What’s on in Malta and Gozo this week: November 24 to 30, 2025

THEATRE

Borma Tbaqbaq – Il-Lingwa tal-Kċina 

A new, bilingual theatrical production, written and performed by Angele Galea, Pauline Fenech and Valerie Buhagiar with Leah Grech and directed by Tyrone Grima, opens at the Aġenzija Żgħażagħ premises in Santa Venera from November 28 to 30 and December 5 to 7 at 8pm.

Supported by Arts Council Malta, Give or Take Productions, Aġenzija Żgħażagħ and MCAST, Borma Tbaqbaq delves into Malta’s collective memory, patriarchal structures and the quiet power that women forge in spaces historically used to contain them.

Blending courtroom drama, ancestral echoes and the coded rituals of the Maltese kitchen, Borma Tbaqbaq asks its audience to confront the silences Malta has inherited – and the ones it continues to produce.

Read more about the show here.

This project is supported by the Malta Arts Fund. Tickets from showshappening.com. For more information, visit the Give or Take Productions Facebook page.

Ġambori

Teatru Malta is presenting another edition of Ġambori, the joyful celebration of empowerment for individuals aged 60 and over, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, Luqa, on November 28 and 29.

The following shows will be held on November 28.

• Kunċett u Marinton by Trevor Zahra, directed by Dominic Said (presented by the South Central Region);

• L-Assedju ż-Żgħir, written and directed by Narcy Calamatta (presented by the Eastern Region);

• Il-Mara li Tara b’Widnejha by Marta Vella, directed by Josette Ciappara (presented by the Western Region).

On November 29, the following will be staged:

• Inkisritlu l-Ponta by Lino Grech, directed by George Mizzi (presented by the Gozo Region);

• Anġlu Bellu by Narcy Calamatta, directed by Charlotte Stafrace (presented by the Harbour Region);

• Fra Ċelest Imur Għall-Kaċċa by Albert Marshall, directed by Frederick Camilleri (presented by the Northern Region).

Tickets from showshappening.com.

Mid-Djarju ta’ Student fi Skola tal-Knisja

The record-breaking show, starring Jamie Cardona, continues its run at Theatre Next Door in Magħtab from November 28 to 30, and December 4 to 7.

Cardona plays himself and other characters in this solo play about his time as a teen at a Church school. Through his diary, the audience follows his mischievous journey while he questions the existence of God, what is right or wrong and how to attract girls, among others. 

The show, certified 18+, is written by Cardona and directed by Vikesh Godhwani.

Tickets from fmt.com.mt/tnd.

FILM

Move Ya Body: The Birth of House

On November 29, Electronic Music Malta is organising a special screening of Move Ya Body: The Birth of House, a powerful and celebratory documentary by award-winning director Elegance Bratton.

The documentary delves into the origins of house music − from the ashes of ‘Disco Demolition Night’ to the liberating, revolutionary sound of Chicago’s underground scene.

It follows Vince Lawrence, Frankie Knuckles, and the early pioneers whose DIY spirit sparked a global movement that still unites dancers across the world.

After the screening, there will be a discussion on the roots, culture, and legacy of house music, followed by a DJ set by Maltese dance-music pioneer DJ David Dee.

The event is being held at Messina Palace, in St Christopher Street, Valletta. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets from showshappening.com.

The event forms part of Circuits, the annual festival by Electronic Music Malta (EMM). It is supported by Black Box Pro and the German-Maltese Circle.EMM is supported by Arts Council Malta.

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MUSIC

Malta International Organ Festival

The 12th edition of the Malta International Organ Festival runs until December 7.

Highlights include a concert paying tribute to Dmitri Shostakovich, on the 50th death anniversary; a saxophone and organ recital; the screening of the silent film Battleship Potemkin at the Eden Cinemas, featuring a live original score performed by Chris Jarrett on organ and piano, with Joseph ‘Bibi’ Camilleri on percussion; and a final concert featuring Josef Rheinberger’s Organ Concerto No. 1 in F major, Op. 137, for organ and orchestra,

Tickets from ticketline.com.mt.

Schumann, Suk & Tchaikovsky

The Manoel Theatre in Valletta is hosting an evening of Romantic masterworks for strings on November 25 at 8pm.

The concert, under the musical direction of Carmine Lauri, will feature the De Valette Chamber Orchestra with acclaimed German cellist Maximilian Hornung, who has been appointed as artist-in-residence of the orchestra.

The programme opens with Robert Schumann’s lyrical Cello Concerto in A minor, a masterpiece of poetic refinement. Josef Suk’s Serenade for Strings follows with its elegant lyricism and youthful charm and Bohemian charm. The evening concludes with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence in a blaze of Slavic fervour and Italian brilliance.

Tickets from teatrumanoel.mt.

An Evening of Music: From the Archive of Joseph Calleia

On the 50th anniversary of his passing, the Storm Petrel Foundation is celebrating the life and work of Hollywood actor and musician Joseph Calleia at the Malta Society of Arts, Valletta, on November 25 at 7pm.

Maria Frendo will give a brief overview of Calleia’s life and work, after which well-known soprano Miriam Cauchi will perform songs and arias, including one of Calleia’s own compositions, while young pianist Francis Camilleri will play a handful of Chopin mazurkas. All this music is found in Calleia’s archives, which attests to the actor/musician’s eclectic and diverse tastes.

The event starts at 7pm. Entrance is free but one must register their attendance via artsmalta.org. Donations to the Storm Petrel Foundation are welcome.

The event complements the foundation’s The Culturally Curious Exhibition Series: Joseph Calleia On Stage and Screen: Celebrating a Maltese Icon, being shown at its premises at 79, Triq San Anton, Attard, until December 15.

Airport Impressions: Resonance

Local band Airport Impressions is performing in concert at the City Theatre, Valletta, on November 29 at 8.30pm.

The band will be accompanied by the Omnia String Quartet, bringing a unique twist to their old and new tracks, together with a few cover versions.

Doors open at 7pm, with the supporting act, Kevin Paul, performing at 7.30pm.

Tickets from showshappening.com.

Rockwired 2025

Scrolls Productions is presenting a fusion of iconic rock anthems and epic orchestral sound at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, on November 29 and 30.

The three-hour show will feature an 80-piece rock choir, The Palace String Orchestra and a rock band, under the direction of Ryan Paul Abela.

The concert will be held on November 29 at 8.30pm and on the 30th at 4.30pm.

Tickets from showshappening.com. €5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Malta Community Chest Fund.

Christmas Special: The X-Mas Factor

The Gozo Ministry’s initiative Christmas, It’s Time is opening with a Kelma Kelma Nota Nota production in the Maltese language, featuring music, song and humour at the Aurora Opera House in Victoria on November 29 at 8.30pm.

The event will showcase some of Gozo’s best singing talent, including Pamela Bezzina, Matthew James Borg, Chasing Pandora, Gabriella & Remy and Hannah Theuma, among others.

Tickets from teatruaurora.com.

The Sound of E-motion

The Malta Society of Arts is hosting a unique piano concert with loop station by Dante Notar at Palazzo de la Salle, Valletta, on November 29 at 7pm.

Following the success of previous concerts, this new edition offers an entirely original

programme − featuring fresh compositions, immersive sounds and an evocative atmosphere designed to inspire reflection and connection.

The aim is to reconnect through emotion and shared experience, transforming music into a space of collective creativity and presence.

Tickets from artsmalta.org.

Aħfirli Missier, Se Nerġgħu

Local band Brikkuni is taking the Salesian Theatre stage in Sliema with Aħfirli Missier, Se Nerġgħu on November 29, a one-night concert tracing the band’s journey with a 360-degree sweep of the sounds and stories that shaped them.

One is to expect a richly curated set that blends well-known hits with cult favourites, performed with the band’s unmistakable bite and lyricism.

The event starts at 9pm. Tickets are available via showshappening.com. Limited parking will be available on the night.

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