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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 to explore and discuss contemporary design practices.
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 envision and navigate our urban environments.
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 the materials at hand.
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 4pm
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 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.
The National New Year’s Eve
Explore a retrospective exhibition showcasing local artist Anthony Spagnol's works at the VCA's annual visual arts event.
Tarah Wiċċ Alla!
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.
Il-Mixgħela tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa
St George's Square is illuminated with tradition during Holy Week as hundreds of fire bowls converge to craft a poignant Good Friday installation.
Christmas in the Capital
Celebrate the festive season with the Valletta Cultural Agency's Christmas Programme in the squares and streets of Valletta.
Definitely Dylan
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
Visual Arts Exhibition: Anthony Spagnol
Explore a retrospective exhibition showcasing local artist Anthony Spagnol's works at the VCA's annual visual arts event.
Simple Expressions of Complex Thoughts
Curated by Hannah Dowling and featuring around 40 pieces by Maltese and Malta-based artists, the collection echoes the spirit of abstract expressionism.
Soundscapes
Malta's finest musicians and acclaimed session artists from the United Kingdom converges under the creative direction of multi-instrumentalist and composer, Kyle Drakard
Holidays Rock!
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
Imnarja Kubana
The Hoskuban team makes a resounding comeback in the Valletta Cultural Agency's Strada Stretta Cultural Programme for 2024.
Valletta Green Festival: 10th Edition
Step into a whimsical realm where a fantasy garden weaves a magical trail in one of the Capital's main open spaces.
Verdi’s Requiem
The Valletta Cultural Agency presents a transcendent Verdi's Requiem concert with Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia's esteemed choir.
A Dream is a Wish
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.
Valletta Local Food Festival
Savour Maltese tradition and innovation during the Valletta Local Food Festival, a culinary adventure blending local flavors harmoniously.
Valletta Pageant of the Seas
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.
Strada Stretta Styles
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.
Strait to the Blues
Helmed by the Blues power-trio, Vinyl Paradise, and featuring a stellar lineup of guest vocalists and musicians, the event spans the entire spectrum of Blues.
O Għana Minn Hawn Għal
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
Fifty Six Design Talks
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.
Woodworking: Build your own bench
This beginner-friendly 'Build your own bench vice' workshop is perfect for anyone curious about the art of woodworking.
Introduction to Furniture Joinery: Learn
Embark on a hands-on exploration into the art of furniture making with our exclusive Introduction to Furniture Joinery: Learn your tools.
Tribute To The Roots
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
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
Serata ta’ Tisjir u Stejjer
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.
Fifty Six Design Talks: Sonic
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
Highlights from the Magna Żmien
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:
"L-Għanja li Ħadd Ma Jsikket: Ray Mahoney" pays homage to this iconic Maltese figure through a compelling repertoire of songs and interviews.
Countdown to 2024: Valletta’s Grand
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.
Experience the Elegance of Kor
The exquisite voices of Kor Malta, accompanied by a talented pianist, fill the air with the timeless melodies of Dancing Day by John Rutter.
Christmastime with The Malta School
An enchanting evening of music under the stars with the talented students of the Malta School of Music in St John Square
Jazzmas Jam with The Strait
Get ready for a night of soulful jazz and festive cheer as the Strait Street sextet takes the stage
A Very EnKor Christmas
A Very EnKor Christmas promises to be a joyous celebration of the holiday spirit, blending pop and contemporary music
RIONA: Music Performance
Get ready for a festive musical experience as RIONA, a talented 17-year-old singer and pianist takes the stage in Freedom Square
Opening Doors presents a Magical
Mark your calendars for a truly enchanting evening as the talented performers from Opening Doors Association present a mesmerizing music performance
Christmas Shadow Puppet Making Session
Join us for one of our special Children's Christmas Shadow Puppet Making session on the 8th and the 15th December 2023, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
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The Valletta Cultural Agency
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.
Valletta Design Cluster
Il-Biċċerija l-Antika
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
