Valletta
Notte Bianca 2018
Valletta
Festival
Festival

For one special night every October, Notte Bianca lights up the Valletta cityscape with a spectacular celebration that is open to the public free of charge.

Festivalgoers can expect to experience the very best in music, dance, theatre, visual arts, literary events, as well as an exploration into the emerging world of new and digital arts. During Notte Bianca, Valletta’s streets and public spaces are used in innovative, creative ways thanks to a mix of roaming and site-specific projects.

State palaces and museums open their doors to delight patrons with visual art exhibitions and theatre performances. Streets and piazzas are transformed into venues for open-air theatrics and concerts, while many cafes and restaurants extend their hours. Every which way you turn, you are bound to stumble upon another festival treat.

All of Valletta, from City Gate to Fort St. Elmo, comes alive on Notte Bianca, guaranteeing a memorable night that truly holds something for everyone!


Dates
6th October 2018 19:00
Upcoming Events
Għargħur
27th February 2026
A dual celebration at the Liquid Club Backroom

Party
Valletta
27th & 28th February 2026
An intimate evening where music, theatre, and memory come together.

Theatre
Valletta
27th - 28th February 2026
An intimate acoustic night of storytelling, sound and connection.

Music
Pembroke
28th February 2026
A full day of beer, food, music and POPP good vibes.

Market
Żebbuġ
28th February 2026
Hardcore noisepunk chaos hits The Garage with BILA and Double Standard.

Music
Rabat
28th February 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable night on the dancefloor!

Party
Żebbuġ
28th February 2026
Malta's own Iron Maiden tribute band will be performing live

Live Performance
Rabat
28th February 2026
Celebrating 22 Years of Reflex Parties

Party
Żebbuġ
28th February 2026
A romantic evening in support of a great cause.

Fund-Raising
St Julian's
28th February 2026
An evening of 80s 90s and 2000s music

Party
Pembroke
1st March 2026
A vibrant atmosphere of music!

Party
Balzan
1st March 2026
A relaxed and welcoming market happening on Sunday!

Market
Msida
2nd - 25th March 2026
Showcasing archival materials donated to the University of Malta

Exhibition
Valletta
5th - 25th March 2026
Exploring the connection between caricature, activism, and the reimagining of a peaceful future.

Exhibition
Valletta
6th March 2026
Jazz, musical theatre and contemporary favourites!

Concert
Żebbuġ
6th March 2026
Another explosive night of live music!

Music
Rabat
6th March 2026
Dedicated to local talent and underground techno beyond commercial formats!

Party
Valletta
6th - 8th March 2026
A compelling new play!

Theatre
Mdina
7th March 2026
Yoga and history!

Yoga
Valletta
7th March 2026
Step into the glittering era of disco and pop-rock!

Concert
San Ġwann
7th March 2026
Blending live performances with electronic beats!

Party
Valletta
7th March 2026

Music
Floriana
7th - 8th March 2026
The open weekend is back!

Art
Mdina
8th March 2026
Uncover the maritime heritage of women and their historical link to the sea this Women’s Day.

Tour
Valletta
8th March 2026
Experience Shakespeare's Othello like never before!

Screening
Żejtun
8th March 2026
Discover the Maltese bee!

Information Session
Valletta
12th March 2026
Experience a world premiere oratorio inspired by The Seven Acts of Charity

Concert
Valletta
12th March - 16th April 2026
An exhibition exploring the instability of memory

Exhibition
St Julian's
13th March 2026
Come for the comedy, stay for the possibility of love!

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

Musical
St Julian's
17th March 2026
Spinola goes full festival mode this St. Patrick’s Day.

Party
Valletta
20th, 21st & 22nd March 2026
A story where Hollywood dreams turn dangerously dark.

Theatre
Valletta
20th, 21st, 22nd, 26th, 28th & 29th March 2026
A story of suffering, survival and the human spirit.

Theatre
Valletta
22nd March 2026
Run through 7,000 years of history.

Marathon
Valletta
26th March 2026
Step inside Malta’s medieval past.

Talk
Valletta
29th March 2026
Carmen by Balletto di Milano for the first time ever in Malta!

Dance
18th - 30th April 2026
This will be the 25th anniversary edition of this Festival!

Fireworks Show
Victoria, Gozo
30th May 2026

Opera