Malta — Events
Carnival
Springtime is carnival time in Malta. Carnival week with its traditional boisterous revelry, is centerd in the capital Valletta. Carnival includes extravagant gaudy floats, fancy dress, and some wild nightlife in the Paceville club area. Other towns and villages across the island also celebrate their own version of carnival. The tradition started in 1560, when a massed Christian armada became harbor-bound in Malta and some jollification ashore ensued.
Malta Fireworks Festival
The Malta Fireworks Festival is an exciting event held annually at the Grand Harbour in Valletta. The highlight of the festival is the ‘History of Malta’ laser show, featuring an exceptional fireworks display accompanied by invigorating music. The fireworks light up the night sky to reveal stunning views of the nearby St Angelo, Ricasoli and St Elmo forts.
Malta Jazz Festival
Every year a number of world-renowned jazz musicians gather in Valletta to entertain enthusiast with a classy selection of live performances. Performances at the festival in the past have included some famous jazz musicians such as John Scofield, Al Di Meola and Dee Dee Bridgewater.
National Art Competition and Exhibition
The National Art Competition and Exhibition is a major event in Malta’s art calendar bringing together more than 100 artists and their work in a single venue making it the largest show of artistic works on the island. Mediums ranging from oils to pastels, from ceramics, to sculpted wood, stone and metal will be displayed in the newly refurbished halls with their high-tech lighting system. The exhibition offers visitors to the Island a chance to see a wide spectrum of Maltese creativity on display. For more information contact info@artsmalta.org
