Sliema
Sliema Arts Festival
Sliema
Festival
Festival

Get ready to be amazed by the vibrant energy of the 5th edition of the Sliema Arts Festival, promoting love and unity through colours and diversity. Three jam-packed days of arts, music, colour and love at the Sliema waterfront are coming your way!

This festival encompasses various form of art, from traditional paintings and sculptures to modern installations and performances. Free to wander through the picturesque strees, featuring colourful murals and sculptures, and each telling unique stories or conveying a message. Every corner holds a surprise, inviting exploration and interaction with the art and the artits behind it.

Join this inspirational journey of arts, music and enetertainment. An amazing lineup at main stage awaits you! Local artists such as Kevin Paul Callejja & Band, Gaia Gauchi and Red Electric will be gracing main stage with their energetic vibes and performances. Also, Coldplace Tribute and Yazmin Helledie are two of the international artists who will be performing.

The Sliema Arts Festival is more than just a celebration of creativity; it's a testament to the transformative power of art to unite, inspire and enrich lives.

Mark your calendars, head down to Sliema and join in the fun!


 


Dates
19th - 21st July 2024 18:00
Upcoming Events
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
Żebbuġ
14th March 2026
An immersive Heavy Metal gathering forged in mystery, tradition, and uncompromising sound.

Concert
Valletta
14th March 2026
Funny internal feuds and noisy organs spark a wild battle inside the body!

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

Musical
Marsaxlokk
14th & 15th March 2026
Discover the power of 19th-century warfare with a rare look inside this military landmark!

Tour
Floriana
15th March 2026
Floriana’s Balzunetta transforms into a massive St. Patrick’s Sunday street festival

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

Party
Rabat
17th March 2026
A synchronised sky of light and sound marks four decades of local pyrotechnic mastery.

Fireworks Show
Valletta
18th March 2026
Discover the forgotten history of female religious houses and their monastic life in Valletta

Lecture
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