Week of 2–8 March 2026

You can run, dine, laugh, dance, and listen. You can also help.

At a glance

• The Big International Women’s Day Show — Vol. 3 (Sat 7 Mar) — Malta Society of Arts, Valletta (19:00 NGO mixer, 20:00 show). A one-night variety line-up (stand-up, live music, drag, burlesque) hosted by Pia Zammit — and it’s sold out two years running.
• https://www.showshappening.com/Two-Black-Cats-Comedy/international-womens-day-show
• Malta Dance Sport Cup (WDSF) (Fri–Sat 6–7 Mar) — Mellieħa. International + local ballroom & Latin competition vibes in a compact venue (great even if you’re just watching).
• https://www.worlddancesport.org/Events/Mellieha-Malta-06032026-07032026-8693
• Beat Your PB – By Dillon (Sun 8 Mar) — Ta’ Xbiex - Built for speed: super-flat, PB-chasing course with 10K + 5K + kids races.
• Official post: https://www.facebook.com/corsamalta/posts/you-dont-train-for-a-pbyou-race-for-itbeat-your-pb-by-dillon-is-built-for-speed-/895014653177560/

Spotlight: La Vallette Marathon (Corsa) — Sunday 22 March

This is one of Malta’s headline running days — whether you’re chasing a PB or just want the buzz of a big, well-run event.

Why it’s cool

• Multiple distances mean you can join in without “marathon training” (Full / Half / 10K / 5K + more).
• A scenic point-to-point feel with a historic finish at Fort St Angelo (Birgu).

Full info + start times/locations + registration: https://lavalettemarathon.com/event-info/

What’s on: 3 things to do this week

1. MISS ROBERTA x GET FUNKY — a season-kickoff party with a more “curated Gianpula” feel.

• When: Sat 7 Mar (night)
• Where: The Club House, Gianpula Village (Żebbuġ)
• Why go: big energy + classic crowd, with a fresh theme.
• https://www.showshappening.com/missroberta/miss-roberta-x-get-funky-saturday-7th-march

1. GOLDEN ISLAND DANCE GALA — dress-up ballroom weekend (welcome night + gala).

• When: Fri 6 Mar & Sat 7 Mar
• Where: Valletta Old Town + Radisson Blu Resort, St Julian’s
• Why go: elegant, international social-dance atmosphere.
• https://www.instagram.com/golden_island_dance_gala/

1. RE:SET Malta – Club Series 001 — Valletta late-night for house/techno heads.

• When: Sat 7 Mar, 22:00+
• Where: V Lounge, Valletta
• Why go: city-centre lounge vibe over big-room chaos.
• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reset

Book ahead (tickets likely to move)

Mużika Mużika 2026 — Night 1 (Semifinal)

Thu 19 March 2026, 21:00 — MFCC (Ta’ Qali, Attard)

16 finalists perform with live orchestra for the first time.

Ticket listing: https://www.showshappening.com/festivals-malta/Muzika-Muzika-2026

Where to go: Bangalore Café Malta (pure-veg Indian)

If you’ve been craving proper South-Indian comfort food (or you just want a new casual dinner spot), this one’s for you.

What to try: masala dosa (and go hungry).

IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUFP1IEExfl/

Get involved: Heritage Malta Volunteer Programme

Help out across museums and heritage sites — roles range from visitor support to workshops, archives, and hands-on practical help. Flexible time commitment.

Apply: https://heritagemalta.mt/about/volunteer-with-heritage-malta/

Quick hits

• Unusual: Echoes from the future (Pipe Organ Concert) — Sat 7 Mar, 19:00, Valletta. Venue: Basilica of Our Lady of Fair Havens & St. Dominic Info: https://www.noelgallo-organs.com/events
• Save the date: Next Locals Meetup Malta — Fri 6 Mar, 20:00: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/malta/events/
• Local gem: THE GOLDEN AGE OF ABBA & BONEY M. — Sat 7 Mar, 20:00, MCC Valletta: https://www.showshappening.com/mcc/THE-GOLDEN-AGE-OF-ABBA--BONEY-M

Your turn

Know an event, venue, or community project that should be here next week? Hit reply and tell me in 1–2 sentences.

Question of the week: What’s one underrated place in Malta you’d take a first-time visitor? (I’ll feature a few answers next week — first name only.)

Cheers,

Simone

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