Valletta
Ir-Repubblika ta' Malta
Grand Master's Palace, Valletta
Exhibition
Exhibition

The Republic of Malta: The First Fifty Years, 1974-2024 is an exhibition at the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta, commemorating five decades of the nation’s journey as a republic. The exhibition opens for the public on the 7th of December 2024 and runs until March 2025.

The exhibition features a rich collection of documents, artefacts, and multimedia displays exploring Malta’s struggle for self-determination – outlining the evolution from a people ruled by foreign powers to a res publica, and its achievements as a sovereign state. The exhibition also underscores the pivotal role of the Presidency in safeguarding democracy and fostering unity.

A bilingual, lavishly illustrated book that complements the exhibition will be available for purchase. Entrance to the exhibition is included in the Grand Master’s Palace experience, which is fully accessible for persons with mobility challenges.


Dates
7th December to
31st March 2025
09:00 - 17:00
Upcoming Events
Mellieħa
1st January 2026
Kick off 2026 with great food, live music, and a family- (and pet-) friendly New Year’s Day lunch!

Lunch
Sliema
1st January 2026
Start 2026 with a festive three-course lunch and harbour views at Hammett’s Monastik.

Lunch
St Julian's
1st January 2026
Start 2026 dancing to 80s, 90s & 2000s hits with DJs & Tex-Mex treats!

Party
Mġarr
4th January 2026
A scenic 12km adventure through Malta’s countryside, ending at the stunning cliffs of Fomm ir-Riħ.

Hike
Mqabba
4th - 18th January 2026
An exhibition that invites you to slow down, sit still, and enjoy the beauty of doing nothing.

Exhibition
Valletta
8th January 2026
Wrap yourself in a blanket, sip something warm, and let Maltese writers read you into winter.

Reading
Various locations
8th - 25th January 2026

Festival
Valletta
11th January 2026
A luminous evening of Beethoven and Mahler, bringing fiery emotion & delicate, transcendent beauty.

Concert
Valletta
15th January - 1st March 2026
A thought-provoking exhibition exploring desire, and the space between reality and fantasy.

Exhibition
Valletta
22nd January - 8th March 2026
A playful, thought-provoking exhibition that turns Maltese sayings into art you can see and feel.

Exhibition
Valletta
29th January 2026
A recital celebrating Beethoven’s legacy and the Romantic voices he inspired.

Concert
Victoria, Gozo
31st January 2026
A night celebrating 10 years of The Travellers, alongside some of Malta’s favourite local artists.

Festival
Valletta
7th February 2026

Ball
Floriana
14th February 2026
Say it with music at a Candlelight Conert!

Concert
Victoria, Gozo
14th, 15th, 20th, 21st & 22nd March 2026
Get Ready to Make a Splash with Singin' in the Rain!

Musical
Victoria, Gozo
30th May 2026

Opera