,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, MONTH,EVENT,DESCRIPTION ,TYPE,VENUE,Organiser ,CONTACT ,WEBSITE / email ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, JANUARY ,Event Title ,Description,Type ,Venue,Organiser,Contact ,Website,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, 26 Dec - Jan 11,JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - CHRISTMAS PANTO,performed by Masquarade ,theatrical performance,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta",Masquarade ,21222618 / 1 ,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 26 Dec - Jan 11,SINBAD THE TAILOR - CHRISTMAS PANTO ,performed by the Malta Amateur Dramatic Company ,theatrical performance,"MFCC, Ta' Qali ",MADC ,,,,,,, 5th January - 5th February,"AN EXHIBITION OF COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS",composed by the late Joseph Camilleri- winner of numerous international awards and founder member of the French Photographic Organisation - Image Sans Frontiers,Exhibition,Messina Palace - Valletta,German Maltese Circle,,http://www.germanmaltesecircle.org/forthcomingevents.htm,,,,, 9,GERMAN FILM EVENING: FERIEN DIRECTED BY THOMAS ARSIAN (2007),"Synopsis: It's summertime at a remote country house in the Uckermark nestling in the midst of protective woods. The inhabitants of this refuge far away from the rest of the world are Anna, her husband Robert and their son, Max…",Other Entertainment,Messina Palace - Valletta,German Maltese Circle,,http://www.germanmaltesecircle.org/forthcomingevents.htm,,,,, "10, 11 ",SWAN LAKE ON ICE ,Performed by The St Petersburg State Ballet on Ice,Other Entertainment,Mediterranean Conference Centre,,,www.balletonice.com,,,,, 11,EPIPHANY CONCERT ,Performed by The National Orchestra,Musical Performance,Grand Council Chamber - The Palace Valletta,Malta Council for Culture and the Arts ,info@maltaculture,www.maltaculture.com,,,,, "13,",CLASSIC GUITAR RECITAL ,"Performed by Simon Schembri in a solo concert. Works by Mudarra, Bach, Granados, Lagoya, Piazzolla and others",Musical Performance,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta",Teatru Manoel ,21222618/1,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 15 Jan- 15 Feb,CHINESE EMBROIDERY ,Scores of Chinese modern embroidery works ,Exhibition,Malta Chinese Cultural Centre,Chinese Cultural Centre ,mccc@gmail.com,,,,,, 16-Jan,FAREWELL CONCERT TO PRESIDENT OF MALTA ,Malta Philarmonic Orchestra conducted by Mro. Michael Laus. ,Musical Performance,St. John's Co-Cathedral ,Malta Community Chest Fund.,,,,,,, 16/17/18 ,A TIME WARP ,Comedy by Alan Ayckbourn ,theatrical performance,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta",Teatru Manoel ,21222618 / 1 ,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 19,CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL GALA EVENING ,"Beiging Opera, Folk Singing and Dancing ",Musical Performance,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta",Chinese Cultural Centre ,21236389,,,,,, 20,CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL PARADE ,starts at 11.00 hrs,other entertainment,Republic Street ,Chinese Cultural Centre ,21236389; maltaccc@gmail.com,,,,,, 20,CHINESE NEW YEAR CONCERT ,,Musical Performance,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta",Chinese Cultural Centre ,21246389; ,,,,,, 22-25,MICKEY'S MAGIC SHOW,Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show,Other Entertainment,"MFCC, Ta' Qali ",Events & Services Ltd ,,,,,,, 24,CONCERT OF BAROQUE MUSIC ,A concert of Baroque Music by the Malta Philarmonic Orchestra,Musical Performance,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta",Teatru Manoel ,21222618 / 1,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 24,CONCERT,St. Michael’s School Anniversary Concert (Republic Hall) ,Musical Performance,MCC,St Michael School,,,,,,, 30,FERENCVAROS,a top Hungarian football team affiliated with Sheffield United attending a one week training camp in Malta,Other Entertainment,,,,,,,,, Jan 31 / Feb 1,GO MUSIC WEEKEND ,"a weekend of exotic sounds featuring Tango Quartet led by exciting singer Cristina Vilallonga of Gotan Project fame, and star jazz guitarist Sandro Zerafa and his White Russian Quintet of Paris",Musical Performance,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta",GO plc,21222618 / 1; info@teatrumanoel.com.mt,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 31,JOURNEY TO INACCESSIBLE PLACES - PIANO RECITAL OF GURDJIEFF AND THOMAS DE HARTMANN,Piano Recital by Elan Sicroff,Musical Performance,St. James Cavalier ,Anna Spiteri ,,,,,,, 31,GRAND CONCERT,Malta Philharmonic Orchestra ,musical Performance,Republic Hall MCC,MCC,,,,,,, 31,KAPTAN XRINK U IL- KURAGG,Zoo Media & Entertainment,theatrical performance,City Theatre - Valletta,Zoo Media Entertainment,79790200 / 21808080,www.xrink.tv / www.biljetti.com,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, FEBRUARY,Event Title ,Description,Type ,Venue,Organiser,Contact ,Website,,,,, 1,KAPTAN XRINK U IL- KURAGG,Zoo Media & Entertainment,theatrical performance,City Theatre - Valletta,Zoo Media Entertainment,79790200 / 21808080,www.xrink.tv / www.biljetti.com,,,,, 7,EUROSONG FINAL ,The choice of the best song for the Eurovision song festival will be chosen on the night from amongst 20 contenders,Musical Performance,"Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta' Qali",MCCA / PBS ,,,,,,, 10,FEAST OF ST. PAUL SHIPWRECKED ,The first of the year's major feasts is celebrated in the Parish Church of of St. Paul Shipwrecked in Valletta. The feast is also a national holiday in Malta ,traditonal religious event,"St. Paul's Parish, Valletta",Kumitat Festi Esterni ,,,,,,, 13,ONE TIME VALENTINE CONCERT,ORCHESTRA ARIOSO ,Musical Performance,Mediterranean Conference Centre,Rewind Products / One Productions Ltd,mob: 99443325; aelo222@gmail.com,,,,,, 19,SORTIES D'ARTISTE,"Performed by a French ensemble of first class musicians from Paris' major orchestras, rediscovers the Belle Epoque and the Annees Folles.",Musical Performance,"Teatru Manuel, Valletta",Teatru Manoel ,21222618 / 1 ,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 19,GRAN BALLO LA VALLETTA ,"The Teatru Manoel is transformed into an amazing magical ballroom where music, dancing, interactive theatre, exquisite dining and Venetian Costumed revellers are hosted by Casanova.",Other Entertainment,"Teatru Manuel, Valletta",Teatru Manoel ,21222618 / 1,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 20 -21 ,PURE GOZO CARNIVAL WEEKENDER - DJ RUBY ,parties at (20) Ku Club Victoria and (21) at D - Code ,music entertainment ,Ku Club & D-Code Victoria Gozo ,Pure Promotions ,info@pureruby.com,www.pureruby.com,,,,, 21,CHORAL CONCERT BY DISCANTUS ,Discantus Choir (London),Musical Performance,St. John's Co-Cathedral ,Malta School of Philosophy ,,,,,,, 20 - 24 ,CARNIVAL IN MALTA ,"Carnival merry making takes place on an organised as well as spontanous and individual levels at in various towns but especially in Valletta, Nadur, Ghaxaq and Floriana",Traditional Celebration ,"Valletta, Floriana & al.",Malta Council for Culture and the Arts ,21245168,www.maltaculture.com,,,,, ,CARNIVAL IN NADUR ,Nights of revellry in a macabre evening of merriment in the village of Nadur ,Traditional Celebration ,Nadur ,Nadur Local Council ,21558080,nadur.lc@gov.mt,,,,, 24-Feb,CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT ,"The multinational Cosmos Wind Ensemble performs chamber musical masterpieces by Ibert, Hindemith, Francaix and Beethoven's Piano Quintet.Pianist Rosetta Debattista",Musical Performance,"Teatru Manuel, Valletta",Teatru Manoel ,,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, "Feb 28, March 1",4.48 PSYCHOSIS,The Malta Drama Centre performs a dramatic play by Sarah Kane,theatrical performance,"Teatru Manuel, Valletta",Malta Drama Centre ,21222618 / 1,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 28,THE ARMED MAN,A mass for PEACE ( Karl Jenkins c/o St Monica Choir ),Musical Performance,MCC,MCC,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, MARCH,Event Title ,Description,Type ,Venue,Organiser,Contact ,Website,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, 1, LAND ROVER MALTA MARATHON ,The first major sport event to be held in Malta is participated in by some 700-800 local and international athletes.,sports event,Rabat - Sliema ,Malta Marathon Committee,info@maltamarthon.com,www.maltamarathon.com,,,,, 6/7/8/13/14/15,YADA's A FILIGREE OF DANCE,Yada's 25th Anniversary Show ,music / dance,"MCC, Valletta",YADA ,,,,,,, 40000,BASEHUNTER ,musical perferomance ,musical performance ,SKY Club / KU Club ,,,,,,,, 18 - 25,MANOEL THEATRE OPERA FESTIVAL ,various operatic programmes ,musical performance ,BOV / Teatru Manoel,BOV / Manoel Theatre ,info@manoeltheatre.com,,,,,, 18.19 Mar,RIDERS TO THE SEA ,An Arcal Production. A short one-act opera based on the play by the Irish author John Millington Synge.el,musical performance ,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta ",Teatru Manoel ,21222618 /1,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, 19,SAN GUZEPP,"Feast of St., Joseph Public Holiday",traditional festa ,Rabat ,St. Joseph Festa Organising Committee,,,,,,, 19 - 22,SEHER IL-PUNENT,An event orientated around the folkloristic aspect of the village of Gharb ,other entertainment,Gharb ,Gharb Local Council ,gharb.lc@gov.mt,,,,,, 20,MCC CELEBRATING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY, ,Concert,"MCC, Valletta",Republic Hall- MCC,,,,,,, 20 - 23 ,LE PAUVRE MATELOT,"Demo Morselli produced by the Manoel Theatre Management Committee – Manoel Theatre, Valletta – 7.30 p.m. with the participation of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. An ARCAL Production, based on a true murder story, Jean Cocteau tells the tale of a sailo",musical performance ,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta ",Teatru Manoel ,21222618 / 1,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, ,TOUR DE MALTE - CYCLING,,sports event,malta cycling federation ,,,,,,,, "24, 25 ",THE MAGIC FLUTE ,A Teatru Manoel Production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's composition. With the participation of Malta Philarmonic Orchestra conducted by Michael Laus. Director Miriam Gauci,musical performance ,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta ",Teatru Manoel ,21222618 / 1 ,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 29,A FESTIVAL OF MALTESE TRADITIONAL GAMES,"A festival of traditional Mlatese games, a feast for children and paretns alike. ",traditional,Birgu,Birgu Local Council,,,,,,, 28/ 29 / 30 / 31, MUSICAL BY G30,,musical performance ,"MCC, Valletta",Republic Hall- MCC,,,,,,, "29, 30, 31 Mar /Apr 3,4,5",ALLO' ALLO ,Performed by FM Theatre Productions - written by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd. Directed by Chris Gatt,Theatrical performance ,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta ",Teatru Manoel ,21222618 / 1 ,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 6,COLLEGIUM MUSICUM ,Collegium Musicum ,musical performance ,St. John's Co-Cathedral ,The Cathedral Chapter ,,,,,,, March / April TBC,HISTORIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB - SICILIAN TOUR TO MALTA ,tbc,sports event,,Historic Motorcycle Club ,,,,,,, 31,JUM IL-HELSIEN ,National Commemoration of the departure of British Forces from Malta. Celebrations include a regatta at the Grand Harbour Valletta. - Public Holiday,National Festivity ,Valletta / Birgu,Malta Council of Culture and the Arts ,info@maltaculture.com,www.maltaculture.com,,,,, TBC,FESTIVAL OF THE SEA,"A maritime festival, built around the sea culture, bays, St Pual's Islands & the fish farms. Combined with culinary delights and entertainment",other entertainment,St Paul's Bay Local Council,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, APRIL,Event Title ,Description,Type ,Venue,Organiser,Contact ,Website,,,,, 2,ROSSINI'S STABAT MATER ,Performed by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra ,Musical performance ,St. John's Co-Cathedral ,Malta Philharmonic Orchestra ,,,,,,, "3,4,5 ",ALLO' ALLO ,Performed by FM Theatre Productions - written by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd. Directed by Chris Gatt,theatrical performance,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta",,,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 6,EASTER CONCERT,Collegiym Musicum,Musical performance ,St. John's Co-Cathedral ,Cathedral Chapter ,,,,,,, 7,BRASS CONCERT ,"Versatile Brass Quintet perform. Conducted by Mro. Paul Borg, ",Musical performance ,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta",Teatru Manoel ,,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, TBC,THE DANCE WORKSHOP - DREAMS RESOLUTIONS,10TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION,Entertainment,,Dance Workshop ,,,,,,, 10,GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSIONS,Various Parishes in towns and villages hold a solemn procession of statues representing stages in the Passion of the Christ. The statues are accomapnied by re-enactors dressed in period costume.,traditional / religious celebration ,Various towns and Villages ,various parishes ,,www.maltadiocese.org ,,,,, 12,EASTER ,Easter processions are held by various parishes in various towns of Malta and Gozo (see…. ) The Statue of the Risen Christ is carried shoulder high in procession. In certain towns the statue is taken over by numerous individuals and sped along along var,tradtional / religious celebration ,Various towns ,various parishes ,,www.maltadiocese.org ,,,,, 13 - 17 ,3RD INTERNATIONAL STRING ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL ,"A festival of chamber music, recitals, master classes and orchestral concerts with the participation of virtuoso violinist Carmine Lauri, conductor Brian Schembri, together with Yuko Inoue, Helene Dautry, Joanna Frankel, Emanuel Salvador ",Musical performance ,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta",Teatru Manoel ,,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 15,COMMEMORATION OF THE AWARD OF THE GEORGE CROSS ,A re-enactment of the historical ceremony that took place at St. George's Square in 1942,Other entertainment,Valletta,Malta Tourism Authority ,22915136 / info@visitmalta.com,www.visitmalta.com,,,,, 18 - 19 ,MEDIAEVAL MDINA & FLOWER FESTIVAL ,History and Flower decoration will mix in Malta's medieaval capital ,Other entertainment,Mdina,Mdina Local Council ,mdina.lc@gov.mt,,,,,, 19 Apr / May 17 ,BACK STREETS ART EXHIBITION ,Exhibition,Exhibition,"Couvre Porte, Birgu ",Birgu Local Council,birgu.lc@gov.mt,,,,,, 25,NATIONAL GROUND MECHANISED FIREWORKS FESTIVAL ,3rd edition of ground mechanised fireworks in which some 15 different pyrothecnic factories participate,other entertainment ,Floriana,Floriana Local Council,21235523; floriana.lc@gov.mt,floriana.lc@gov.mt,,,,, 26,EU CELEBRATION CONCERT,Malta Philharmonic Orchestra ,Musical performance ,MCC,Republic Hall - MCC,,,,,,, "22,23, 24 April",CINERELLA CONFIDENTIAL ,by Curtain Raiser. Written by Eric Coble and directed by Patrick Vella. ,theatrical performance,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta",Teatru Manoel ,info@teatrumanoel.com,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 3rd or 4th week,FESTA FRAWLI - The Strawberry Festival,"The agricultural village of Mgarr, organises a strawberries fair throughout the day. Popular Maltese folk groups along with many others also entertain playing traditional Maltese tunes with typical folk Maltese instruments. ",Other entertainment,Mgarr,Mgarr Local Council ,,,,,,, 18 - 19 ,MEDIAEVAL MDINA & FLOWER FESTIVAL ,History and Flower decoration will mix in Malta's medieaval capital ,Other entertainment,Mdina,Mdina Local Council ,mdina.lc@gov.mt,,,,,, 19 Apr / May 17 ,BACK STREETS ART EXHIBITION ,Exhibition,Exhibition,"Couvre Porte, Birgu ",Birgu Local Council,birgu.lc@gov.mt,,,,,, 25-Apr,NATIONAL GROUND MECHANISED FIREWORKS FESTIVAL ,3rd edition of ground mechanised fireworks in which some 15 different pyrothecnic factories participate,other entertainment ,Floriana,Floriana Local Council,21235523; floriana.lc@gov.mt,floriana.lc@gov.mt,,,,, 26,EU CELEBRATION CONCERT,Malta Philharmonic Orchestra ,Musical performance ,MCC,Republic Hall - MCC,,,,,,, 27,,Performed by The European Union Chamber Orchestra,Musical performance ,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta",Teatru Manoel ,info@teatrumanoel.com,,,,,, "22,23, 24 April",CINERELLA CONFIDENTIAL ,by Curtain Raiser. Written by Eric Coble and directed by Patrick Vella. ,theatrical performance,"Teatru Manoel, Valletta",Teatru Manoel ,info@teatrumanoel.com,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 3rd or 4th week,FESTA FRAWLI - The Strawberry Festival,"The agricultural village of Mgarr, renowned for the quality and unique taste of it's strawberries. is organising a Strawberries fair. Popular Maltese folk groups along with many others also entertain throughout the day, playing traditional Maltese instrum",Other entertainment,Mgarr,Mgarr Local Council ,,,,,,, 29. / 30. ,WORLD DAY OF DANCE ,Dance performances by Malta's Dance Schools & London Contemporary Dance School ,musical / dance performance,Manoel Theatre,Malta Dance Council ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, MAY,Event Title ,Description,Type ,Venue,Organiser,Contact ,Website,,,,, "1,2,3,4","GOZO 1,2,3","A Weekend of fun, food and entrtainment, details to be confirmed - Highlight Ggantija show , highlighting the beauty and historic value of this site",National holiday and other entertainment,Various,,,,,,,, 1,WORKERS' DAY,public holiday - various manifestations by workers' unions,Public Holiday ,various,various,,,,,,, 2,HAYDN'S BICENTENNARY CELEBRATION CONCERT,"The Malta Philarmonic Orchestra celebrates Haydn's bicentenary. Conductor: Michael Laus, with the participation of soloists Kevin Abela on trumpet and Mats Ronding on cello",musical performance ,"Teatru Manuel, Valletta",Teatru Manoel ,,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 5,EUROPEAN CITIZENS UNITED THROUGH HISTORY AND CULTURE ,Palio Display by participants from Carpineto Romano ,other entertainment,Hamrun,Hamrun Local Council ,hamrun.lc@gov.mt,,,,,, 6 & 7,JUM L-ISLA ,TBC ,tbc,Senglea / l-isla,Senglea Local Council ,Tel: +356 21662424/21806794,,,,,, 8,MRO. CARLO DIACONO'S PAULUS ,Concert conducted by Rev. Mro. Fr. John Galea to commemorate the Pauline Year.,musical performance ,,Cathedral Chapter ,,,,,,, 9 & 10,CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL ,An exhibition of the best and most artistic chocolate displays by local Catering outlets ,other entertainment,Hamrun,Hamrun Local Council ,hamrun.lc@gov.mt,,,,,, "8,9,10,15,16,17 May",JEKYLL AND HYDE,A musical by Frank Wildhom presented by Masquerade ,musical performance ,Manoel Theatre Valletta,Teatru Manoel ,,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 12,CONCERT BY SOPRANO MIRIAM GAUCI,Soprano Miriam Cauchi and cellist Simon Abdilla Joslin together with pianist Maria Frendo perform the Bachianas Brasileiras by Villa-Lobos. Also participating : the Cello Ensemble of the Malta Philarmonic Orchestra,musical performance ,"Teatru Manuel, Valletta",Manoel Theatre Management & National Philarmonic Orchestra ,,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 15,AMADEO MINGHI IN CONCERT,MCC CELEBRATING THE 30TH Anniversary ,Musical performance ,MCC,Republic Hall - MCC,,,,,,, 16,FISH FESTIVAL ,A culinary feast set in the picturesque traditional fishing village of marsaxlokk. A celebration of an ancient trade.,other entertainment,Marsaxlokk,,,,,,,, TBC,LEJLIET LAPSI / 1234 GOZO ,Numerous Events of folklore and modern entertainment together with Fireworks displays ,other entertainment,Gozo,Where's Everybody,,,,,,, 22 / 23,MOVIE SPECTECULAR CONCERTS ,Malta Philharmonic Orchestra ,Musical performance ,MCC,Republic Hall - MCC,,,,,,, 23 - 30 ,WIRJA HIDMET IL-HAMRUNIZI ,Exhibition of artisan display which is related to the traditional crafts that go back many years as practiced in Hamrun,exhibitions,Hamrun,Hamrun Local Council ,hamrun.lc@gov.mt,,,,,, 19,FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH,"Feast is celebrated in Rabat, Malta and is also a public holiday",traditional / religious celebration ,Rabat ,Festi Esterni San Guzeopp (Frangiskani Minuri) ,,,,,,, 21-22 TBC,FESTIVAL OF RE-ENACTMENTS AND PAGEANTRY ,Numerous re-enactment groups participate in a weekend event at one of Malta's historic fortified towns,other entertainment,TBC,Malta Tourism Authority ,22915136 / info@visitmalta.com,events@visitmalta.com,,,,, 24,THE FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION,"traditional celebration from both a lreligious and lay perspective, with processions, band marches and food.",traditional / religious celebration ,Tarxien Parish,Kumitat Festi Esterni ,,,,,,, 29-31 May,HAYDN'S BICENTENNARY CELEBRATION CONCERT,"Teatru Manoel joins the rest of the world in celebrating this great composer's bicentenary anniversary. Together with an exciting line-up of local and foreign artists, including the renowned Haydn Trio.",musical performance ,"Teatru Manuel, Valletta",Teatru Manoel ,info@teatrumanoel.com,www.teatrumanoel.com.mt,,,,, 29,OPENING OF SUMMER 2009,G7 @ Gianpula every Friday ,other entertainment,Gianpula Fields,Limits of Rabat,mdegiorgio@gianpula.com,,,,,, 29 - 31 ,FESTIVAL TAL-GHANA,Maltese Ghannejja of various categories will perform ghana tal-fatt; ghana spirtupront etc. Other foreign folk groups will be guest performers of the festival ,Musical performance ,Argotti ,Malta Council for Culture and the Arts ,info@maltaculture.com,www.maltaculture.com,,,,, 30,GET FUNKY GROOVE GARDENS,Gianpula,other entertainment,Ganpula Fields,Limits of Rabat,mdegiorgio@gianpula.com,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, JUNE,Event Title ,Description,Type ,Venue,Organiser,Contact ,Website,,,,, 6,PINK PANTHER,Gianpula,other entertainment,Gianpula ,,mdegiorgio@gianpula.com,,,,,, 7,SETTE GUGNO ,National Day - Commeration of those killed during the riots of 1919,National Day ,St. George's Square Valletta,Malta Council for Culture and the Arts ,info@maltaculture.com,www.maltaculture.com,,,,, 7,FEAST OF ST JOSEPH,Feast of the St. Joseph at Ghaxaq ,traditonal / religious event ,Ghaxaq ,,,,,,,, 6 & 7,EARTH GARDEN FESTIVAL ,"Music, Dance and Theatre , Festivals , Family Entertainment, Exhibitions, Cultural, Concerts",other entertainment,"National Park, Ta' Qali ",,,,,,,, June/ July ,INTERNATIONAL AIR RALLY OF MALTA ,Dispalys and exhibitions by international light aircraft,other entertainment,Malta International Airport,George Causson ,,,,,,, TBC,U.I.M POWERBOAT P1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP,Powerboats compete in and outside Grand Harbour ,sports event,Viset,,,www.powerboatp1.com,,,,, 14,FEAST OF ST. PHILIP ,"Celebration of the feast of St Philip, Patron Saint of Haz-Zebbug",traditonal / religious event ,Zebbug ,,,,,,,, 21,FESTA MUZIKA ,An evening of musical performances by various artistes in St. Paul's Bay Bugibba Qawra Area. Detailed programme to be announced. ,musical performance ,Bugibba,Malta Tourism Authority ,22915136 / info@visitmalta.com,www.visitmalta.com,,,,, 21,FEAST OF ST CATHERINE,feast of the patron saint of Zejtun ,traditonal / religious event ,Zejtun ,,,,,,,, 28,OPEN AIR SPECIAL,Ganpula,other entertainment,Ganpula,,mdegiorgio@gianpula.com,,,,,, 28,FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS ,Feast of the patron Saint of Siggiewi is celebrated throughout the week ,traditonal / religious event ,Siggiewi ,,,,,,,, 28,FEAST OF ST.GEORGE,Feast of the patron saint of one of the two Qormi parishes ,traditonal / religious event ,,Qormi,"St. George Parish, Qormi",,,,,, 28. 29 ,"MNARJA - FEAST OF ST. PETER & ST, PAUL ",Mnarja - a traditional agrarian fair accompanied by folk singing and outdoor feasting of traditional food,traditonal / religious event ,Buskett Gardens,Malta Council for Culture and the Arts ,,www.maltaculture.org,,,,, 28-29,COTTONERA FESTIVAL,"A weekend of various events organised at the Cottonera towns of Birgu, Bormla, L-Isla and Kalkara ",other entertainment,"Birgu, Bormla, L-Isla, Kalkara ",various councils / MTA,info@visitmalta.com,www.visitmalta.com,,,,, 28,ANNUAL PERFORMANCE,Annalise Ellul Dance School ,musical performance ,MCC,Republic Hall - MCC,,,,,,, last week of,FEAST OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST ,"Re-enactment of “Il-Bandu” which depicts the official announcements during the era of the Knights of Saint John. Traditional bonfire at Parish Square, Mellieha. ",traditional event,Mellieha ,Mellieha Local Council ,,,,,,, 28th Jun - 3rd July,KOLBOTN GARDEN BAND O& MAJORETTES DISPLAYS,Band Marches and Displays by a group of young majorettes from Norway ,musical performance ,various,Kolbotn Majorettes/ Intertravel / MTA ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, JULY,Event Title ,Description,Type ,Venue,Organiser,Contact ,Website,,,,, 1 -15 ,MALTA ARTS FESTIVAL 2009,A variety of top quality artistic performances by both local as well as foreign artistes at various venues but esp in Valletta ,other entertainment ,Valletta,Malta Council for Culture and the Arts ,info@maltaculture.com,www.maltaculture.com,,,,, 3 - 8,ISLE OF MTV ,A festival of live music culminating with the MTV CONCERT. Numerous international celebrities will be performing together alongside local musicians,musical performance,Floriana and other venues ,,,,,,,, 5,FEAST OF ST. PAUL ,Feast of one of the patron saints of Rabat,traditional / religious event,Rabat,Kumitat Festi Esterni San Pawl ,,,,,,, 5,FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES ,"Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes at Mqabba, one of Malta's oldest villages ",traditional / religious event,Mqabba,kumitat festi esterni Madonna ta' Lordes ,,,,,,, 19,MICHAEL BOLTON & JOSEPH CALLEJA IN CONCERT ,World famous ballad singer and Maltese tenor of world renown Joseph Calleja will perform together in Concert ,musical performance ,Luxol Grounds ,NNG Promotions,info@nngpromotions.org,www.nngpromotions.org,,,,, TBC ,VICTORIA ARTS FESTIVAL ,A two week period of high quality artistic entertainment on Gozo ,musical performances ,"Victoria, Gozo ",,,,,,,, 17 - 19 July,THE MALTA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ,Three days of Jazz music played by virtousos of the genre ,musical performances ,tbc ,Malta Council for Culture and the Arts ,info@maltaculture.com ,www.maltaculture.com,,,,, 19,FEAST OF ST JOSEPH,Feast of St. Joseph Patron Saint of Msida ,traditional / religious event,Msida,,,,,,,, 19,FEAST OF ST SEBASTIAN,Feast of St. Sebastian,traditional / religious event,Qormi,,,,,,,, TBC ,VALLETTA STREETS ALIVE ,Numerous entertainment events in Valletta's main streets held on three Fridays.,other entertainment,Valletta,Valletta Alive Foundation ,,,,,,, TBC,MARSOVIN WINE FESTIVAL ,Two days of wine tasting ,other entertainment,Hastings Garden ,Marsovin Ltd ,,,,,,, ,GOZO MUSIC FESTIVAL ,,musical performances ,"Cozitano Complex, Xewkija",Dynamic Promotions,dynamicpromotions@onvol.net,,,,,, 25,POP FEVER CONCERT,Malta Philarmonic Orchestra,musical performances ,MCC,Republic Hall- MCC,,,,,,, 25,FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ,Feast of our lady of Mount Carmel in Zurrieq ,traditional / religious event,Zurrieq,,,,,,,, 26,FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING ,Feast of Patron Saint at Paola ,traditional / religious event,Paola ,,,,,,,, 31 Jul - 1 Aug,GOLDEN CROSS FESTIVAL ,An international music festival,musical performances ,Munxar,Munxar Local Council,,,,,,, ,, ,,,,,,,,,, AUGUST,Event Title ,Description,Type ,Venue,Organiser,Contact ,Website,,,,, "7, 8, 9 (TBC)",DELICATA WINE FESTIVAL ,Three days of wine tasting and musical entertainment ,other entertainment,Upper Barrakka Garden ,Emmanuel Delicata Ltd ,,,,,,, 2,FEAST OF ST PETER ,Feast of St. Peter in chains ,traditional / religious event,Birzebbuga ,,,,,,,, 2,FEAST OF ST DOMINIC ,Feast of St. Dominic ,traditional / religious event,Valletta ,,,,,,,, 6,FEAST OF THE TRANSITION OF OUR LORD ,Feast of the Patron Titular Saint of Lija ,traditional / religious event,Lija ,,,,,,,, 9,FEAST OF SAN GAETANO,Three days of lithurgical and street manifestations of the feast of the patron saint of Hamrun ,traditional feast ,Hamrun,Hamrun Parish / Kumitat Festi Esterni ,,,,,,, TBC,NADUR WINE FESTIVAL ,,other entertainment,"Nadur, Gozo ",Emmanuel Delicata ,,,,,,, 15,FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY (SANTA MARIA) ,A major feast in the Catholic liturgical Calendar celebrated in various parshes in Malta and Gozo. Public Holiday ,traditional / religious event,various towns and villages ,various parishes ,,www.maltadiocese.org ,,,,, 15,Creamfields ,Party,other entertainment,Gianpula Fields,gianpula,mdegiorgio@gianpula.com,,,,,, 28 - 30 ,FEAST OF ST PAUL ,typical village festa in one of Malta's smaller villages ,traditional / religious event,Safi,Safi Parish ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, SEPTEMBER,Event Title ,Description,Type ,Venue,Organiser,Contact ,Website,,,,, 4 & 5,QORMI WINE FESTIVAL,"A life size exhibition about wine production, entertainemnt, food and traditions",other entertainment,Qormi,Youth organsisation in collaboartion with Qormi Localcoucil,,,,,,, 8,JUM IL-VITORJA ,"A National Day commemorating esp the victory of the Great Siege of 1565, expulsion of French Troops (1800) and the capitulation of Fascist Regime in 1943. Events that all happened on September 8 : Various Official events will take place AFM Band March -",National Day / traditional feast ,Valletta ,Malta Council for Culture and the Arts ,info@maltaculture.org ,,,,,, Dates TBC,QORMI BREAD FESTIVAL,Bread Festival to the accompaniment of musical and other merriment ,other entertainment,Qormi,Qormi Local Council,qormi.lc@gov.mt,,,,,, 13,FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GRACE ,feast of the Patron Saint of Zabbar ,religious / religious event,Zabbar ,,,,,,,, 21,INDEPENDENCE DAY ,National Celebrations commemorating Malta's acquisition of Independence on the 21st Sept 1964. March Past by the Armed Forces of Malta in Valletta - pontifical high mass at St John's Co-Cathedral - A Concert held by the National Philarmonic Orchestra of ,Traditional / National Celebration ,Valletta and Floriana ,Malta Council for Culture and the Arts ,info@maltaculture.org ,www.maltaculture.org,,,,, "26, 27 ",MALTA INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW,An international airshow event wherein numerous military and other aircrafts take part ,other entertainment,Malta International Airport / St. Paul's Bay ,Malta Aviation Society ,,www.maltairshow.com,,,,, 27,WORLD TOURISM DAY ,World Tourism Day,other entertainment,various,Malta Tourism Authority ,,www.maltaculture.org ,,,,, "26, 27",ZEJT IZ-ZEJTUN ,The town of Zejtun celebrates its own Olive Oil Festival by pageantry and demonstration of crafts ,other entertainment,Zejtun,Zejtun Local Council ,zejtun.lc@gov.mt,,,,,, 26,GGERSHWIN GALA CONCERT,Malta Philharmonic Orchestra,musical performance,MCC,Republic Hall - MCC,,,,,,, Last week or first week of oct,QALA INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL ,international folk music festival ,musical performance ,"Qala, Gozo ",Qala Local Council,qala.lc@gov.mt ,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, OCTOBER,Event Title ,Description,Type ,Venue,Organiser,Contact ,Website,,,,, 3,THE ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE ,Local and international yachts compete in a Malta - Sicily - Malta Race ,sports event,Malta - Sicily - Malta ,Royal Malta Yacht Club ,,www.rolexmiddlesearace.com,,,,, 3,NOTTE BIANCA ,An evening of entertainment in the historical setting of Malta's Capital goes on through the night until the early hours of the morning.,other entertainment,Floriana/Valletta/Birgu,,,www.maltaculture.com/ www.nottebiancamalta.com,,,,, 8,4TH EDITION OF THE QALA INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL ,During this four day spread of the international various local and foreign folk groups will be participating. The focal point will be the Menhir Qala Folk Group.,musical performance,"Qala, Gozo ",,,,,,,, 9,BIRGU FEST,A weekend of entertainment in Birgu as the town is lit up only by candlelights. Complete programme to be announced ,other entertainment,Birgu (Vittoriosa),Birgu Local Council,birgu.lc@gov.mt,,,,,, 10,AIDA ,opera in 4 acts by Giuseppe Verdi,musical performance,"Aurora Theatre, Victoria, Gozo ",Soċjetà Filarmonika Leone,21562974,,,,,, 10,ALBERT PACE'S 'GHANJIET TA' BNIEDEM SOLITARJU. ,concert,musical performance,St. John's Co-Cathedral ,APS Bank ,,,,,,, "10,11 Oct",MALTA MILITARY TATTOO ,Local and foreign military bands perform each with its own repertoire and display figures ,other entertainment,MFCC,Stardom Promotions,,www.maltamilitarytattoo.org,,,,, 17, CASAL FORNARO ,A festival of folklore that shows off Qormi's main traditional trades. This is coupled with folkloristic as well as modern musical entertainment.,other entertainment,Qormi,Kumm. Zghazagh Bastjani,ocassar@maltanet.net ,,,,,, TBC ,GRAND PRIX DE MALTE,International classic car racers compete and demonstrate their prowess in a weeklong competition in various places in malta and Gozo. Car race is held along the Valletta ring road,sports event,"Various Places in Malta and Gozo, Race in Valletta ring road ",Thierry Giovannoni Organisation ,giovannonit@aol.com,,,,,, Oct 29 - 2 Nov,MALTA INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL ,Choirs from Europe etc will peform in various venues and ultimately at the Mediterranean Conference Centre,musical performances,MCC,Musica Mundi / ,,www.musica-mundi.com,,,,, dates tbc,FESTIVAL MEDITERRANEA ,numerous events of cultural activities ,musical performances,Gozo,,,www.mediterranea.com.mt,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, NOVEMBER,Event Title ,Description,Type ,Venue,Organiser,Contact ,Website,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, 8-Nov,REMEMBRANCE DAY,Commoration of those fallen in the first and second world wars,National Commemoration,Floriana,Malta Council for Culture and the Arts ,info@maltaculture.com,www.maltaculture.com,,,,, 10TH - 15TH,Malta Book Fair,,BOOK FAIR,Sacra Infermeria Hall MCC,,,,,,,, TBC,18th INTERNATIONAL MARATHON CHALLENGE ,A 3 day event - racing course goes through various towns and villages ,sports event,,Barry Whitmore,,www.maltamarathonchallenge.com,,,,, 25,GERMAN LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE GIVING CEREMONY,,other entertainment,Messina Palace,German Maltese Circle,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, DECEMBER,Event Title ,Description,Type ,Venue,Organiser,Contact ,Website,,,,, 8,IL-KUNCIZZJONI ,The feast of Conception of Our Lady is still regarded as an important feast in Malta's liturgical calendar. It is also a public holiday.,traditional/ religious feast / public holiday ,Bormla ,Parish Church of Bormla ,,,,,,, 13,REPUBLIC DAY ,Various Commemorative Ceremonies are held in Valletta ,National Day ,Valletta,Malta Council for Culture and the Arts ,,,,,,, TBC,CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT ,Carol Singing ,musical performance,Scola Cantorum Jubilate 0,,,,,,,, TBC,BIRGU BY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ,A weekend of entertainiment in the candlelit streets of Birgu ,other entertainment ,Birgu ,Birgu Local Council ,birgu.lc@gov.mt / 21662166,,,,,, 25,CHRISTMAS DAY ,Celebration of the Birth of Christ - Decoratively illuminated Commercial centres - Christmas Cribs - Events in Towns & Villages prior to and following the date,traditional/ religious feast ,various,various,,,,,,, 26-Jan-15,CHRISTMAS PANTO ,Based on the English style pantos these are great entertainment for all the family,theatrical performance ,Manoel / Theatre ,tbc ,,,,,,, 26th Dec - 15 Jan ,CIRCUS,tbc,other entertainment ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, RECURRING EVENTS ,,,,,,,,,,,, Jan- Jul // Sep - Dec 2009 / 2010,IN GUARDIA PARADES ,Re-enactment portraying the periodic inspection of the Grand Bailiff of the Knights of St. John inside Fort St. Elmo ,other entertainment ,"Fort. St. Elmo, Valletta",Malta Tourism Authority ,info@visitmalta.com,www.visitmalta.com,,,,, Jan- Jul // Sep - Dec 2009 / 2010,ALARME RE-ENACTMENTS ,The re-enactment portrays the tenure and military skirmishes that took place during the French Blockade of 1798 - 1800,other entertainment ,Fort St. Elmo Valletta,Malta Tourism Authority ,info@visitmalta.com,www.visitmalta.com,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,