Wondering what’s on during your holiday in Malta this February?
Look no further, as Reveal has put together a list of the very best events happening across the island, so that you can make the most of every precious moment of your Mediterranean experience.
From culture to music, theatre to traditional festivals, here are just some of the unmissable events taking place in Malta this month.
ART
CONVERGENCE by James Vella Clark
1 – 28 February
Art Galleries, Palazzo de La Salle, Valletta
Local expressionist artist James Vella Clark shows his gradual move towards abstraction through a collection of his paintings created over the past 10 years, among more recent works. Based on the concept that something new and unique can be created when ideas and layers of experience come together, Convergence is an unmissable exhibition for art enthusiasts as well as lovers of the Maltese urban and rural landscape. For more information, visit www.jamesvellaclark.net
THEATRE
Patrick Marber’s – Closer
1, 2 & 8, 9, 10 February
Blue Box – M Space, Oscar Zammit Street, Msida
Patrick Marber’s classic, Olivier-award-winning black comedy is staged in Malta for the first time, performed in English by some of Malta’s finest performance talent. Following the story of Dan, Alice, Anna and Larry, and their struggle to find true intimacy as their lives intertwine, Closer explores sex, honesty, betrayal and the modern concept of love. More information may be found at www.masquerademalta.com
Unforgettable – A Concert by Nico Darmanin
14, 15, 16 February
Grand Salon at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta
The unforgettably romantic songs from the golden age of jazz, swing and big band are brought to life in this Valentine’s weekend concert by one of Malta’s best-loved opera tenors, Nico Darmanin. Featuring live music by the Big Band Brothers and singer Jasmine Abela, Unforgettable is exactly what this one-of-a-kind concert will be, for you and your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Tickets are available from http://www.ticketline.com.mt/bookings/Shows.aspx?ProductionId=629
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THEATRE
The Acrobat
9, 10, 15, 16, 17 & 22, 23, 24 February
Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
An international cast brings Agnes Moon’s feel-good romantic comedy The Acrobat (Blood Ties) to the stage in Malta. Performed in English, the play follows the rags-to-riches story of a professional thief who finds himself trapped in the enormous abode of an incredibly rich and mysterious vampire, who is as seductive as he is lethal. Tickets and further information are available at www.kreattivita.org
COMEDY
Folly, Fantasy & Feeling – A Light-Hearted Poetry Soirée
27 February
Salesian Theatre, Sliema
In this entertaining one-night-only of poetry, music, dancing, and even a chorus line, this is poetry as you have never heard it before! Raising funds for the Save Valletta’s Skyline Appeal, which aims to fund vital restoration work for the iconic St Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral in Valletta, Nicholas de Piro, Alex Manché and other talented artists will take to the stage sharing hilarious and sentimental poems with a uniquely Maltese flavour. A few tickets are still available for this popular event at https://booking.teatrumanoel.com.mt/Event/12384/
CARNIVAL
Karnival Ta’ Malta
28 February – 5 March
Valletta and throughout the Maltese Islands
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If you happen to be visiting Malta at the end of February, you may be lucky enough to join in with one of the island’s most flamboyant, colourful and outrageous traditional festivals, Karnival. Carnival week in Malta and Gozo typically involves massive, extravagantly decorated floats displayed in a procession through the capital city of Valletta, street parties and food, and merry-makers all dressed in larger-than-life fancy dress costumes. Although the heart of the action is Valletta, many towns and cities have their own festivities for the occasion, the most famous of which being the macabre interpretation found in Nadur in Gozo. Check out https://www.karnivaltamalta.org/ for more details about this mega Maltese street party.
BONUS EVENT
Quiz Night at Le Bistro
19th February
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If you love pub quizzes, we’ve got a suggestion for you! Head over to Le Bistro at the Radisson Blu St Julian’s for a fun-filled evening of quick-fire questions, great food, and fabulous prizes. To book email fb.stjulians@rdbmalta.com or call 21374894.