Calendar of Events 2016

THE MALTESE ISLANDSA DESTINATION FOR ALL SEASONS
- EVENTS CALENDAR 2016 -

3WELCOME TO MALTA FROM THE CEO
Dear Guest,
The Mediterranean is a destination in itself that lures millions of
visitors to its shores. One would think that choosing a destination in a
Mediterranean country where to spend some time, whether for business
or leisure, would be simply based on how much sun, sea and sand one
will find. In the case of Malta, this is simply not so.
Whether one wants to enjoy a break from the usual hectic lifestyle at
home, or whether preparing an incentive trip for business associates,
the discerning traveller will be willing to choose a destination where
his mind can be at ease and at the same time be stimulated by pleasant
experiences. It is indeed for this reason that many choose Malta as their
next destination, whether for business or pleasure. Perusing through this
booklet you shall get to know of a multitude of events that take place in
Malta throughout the year. Malta is a destination where you will want to
join in the fun that goes on, on any given day of the year.
Most of the events are held because the Maltese have a passion for life.
From local and parochial feasts that celebrate their patron saints, or national
festivals, such as carnival, to festivals and sporting events of international
repute, the choice is vast. At any given time, one may be assured of high
quality entertainment for all tastes and dierent age groups. The variety and
diversity of so many events is dicult to explain in this introduction, but this
is exactly why we have prepared this directory for you, listing 250 events that
will take place throughout the year.
For whichever reason you may want to visit Malta, I augur that you shall
enjoy your stay and return to your home country with happy memories
of a great experience, having spent a good time amongst friendly and
hospitable people.
Wish you a pleasant stay.
Paul Bugeja
Chief Executive
Malta Tourism Authority
In order to obtain more up to date information on the events listed you may wish to check the events pages of the Malta Tourism Authoritys website: http://www.visitmalta.com/en/events

5TABLE OF CONTENTS
03 Welcome from the CEO
06 - 11 January
12 - 15 February
16 - 19 March
20 - 23 April
24 - 27 May
28 - 31 June
32 - 35 July
36 - 39 August
40 - 43 September
44 - 47 October
48 - 51 November
52 - 55 December
57 Feast of St Pauls Shipwreck
58 Carnival
59 Good Friday and Easter
60 L-Imnarja
61 Santa Maria
62 - 63 Village Festas
64 - 65 National holidays
66 - 67 In Guardia
68 - 71 Index of events
72 - 73 Index of feasts
74 Calendar of events 2017

6JANUARY 2016THE LIST OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTH
DATE EVENT VENUE DATE EVENT VENUE
04.12-10.01
Malta Photographic Societys 50th Anniversary Exhibition
Spazju Kreattiv St James Cavalier, Valletta
02.01 Robin Hood - A Pantomime Manoel Theatre, Valletta
02.01 Kenneth Branagh Company in Cinema - The Winter`s Tale
03.01 Treasure Island - A Pantomime Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre, Ta Qali
03.01 New Year's Concert by the Malta Philarmonic Orchestra
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta
03.01 In Guardia Re-enactment Fort St. Elmo, Valletta
09.01 Modern Music Days - Ballet de l'Opra-Thtre de Metz Mtropole
Manoel Theatre, Valletta
09.01 Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema - The Lady of the Camellias
10.01 The Great Russian Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet
10.01 Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Chamber Music Series Concert 2
Robert Samut Hall, Floriana
15.01 Music between Friends : A Schubert Evening
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Temi Zammit Hall, Valletta
16.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Bach's Musical Oering performed by Le Concert des Nations withJordi Savall
17.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Bachs Sonatas for violin & piano
17.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - 'Baroque Treasure Hunt for the Family'
17.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Unitate Melos
Ta' iezu Church, St Johns Street, Valletta
17.01 Metropolitan Opera in Cinema - Il Trovatore
18.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Bonaventura Rubino Messa de Morti a` 5 Concertata
Jesuits Church, Merchants Street, Valletta
19.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Goldberg Variations
Bibliotheca (National Library), Valletta
19.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Il Spiritillo Brando
Ta' iezu Church, St Johns Street, Valletta
20.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Inspired by Baroque : Respighi, Poulenc, Gorecki, Stravinsky, Bach
21.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - L'Arte del Madrigale performed by La Compagnia del Madrigale
St. Nicholas Church (All Souls Church), Merchants Street, Valletta
22.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Venetian Graces by Canzona
President's Palace, Attard
23.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Roberto Cominati (Piano Concert)
23.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Vibe in Concert: A Musical Banquet
St.Paul's Anglican Cathedral

7DATE EVENT VENUE DATE EVENT VENUE
23.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - La Serenissima: The Italian Job
24.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Great Baroque Composers
24.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - BaroqueKid Power
24.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - The Four Seasons - Vivaldi, performed by La Serenissima
25.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival -'Du Treuer Gott'
St. Johns Co-Cathedral, Valletta
26.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Vibe Concert : Unity in Diversity
St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Valletta
27.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - The Legend of Orlando : Battles, Love & Madness
28.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Elements of Dance
29.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - The Music of Silence - The Magic of the Lute
St. Nicholas Church (All Souls Church), Merchants Street, Valletta
29.01 Changing of The Guard The Palace, St. George's Square, Valletta
29.01 Quintessence Spazju Kreattiv, St James Cavalier, Valletta
29.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Niccol Jommelli Requiem performed by Choir and Consort
Jesuits Church, Merchants Street, Valletta
30.01 Feast of the Shipwreck of St Paul St. Paul's Shipwreck Church, Valletta
30.01 The Valletta International Baroque Festival - Beatles Go Baroque
Casino Maltese, Republic Street, Valletta
30.01 Malta Philharmonic Orchestral Concert - Tchaikovsky
Mediterranean Conference Centre
31.01 The Best of the Gozo Wind Band - Don Bosco Grand Concert
Rabat, Gozo
31.01 Met Opera in Cinema - Othello Spazju Kreattiv St James Cavalier, Valletta

9JANUARY 2016
16 - 30 JANUARY 2016THE VALLETTA INTERNATIONAL BAROQUE FESTIVALA celebration of the capital citys Baroque identity, the festival features
a programme of music from the era of The Order of St John. Centred
around the Manoel Theatre, one of Europes oldest theatres, the festival
extends to St Johns Co-Cathedral, the Grandmasters Palace, the
auberges, churches and other Baroque edifices that make up this city
built by gentlemen for gentlemen.
www.vallettabaroquefestival.com.mt
+356 2124 6389

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JANUARY 2016
03 JANUARY 2016Time: 07:30pm
02 - 04 JANUARY 2016Time: 02 & 03 January 03:00pm & 08:00pm 04 January 08:00pm
03 JANUARY 2016Time: 08:00pm
NEW YEARS CONCERTThe Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Michael Laus celebrates the New Year with a concert of popular classics.
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Vallettawww.mcc.com.mt+356 2559 5750/1
Manoel Theatre, Vallettawww.teatrumanoel.com.mt+356 2124 6389
Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre, Ta Qaliwww.mfcc.com.mt+356 2141 0371/2
ROBIN HOOD - A PANTOMIMEJoin Robin Hood and his Merry Men on their adventure to defeat the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, fight the evil witch, battle the ghouls of the enchanted forest, and save the babes from certain death. Those attending will surely fall in love with Maid Marian. The Dame is played by Edward Mercieca. This years traditional Christmas Panto is packed with adventure and comedy that will leave you breathless.
TREASURE ISLAND - A PANTOMIMEThe show will feature a cast of some of Maltas theatre greats including Alan Montanaro as Long John Swagger, Jean-Pierre Busuttil as Mama Sufia, Joseph Zammit as Squire uta, Katherine Brown as Dr Shipshape, Alexander Gatesy Lewis as Jim Hawkins, Ste Thake as Salty Sue, Michael Mangion as Captain Snit and Tina Rizzo as the cursed Miss uta. The pantomime is written and directed by Malcolm Galea who included generous doses of humour, magic, music, songs, dance and adventure. Expect stunning sets, amazing costumes, special eects and an odd surprise or two. Treasure Island promises to be yet another memorable MADC panto.

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JANUARY 2016
30 JANUARY 2016Time: N/A
30 JANUARY 2016Time: 12:00pm - 01:30pm
St. Pauls Shipwreck Church, Vallettawww.sanpawlmalta.com+356 2122 3348
Casino Maltese, Republic Street, Vallettawww.vallettabaroquefestival.com.mt+356 2124 6389
FEAST OF ST PAULS SHIPWRECKAccording to the Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 27 and 28, in 60AD,St Paul was taken as a prisoner from Jerusalem to Rome. During the journey a storm broke out and the vessel he was travelling on was shipwrecked on the Maltese Islands. St Paul stayed in Malta for three months and it is said that because of this, the earliest Christian community on the islands was established. This event is marked by a feast which is celebrated on February 10 in the Parish Church dedicated to the Shipwreck of St Paul, in Valletta. This feast is also commemorated throughout the Maltese Islands as St Paul is venerated as Maltas patron saint. This day is still acknowledged, by a public holiday. However, this year the feast day celebrations have been shifted to January 30, due to the carnival celebrations and Ash Wednesday.
THE VALLETTA INTERNATIONAL BAROQUE FESTIVAL - BEATLESGO BAROQUE The chamber group Gli Archi Ensemble has collaborated with great soloists and conductors including Boris Belkin, Gunter Neuhold, George Pehlivanian and Hubert Soudant amongst others. The 11-member ensemble has extensive experience on national and international musical stages and has amassed a very broad high quality repertoire. In 2005 Gli Archi Ensemble recorded Antonio Vivaldis Concerto for four violins, strings and harpsichord, within the project Il Legno Magico conceived by the violin maker Roberto Regazzi at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo.

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FEBRUARY 2016THE LIST OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTH
03.02 Jazz with Sandro Zerafa, Yanathan Avishai, Yonia Zelnik & Lukmil Perez
05.02-09.02
Malta Carnival Valletta, Malta
05.02-09.02
Gozo Carnival Nadur, Gozo and Xagra, Gozo
05.02 Malta Philharmonic Orchestral Concert Series 2
07.02 In Guardia(16th century re-enactment)
Fort St. Elmo, Valletta
07.02 Toi Toi Moves: Clich Manoel Theatre, Valletta
10.02 Feast of St Pauls Shipwreck (liturgical feast)
Valletta
12.02 MPO Chamber Orchestra Series Concert 2
14.02 Trio Concert: Loves Joys and Sorrows
14.02 Toi Toi 325 - Concert for 3 to 5 year olds
14.02 Met Opera in Cinema - Tannhuser
14.02 Duathlon Safi
15.02 Toi Toi 022 - concert for babies to two-year olds
17.02 Vienna in Valletta performed by Vienna Philarmoic
18.02 Vivanda Malta Fairs and Convention Centre, Ta Qali
20.02 Disney Live in concert - Fantasia Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta
21.02 Met Opera in Cinema - Lulu Spazju Kreattiv St James Cavalier, Valletta
26.02 Chris de Burgh in Concert Republic Hall, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta
26.02 Changing of The Guard The Palace, St. Georges Square, Valletta
26.02 The Odd Couple Manoel Theatre, Valletta
27.02 Teatru Manoel Youth Opera Concert
27.02 National Theatre Live in Cinema - Jane Eyre
St James Cavalier, Valletta
28.02 Vodafone Malta Marathon Mdina to Sliema
28.02 In Guardia(16th century re-enactment)
Fort St. Elmo, Valletta

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FEBRUARY 2016
05 - 09 FEBRUARY 2016CARNIVALCarnival in Malta is a colourful extravaganza of huge artistic papier-mch
floats paraded through the streets of Valletta, accompanied by boisterous
brass bands and a cacophony of dancers and revellers in outrageous
costumes. By night the party continues in the clubs and bars of Paceville. In
Nadur, Gozo, carnival takes on a zany and yet macabre mood, with grotesque
masks and satirical floats parading through the streets of the town at night.
Valletta, Malta
www.maltaculture.com
+356 2339 7000

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FEBRUARY 2016
18 - 21 FEBRUARY 2016Time: 10:00am - 09:00pm
20 FEBRUARY 2016Time: 03:00pm and 07:30pm
05 - 09 FEBRUARY 2016Time: 07:00pm
Malta Fairs and Convention Centre, Ta Qaliwww.mfcc.com.mt+356 2141 0371
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Vallettawww.mcc.com.mt+356 2559 5750
Nadurwww.nadur.gov.mt+356 2155 8080
VIVANDAVivanda is an international culinary event focused onEuro-Mediterranean gastronomical traditions, cultures and innovations in the world of food and drink.Various culinary challenges take place as local and foreign chefs compete to win prestigious awards under the patronage of the World Association of Chefs Societies.
DISNEY IN CONCERTEnchanted by the emotional storytelling power of Disneys classical music from Fantasia, this is a spectacular concert not to be missed. The concert is performed by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. Throughout the evening visual clips from Walt Disneys original films Fantasia (1940) and Fantasia 2000 will be screened to accompany the musical scores.
GOZO CARNIVALThe Nadur carnival is essentially a celebration that owes its great success mainly to the spontaneity of the thousands of costumed participants who turn up on the Saturday evening of carnival. There is practically very little going on in the way of events conducted by an organising committee. Instead, masked revellers dress up in all types of costumes to frolic around with one another as they tease passers-by and at the same time be stared and laughed at. In Nadur one will encounter an incredible variety of funny role-characters wearing bizarre masks and costumes.

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26 FEBRUARY 2016Time: 08:30pm
26 - 28 FEBRUARY 2016Time: 08:00pm
CHRIS de BURGH IN CONCERT With sales of over 50 million albums worldwide, Chris de Burghs songs are staples on the radio. The Lady In Red to this day remains one of the most played songs ever. De Burghs other classic songs include High on emotion, Borderline, Missing you, Dont Pay the Ferryman, Spanish Train, Sailor, Natasha Dance and A Spaceman Came Travelling.
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Vallettawww.cmcpromotionsmalta.com+356 9982 1250
Manoel Theatre, Vallettawww.teatrumanoel.com.mt+356 2122 2618
THE ODD COUPLEWhen fussy Felix (Chris Dingli) becomes suicidal over his impending divorce, he accepts an offer to move in with his best friend, messy Oscar (Malcolm Galea). Felix drives Oscar crazy with his obsession over his soon-to-be ex. Oscar tries to get him out of his funk by arranging a double date with two wacky British neighbours, Cecily and Gwendolyn. When the plan backfires and Felix grows even more despondent, his friendship with Oscar is put to the test.
FEBRUARY 2016
28 FEBRUARY 2016Time: 07:30am
Mdina to Sliemawww.maltamarathon.com
VODAFONE MALTA MARATHONThe ever popular Vodafone Malta Marathon is expected to see over 4,000 participants this year in either the full- or half-marathon. The event is held in aid of Inspire Foundation for Inclusion which works towards equal opportunities and inclusion in society for persons with disability. The marathon starts from the old town of Mdina and winds its way through the Maltese countryside and towns to reach Sliema. Those who are not up to running the whole way can opt to participate in the Endo walkathon (21.097km) during which they may walk, jog or run at any time. Registration closes on 15th January.

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MARCH 2016THE LIST OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTH
02.03 - 04.03
America: Dreams & Nightmares - The Life of Martin Luther King - Drama
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Mikielang Grima Hall, Valletta
06.03 Passions and Mysteries - A Nani Concert
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Republic Hall, Valletta
06.03 Toi Toi Moves: Life with George Frideric Handel
11.03 FMVA Vintage Motors Festival Starting point, Marr at 02:00pm
13.03 Organ Recital Series 2 Robert Samut Hall, Floriana
15.03 Piano Recital: Immortal Beloved by Michael Laus
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Temi Zammit Hall, Valletta
16.03 Gluck's 'Orphe et Eurydice' Manoel Theatre, Valletta
17.03-20.03
Tour ta' Malta / Cycling 17.03 - Coast Road18.03 - San Martin Circuit19.03 - Nadur, Gozo20.03 - Mqabba
18.03 Malta International Karate Event Cottonera Sports Complex
20.03 The Dance Workshops Performance - Pippi Longstocking and other inspirational stories
20.03 Toi Toi 325 - concert for 3 to 5 year olds
21.03 Spring Equinox Mnajdra
21.03 Toi Toi 022 - concert for babies to 2 year olds
25.03 Good Friday Procession Various churches in Malta and Gozo
26.03 Duathlon Dingli Clis
27.03 Gaulitana Festival of Music Aurora Opera House, Gozo
27.03 Easter Sunday Procession Various churches in Malta and Gozo
27.03 Toi Toi: Big Band Concert Manoel Theatre, Valletta
28.03 World ISF Badminton Championships for Schools
University Sports Complex, Msida
31.03 Freedom Day Commemoration & Regatta Race
Vittoriosa and Grand Harbour
31.03 Annie Mac PresentsLost & Found
Various venues

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MARCH 2016
27 MARCH 2016EASTER SUNDAYIn contrast to the sombre mood on Good Friday, Easter Sunday is a joyous
occasion. The churches are once again festooned with all their gold, silver and
damask decorations and the statue of the Risen Christ is paraded triumphantly
through the streets of many towns and villages. In some towns, pall-bearers
run with the statue of the Risen Christ. Pious Christians break their Lenten fast
as they celebrate Easter with a rich lunch. Children are presented with Easter
eggs and figolli, almond-filled pastries cut in various shapes.

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MARCH 2016
21 MARCH 2016Time: 06:00am
25 MARCH 2016Time: 05:00pm
06 MARCH 2016Time: 11:00am
SPRING EQUINOXThe megalithic temple complex of Mnajdra situated on Maltas southern coast dates back to 3600BC and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to experts, the South Temple of the three temple complex is aligned with the suns trajectory in the sky that occurs specifically in the Spring and Autumn equinoxes and the Summer and Winter solstices. Heritage Malta, the agency in charge of administering this prehistoric stone structure, organises a special guided tour at sunrise on 21st March to witness the suns rays as these project themselves through the South Temples main doorway and light up its main axis.
GOOD FRIDAYIn the morning hours of Good Friday many visit churches to pray and admire the statues that are prepared for the evening procession. These statues are carried shoulder high by pall-bearers in some seventeen parishes. The procession which exits the church takes some three hours to complete. Each contains an average of 8 to 12 statues that represent the various stages of the Passion of the Christ. In between one statue and another a multitude of re-enactors accompany the procession, dressed in period costumes that relate to Biblical or New Testament characters.(For further details please refer to Pg 59).
Fort St. Elmo , Vallettawww.visitmalta.com+356 2291 5440/1/2
IN GUARDIAA cast of 55 re-enactors in full period uniforms re-enact a military drill that evokes a historic episode that took place regularly inside Fort St Elmo during the time of the Knights of St John. The re-enactment portrays the inspection of the fort and its garrison by the Grand Baili in charge of military aairs. In case of inclement weather the re-enactment may be cancelled.(For further details please refer to Pg 67).
Booking from all Heritage Malta Museumswww.heritagemalta.org
Various localities

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MARCH 2016
31 MARCH - 04 APRIL 2016Time: 06:00pm - 02:00am
27 MARCH - 24 APRIL 2016Time: Various
31 MARCH 2016Time: Various
ANNIE MAC PRESENTSLOST & FOUNDBuilding on the incredible success of its first year, the festival returns for a bigger second round in Malta. The UKs legendary dance DJ Annie Mac heads up a huge line up of DJs and producers at poolside stages, boat parties and all-night raves in what is already being touted as the hottest ticket around. This years international lineup will include Disclosure, Eats Everything, DJ EZ, Jackmaster and many more.
St Pauls Baywww.lostandfoundfestival.cominfo@freshevents.com
Aurora Opera House, Gozowww.gaulitanus.com+356 2156 0200
Vittoriosa and Grand Harbourwww.sportmalta.org.mt+356 2203 000
GAULITANA FESTIVAL OF MUSICThe Festival Gaulitana features a multifarious programme of events in various genres and styles, culminating with the Opera+ Weekend, the highlight of which will be Rossinis Il Barbiere di Siviglia with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Colin Attard.
FREEDOM DAY COMMEMORATION & REGATTA RACEActivities commemorating the withdrawal of British troops from Malta in 1979 are held every year in Vittoriosa where a monument marking this historic event was erected. A traditional and hotly contested regatta takes place in Grand Harbour in the afternoon. Rowing teams hail from the cities bordering Grand Harbour namely Cospicua, Kalkara, Marsa, Marsamxett (Valletta), Senglea, Vittoriosa as well as Birebbua in the south. Participants race in typical traditional watercraft that ply the waters of Grand Harbour such as frejgatini, kajjikki, dgajjes tal-pass and tal-midalji.

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APRIL 2016THE LIST OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTH
01.04 Stripping Man .... Dancing the Man Away by YADA
03.04 Toi Toi Moves to Flamenco Manoel Theatre, Valletta
03.04 Malta Philharmonic OrchestraChamber Music SeriesConcert 3
04.04 Xterra Triathlon Golden Bay
08.04 The Price of One (stage comedy) Manoel Theatre, Valletta
01.04-09.04
International Spring Orchestra Festival
Teatru Manoel
09.04 10th Mechanised Ground Fireworks Festival
Floriana
09.04 Malta Philharmonic Orchestral Concert 3 International Spring Orchestra Festival
10.04 Feast of St Publius Floriana
10.04 Toi Toi 325: Concert for children aged 3 to 5 years
10.04 Strawberry Festival Marr
11.04 Toi Toi 022: Concert for babies and toddlers up to 2 years
13.04 Nicholas McCarthy - The One-Handed Pianist
15.04 George Cross Commemoration. A Son-et-Lumiere
St George's Square, Valletta
15.04 Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Series 3
16.04 Malta International Fireworks Festival Marsaxlokk
16.04 Decomposed - A Play Manoel Theatre, Valletta
17.04 Feast of St Joseph Rabat
22.04 Gaulitana Opera+ Weekend - Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Aurora Theatre and various other venues, Gozo
22.04 VIBE (Valletta International Baroque Esemble)
23.04 Malta International Fireworks Festival Xagra, Gozo
23.04 Il Barbiere Di Siviglia(Gaulitana Festival)
Aurora Theatre, Victoria, Gozo
23.04-24.04
Mdina Medieval Festival Mdina
24.04 Gozo Half-Marathon Xagra, Gozo
25.04 Charlie Siem with Julian Dyson Manoel Theatre, Valletta
27.04 Malta International Music Festival & Competition
29.04 Changing of The Guard The Palace, St. George's Square, Valletta
29.04 The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra - Family Fanfare
29 -30.04&02.05
Groove Fest Caf del Mar, QawraGianpula, L/O Rabat
30.04 Malta International Fireworks Festival Grand Harbour, Valletta
30.04 The Gozo Ultra Trail Gajnsielem to Gasri, Gozo

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APRIL 2016
16, 23, 30 APRIL 2016MALTA INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVALThe Maltese are well known for their love of fireworks and their expertise
in manufacturing spectacular displays has won them several international
accolades. The 15th edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival
is a showcase of the best of Maltese aerial pyrotechnic talent alongside
international firework companies, set against the panoramic backdrops of
various localities. The first night of the festival shall take place on April 16 at
Marsaxlokk. The second night shall take place in Xagra, Gozo on April 23.
On April 30 the climax of the festival takes place in the Valletta Grand Harbour.
Many of the firework displays are synchronised to music.
www.maltafireworksfestival.com
+356 2291 5440/1/2

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APRIL 2016
09 APRIL 2016Time: 10:30am
10 APRIL 2016Time: All Day
15 APRIL 2016Time: 07:30pm
10TH MECHANISED GROUND FIREWORKS FESTIVALGround fireworks are a unique Maltese pyrotechnic tradition and form part of the feast celebrations of most localities. Maltas best pyrotechnic companies show o their creativity and expertise in a spectacular competition of mechanised fireworks which shall take place at the Granaries of Floriana.
Florianawww.florianalocalcouncil.com+356 2123 5523
Floriana+356 2123 5523
St Georges Square, Vallettainfo@visitmalta.com+356 2291 5440/1/2
FEAST OF ST PUBLIUSThe parish church at Floriana is decorated with illumination on the outside, and damask on the inside to celebrate the feast dedicated to St Publius credited to be Maltas first appointed bishop.
GEORGE CROSS COMMEMORATIONOn 15 April 1942, at the height of World War II,a heavily bombed Malta was awarded the George Cross Medal by King George VI to honour her brave people to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history. 74 years later, in the very same square where the ceremony was held, this historic event shall once again be commemorated with a Son-et-Lumiere, where the harrowing episodes of Malta during the Second World War are recounted.

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APRIL 2016
23 - 24 APRIL 2016Time: All Day
29 APRIL - 02 MAY 2016Time: All Day
23 APRIL 2016Time: 07:30pm
Mdinawww.mdinacouncil.com+356 2145 0707
Caf del Mar, QawraGianpula L/O Rabatwww.G7events.comwww.groovefestevents.com
Aurora Theatre, Victoria, Gozowww.teatruaurora.com+356 7904 5779
MDINA MEDIEVAL FESTIVALThe Festival breathes into Maltas medieval capital of Mdina a life of its own as one might conjure happened in the 13th - 15th centuries.
GROOVEFEST2016 sees the Groovefest family make its way to a new and exquisite location of sun and house music. With a huge line-up that includes MK, Kerri Chandler (Official), Detroit Swindle, Jamie Jones, Route 94, Matthias Tanzmann, Kolsch (DJ Set), Hot Since 82 and many more, it will be a fiesta of incredible artistes set against the dazzling landscapes of the Mediterranean party island!
IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIANow establishing itself as a distinctive opera company the Gaulitanus Choir (Gozo) brings another full-scale production of one of the most loved comic operas ever. The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will be conducted by festival artistic director Colin Attard. The opera will feature an international cast.

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MAY 2016THE LIST OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTH
01.05 International Workers' Day (Public Holiday)
Valletta
01.05 In Guardia re-enactment Fort St. Elmo, Valletta
04.05 Pascal & Ami Roge, 4 Hands2 Pianos
06.05 The Valletta Green Festival St Georges Square, Valletta
08.05 Toi Toi 325 - Concert for Children aged 3 to 5 years
09.05 Toi Toi 022 - Concert for babies and toddlers up to 2 years
13.05 The Malta Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra Series Concert 3
14.05-21.05
Malta Fashion Week Valletta
15.05 Feast of St Augustine Valletta
18.05 Teatru Manoel Youth Opera Concert
22.05 Feast of the Holy Trinity Marsa
22.05 In Guardia re-enactment Fort St. Elmo, Valletta
22.05 Toi Toi Moves: Mara Manoel Theatre, Valletta
22.05 Irkotta Festival al Kirkop
27.05 Changing of The Guard St. George's Square, Valletta
28.05 The Grid - Country run Pembroke
29.05 Feast of Corpus Domini Rabat
29.05 Feast of The Assumption Tarxien

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MAY 2016
06 MAY 2016MALTA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAL CONCERT SERIES 4Two works by Mozart, composed only two years apart, both written in the
dark, chilling key of D-minor and depicting the composer at his most dramatic.
Two blasting chords announce the beginning of the masterful Don Giovanni
Overture, which provides the perfect canvas for the great piano concerto. The
second half of the evening transports the audience through five movements of
music, in Robert Schuman`s last and arguably most beautiful symphony.
www.teatrumanoel.com.mt
+356 2122 2618

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MAY 2016
14 -21 MAY 2016Time: Evening
06 MAY 2016Time: All day
Vallettainfo@fashionawards.com.mtwww.fashionweek.com.mt+356 2167 6333
Vallettawww.valletta2018.org+356 2124 2018
MALTA FASHION WEEKMalta Fashion Week and Awards is the most anticipated fashion event on the island. The whole week events programme serves to provide a unique showcase of the talented designs of both up and coming designers as well as those of established names in the local fashion industry. The shows are held inside and against imposing historic settings.
THE VALLETTA GREEN FESTIVALThe Valletta Green Festival includes informative workshops that raise awareness about the environment. One of the highlights of the festival is the Infiorata, a colourful floral display composed of thousands of flowering plants that together form an attractive design. The floral display is aimed to inspire people to turn urban spaces into green oases.

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Pembrokeinfo@thegridmalta.comwww.facebook,com/thegridevent+356 9988 5554
Valletta+356 2291 5440/1/2
MAY 2016
30 MAY 2016Time: 08:00am - 06:00pm
28 MAY 2016Time: 08:00am
27 MAY 2016Time: 10:30am
THE GOZO ULTRA TRAILTheres nothing like a cycling race in the Mediterranean spring taking in some of Gozos most picturesque sights. The race cut-o times are relaxed to encourage beginners to take part, and those wishing to enjoy the trail, rather than race. There is also a 21km trail run over the last part of the course finishing in Ghajnsielem. Avid cyclists are encouraged to participate in the Mountain Bike Challenge. The event is fast becoming an international attraction for the island of Gozo, with over 10 countries participating in 2015.
Gozowww.maltaxterra.com
THE GRIDThe Grid Road Race involves a 15 km run over varied terrain with some very steep hills to climb on the way. To make the race more demanding there are also thirty obstacles along the race course, some of which are natural, others, such as hurdles, monkey bars and high walls are placed to make the race more challenging. Starting and finishing points of the race; the Park and Ride Ground in Pembroke.
CHANGING OF THE GUARDThe Changing of the Guard Ceremony is held every last Friday of the month at St Georges Square, Valletta. The parade starts with the Armed Forces of Malta Band marching down Republic Street onto St Georges Square Valletta. Here, the new guard marches out from the Main Guard in order to replace the old guard which marches out from The Palace Valletta. Following the exchange of duties the AFM Band conducts a marching display in the same square.

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JUNE 2016THE LIST OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTH
03.06 Earth Garden Ta Qali National Park
04.06 RockAstra Teatru Astra, Victoria, Gozo
04.06 Bis-Saa Wine Festival Santa Lucija, Gozo
04.06 Leone Goes Pop Concert Victoria, Gozo
05.06 Organ Recital Series 3 Robert Samut Hall, Floriana
05.06 Triathlon Coast Road, Baari-agaq
05.06 Potato & Agrarian Festival Il-Qrendi
05.06 Feast of St Anthony Gajnsielem, Gozo
05.06 Festa ut (Fish Festival) I-urrieq
07.06 Valletta Pageant of the Seas Spectacular
Grand Harbour (Bormla to Valletta)
07.06 Sette Giugno Commemoration Valletta
08.06-11.07
Victoria International Arts Festival
Victoria, Gozo
08.06 Victoria International Arts Festival - Inaugural Concert
St George`s Basilica, Victoria, Gozo
10.06-12.06
GanaFest Argotti Botanical Gardens, Floriana
11.06 Fiori d'Argenta Festival Xewkija, Gozo
12.06 Triathlon Gar Lapsi - Dingli
12.06 Feast of St Philip a-ebbu, Malta
12.06 Lejliet Lapsi St Julians
18.06 Agricultural Fair Nadur, Gozo
18.06 Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Soloists Gala Concert
19.06 Feast of Our Lady of the Lilly Mqabba
19.06 Feast of the Sacred Heart Fontana, Gozo
19.06 Feast of St Catherine ejtun
23.06 Musical event - Choral Sacred music by Goldeberg Ensemble and MPO
St. Johns Co-Cathedral, Valletta
25.06 Farm to Fork Festival (Gozitan Agriculture)
Gozitan Complex Xewkija, Gozo
26.06 Feast of the Sacred Heart of Mary
Burmarrad
26.06 Feast of St George Qormi
26.06 Feast of St John the Baptist Xewkija, Gozo
26.06 Feast of St Nicholas Siiewi
28.06 Isle of MTV The Granaries, Floriana
29.06 The Annalise Ellul Dance Studio Annual Show
29.06 Feast of L-Imnarja Mdina and Rabat
29.06 Triathlon Marsaxlokk
29.06 Feast of St Peter and St Paul Nadur, Gozo
29.06 St. John`s Feast Concert St. Johns Co-Cathedral, Valletta

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JUNE 2016
28 JUNE 2016ISLE OF MTVThe annual Isle of MTV free live music event will return to il-Fosos Square in
Floriana on the 28th June, 2016 for the 10th year running.
The Isle of MTV Malta is unique in oering young people across Europe an
exclusive opportunity to experience a world class line-up of artistes for free.
Vocal powerhouse and Grammy award winner Jess Glynne has been
confirmed as the first act to take to the stage for the long awaited summer
music festival of the year, Isle of MTV Malta.
The Granaries, Floriana
www.isleofmtv.com
+356 2291 5440

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JUNE 2016
07 JUNE 2016Time: 06:00pm
08 JUNE - 11 JULY 2016Time: N/A
04 JUNE 2016Time: 09:00pm
VALLETTA PAGEANT OF THE SEASValletta Pageant of the Seas commemorates the 450th anniversary of the founding of Maltas capital city. The six-hour festival highlights a number of activities and sees the transformation of lively carnival floats to create a stunning spectacle in the Grand Harbour.
Grand Harbour (Bormla to Valletta)www.valletta2018.org+356 2124 2018
Victoria, Gozowww.viaf.org.mtinfo@viaf.org.mt
It-Tokk, Victoria, Gozowww.teatruaurora.com+356 7904 5779
VICTORIA INTERNATIONALARTS FESTIVALThe 19th edition of the Victoria International Arts Festival features a programme of 35 concerts as well as exhibitions and master classes in various venues in the Gozitan capital Victoria (Rabat). Over 600 performers from 20 countries shall be participating in the festival. The opening and closing concerts will feature the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Prof. Joseph Vella, Artistic Director of the Festival. Admission is free to all concerts and cultural events.
LEONE GOES POPThe Leone Band presents a night of pop, rock and swing music guaranteed to keep the audience entertained.

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JUNE 2016
24 - 29 JUNE 2016Time: 11:00pm
29 JUNE 2016Time: Full Day Event
www.G7events.comwww.maltamusicweek.com
www.maltaculture.com+356 2339 7000
MALTA MUSIC WEEKIn the days leading up to the Isle of MTV concert, G7 Events in collaboration with the Malta Tourism Authority will be hosting the Malta Music Week, featuring various activities such as club nights and sunset beach parties headlining international guests.Starting from the 24th June to the 29th June, there are a number of fun-filled parties planned. These include a spectacular event at La Grotta in Xlendi, Gozo and a dazzling sunset party at the unique seaside venue of Caf del Mar in Qawra.
FEAST OF L-IMNARJA (ST PETER AND ST PAUL)Named after the Latin word luminare meaning to light up, this is one of Maltas oldest feasts dating back to the time of the Knights of St John when the bastions of Mdina were lit up in the night between 28 and 29 June. It is also one of the most important feasts in the islands festa calendar. Commemorating St Peter and St Paul, the celebration centres around the town of Rabat just outside Mdina. Donkey and horse races are held in the afternoon of 29 June while an agricultural show takes place at Buskett Gardens where traditional dishes are served amid much merriment. In Nadur, Gozo, the festa is celebrated over three days and follows the more traditional village feast with band marches, fireworks and processions with the statue of St Peter and St Paul carried shoulder high through the village streets. This feast day is a public holiday.

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JULY 2016THE LIST OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTH
01.07 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Gzira / Fgura
03.07 - 05.07
Sunscape Arts Festival - Escape to the Mystical Island
Ramla Bay, Gozo
03.07 Infiorata - Floral Display Gharb, Gozo
03.07 Triathlon Xagjra
03.07 Feast of Sant Andrija Luqa
04.07-07.07
Delicata Wine Festival Upper Barrakka Garden, Valletta
09.07-10.07
Festival of Figs and Local Traditional Food
Xagra, Gozo
10.07 Feast of the Madonna tas-Sokkors
Kerem, Gozo
10.07 Feast of The Annunciation Balzan
10.07 Feast of St Joseph Kirkop
10.07-03.08
Malta Arts Festival Valletta, Floriana
11.07 Victoria International Arts Festival Closing Choral and Orchestral Concert
St George`s Basilica, Victoria, Gozo
15.07-17.07
Marsovin Summer Wine Festival Hastings Garden, Valletta
15.07 Sliema Arts Festival Tower Road, Sliema promenade
17.07 Feast of Our Lady of Holy Doctrine
Tarxien
17.07 Feast of St Joseph Kalkara & Msida
21.07-23.07
Malta International Jazz Festival Valletta
urrieq
25.07-05.08
The Farsons Great Beer Festival Ta' Qali National Park
31.07 Feast of Christ the King Paola
31.07 Feast of St Joseph a-ebbu, Malta
31.07 Feast of St Anne Marsascala
Marsaxlokk
31.07 Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows St Paul's Bay
31.07 Feast of St Lawrence San Lawrenz, Gozo
31.07 Feast of St Venera St Venera
TBC Joseph Calleja in Concert TBC

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JULY 2016
10 JULY - 03 AUGUST 2016MALTA ARTS FESTIVALThe annual festival presents an extensive daily programme of international
classic and contemporary arts, theatre, music, dance, poetry and great
atmosphere in Valletta, Floriana and other locations.
Valletta, Floriana
www.maltaartsfestival.org
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JULY 2016
JULY 2016Time: Evening
03 JULY 2016Time: All day
JOSEPH CALLEJA IN CONCERTInternational tenor Joseph Calleja returns to his home country for his annual summer concert.
www.nngpromotions.com+356 2138 4055
Garb, Gozowww.gharbnet.com+356 2156 0556
INFIORATAAn intricate carpet of fresh flowers arranged in thematicdesigns, the Infiorata is an old Italian tradition, which is integrated with the village feast of the patron saint.

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JULY 2016
15 - 17 JULY 2016Time: 07:00pm
21 - 23 JULY 2016Time: 09:00pm
25 JULY - 05 AUGUST 2016Time: Evening
Hastings Garden, Vallettawww.marsovinwinefestival.com
Barriera Wharf, Vallettawww.maltaculture.com+356 2339 7000
Ta Qali National Parkwww.farsonsbeerfestival.com
MARSOVIN SUMMER WINE FESTIVALThe 8th edition of the Summer Wine Festival offers an extensive range of wines alongside a full programme of music performances. The entrance fee is exchanged for tokens enabling you to taste some of the vast array of locally produced wines. Food is also available.
MALTA INTERNATIONALJAZZ FESTIVALThe 26th edition of this popular festival is held in a fabulous setting by the waters edge at the Grand Harbour with a line-up featuring some of the most renowned names from the international jazz scene.
THE FARSONS GREAT BEER FESTIVALOrganised by local brewers Farsons, the annual festival is one of the many highlights of the Maltese summer, dishing up live music, comedy acts, food stalls and of course an abundance of beers, not just those produced in Malta but also from around the world.

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AUGUST 2016THE LIST OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTH
06.08 Gozo Ceramics Festival Xlendi, Gozo
06.08 Riflessi Sajfin Festival - An open-air festival organised by Oasi Foundation
Marsalforn, Gozo
07.08 Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes San Gwann
07.08 Feast of St Dominic Valletta
07.08 Feast of St Gaetan amrun
07.08 Feast of St Joseph Qala, Gozo
07.08 Feast of St Peter in Chains Birebbua
07.08 Opera vs Pop Under the Stars Ministry for Gozo, Rabat, Gozo
10.08 Feast of St Lawrence Birgu
15.08 Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Marija)
Gaxaq, Gudja, Attard, Mosta, Mqabba and Qrendi, Dingli and Marr in Malta and Victoria in Gozo
19.08-21.08
The Delicata Classic Wine Festival
Nadur, Gozo
21.08 Feast of St Helen Birkirkara
21.08 Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Paola
21.08 Feast of St Leonard al Kirkop
21.08 Feast of Stella Maris Sliema
21.08 Feast of St Paul al Safi
22.08 Feast of Maria Regina Marsa
22.08 Feast of St Bartholomew Gargur
22.08 Feast of St Dominic Birgu
22.08 Feast of St Julian St Julians
22.08 Feast of St Joseph Manikata, Melliea
26.08-29.08
The Sound you Need - Music festival
TBC
27.08 Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival
Msida Bastion Historic Garden, Floriana
28.08 Feast of Our Lady of Loreto Gajnsielem, Gozo

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AUGUST 2016
15 AUGUST 2016FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY (SANTA MARIJA)The Feast of Santa Marija is a national feast that marks the peak of the summer festive
season in Malta. It marks also the commemoration of the Santa Marija Convoy of
15th August 1942 when the Maltese people were saved from starvation at the height
of World War II by the arrival in the Grand Harbour of several ships laden with much
needed provisions. The feast is celebrated in six localities in Malta and one on Gozo on
the 15th of August with spectacular fireworks and boisterous band marches through
the streets of the towns. The village of ad-Dingli and Marr celebrate the feast on the
Sunday following August 15th.
This feast is celebrated in:
Gaxaq, Gudja, Attard, Mosta, Mqabba, Dingli and Qrendi in Malta
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AUGUST 2016
04 - 07 AUGUST 2016Time: 07:00pm - 00:00am
06 AUGUST 2016Time: Evening
01 AUGUST 2016Time: Evening
DELICATA WINE FESTIVALDelicata have been family winemakers in Malta since 1907. The festival showcases Delicatas wines alongside a delicious array of food stalls oering everything from suckling pigs and local rabbit dishes to sushi. This together with live music may be enjoyed at the Upper Barrakka Garden that dominates a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour.
GOZO CERAMICS FESTIVALThe Gozo Cultural Oce (Ministry for Gozo) shall be presenting the 4th edition of the Ceramics Festival in the seaside resort of Xlendi.All ceramic artisans shall be working on their own artistic creations for the public to better understand the techniques involved to produce such works. Also to be enjoyed, there shall be culinary products for one to consume while listening to live musical entertainment on oer.
Upper Barrakka Garden, Vallettawww.delicata.com+356 2182 5199
Xlendi, Gozowww.munxar.gov.mtmunxarlc@gov.mt+356 2155 8755
Rabat, Gozowww.islandofgozo.org+356 2156 5171/7
OPERA VS POP UNDER THE STARSThe Gozo Youth Orchestra in collaboration with The Ministry for Gozo and the Embassy of the United States of America present the 9th edition of Opera vs Pop Under the Stars. The programme features classical and operatic songs and arias followed by an array of lighter pop arrangements from soundtracks and musicals.

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AUGUST 2016
10 AUGUST 2016Time: 07:00pm
10 AUGUST 2016Time: 07:00pm
Birgu (Vittoriosa)www.birgu.gov.mt+356 2166 2166
www.freshevents.cominfo@freshevents.com
FEAST OF ST LAWRENCEThe feast takes place over three days in the harbour town of Birgu. On August 9th a spectacular fireworks display takes place over Kalkara creek.
THE SOUND YOU NEEDThe Sound You Need has over 3 million YouTube subscribers over the past 3 years, it has become a sonic sanctuary for electronic dance music. The Sound You Need oers a chance to be part of a community united by the thrill of uncovering new music, sharing and connecting with other like-minded music fans.

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SEPTEMBER 2016THE LIST OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTH
02.09 Stage and Proms on the Sea - Concert
Marr, Marina Gozo
02.09-03.09
Qormi Wine Festival Qormi
04.09 Triathlon Majjistral Park, Golden Bay
Xlendi Gozo
04.09 Feast of St Gregory Sliema
04.09 Feast of St Catherine urrieq
08.09 Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady Naxxar, Senglea, Melliea, Xagra (Gozo).
11.09 Triathlon - National Sprint Triathlon Championships
Coast Road, Baari-agaq
11.09 Feast of Our Lady of Grace abbar
16.09 Qala International Folk Festival Qala, Gozo
21.09 Independence Day Valletta / Floriana
24.09 The Malta International Air Show al Farru Road, Luqa
24.09-25.09
ejt i-ejtun Festival ejtun
24.09-25.09
World Tourism Day Malta & Gozo

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SEPTEMBER 2016
24 -25 SEPTEMBER 2016THE MALTA INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOWThe Malta International Airshow hosts numerous aircraft of all types,
both military as well as civilian. Many of these provide spectacular
airborne displays.
al Farru Road, Luqa
www.maltairshow.com
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QORMI WINE FESTIVALThe 12th edition of the Qormi Wine Festival offers a great opportunity to taste an extensive range of wines. Alongside a full program of music performances and there shall also be lots of food to enjoy. One may purchase a specially designed souvenir wine glass and in so doing will be able to taste a large variety of wines on offer.
SEPTEMBER 2016
08 SEPTEMBER 2016Time: All day
07 - 08 SEPTEMBER 2016Time: N/A
02-03 SEPTEMBER 2016Time: Evening
FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OFOUR LADYIl-Vitorja commemorates primarily the victory of the Knights of St John ending the Great Siege against the Turks in 1565. This day is also the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady (Il-Bambina) which is celebrated in Naxxar, Senglea, Mellieha and also in Xagra, Gozo.
Naxxar, Senglea, Melliea and Xagra ,(Gozo)www.visitmalta.com+356 2191 5440/1/2
Photograph by Norbert Vella
Buskett Road House, Buskett L/O Dingliwww.glitchfestival.com
Qormifestiesterniqormi@gmail.com+356 7906 2455
GLITCH FESTIVALThe Glitch Festival is for house and techno enthusiasts. For the first edition, the festival organisers promise a huge line-up of the finest international acts. The House-and-Techno Fortress where the festival is set to take place will feature mythical dcor and will host a mixture of house and disco acts followed by darker cracked, disjointed, rattling techno, acid and electro at night.

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EJT I-EJTUN THE OLIVE OIL EVENTejt i-ejtun is a festival that celebrates the olive picking season and olive pressing for oil. The festival is spread over two days, starting on Saturday at 7:30pm with a grand procession in which village folk and farmers on carts carry the olive harvest for pressing. Throughout the festival one may enjoy watching the displays of folkloristic and agricultural tools, while tasting fresh olive oil and other food. Artisans of various crafts shall also be presenting their products.
SEPTEMBER 2016
08 SEPTEMBER 2016Time: 01:00pm
24 -25 SEPTEMBER 2016Time: 06:30pm
24 -25 SEPTEMBER 2016Time: Evening
Grand Harbour, Vallettawww.maltaculture.com+356 2124 5168
Malta / Gozowww.visitmalta.com.mt+356 2291 5440/1/2
ejtunwww.zejtunlocalcouncil.com+356 2166 3866
BOATS REGATTATraditional boat races are held inside the Grand Harbour between oarsmen from five dierent harbour towns. The hotly-contested races feature traditional boats such as il-kajjik, id-dgajsa,il-fregatina, tal-pass and tal-midalji.
WORLD TOURISM DAYA series of events are held in Malta and Gozo to mark and celebrate World Tourism Day. This international event is meant to point out the important relevance that tourism bears, not only in an economic way but also in a cultural context. The series of events will culminate with two concerts, one in Xlendi, Gozo and the other in Marsaskala, Malta.

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OCTOBER 2016THE LIST OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTH
01.10 Notte Bianca Festival Valletta
02.10 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary Gudja
02.10 National Triathlon Championships / Sprint Triathlon
Coast Road, Baari-agaq
08.10 Festubru - A festival of folklore Lunzjata Valley, Ta Kerem. Gozo
08.10 Triathlon - In aid of Malta Community Chest Fund
Golden Bay
08.10-09.10
Birgufest Birgu (Vittoriosa)
08.10-09.10
Mdina Grand Prix Mdina
09.10 In Guardia Re-enactment Fort St. Elmo , Valletta
09.10 Fjakkolata - A Festival of Lights Santa Luija, Gozo
09.10 The Malta Body Tattoo Artists Convention
MFCC, Ta Qali
15.10-16.10
Malta Military Tattoo - A Festival of Military Displays
Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre,Ta Qali
15.10 Georges Bizets Opera Carmen The Aurora Opera House, Victoria, Gozo
20.10 Lejl f`Casal Fornaro al Qormi
22.10 The amrun Chocolate Festival amrun
22.10 The Rolex Middle Sea Race - Starts off at 10:00am
Grand Harbour, Valletta
24.10 Feast of Our Lady of the Girdle Gudja
27.10 Giuseppe Verdi in Opera Aida Teatru Astra, Victoria, Gozo
27.10-19.11
Festival Mediterranea Teatru Astra, Victoria, Gozo

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OCTOBER 2016
22 OCTOBER 2016THE ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACEThe annual Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts high profile entrants
in different categories. The 606-nautical mile race kicks off with a
spectacular start inside Vallettas Grand Harbour. The scores of sailing
yachts participating in the race head towards Sicily, 90 kilometres away
to circumvent the whole island. The course of the race also takes in the
Aeolian and Egadi Islands, as well as Pantelleria and Lampedusa to return
to Maltas Grand Harbout after some fifty hours or so at sea.
Grand Harbour, Valletta
www.rolexmiddlesearace.com
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OCTOBER 2016
08 - 09 OCTOBER 2016Time: 06:30pm
08 - 09 OCTOBER 2016Time: All day
01 OCTOBER 2016Time: Evening
Birguwww.birgu.gov.mt+356 2166 2166
Mdinawww.vallettagrandprix.com+356 2133 9165
Vallettawww.nottebianca.org.mtwww.artscouncilmalta.org+356 2339 7000
BIRGU FESTIVALBordering the southern flank of Grand Harbour, Birgu has a long chequered history. It served as the base of the Order of St John and, for a while, the de facto capital of Malta until Valletta was built. Birgufest is the ideal opportunity to immerse into the citys rich history with a weekend of historical re-enactments, discounted museum admission fees and a chance to step inside old churches and buildings which are normally not open to the public. At night, the streets are illuminated by candle light and the festival continues with musical concerts, exhibitions and an array of local food.
MDINA GRAND PRIXThe Silent City of Mdina is the setting for the annual Mdina Grand Prix, possibly the most elegant car rally in Europe. A rare collection of vintage automobiles is on display in Cathedral Square as part of the Mdina Glass Concours dElegance before hitting the 2.2km race track below the bastions of the medieval city.
NOTTE BIANCAThe annual one-night spectacle of music, theatre and the arts lights up the streets of the capital city Valletta. Palaces and museums throw open their doors all night long to host an extensive programme of concerts, visual arts exhibitions, dance and theatre performances. The entertainment is especially evident in the open spaces of Valletta. All events are free. Cafs and restaurants will be open until the early hours after midnight.

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OCTOBER 2016
15 - 16 OCTOBER 2016Time: 07:00pm
22 OCTOBER 2016Time: 07:00pm
27 OCTOBER 2016 -19 NOVEMBER 2016Time: Various
MALTA MILITARY TATTOOForeign military bands perform alongside local drums bands, the Malta Police Band and the Armed Forces of Malta Band in an entertaining evening of precision drill and dance performances.
Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta Qaliwww.maltamilitarytattoo.org+356 2141 0371
amrunwww.hamrun.comhamrun.lc@gov.mt
Victoria, Gozowww.mediterranea.com.mtinfo@mediterranea.com.mt+356 2155 0985
FESTIVAL MEDITERRANEAThe 15th edition of the Mediterranea Festival features an exciting programme of concerts, exhibitions, theatre and opera starring a cast of local and international artistes.
CHOCOLATE FESTIVALAs the name implies, the main objective of the festival is that of presenting a vast array of chocolate products most of which have been prepared by chefs from amrun. Throughout the evening one will be able not only to admire a variety of products, but also chocolate sculptures of various shapes and sizes. There shall also be numerous other stands with a variety of artisan work. The festival provides also musical entertainment of various kinds.

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NOVEMBER 2016THE LIST OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTH
05.11 Giuseppe Verdi: Messa da Requiem
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Republic Hall, Valletta
07-13.11
The Three Palaces Concerts Various venues
08.11 Malta Darts Open Topaz Hotel, Bugibba
13.11 Remembrance Day Floriana
14.11-20.11
iguajg Children Festival Spazju Kreattiv St James Cavalier, Valletta
TBC Organ Festival Various venues
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07 - 13 NOVEMBER 2016THE THREE PALACESMusic of quality of various genres, from classical to modern, is the best way
to describe The Three Palaces Festival. This event now in its third edition,
has created a following despite its recent inception. It presents another fine
programme featuring local and international musicians who shall perform in
three very distinguished historic buildings.
www.maltaculture.com
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NOVEMBER 2016
05 NOVEMBER 2016Time: Evening
NOVEMBER 2016Time: Daily throughout the year
13 NOVEMBER 2016
Mediterranean Conference Centre,Republic Hall, Vallettawww.mcc.com.mt+356 2559 5750
Upper Barrakka Gardens, Vallettawww.salutingbattery.com
Arts Council Maltawww.artscouncilmalta.org+356 2339 7000
GIUSEPPE VERDI: MESSADA REQUIEMThe Messa da Requiem is a musical setting of the Roman Catholic funeral mass, for four soloists, two choirs and orchestra by Giuseppe Verdi. It was composed in memory of Alessandro Manzoni, an Italian poet and novelist whom Verdi admired. It is rarely performed in liturgy, but rather in concert form of around 85-90 minutes in length. Musicologist David Rosen calls it, probably the most frequently performed major choral work composed since the compilation of Mozarts Requiem.
THE SALUTING BATTERYRight from the beginning of the 19th century, up until well into the 20th, the British authorities used to fire the guns daily as a salute, at sunrise at noon and at sunset.
Two Gun Salutes which are carried out by the Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna are held daily, the first at 12:00pm, the second at 04:00pm. Tours of the Saluting Battery are held at 11:00am, 12:05pm and 03:00pm (the tour lasts 25 minutes).
REMEMBRANCE DAYA ceremony is held in front of the War Memorial in Floriana to commemorate the fallen of World War I and those of World War II.
Time:09:15am (Mass at St. Johns Cathedral)Time:10:40am (Commemoration Ceremonyat the War Memorial, Floriana)

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NOVEMBER 2016
14 - 20 NOVEMBER 2016Time: All day
TBCTime: N/A
IGUAJGThis is a festival that invites all children to come along and enjoy themselves while being participants in the fun events that are organised for them. This 6th edition is held between the 14th and 20th November 2016.
ORGAN FESTIVALThe Malta International Organ Festival promises to deliver some of the finest musical pieces written specifically for the king of instruments. Local and international virtuosi will be performing in Maltas most beautiful Baroque churches. This years progamme is set to impress with international performers who hail from numerous countries. The concept of this festival and its organization is the brainchild of Joseph Lia, Maltas leading baritone. All concerts are designed to please not only the ears of the discerning audience but also provide a visual appreciation of Maltas sacred patrimony.
Spazju Kreattiv, St James Cavalier, Vallettawww.ziguzajg.org+356 2122 0616
www.maltainternationalorganfestival.com+356 2915 4401/2

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DECEMBER 2016THE LIST OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTH
08.12 Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Public Holiday)
Bormla (Cospicua)
09.12-03.01
Betlehem f'Gajnsielem Gajnsielem
10.12 Festival of Light Santa Lucija, Gozo
11.12 Feast of Santa Lucija Santa Lucija, Gozo
13.12 Republic Day (Public Holiday) Valletta
25.12 Christmas Day (Public Holiday)
26.12 International Christmas Festival 2016 - Street entertainment
Valletta and other localities
31.12 New Year`s Eve Celebrations Valletta, and Victoria, Gozo
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DECEMBER 2016
03 - 07 DECEMBER 2016CHRISTMASThe birth of Christ is known in Maltese as il-Milied and the Maltese look forward to this celebration with great enthusiasm. The streets
of many localities are decorated with festive lights while families get busy with their own decorations in and outside their homes.
On Christmas Eve, members of the Society of Doctrine lead processions of children accompanying a small statue of Baby Jesus in a
Manger through the streets of the town. A small brass band accompanies the procession and children sing Maltese carols such as
Ninni la Tibkix Ijed (1864), (Sleep, cry no longer) and Ninu Ninu tal-Milied. (Child, Child of Christmas). That night churches are packed
for Midnight Mass where a child is chosen to deliver the sermon. Following Mass, some opt for a Christmas breakfast in one of the
cafeterias that remain open during the night.
Apart from the ubiquitous Christmas trees, many families set up their own Christmas Nativity cribs at home. Some of these Nativity
Scenes are rather elaborate and are open to the public. Look out for signs saying Wirja tal-Presepju (Crib Display) or even Presepju
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02 - 08 DECEMBER 2016Time: Evening
13 DECEMBER 2016Time: Morning
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FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTIONThe feast is held in Bormla (also known as Cospicua), one of the towns bordering the Grand Harbour. The highlight of the feast is the procession of the statue of the Lady of the Immaculate Conception which emanates from the Parish church of Bormla.
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REPUBLIC DAYOn the 13th December 1974 the Constitution was amended for Malta to become a Republic, having its own President as the constitutional guardian. The Armed Forces of Malta hold a parade in Republic Street, Valletta.
BETLEHEM FGAJNSIELEMAs from early December up until early January, a Nativity Village representing the environs of Bethlehem in the time of Christs birth is set up. In this period setting, some 150 re-enactors take part as if they are living in a rural community in Palestine of two millenia ago. Visitors will walk alongside shepherds tending their sheep, artisans working their trade, others who are enjoying themselves in a tavern and farm animals that are either in a pen or roaming about. In this period film set, the Nativity Scene is the most prominent as it recalls the birth of Jesus Christ.

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CHORAL SINGINGMany locally well established choirs perform their Christmas songs in churches and other venues.
CHRISTMAS CRIB EXHIBITIONSThe tradition of crib making in Malta dates back to the early 17th century when Maltese merchants and nobles used to buy Nativity scenes made out of papier-mch, known as presepji in Maltese, from Naples or Sicily. The Maltese in general love to exhibit cribs in their own home, whether to be admired seen from behind windows or else from outside glass doors. Others opt to go for something bigger and even convert their garage or sitting room into an enormous crib that fills the room for the admiration of invited guests.
NEW YEAR`S EVE CELEBRATIONSJoin the crowds in Maltas capital Valletta and in Independence Square (It-Tokk) in Victoria, Gozo to celebrate the start of the New Year with music and joy.

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FEAST OFST. PAULS SHIPWRECK
St Paul is the patron saint of the Maltese Islands and so the feast of this saint is marked as an obligatory feast and a bank holiday. The feast is celebrated with great pomp in the church dedicated to the Shipwreck of St Paul, in Valletta. According to the Acts of the Apostles, Chapters 27 and 28, in 60 A.D., St Paul was travelling to Rome from Jerusalem, when the ship he was on ran aground off the coast of Malta. St Paul remained on the island for three months and according to tradition he converted the Maltese to Christianity. There are various other localities on the Maltese islands where this saint is greatly revered. These include Rabat and al Safi in Malta and Marsalforn in Gozo.

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CARNIVAL ON THE MALTESE ISLANDS
The tradition of the Maltese carnival goes back hundreds of years, with records dating back to the 15th century. The Knights of St John and the Maltese alike always celebrated carnival, as this was an important calendar event that was tied to Ash Wednesday that led to the religious peninential days of Lent.
Nowadays, carnival festivities are enjoyed in various towns and villages in Malta and Gozo. During the carnival period one can experience a lively and jovial mood where the young and not-so-young wear all sorts of fanciful costumes. Many individual carnival floats are driven along the streets of Valletta and Floriana amongst great revelry. Carnival also lends itself to spontaneous merriment, allowing individuals to let their hair down and immerse themselves amongst the masked and costumed revellers thronging the streets.
The Arts Council Malta organises the ocial carnival festivities that take place in Valletta from the Friday until the Tuesday. In Gozo too carnival is celebrated in various ways, especially in Rabat (Victoria) as well as in the village of Nadur.

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GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER IN MALTA
Easter is the most important feast in the Christian liturgical calendar. The series of religious and traditional manifestations of this commemoration are still very much alive in the Maltese islands. The Friday before Holy Week, the sombre feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is commemorated with hundreds of pious devotees following the procession of the statue through the streets, some barefoot. Holy Week ocially begins with Palm Sunday, celebrating Jesus triumphal entrance into Jerusalem. On the evening of Maundy Thursday, the Last Supper is commemorated during Mass when twelve persons from the locality take part in the symbolic washing of the feet. After mass, churches are stripped of their silver and damask in sign of mourning and thousands of people traditionally visit seven churches to pay their respects at the Altar of Repose. The incense infused altar is beautifully decorated with white flowers and vetch. That evening many also visit the displays of miniature statues representing the Passion of Christ before His crucifixion.
The next day, Good Friday, is a public holiday. Late in the afternoon, at around 5:30 pm, 19 churches in Malta and Gozo hold Good Friday processions, featuring numerous life
size statues carried by pall bearers. There are also re-enactors who dress up as biblical characters and Roman soldiers. Some participants wear hooded cloaks and drag chains around their feet. Good Friday processions are held inthese towns:Birgu (St Lawrence parish church) Senglea Cospicua Naxxar Mosta al Luqa Rabat (Fransiscan Minors church) Paola Valletta (Ta ieu church) ejtun al-Qormi (St Georges parish church) and a-ebbu. In Gargur and al Gaxaq the procession is held on Palm Sunday instead of on Good Friday. In Gozo four processions are held: Rabat (Victoria) (St George Basilica and The Assumption Cathedral) Nadur Xagra ebbu.
In contrast to the sombre mood of Good Friday, Easter Sundays jubilant celebrations are punctuated by the pealing of joyful bells and fireworks. The feast is known in Maltese as Kristu Rxoxt (the Risen Christ). Following exuberant processions in the streets with the statue of the Risen Christ, families gather to enjoy a rich Easter Sunday lunch of lamb followed by traditional figolli almond pastries.

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L-IMNARJA(FEAST OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL)
Named after the Latin word luminare meaning to light up, this is one of Maltas oldest feasts dating back to the time of the Knights of St John when the bastions of Mdina used to be lit up in the night between 28 and 29 June. Commemorating St Peter and St Paul, the celebrations centre around the town of Rabat just outside Mdina. Horse races are held in the country lane situated just below the town in the afternoon of 29th June. An agricultural show takes place at Buskett Garden where traditional dishes are served amid much music and merriment. In Nadur, Gozo, the festa is celebrated over three days. Here the feast follows the more traditional pattern with band marches, fireworks and a procession wherein the statue of St Peter and St Pauls carried shoulder-high.

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FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION(SANTA MARIA)
Malta has great reverence towards the Holy Mother. Many churches are dedicated to her under various titles, the most popular being the Assumption of Our Lady which recalls the dogma proclaimed by Pope Pius XII in 1950. This established that the Holy Virgin was received into Heaven, body and soul. This feast which is celebrated on 15th August became an obligatory one in the Catholic world where devotees refrain from any work and dutifully attend Mass. The feast is celebrated with great fervour in seven localities in Malta and Gozo: Mosta, al Gaxaq, Gudja, Mqabba, Qrendi, al-Attard and Rabat in Gozo. The villages of Marr (Malta) and ad-Dingli celebrate the same feast on the Sunday immediately following that date.

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VILLAGE FESTA
Malta boasts of more than 80 religious feasts that are celebrated throughout the year. The feasts are held to celebrate once a year the patron saint of the town or village. The celebrations are held both inside the church as well as outside in the streets. All church and street decorations are provided for and set up voluntarily by the parishioners themselves. Besides, many hang from their balconies, light festoons and carpets of damask cloth.
The feast usually lasts three days and nights and is the occasion of merriment for all the village inhabitants as well as those who were born and bred in the same locality but now living elsewhere. Thus it is also a great occasion when relatives get together for a reunion. This is the occasion where one enjoys the noisy petards that are fired in the sky and the colourful fireworks displays that are frequently held in most towns and villages.

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MALTASNATIONAL DAYS
FREEDOM DAY (31st MARCH)The last of the British troops stationed on the island departed from Malta on this day in 1979, following a final run-down of the British military services. This marked a turning point in modern Maltese history when, following hundreds of years of foreign military occupation, the Maltese islands were now to follow their own destiny without the military presence of a foreign power. Activities commemorating this day are held every year in Vittoriosa (Birgu) where a monument marking this event was erected. In the afternoon, a hotly contested regatta takes place in Grand Harbour, featuring traditional watercraft manned by teams of oarsmen from cities bordering the harbour as well as another team from Birebbua, a locality situated on Maltas southern coast.
SETTE GIUGNO (7th JUNE) The day commemorates the victims of the 1919 riots when four Maltese men died during a violent demonstration. Many varied sectors of society were in Valletta on that day protesting against various political issues, including the high prices that made living conditions unbearable.
THE OTTO SETTEMBRE (8th SEPTEMBER)This day commemorates the end of the Great Siege of 1565. This siege laid on by the armies of the Ottoman Empire was lifted and the military units embarked on their vessels to return
back to Istanbul. The Order of St John and the Maltese rejoiced at this lucky escape which saw the defeat of the Turkish military might on Maltas shores. The day is also celebrated for its feast dedicated to the Nativity of Our Lady. It was believed that it was due to the intervention of the Madonna that the siege was endured to a final victory of the Maltese against the gargantuan enemy.
INDEPENDENCE DAY (21st SEPTEMBER)In 1964 Malta obtained its independence from Great Britain. The first of the British administration had commenced in September of 1800 and in 1814 Malta became a British colony. Throughout this long occupation, the island served as a very important naval base as well as a forward station for troops that were needed in case of military intervention in the Mediterranean Sea. After 1964 the Maltese Islands joined the United Nations as an independent state within the Commonwealth.
REPUBLIC DAY (13th DECEMBER)Having become an independent state within the Commonwealth 10 years earlier, Malta became a republic on 13th December 1974, when the supreme judge of the Maltese courts, Sir Anthony Mamo, was appointed Maltas first President. From now on Malta started to practise its constitutional laws according to the norms of a republican state.

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IN GUARDIA PARADEThe In Guardia Parade takes place at Fort St. Elmo, Valletta. It is a re-enactment that portrays a historical event that took place regularly inside Maltas major fortifications of the Order of St. John. The re-enactment portrays the inspection the fort and its garrison by the Grand Baili of the Order of the Knights of St. John in charge of military aairs. During the re-enactment, of the forts garrison - some 55 re-enactors in all -kitted-out in their early 16th century uniforms - perform their military drill to demonstrate to the Grand Baili their state of readiness. The show begins at 11.00 a.m. and lasts 40 minutes.

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INDEX OF EVENTS
10th Mechanised Ground Fireworks Festival 09.04 20, 22
Agricultural Fair 18.06 28
"America: Dreams & Nightmares & Death of Martin Luther King (drama)
03 & 04.03 16
Annie Mac PresentsLost & Found 31.03 16, 18
Baroque Festival (see: The Valletta International Baroque Festival below)
16 - 30.01 6, 11
Betlehem f'Gajnsielem 09.12 .2016 - 10.01.2017
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Birgufest 07 & 08.10 44, 45
Bis-Saa Wine Festival 04.06 28
Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema - The Lady of the Camellias
09.01 6
Carnival 05 - 09.02 12, 13
Carol Singing by Maltese Choirs Various dates in December
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Changing of The Guard 29.01, 26.02, 29.04, 27.05, 24.06, 29.07, 26.08, 30.09, 28.10
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Charlie Siem with Julian Dyson 25.04 20
Christmas Cribs Exhibitions Various dates 55
Christmas Day (public holiday) 25 December 2016
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Commemoration of the Great Siege 07.09 40
Dance Workshop's Performance - "Pippi Longstocking and other inspirational stories"
20.03 16
Decomposed (play) 16.04 20
Delicata Wine Festival 04 - 07.08 36, 38
Disney Live in concert - Fantasia 20.02 12, 14
Duathlon 14.02, 26.03 12
Earth Garden Festival 03.06 28
Easter Sunday Procession 27.03 16, 17
Farm to Fork Festival (Gozitan Agriculture) 25,06 28
Festa ut 05.06 28
Festival Mediterranea 27.10 - 19.11 44, 47
Festival of Figs and Local Traditional Food 09 - 10.07 32
Festival of Light 10.12 52
Festubru 08.10 44
Fiori d'Argenta Festival 11.06 28
Freedom Day Commemoration & Regatta Race 31.03 16, 19
Gaulitana Festival of Music 27.03 - 24.04 16, 19
George Cross Commemoration: A son-et-lumiere
15.04 20, 23
GanaFest 10 - 12.06 28
Gigi D'Alessio & Band Live in Concert 17.04 20
Giuseppe Verdi: Messa da Requiem 05.11 48, 49
Gluck's 'Orphe et Eurydice' 16 .03 16
Good Friday Processions 25.03 16, 17
Gozitano Christmas Village December TBC 54
Gozo Ceramics Festival 06.08 36
Gozo Youth Wind Band Concert 31.01 16
In Guardia Re-enactments 03.0107.02, 28.0206, 13,20.0303, 10, 17, 24.04 01, 08, 15, 22.05 09, 16, 23.1006, 13, 20, 27.11
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Independence Day 21.09 40
Infiorata - Floral Display 03.07 32, 34
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International Christmas Festival 2016 26.12 52
International Spring Orchestra Festival 01 - 09.04 20
Irkotta Festival 22.05 24
Isle of MTV 28.06 28, 29
Jazz with Sandro Zerafa, Yanathan Avishai, Yonia Zelnik & Lukmil Perez
03.02 12
Joseph Calleja in Concert July, date to be confirmed
32, 34
Jum il-Vitorja (Public Holiday) 08.09 40, 42
Kenneth Branagh Company in Cinema - The Winter`s Tale
02.01 6
Lejl f`Casal Fornaro 20.10 44
Lejliet Lapsi 06.06 28
Leone Goes Pop 04.06 28, 31
Malta Darts Open 08.11 48
Malta Fashion Week 14.05 24
Malta International Arts Festival 10.07 - 03.08 32, 33
Malta International Fireworks Festival - Gozo 23.04 20, 21
Malta International Fireworks Festival - Marsaxlokk
16.04 20, 21
Malta International Fireworks Festival - Valletta 30.04 20, 21
Malta International Jazz Festival 21 - 23.07 32, 35
Malta International Karate Event 18.03 16
Malta International Music Festival & Competition 27.04 20
Malta Karate Federation Competitions 02.04 20
Malta Marathon, Vodafone 28.02 12, 15
Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival 27.08 36
Malta Military Tattoo 15 - 16.10 44, 46
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra - Chamber Music Series Concert 3
03.04 20
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra - Soloists Gala Concert
18.06 28
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Chamber Music Series Concert 2
10.01 6
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Series 2 12 & 13.02 12
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Series 3 15.04 20
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestral Concert Series 5 27.05 24, 25
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestral Concert - Tchaikovsky
30.01 7
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestral Concert Series 3 (International Spring Orchestra Festival)
09.04 20
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestral Concert Series 2 05.02 12
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestral Concert Series 4 06.05 24, 25
The Malta International Grand Prix - Olympic Shotgun Events, Skeet, Double Trap and Trap
08.05 24
The Malta Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra Series Concert 3
13.05 24
Malta Photographic Societys 50th Anniversary Exhibition
12.12.2015 - 10.01
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Marathon, Half, Gozo 24.04 20
Marathon, Ultra-Trail, Gozo 30.04 20
Marsovin Summer Wine Festival 15 - 17.07 32, 35
Mdina Grand Prix (classic cars) 07 - 08.10 44, 46
Mdina Medieval Festival 23 - 24.04 20
Met Opera in Cinema - Il Trovatore 17.01 6
Met Opera in Cinema - Lulu 21.02 12
Met Opera in Cinema - Othello 31.01 7
Met Opera in Cinema - Tannhuser 14.02 12

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Midday Gun Salute at Upper Barrakka Garden Daily 50
Mnarja - Agricultural show and horse racing 28 - 29.06 28, 31
Modern Music Days - Ballet de l'Opra-Thtre de Metz Mtropole
09.01 6
Music between Friends : A Schubert Evening 15.01 6
National Theatre Live in Cinema - Jane Eyre 27.02 12
National Triathlon Championships / Sprint Triathlon
09.10 44
New Year`s Eve Celebrations 31.12 52
New Year's Concert by the Malta Philarmonic Orchestra
03.01 6
Nicholas McCarthy - The One-Handed Pianist 13.04 20
Notte Bianca 01.10 44, 45
Opera - Aida 27.10 44
Opera - Carmen 15.10 44
Opera Concert at Teatru Manoel 27.02, 18.05 12
Organ Recital Series 2 13.03 16
Organ Recital Series 3 05.06 28
Pageant of the Seas Spectacular 07.06 28, 30
Pascal & Ami Roge 4 Hands 2 Pianos 04.05 24
Passions and Mysteries - A Nani Concert 06.03 16
Piano Recital: Immortal Beloved by Michael Laus 15.03 16
Potato & Agrarian Festival 05.06 28
Qormi WIne Festival 02 & 03.09 40
Quintessence 29.01 7
Remembrance Day 13.11 48, 50
Republic Day 13.12 48
Riflessi Sajfin 06.09 36
Robin Hood - A Pantomime 02.01 6
RockAstra 04.06 28
Schubert on Valentine's Day - A Trio Concert (instrumental and vocal)
14.02 12
Sette Giugno Commemoration (public holiday) 07.06 28
Sliema Arts Festival 15.07 32
Spring Equinox Observation at Mnajdra Temple 21.03 16, 18
St. John`s Day Concert - Choral & Sacred Music 23.06 28
Stage and Proms on the Sea (music) 02.09 40
Strawberry Festival 10.04 20
Stripping Man .... Dancing the Man Away by YADA
01.04 20
Symphony of Lights 21.10 44
The Annalise Ellul Dance Studio Annual Show 29.06 28
The Delicata Classic Wine Festival - Nadur 19 - 21.08 36
The Farsons Great Beer Festival 25.07 - 05.08 32
The Gozo Ultra Trail 30.05 24, 27
The Great Russian Nutcracker Ballet 10.01 6
The Grid Event - Mud & Trail Races 28.05
The amrun Chocolate Festival 22.10 44, 47
The Malta International Air Show 24.09 40, 41
The Malta Summer Carnival - Bugibba August, to be confirmed
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The Malta Tattoo Expo 2016 (body tattoos) 15.10 44
The Odd Couple (play) 26.02 12, 15
The Price of One (stage comedy) 08.04 20
The Rolex Middle Sea Race (start of race) 22.10 44, 47
The Valletta Green Festival 06.05 24, 26
The Valletta International Baroque Festival 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30.01
6, 7, 9, 11
Three Palaces Concerts 07 - 13.11 48, 50

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Toi Toi 022 - Concert for babies and toddlers up to 2 years
07,15.0206, 20, 21, 27.0303, 10, 11.0403, 08, 22.05
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Tour ta' Malta / Cycling Race 17.03 16
Treasure Island - A Pantomime 03.01 6
Triathlons 05, 12, 29.0603, 10.0704, 25.09
28, 32, 40, 44
Triathlon Fest - In aid of Malta CommunityChest Fund
07.08 36
Valletta Festival of Transport 24.04 20
VIBE (Valletta International Baroque Esemble) 22.04 20
Victoria International Arts Festival 08.06 - 11.07 28, 30
Vienna in Valletta - performed by Vienna Philarmonic
17.02 12
Vintage Motors Festival 12.03 16
Vivanda - gastromical event 18.02 12, 14
Workers' Day, (Public Holiday) 01.05 24
World ISF Badminton Championships for Schools
28.03 16
World Tourism Day 24 - 25.09 40, 43
Xterra Triathlon 04.04 20
ejt i ejtun 24 - 25.09 40, 42
iguajg - festival for children 14.11 48, 50
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INDEX OF FEASTS
Corpus Domini 29.05 Rabat
Konverjoni ta' San Pawl 28.08 al-Safi
Kristu Re 31.07 Paola
Il-Kunizzjoni 03.07 amrun
Il-Kunizzjoni 08.12 Cospicua, il-Qala
Il-Lunzjata 29.05 al-Tarxien
Il-Lunzjata 10.07 al-Balzan
Madonna ta' Fatima 05.06 Gwardamangia
Madonna ta' Lordes 21.08 Paola
Madonna ta' Lordes 07.08 San wann
Madonna ta' Lordes 03.07 Qrendi
Madonna ta' Loretu 28.08 Gajnsielem
Madonna ta' Pompei 31.07 Marsaxlokk
Madonna ta-intura 30.10 Gudja
Madonna tad-Duluri 31.07 St. Paul's Bay
Madonna tad-Dutrina 17.07 al-Tarxien
Madonna tal-ilju 19.06 Mqabba
Madonna tal-Grazzja 11.09 a-abbar
Madonna tal-Karmnu 01.07 Fleur-de-Lys
Madonna tal-Karmnu 24.07 urrieq
Madonna tal-Karmnu 24.07 Fgura
Madonna tal-Karmnu 10.07 Gira
Madonna tar-Ruarju 02.10 Gudja
Madonna tas-Sokkors 30.09 Valletta
Maria Bambina (it-Twelid tal-Madonna) 08.09 Melliea, Naxxar, Senglea & Xagra
Maria Reina 28.08 Marsa
In-Nawfraju ta' San Pawl 30.01 St Paul's Shipwreck Church Valletta
In-Nawfraju ta' San Pawl(liturgical feast - public holiday)
10.02 St Paul's Shipwreck Church Valletta
Qalb ta' Maria 26.06 Burmarrad
Sacro Cuor 03.07 Sliema
Salvatur, is-Salvatur (it-Trasfigurazzjoni) 06.08 Lija
San Anard 21.08 Kirkop
San Bastjan 17.07 Hal Qormi
San Bert 28.08 Gargur
San Duminku 07.08 Valletta
San Duminku 28.08 Vittoriosa
San Filippu 12.06 a-ebbu
San Gejtanu 07.08 amrun
San iljan 28.08 St. Julian's
San Girgor 04.09 Sliema
San or 26.06 al-Qormi
San or 17.07 Rabat,Gozo
San uepp 17.04 Rabat
San uepp 17.07 Kalkara
San uepp 17.07 Msida
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San uepp 07.08 Qala, Gozo
San uepp 10.07 al-Kirkop
San uepp 05.06 al-Gaxaq
San wann il-Battista 26.06 Xewkija, Gozo
San Lawrenz 31.07 San Lawrenz, Gozo
San Lawrenz 10.08 Vittoriosa
San Nikola 26.06 Siiewi
San Pawl 03.07 Rabat
San Pietru fil-Ktajjen 07.08 Birebbua
San Pietru u San Pawl (L-Imnarja) 29.06 Mdina & Nadur
San Publiju 10.04 Floriana
Santa Katerina 19.06 ejtun
Santa Katerina 04.09 urrieq
Santa Liena 21.08 Birkirkara
Santa Luija 11.12 Mtarfa & Santa Luija,Gozo
Santa Margarita 24.07 Sannat, Gozo
Santa Marija (l-Assunzjoni) 21.08 Marr, Malta & ad-Dingli
Santa Marija (l-Assunzjoni) 15.08 Mosta, Qrendi, Mqabba, Gudja, al-Gaxaq, Birkirkara,Attard and Victoria,Gozo
Santa Venera 31.07 Santa Venera
Sant'Andrija 03.07 al-Luqa
Sant'Anna 31.07 Marsaskala
Santissima Trinit 22.05 Marsa
Stella Maris 21.08 Sliema
Il-Viitazzjoni tal-Madonna 03.07 Garb,Gozo
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017
EVENT DATE
The Valletta International Baroque Festival 18 - 28 January
Feast of St Paul 10 February
Carnival 24 - 28 February
Malta Running Marathon 26 February
Good Fiday and Easter 14 - 16 April
George Cross Commemoration 15 April
Malta International Fireworks Festival 30 April
Feast of Mnarja 29 June
Victoria Arts Festival June - July
Isle of MTV June
Malta Arts Festival July
Malta International Jazz Festival 20 -22 July
Feast of Santa Maria 15 August
Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady 08 September
Malta International Airshow 23 & 24 September
ejt i-ejtun 23 & 24 September
Notte Bianca 07 October
Malta Military Tatoo October
Mdina Grand Prix October
Birgufest 13 & 14 October
Middle Sea Race October
Malta International Choir Festival 02 - 05 November
Betlehem fGajnsielem 08 December -02 January 2018
All information as published herein was provided by each of the events organisers to the Malta Tourism Authority, (MTA), the publisher of this booklet. The MTA has diligently reproduced this information to the best of its knowledge prior to going to print. The MTA shall not be held responsible for any discrepancies variations, postponments or cancellation of the actual events.

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