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FiftySix Design Talks: The Stories
On 29 October 2025, FiftySix Design Talks hosts an evening at the Valletta Design Cluster with Nevena Jaftha and Nadège Renée Cassar, exploring jewellery
FiftySix Design Talks: designMT edition
As Malta gears up for the second edition of designMT (29 Sept – 4 Oct 2025), FiftySix Design Talks will host an evening exploring
Become Part of the Valletta
Discover the Valletta Design Cluster on 12 September with an info session, tour, and networking. Learn about memberships, applications, and opportunities.
Tinkering Day
Experience creativity and innovation at Tinkering Day at the Valletta Design Cluster! Now in its second edition, this dynamic event brings together local inventors,
Music and Architecture by James
How do architecture and music intersect? In Music and Architecture, James Dingli and Mark Cauchi explore how spaces shape sound and how musical principles
Building Sustainable Homes Part 2
Architects James Dingli and Mark Cauchi explore the role of sustainability in contemporary architecture, introducing cutting-edge tools like the 'Site Box'—a monitoring system for
Join the Valletta Design Cluster:
Curious about joining the Valletta Design Cluster? This session on February 17 brings together prospective members, designers, and makers looking to grow their creative
Luminous Veil
Filmmaker and anthropologist Adrian Camilleri delves into the connection between anthropology and art, using sound and imagery to explore cultures and human experiences. In
Personalised Scrappy Bookbinding by Anna
Discover the art of bookbinding with Anna Calleja in this creative workshop at the Valletta Design Cluster. Using scrap paper and found materials, you’ll
FiftySix Design Talks: Cultivating Malta’s
How can design shape the future of food? This month’s FiftySix Design Talk explores innovative approaches to food production, from hydroponics to initiatives that
Design and Build your own
Calling all young creators aged 10 and up! Join us for a fun and engaging workshop where kids will learn to design and build
Introduction to Pure Data with
This studio session is a hands-on introduction to Puredata - a visual programming language that can be used to create generative music, interactive sound
Strettação
From the creators of Hoskuban comes Strettação, a rhythmic celebration of Brazil’s most iconic sounds, from the smooth melodies of bossa nova to the
Ilħna li Jibqgħu: Klassiċi Maltin
Experience Maltese music like never before in a performance that revives classic Maltese songs with contemporary interpretations by local singers, honouring Malta’s rich musical
Kantawturi
Experience an unforgettable evening with Dario Genovese, one of Malta’s top singer-songwriters, as he pays tribute to iconic music legends.
Kristu Lura fi Strada Stretta
Kristu Lura fi Strada Stretta is a play by Carlos Farrugia and Joseph Galea that brings a fresh reflection for Holy Week. The story
Il-Mixgħela tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira
St George’s Square in Valletta comes alive during Holy Week with an installation of hundreds of fire bowls. This immersive tradition, initiated by the
Valletta Green Festival
The Valletta Green Festival breathes new life into St George’s Square with a beautiful garden from the 25th April until the 4th May.
Opera in the Capital 2025
St George’s Square will set the stage for an unforgettable performance by tenors Alan Sciberras and Cliff Zammit Stevens, together wth vocalist Nadine Axisa,
Christmas in the Capital
Christmas in the Capital transforms Valletta with festive lights, decorations, a nativity crib, and a Christmas tree. Enjoy live performances, street entertainment, and family
The National New Year’s Eve
Say farewell to 2025 with the grandeur of Valletta’s National New Year's Eve celebrations! Enjoy a spectacular show featuring some of the best local
Legends of Strait Street
Virtuoso violinist, saxophonist, and composer George Curmi il-Puse' leads an exceptional ensemble in Legends of Strait Street, a tribute to the iconic sounds of
Valletta Local Food Festival
Il-Valletta Local Food Festival jirritorna għar-raba’ edizzjoni tiegħu, din id-darba fil-Barrakka ta’ Fuq. Esperjenza t-togħmiet tradizzjonali u prodotti lokali u skopri l-wirt kulinari Malti
Schubert’s Piano Sonatas
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an intimate evening of Schubert’s lesser-performed Piano Sonatas, with pianist Francis Camilleri at the Malta Society of Arts.
Valletta National NYE Celebrations
Join us in St. George’s Square as it transforms into a vibrant hub of celebration as we count down to 2025 together
Ian Siegal (UK) – live
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live Blues Music with award-winning Singer/Songwriter and Entertainer Ian Siegal
Refashioned Elegance to Mediterranean Luxe
Join the next FiftySix Design Talk on October 30th, 2024, featuring Dana Carmont and Malta’s fashion duo Charles & Ron. Explore sustainable luxury and
ROCK O’ WEEN
Join us for an electrifying night at ROCK O'WEEN on October 29th at 8:30 PM, as renowned musician and guitar virtuoso Wayne Camilleri takes
Tinkering Days
Get ready to ignite your creativity at the Valletta Design Cluster's first-ever Tinkering Days! Inspired by the global Maker Movement, this event celebrates the
The Place We Knew Isn’t
Magna Żmien will be exploring Sliema in the mid-20th century and now through the lens of Joseph Darmanin 'Il-Gululu', a former president of the
Pouring the Art of Fermentaton
Join us for an evening celebrating the art of natural winemaking and craft beer brewing. In this special session of FiftySix Design Talks, we'll
Effective Problem-Solving Workshop
Ready for a journey of transformation for your community projects through the power of Problem Tree Analysis? By delving into the intricate layers of
Fifty Six Design Talks
Fifty Six Design Talks is a monthly talk series co-hosted by The Golden Glitch and the Valletta Design Cluster bringing together designers, makers, artists
Diversity Discussions
Join Kopin for interactive Diversity Discussions tackling vital issues like multiculturalism while exploring ways of adaptation in an ever-changing world.
No.site.studio x VDC
A game-like exploration of participatory design amidst the climate crisis to navigate principles through interactive experiences
No.site.studio x VDC
A game-like exploration of participatory design amidst the climate crisis and navigate principles through interactive experience.
Kevin Abela and Carl Bee
Kevin Abela and Carl Bee are teaming up for a collaborative project, showcasing their musical prowess and 15-year friendship.
FiftySix Design Talk
Featuring insights from Neil Baldacchino developer the GoNature VR App and Marco Filippi of Volvero, this edition promises to shift gears into how we
Will It Break – Exploring
Using innovative techniques to test the structures’ tension and strength, participants will be guided on how to build a bridge or a building with
Book Binding Workshop
Learn the intricate techniques of folding, hole-poking, and binding, transforming simple materials into personalised journalis with Anna Calleja in this hands-on session
Crafting Musical Interfaces: Bela Workshop
As part of its Studio Sessions, the Valletta Design Cluster is hosting Crafting Musical Interfaces: Bela Workshop on the 13th April between 11am and
FiftySix Design Talks: Mediterranean Tales
Innovation meets craftsmanship in a harmonious celebration of diverse materials and design aesthetics at the FiftySix Design Talk this March, bringing together the tactile
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The Valletta Design Cluster
The Valletta Design Cluster within the Valletta Cultural Agency is a community space for cultural and creative practice situated in the renovated Old Abattoir in Valletta
