Various locations
The Malta Festival of Ideas
Various locations
Festival
Festival

The Malta Festival of Ideas offers four stimulating days filled with engaging activities, including talks, presentations, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, readings, theatre, and dance performances. This festival brings together distinguished national and international academics, as well as visual and performing artists, alongside world-renowned speakers who play a pivotal role in these events.

The family is dedicated to family-friendly activities designed to appeal to all ages and interests. With a focus on community engagement, the Malta Festival of Ideas is committed to enlightening and inspiring society through the power of ideas, education, and creativity.

The theme for the inaugural edition is Reimagining Tomorrow: Creative Responses to Climate Change. Join this festival and explore innovative solutions and creative approaches to one of the most pressing challenges of our time.


Dates
6th - 9th November 2024 19:00
Upcoming Events
Floriana
19th February 2026
An enlightening lecture exploring the nature of fear and the path to inner freedom.

Lecture
Valletta
20th February 2026
An unmissable night of live jazz with Paul Giordimaina’s SFERA.

Jazz Sessions
Valletta
20th February 2026
A thrilling Valentine’s-themed Murder Mystery Night!

Murder Mystery
Valletta
20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 26th & 27th & 28th February March 2026
A sharp, fast-paced satire exploring truth, media chaos and who we trust in a noisy digital world.

Theatre
Sliema
20th & 27th February 2026
It's time to dance!

Dance
St Julian's
21st February 2026
Moira Stafrace is launching her new band and a brand-new single

Concert
Valletta
21st & 28th February, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March & 11th April 2026
These visits aim to place each site within the wider religious life of past Christian communities.

Cultural
Msida
21st & 22nd February 2026
Shop by weight at the UM Kilo Sale!

Charity Event
Valletta
22nd February 2026
Crack wartime codes and uncover WWII secrets in this hands-on kids’ adventure.

Kids event
Valletta
22nd February 2026
A celebration of 32 years of chamber music by Zahra!

Music
Msida
22nd February 2026
A spectacular showcase of Italian motoring excellence!

Car Show
Mosta
22nd February 2026
Venture into Malta’s distant past! 🗿🔎

Open Day
Siġġiewi
25th February 2026
L-istorja tal-kursara mis-Siġġiewi: l-avventuri tal-ekwipaġġ tax-xini San Nicola 250 sena ilu

Lecture
Valletta
25th - 28th February 2026
Your go-to spot for conscious shopping!

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

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

Fireworks Show
Victoria, Gozo
30th May 2026

Opera