This week in Malta (23 Feb – 1 Mar)

There is life after Carnival!

SNAPSHOT

• “Suspended” photo exhibition (Bernard Gatt) — Valletta, free entry, closing day Sun 1 Mar (open exceptionally). https://artsmalta.org/event/suspended-a-photo-exhibition-by-bernard-gatt/
• ŻfinDays 2026 — contemporary dance weekend: Fri 27 / Sat 28 Feb + Sun 1 Mar, 19:30 at Valletta Campus Theatre. https://www.showshappening.com/zfinmalta/zfindays2026
• Gozo: Teatranja (Sat 28 Feb, 19:30) is free but currently at full capacity — join the waiting list if you want in. https://scjchoir.com/upcoming-events

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK

Verdi’s Falstaff at Teatru Manoel

If you want one “proper night out” this week, make it Falstaff. Teatru Manoel is small enough that opera feels close and lively. I personally love it.

Local tip: arrive early, grab a quick drink in Valletta, and be seated a few minutes before 19:30 — the vibe inside is half the fun.

Details: Thu 26 Feb / Sat 28 Feb / Sun 1 Mar (19:30) – Valletta – https://teatrumanoel.mt/event/falstaff/

WHAT’S ON (3 THINGS)

• Caritas Run for Life 2026 — Run/walk for a cause + rare access inside San Blas.

When: Sun 1 Mar (morning) | Where: San Blas, Ħaż-Żebbuġ | https://caritasmalta.org/product/caritas-run-for-life-2026/

• SiGMA Euro-Med 2026 — Malta’s big iGaming/tech week (expo + talks + networking).

When: Sun 1 – Tue 3 Mar | Where: MFCC, Ta’ Qali | https://sigma.world/news/how-ai-blockchain-shape-igaming-fairness/

1. “Er und Sie” (Romantic Art Songs) — a lovely, intimate recital in The Oratories.

When: Thu 26 Feb, 19:30 | Where: Valletta | https://www.jesuitschurchfoundation.org/post/the-oratories-programme-of-events-season-2025-26

WHERE TO GO

Ohana Play Café (Balzan) — a community play café where adults unwind & kids explore (opening Feb 2026).

• Try: do a San Anton Gardens stroll, then swing by for a coffee (Birbal Street).
• Find them: https://ohanaplaycafe.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/ohanaplaycafe.mt/

GET INVOLVED

BirdLife Malta volunteer roles (events, education, reserves, conservation).

Time: flexible (one-off or weekly). Apply: https://birdlifemalta.org/get-involved/volunteer/

QUICK HITS

• Tiny update: Eat for Impact (all February) — plant-based specials at 7 venues. https://foemalta.org/event/eat-for-impact-take-a-bite-out-of-climate-change/

• Save the date: Mużika Mużika — 19–21 March 2026 (21:00), MFCC. https://mfcc.com.mt/events/muzika-muzika-2026/

• Local gem: Golden hour at Upper Barrakka → walk down to the waterfront after.

YOUR TURN

Hit reply with an event/venue I should include next week — 1–2 sentences is perfect.

Question: What’s one underrated place in Malta you’d take a first-time visitor?

Cheers,

Simone

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