Tips & Tricks
Traditional Maltese Boat Trip – visitors can board local boats here, known as a Dghajsa (pronounced Die-sa), and get across Valletta’s water way in style. A&S Water Taxis provides this service. Visitors can email A&S for current rates & times: info@maltesewatertaxis.com
Manoel Theatre (115 Old Theatre Street, Valletta) — The Manoel Theatre, or Teatru Manoel as it is known in Maltese, is an architectural gem. Commissioned and personally funded by António Manoel de Vilhena, Grand Master of the Knights of Malta, the theatre was constructed in just ten months. Opened in 1732 with a performance of […]
Pjazza Teatru Rjal (Republic Street, Valletta) — Pjazza Teatru Rjal, the open theater on the ruins of the former Opera House in Valletta, was officially opened in August 2013. The theater is part of the City Gate project designed by renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano, which also incorporates the entrance to the city and the […]
M Space (Oscar Zammit Street , Msida, Valletta) – located a short distance from Valletta’s historic district, this is a venue for the performing arts, with a variety of productions scheduled here. There is also an arts school on the premises (Masquerade Theatre Arts School) and even a casting agency responsible for booking local acting […]
Malta Jazz Festival (Grand Harbour, Valletta) — the Malta Jazz Festival has helped raise the profile of jazz locally from a fringe festival to one of the most-awaited musical events in Malta’s artistic and cultural calendar. Running every July in the open-air setting of Ta’ Liesse – where the Grand Harbour bastions meet the sea […]
Malta Fashion Week (various locations within Malta) – this series of fashion events is held every May and September at locations such as the Bay Street Complex (St. Julian’s) and Valetta– featuring various international designers and fashion models. This event bring in a mix of fashion glamour seen at similar events in Milan and New […]