What’s on in Malta and Gozo this week: March 9 to 15, 2026
Highlights of events in the coming days
ART
Malta Biennale 2026
The second edition of the Malta Biennale takes place from March 11 to May 29 across historic sites in Malta and Gozo, curated by Rosa Martínez under the theme Clean | Clear | Cut.
Organised by Heritage Malta and Arts Council Malta, the international contemporary art exhibition features over 130 artists, headlined by acclaimed artist Maurizio Cattelan, and 29 national/thematic pavilions. It will be held across 11 locations in Valletta, Vittoriosa, Victoria and Xagħra, and will include educational activities and satellite events.
March 11 to 13 will be preview days. The biennale will open to the public on March 14.
For all the details, visit maltabiennale.art.
THEATRE
1984
The Manoel Theatre is staging a new production of George Orwell’s dystopian classic 1984 as part of TOI TOI Classics.
Directed by Petra Sant, this award-winning production by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan is an interpretation of the novel that is widely praised for its emotional impact and contemporary relevance.
Set in a world where the totalitarian leader Big Brother is omnipresent, 1984 explores themes of constant surveillance, political repression and the distortion of truth.
The protagonist Winston Smith, portrayed by Edward Caruana Galizia, dares to question the authoritarian regime that governs every aspect of life. His rebellion, however, comes at a cost in a society where independent thought is treated as a crime.
The cast includes Alan Paris, Tina Rizzo and Stephen Oliver, with supporting performances by Nicholas Jackman, Naomi Scicluna, Brendon Thearle, Carla Abela and Alex Weenink.
1984 continues on March 14-15. It is suitable for an audience aged 14+. Tickets from teatrumanoel.mt.
The cast of 1984.TOI TOI Baby Series: Moon
TOI TOI, in collaboration with ŻfinMalta, the national dance company, is taking its very young audience (0-3 years) into the stratosphere with gravity-defying choreography from Martina Zammit.
The show is being held on March 14 and 15 at 10.30am at the Manoel’s Studio Theatre.
Tickets from teatrumanoel.mt.
Singin’ in the Rain
The Astra Theatre in Victoria is staging an adaptation of the famous musical Singin’ in the Rain on March 14 and 15 at 8pm and 4pm, respectively.
The plot follows Don Lockwood, a silent film star caught in the whirlwind of the talkies, as he and his sidekick Cosmo Brown try to rescue their latest film, and their career, from chaos. With the help of aspiring actress Kathy Selden and the ever-dramatic Lina Lamont, the result is a hilarious and heartwarming journey through showbiz history.
The production is packed with iconic songs like Good Morning, Make ’Em Laugh and the timeless title number.
Tickets from teatruastra.org.mt.
A promotional shot for Singing in the Rain.DANCE
7 Sins
Moveo Dance Company is presenting a bold and captivating dance experience that dives deep into the world of human temptation, desire and inner conflict, at the Valletta Campus Theatre on March 13 and 14.
Each of the seven deadly sins is transformed into movement, with dancers embodying the raw emotions and energy that define them − from pride’s intensity to envy’s tension, from lust’s fir to sloth’s stillness.
The shows start at 7.30pm. Tickets from showshappening.com.
Heroes & Villains
Nicky Dance Studio is organising an evening of storytelling through movement during its 12th Annual Dance Production at the Peter Serracino Inglott Auditorium, Junior College, Msida, on March 14 at 7.30pm.
The show will feature classical ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, commercial and acro-dance performances.
Tickets from showshappening.com.
MUSIC
Iljieli fit-Teatru: Beatfest Pop… Unplugged
The Green Room at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, in Valletta, is hosting a new series of concerts featuring unplugged versions of pop music hits.
In the first show on March 9, Victorio Gauci and Gaia Cauchi will interpret popular numbers such as Shallow, Bittersweet Symphony, Stargazing and We Are Young, to the live accompaniment of an acoustic guitar and piano, performed by Ben Bailey and John Cutajar, respectively.
The event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets from ticketline.com.mt.
Schubert and Beethoven
Pianist Francis Camilleri is performing Schubert’s Sonata in A minor D. 784, a tragic work composed at a time of great despair for Schubert in 1823, and Beethoven’s Appassionata (Sonata no. 23 in F minor) at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, on March 10 at 8pm.
The concert aims to rekindle more interest in Schubert’s music, in anticipation of the 200th anniversary since his death approaching in three years’ time (2028), preceded by Beethoven’s own 200th anniversary a year before (2027).
Tickets from teatrumanoel.mt.
Opera Caritatis: An oratorio by Alex Vella Gregory
The Jesuit Church’s Foundation is hosting Alex Vella Gregory’s premiere of his oratorio Opera Caritatis, in collaboration with Opera Nova Project, at the Jesuit Church on March 12 at 7.30pm.
The oratorio is based on the Seven Acts of Charity (also known as the Corporal Acts of Mercy), seven actions that all Christians are bound to perform in order to live the message of Christ’s Gospel to the full. These include simple but meaningful acts such feeding the hungry, clothing the naked and burying the dead.
Soprano Mariah Costa, tenor Giosue Agius, baritone Joseph Cutajar and bass Mark Bartolo will perform, together with James Zammit on violin, Elena Muscat on viola, Simon Abdilla Joslin on cello and Irina Fedcenko on organ.
The concert will be preceded by the inauguration of a newly restored 17th-century crucifix by Atelier del Restauro.
Entrance is free, but donations are welcome. Access is from Archbishop Street.
O Quam Tristis
The oratory of Don Bosco chapel, Victoria, is inviting the public to attend a musical meditation on sorrow, sacrifice and hope on March 13 at 8pm.
Through a carefully curated programme inspired by the Passion and the themes of Lent, the Brass Tubes ensemble will use the warm, solemn sonorities of brass to evoke deep emotion and spiritual contemplation.
Entrance is free.
Sip & Listen Concerts: Rhythms of Fire: Spanish Passion for Music
Pianist Romona Zammit Formosa is performing in an intimate piano evening celebrating Spanish and Latin American music at St Augustine church, in Valletta, on March 14 at 7.30pm.
The programme features a selection of works by Granados, Mompou, Albéniz, de Falla, Lecuona and Piazzolla.
Entrance is at a suggested donation of €30, which includes a glass of prosecco. One can obtain the tickets prior to the concert from the venue itself or by e-mail at baroccobookings@gmail.com/baroccomalta@gmail.com or call 7968 0952.
Over the Moon: A Piano Celebration of Film Music
On March 14 at 7pm, the Malta Society of Arts is presenting pianist Julian Carter in a return performance of Over the Moon: A Piano Celebration of Film Music, following its successful premiere last December.
The solo piano recital brings together a varied selection of film songs and underscores from well-known blockbusters to lesser-known classics from the history of cinema.
All works are presented in original arrangements by the performer, reimagined specifically for the piano.
Tickets from showshappening.com.
Music Speaks
Four young performers, Alessia Bonnici on piano, Mikaela Baluyot on viola, Riverlynn Lee on violin and singer Mariah Costa, will perform in a concert at the Sala Isouard, Manoel Theatre, on March 15 at 11am.
Through works by composers such as Ligeti, Bartók, Dvořák and Saint-Saëns, the programme explores contrast, emotion and connection across different musical worlds. Each performer brings a distinct voice, inviting the audience to experience music as a shared language that goes beyond words.
All funds raised will be donated to a community project in the Philippines that supported one of the young performers and made it possible for her musical journey to cross paths with Bonnici.
Tickets from teatrumanoel.mt.