Taghna!
Don Bosco Oratory and Victoria Local Council present a free theatre event about Victoria's history
Echoes of Calm - Yoga Session
Heritage Malta lists Echoes of Calm - Yoga Session for 27 June 2026 at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, Qrendi.
Seafaring in Prehistory
Heritage Malta lists Seafaring in Prehistory for 27 June 2026 at Hal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex, Tarxien.
Private Tour of the Manoel Theatre
Heritage Malta lists Private Tour of the Manoel Theatre for 27 June 2026 at Valletta.
Explore Ta' Bistra
Heritage Malta lists Explore Ta' Bistra for 28 June 2026 at Ta' Bistra Catacombs, Mosta.
Juniors' Timeless Classics
GJunior Malta Youth Orchestra concert led by Roderick Bugeja Calleja, built around orchestral classics and film music for a young audience.
Masquerade Summer School 2026
Gtwo-month Masquerade Malta summer programme at M Space covering acting, dance, singing and creative theatre skills, with a final showcase at the Blue Box Theatre.
Photography Fundamentals - Teens & Adults
1 July - 30 September 2026 - Budding Artists Malta, Zabbar. EUR 180.
Made in Malta
Glunchtime concert celebrating Maltese choral music, from historic voices to living composers, presented in the Church of St Catherine of Italy.
Two Springs
Two Springs is on 2 July 2026 to 30 July 2026, 18:00-20:00 at Malta Society of Arts.
Maltese Nights at the Valletta Waterfront
Maltese Nights - 2 July to 27 August 2026, Valletta Waterfront, Floriana. Free folklore evenings.
MCAST ICA Festival 2026
The tenth MCAST Institute for the Creative Arts festival runs at Spazju Kreattiv from 3 July to 6 September 2026.
Young Harmonies
Young Harmonies is on 3 July 2026 at 19:30 at Teatru Manoel.
Gimgha l-Habs
Set in 1825, Gimgha l-Habs follows Maddalena Mallia during a week in prison with eight other women
Classic Rock Night
An open-air classic rock concert featuring local bands Lord Adder, SouthBeats and Blacktones.
Ziguzajg Art Jam - Summer Bootcamp
A six-week summer art bootcamp for children aged 8 and over, held at Spazju Kreattiv on Saturdays from 4 July 2026.
Almerigo Malta International Fashion Show 2026
Almerigo Malta International Fashion Show 2026 - 5 July 2026, Senglea / L-Isla.
Malta Jazz Festival 2026
The Malta Jazz Festival runs on the Valletta waterfront at Ta' Liesse, 6-11 July 2026 - one of the Mediterranean's longest-running jazz festivals, with international and Maltese names under the bastions each evening.
Malta Fashion Week 2026
Malta Fashion Week returns to Valletta over four evenings, 6-9 July 2026 - the island's main fashion event, with runway shows from leading Maltese and international designers, leading into the Malta Fashion Awards.
Laudato Si'
Laudato Si' is on 9 July 2026, 20:00-21:30 at St. Francis of Assisi Conventual Church.
Pianoforte Quintet
Pianoforte Quintet is on 10 July 2026, 20:30-21:30 at Aula Mgr. G. Farrugia.
Motown & Soul
GMalta Concert Orchestra night of Motown and soul arrangements, drawing on music associated with the Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin and Ben E
Malta Fashion Awards 2026
Malta Fashion Awards 2026 - 11 July 2026, Valletta.
GHALL - ERWIEH Underground Film Festival
Ghall-Erwieh Underground Film Festival - from 11 July 2026, Valletta.
Back To The Beats
Kinetic Dance Academy presents a large-scale dance production at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, with more than 500 dancers performing modern jazz, ballet, contemporary and hip hop.
FEVER DREAM
FEVER DREAM - 11 July 2026, from 20:00, Ta' Xbiex.
La Stella Philarmonic Band
La Stella Philarmonic Band is on 11 July 2026, 20:30-22:00 at St. George's Square.
Flames Across The Meadows
Flames Across the Meadows - July 2026, Kercem, Gozo. A ground-fireworks and pyrotechnic show by the Kercem fireworks enthusiasts.
Cruising to Filfla
Heritage Malta lists Cruising to Filfla for 12 July 2026 at Sliema Ferries, Sliema.
Mountview in Malta - Summer School 2026
Gfive-day musical theatre summer school at Theatre Next Door, covering acting through song, ensemble singing, dance, movement, improvisation and collaborative creative work.
Touch Nature!
Heritage Malta lists Touch Nature! for 15 July 2026 at National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.
The Grand Tour of the Cavalier
A guided tour of St James Cavalier, the historic fortification that houses Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta, on 15 July 2026.
JazzKlabb #9 - Pomelia Jazz Trio
Wed 15 July 2026, 8pm - Teatru Salesjan, Sliema.
Nature in the Archives
Heritage Malta lists Nature in the Archives for 17 July 2026 at National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.
Pjazza Ghana
Pjazza Ghana - Fri 17 July 2026, 8.30pm, Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. Traditional Maltese folk singing.
Ftira Cookalong
Heritage Malta lists Ftira Cookalong for 18 July 2026 at Inquisitor's Palace, Birgu.
Sip & Paint at Teatru Salesjan
Gguided painting evening inside Teatru Salesjan, combining canvas work, wine, curated music and the atmosphere of the 1908 theatre for a relaxed participatory cultural night.
Ancient Minds, Modern Moves
Heritage Malta lists Ancient Minds, Modern Moves for 20 July 2026 at Hal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex, Hal Tarxien.
Hamlet
MADC stages William Shakespeare's Hamlet outdoors at the Msida Bastion Historic Garden in Floriana
85th Anniversary of the E-boats Attack
An evening tour linked to the anniversary of the E-boats attack, staged at Fort St Elmo in Valletta. Military-history evening tour at Fort St Elmo
Collection in Focus - Prints
Heritage Malta lists Collection in Focus - Prints for 22 July 2026 at MUZA, Valletta.