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 the stage with his band, WAYNE & the WALL of SOUND promising incredible music and a high-energy performances like no other!
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 ingenuity of local inventors and makers with showcases, interactive activities, and insightful talks. Join us on 14th September from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. All ages welcome!
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 Malta Photographic Society whose portraits of his friends in his hometown are a snapshot of an area that has played a vital role in the cultivation of youth culture in Malta for decades.
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 dive into the stories of two remarkable creators—Mark Cassar from Mar Casar La Maison du Vin Naturel Winery and Jean Bickle from Huskie Craft Beer Company. Discover their unique approaches and the passion behind their craft.
Ready for a journey of transformation for your community projects through the power of Problem Tree Analysis? By delving into the intricate layers of issues, you'll uncover invaluable insights that pave the way for impactful solutions.
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 to explore and discuss contemporary design practices.
Join Kopin for interactive Diversity Discussions tackling vital issues like multiculturalism while exploring ways of adaptation in an ever-changing world.
A game-like exploration of participatory design amidst the climate crisis to navigate principles through interactive experiences
A game-like exploration of participatory design amidst the climate crisis and navigate principles through interactive experience.
Kevin Abela and Carl Bee are teaming up for a collaborative project, showcasing their musical prowess and 15-year friendship.
Featuring insights from Neil Baldacchino developer the GoNature VR App and Marco Filippi of Volvero, this edition promises to shift gears into how we envision and navigate our urban environments.
Using innovative techniques to test the structures’ tension and strength, participants will be guided on how to build a bridge or a building with the materials at hand.
Learn the intricate techniques of folding, hole-poking, and binding, transforming simple materials into personalised journalis with Anna Calleja in this hands-on session
As part of its Studio Sessions, the Valletta Design Cluster is hosting Crafting Musical Interfaces: Bela Workshop on the 13th April between 11am and 4pm
Innovation meets craftsmanship in a harmonious celebration of diverse materials and design aesthetics at the FiftySix Design Talk this March, bringing together the tactile strength of metal blends with the beauty of mosaics and textiles. This session will be presented by two remarkable furniture designers: Christian Bezzina of Medina Steels and Dania Douaidari of Dania D. Designs.
Explore a retrospective exhibition showcasing local artist Anthony Spagnol's works at the VCA's annual visual arts event.
Producers Joseph Galea and Carlos Farrugia are pioneers in experimental Holy Week productions transcending tradition, this time advocating organ donation, linking art to life's vital call.
St George's Square is illuminated with tradition during Holy Week as hundreds of fire bowls converge to craft a poignant Good Friday installation.
Celebrate the festive season with the Valletta Cultural Agency's Christmas Programme in the squares and streets of Valletta.
Local musician Dario Genovese, accompanied by his band and a lineup of diverse guests, orchestrates a tribute that delves into the enduring genius of Bob Dylan's repertoire
Explore a retrospective exhibition showcasing local artist Anthony Spagnol's works at the VCA's annual visual arts event.
Curated by Hannah Dowling and featuring around 40 pieces by Maltese and Malta-based artists, the collection echoes the spirit of abstract expressionism.
Malta's finest musicians and acclaimed session artists from the United Kingdom converges under the creative direction of multi-instrumentalist and composer, Kyle Drakard
Esteemed guitarist and composer David Cassar Torreggiani, joined by a selection of Malta's top musicians and an array of guest artists, is set to unleash dynamic interpretations of seasonal classics
The Hoskuban team makes a resounding comeback in the Valletta Cultural Agency's Strada Stretta Cultural Programme for 2024.
Step into a whimsical realm where a fantasy garden weaves a magical trail in one of the Capital's main open spaces.
The Valletta Cultural Agency presents a transcendent Verdi's Requiem concert with Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia's esteemed choir.
The TOI TOI Annual Easter Family Show promises a musical journey through child-friendly films, introducing young minds to the alluring world of string instruments.
Savour Maltese tradition and innovation during the Valletta Local Food Festival, a culinary adventure blending local flavors harmoniously.
This year’s Valletta Pageant of the Seas features an animated narrative complemented by an original score, a water fountain and fireworks, sure to light up the Grand Harbour.
An unforgettable evening of world-famous opera and muscial theatre excerpts in the fourth edition of the much-loved concert Opera in the Capital.
In an unconventional blend of musical genres, distinguished violinist and multi-instrumentalist George Curmi, known as ‘il-Puse’, collaborates with an ensemble of top-tier artists.
Come and watch the short film "O Għana Minn Hawn Għal Fejn?", and witness how pieces from the Magna Żmien archive played a vital part
Buckle up as Gabriel Bonello and Luke Zammit spill the beans on digital game design during the February edition of the Fifty Six Design Talk.
This beginner-friendly 'Build your own bench vice' workshop is perfect for anyone curious about the art of woodworking.
Embark on a hands-on exploration into the art of furniture making with our exclusive Introduction to Furniture Joinery: Learn your tools.
The first event of the Strada Stretta programme for 2024, Tribute to the Roots, will be held on Saturday, 24th February @ 7:45pm at 97 Notes, at ‘the Gut’ in Strait Street, Valletta. Entrance is free! The performance promises to be a no-nonsense Jazz extravaganza with the Carlo Muscat Paris Quartet, as they dive into […]
Tribute to the Roots, will be held on Saturday, 24th February @ 7:45pm at the Silver Horse venue, at ‘the Gut’ in Strait Street, Valletta
In everyone's childhood, there is a dish that brings a smile to their face. For me, that dish is ravjul, as my mother, Sylvana, makes it.
The 2024 FiftySix Design Talk series kicks off with 'Sonic Alchemy', featuring Aidan Somers and Christian Heinrichs, on Wednesday 24th January at Valletta Design Cluster
Magna Żmien welcomes 2024 with a talk on this archival practice and how to engage with the archive later on this month.
"L-Għanja li Ħadd Ma Jsikket: Ray Mahoney" pays homage to this iconic Maltese figure through a compelling repertoire of songs and interviews.
The much-anticipated New Year's Eve event in St George’s Square - the largest free New Year’s Eve celebration ever staged in Malta, will be taking place at the heart of Valletta and live on all local TV stations.
The exquisite voices of Kor Malta, accompanied by a talented pianist, fill the air with the timeless melodies of Dancing Day by John Rutter.
An enchanting evening of music under the stars with the talented students of the Malta School of Music in St John Square
The Valletta Cultural Agency sustains and strengthens the capital city’s vibrant cultural life through the creation of an annual programme of creative events developed in collaboration with artists and other Public Cultural Organisations.
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
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