The most vibrant and colourful event of the year is back on the rock and is expected to be fabulous! Malta Pride Week is on and will be running until Sunday 15th September.
And what better way to celebrate Pride than on the island that topped the charts in Rainbow Europe’s rankings and is also one of the top travel destinations for the LGBTI+ community? With festivities well underway, here’s what’s on this Pride Week in Malta!
1. Film Night
Tonight, Pride Week is remembering the life and death of the African-American transgender woman and LGBTQ rights activists, Marsha P. Johnson. The film is being shown at 67, Strait Street Valletta at 7pm.
2. Drag Queen Masterclass
On Wednesday 11th, MAC Cosmetics will be hosting a drag queen make-up masterclass for all those questions you were afraid to ask!
3. Orpheum Cabaret
Orpheum Cabaret will bring together the finest artists to perform a one-night-only Cabaret Show at the breath-taking Orpheum Theatre in Gzira on Thursday 12th September. The show will include familiar faces like Chiara (yes, ‘I’ll be your angel’ Chiara), Peter Carbonaro, Michela Galea, and Ira Losco.
4. Tats for Pride Fundraiser
Have you been thinking about getting a tattoo recently but haven’t plucked up the courage to get one? Now’s your chance and all for a good cause! Get inked at this event, with proceeds going towards an LGBT+ cause. #SorryMa
5. Opening Pride Party
Lollipop is here to serve! The opening party guarantees a spicy night at Treehaus in Uno Village. Are you ready to get your drag on?
6. Human Rights Conference
The Human Rights Conference will be discussing advancing LGBTQ+ equality in Malta and beyond. For those who would like to attend, it’s being held at The Palace in Sliema.
7. Pride March
What is probably the most-awaited event of Pride Week will be held on Saturday 14th starting from The Granaries in Floriana. Thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals and supporters are expected to attend, filling Valletta’s streets with colour and love for the day.
8. Malta Pride Concert
The Malta Pride Concert will be held on Saturday 14th September at the prestigious St George’s Square, which will be decorated in all colours of the rainbow and will definitely have a buzzing vibe for the evening.
9. Pride After Party
The LGBTQ+ community really knows how to PAR-TAY! Another pride party will take place at Phoenix Club in Gianpula Village, featuring special guest X Factor Malta runner-up, Owen Leuellen to take you well into the night.
10. Sundown Sunday
After a full week of partying and full-blown celebrations, Pride Week will be winding down at the chill seaside spot, Maori.
Will you be heading to Pride Week?