What's On in Malta

23 October – 1 November 2026

A bright, bloodthirsty delight Masquerade Malta's Little Shop of Horrors at Teatru Manoel is enormous fun: bright, colourful and knowingly silly.

Echoes – Fall Seven Times and NÁCAR: A Double Bill of Momentum and Memory

Dance

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Echoes – Fall Seven Times and NÁCAR: A Double Bill of Momentum and Memory

NAPA, Valletta

October 2026

ŻfinMalta's double bill with tanzmainz made for an evening of contrasting physical languages: one work reaching inward through descent, suspension and recovery; the other surging outward with a sharper, more communal energy, but haunted by memory nonetheless.

Teatro Manoel

Malta's historic theatre events

Little Shop of Horrors

23 October - 1 November

The Grand Tour of Teatru Manoel

29 October - 29 October

1732 – A Tour of Teatru Manoel

29 October - 29 October

Stand-Up Comedy Nights

6 November - 6 November

Salomé by Oscar Wilde

6 November - 15 November

Richard Strauss’ Salomé

12 November - 12 November

Variations

17 November - 17 November

A Voice of Velvet

20 November - 20 November

Beethoven200 Piano Concerto 4

26 November - 26 November

Beethoven200 Symphonies 1 & 3

27 November - 27 November

The Nutcracker

6 December - 8 December

Stand-Up Comedy Nights – Christmas Special

19 December - 19 December

Beethoven200 Piano Concerto No.3

28 January - 28 January

Beethoven200 Symphonies 2 & 7

29 January - 29 January

Echoes of the Danube and the Caucasus

12 February - 12 February

Stand-Up Comedy Nights – Valentine’s Special

13 February - 13 February

The War Of The Worlds

15 April - 18 April

Mistero Buffo

17 April - 17 April

Children & Family Events

TMYT: Għadna Żgħar

31 October - 1 November

CLUB BOP!

7 November - 8 November

Collar

14 November - 14 November

TODDLER BOP!

21 November - 22 November

The Great Little Panto Show

28 November - 28 November

YULETIDE BOP!

12 December - 13 December

TOI TOI Baby Series – JINGLE

12 December - 20 December

TOI TOI Baby Series – Around the Fire

23 January - 31 January

The Lion & The Mouse

13 February - 21 February

KIDS BOP!

6 March - 7 March

Alice in Theatreland – Malta’s First Easter Panto

27 March - 29 March

TOI TOI Baby Series – Up in the Air

10 April - 10 April

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Theatre Next Door

Malta's premier intimate theatre

The Quick Fix

30 Oct 2026 · 20:00

The Wizard of Oz

14 Nov 2026 · 12:30

Mid-Djarju Ta' Student Fi Skola Tal-Knisja

20 Nov 2026 · 20:00

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Teatru Salesjan

Community theatre in Sliema

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La Traviata

7 Nov · D/O 6PM, EVENT 7PM

Teatru Salesjan, Sliema

JazzKlabb #13 – Cutajar / Bezzina / D’Ugo / Briffa Quartet

11 Nov · D/O 7PM , Event 8PM

Teatru Salesjan, Sliema

DROGI – The Busker

14 NOV · D/O 7.30PM , Event 8.30PM

Teatru Salesjan, Sliema

The Jazz Room

27 Nov · D/O 7.30PM , Event 8.30PM

Teatru Salesjan, Sliema

TS Rock Series – Brikkuni

28 Nov · D/O 7PM , Event 8PM

Teatru Salesjan, Sliema

JazzKlabb #14 – Egle Lape Quartet

2 Dec · D/O 7PM , Event 8PM

Teatru Salesjan, Sliema

La Bohème

5 Dec · D/O 6PM, EVENT 7PM

Teatru Salesjan, Sliema

Hercules

23 Dec

Teatru Salesjan, Sliema

Victor Patrascan – The Biggest Problem in the World

8 Jan · D/O 7.30PM , Event 8PM

Teatru Salesjan, Sliema

Teatru Astra

Community theatre in Nadur, Gozo

Madama Butterfly

29 – 31 October 2026

Opera

A Celebration of John Williams

21 November 2026

Musical concerto

Christmas It's Time

28 November 2026

Musical concerto

Goldilocks and the Three Rockin' Bears

26 – 30 December 2026

Pantomime

Kiss Me, Kate

2 – 11 April 2027

Musical

Powered byTeatru Astra

Teatru Aurora

Cultural performances & events

Leone Band in concert 2026

1 November 2026

TISBIT

7 November 2026

The Golden Age of Abba and Boney M

21 November 2026

Otello

24 April 2027

Powered byTeatru Aurora

MCC Events

Mediterranean Conference Centre

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Rocky Horror Show

Fri 30 October 2026

Musical

ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Sat 31 October 2026

SPMO MUSICAL MOODS - MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES

Sat 14 November 2026

Concert

Naples: Voice, Music & Soul — World Premiere with Balletto di Milano, La Scala Singers & Live Italian Orchestra

Sun 15 November 2026

Concert

Elf the Musical

Sat 12 December 2026

Musical

Jiddu l-Kwiekeb 2026

Sat 19 December 2026

Concert

Bella u l-Bestja

Sat 26 December 2026

Theatre

Live Music in Malta

Concerts, gigs & festivals — tickets by Trackage Scheme

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From €25

Spooky Farm — Spider Team

Sat, 31 Oct 2026· 17:00

Vincent's Eco Estate

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From €15

Mystical Experience Weekender

Fri, 13 Nov 2026· 21:00

Groove Gardens at Gianpula Village

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From €10

Class of 95

Fri, 27 Nov 2026· 22:00

Gianpula Village

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Live Music

ShowsHappening.com

5 Dec 2026

MODERN TALKING – LIVE IN GOZO 5 DEC 2026

€45 - €100

18 Dec 2026

Christmas Nocturne - From Twilight to Dawn - A Journey with Isabella Turso and Claire Agius

€23.18

Pjazza Teatru Rjal

Open-air cultural venue in Valletta

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Iljieli fit-Teatru Beatfest – Folk Rock Night

9 November 2026 · 19:30h

Green Room – Pjazza Teatru Rjal

Iljieli fit-Teatru Chamberfest – Chamber Dialogues … with Trio Meraki

23 November 2026 · 19:30h

Green Room – Pjazza Teatru Rjal

Iljieli fit-Teatru Beatfest – Lejla Rock

7 December 2026 · 19:30h

Green Room – Pjazza Teatru Rjal

Iljieli fit-Teatru Chambefest – Beethoven and Mendelssohn

14 December 2026 · 19:30h

Green Room – Pjazza Teatru Rjal

MICAS

Malta International Contemporary Art Space

Ongoing

Guided Exhibition Tour

Heritage Malta

Museums, Forts, Archaeological Sites & Special Events

12 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2027

Kordin III Revealed

Special Opening•Kordin III Megalithic Site, Raħal Ġdid (Paola)

24 Sep 2026 - 31 Jan 2027

Joseph Agius (id-Dylan) The Lasting Legacy of a Maltese Artist

Exhibition•Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa

Tour•Cathedral Square, Victoria

(FULLY BOOKED) Sleepover at the Gozo Old Prison

Taste History•Ta' Bistra Catacombs, Mosta

Refrigerium

Tour•Pjazza Medjatriċi, Żabbar

(FULLY BOOKED) Mixja ma' Mario Coleiro – Ħaż-Żabbar

2 Nov 2026

It's all about the Bones!

Event•St Paul’s Catacombs, Rabat

3 Nov 2026

Nagħmlu l-Ġbejniet

Workshop•The Citadel,, Victoria, Gozo

3 Nov 2026

(LOW AVAILABILITY) L-Għadam tal-Mejtin – Cook-Along Activity

Gourmet•Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa

Members' Event•National Museum of Natural History, Mdina

Curator's Tour by David Cilia

Event•Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa

Ġewż, Lewż, Qastan, Tin Cook-Along Session

Members' Event•Teatru Manoel, Il-Belt Valletta

Private Tour of Teatru Manoel – Members’ Event

21 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2026

Fort Delimara: A Military Heritage Weekend

Special Opening•Fort Delimara, Marsaxlokk

21 Nov 2026 - 16 May 2027

Living for Eternity – The Ancient Egyptians

Exhibition•Auberge de Provence, Valletta

Malta Philharmonic Orchestra

Concert calendar

Tisbit

7 Nov 2026 ·

Teatru tal-Opra Aurora

Bruckner’s 7th

20 Nov 2026 ·

Metropolitan Cathedral of St Paul, Mdina

Beethoven200 – Piano Concerto 4

26 Nov 2026 ·

Beethoven200 – Symphonies 1 & 3

27 Nov 2026 ·

Robert Samut Hall, Floriana

MPO Chamber Concert

29 Nov 2026 ·

MYO Chamber Concert

6 Dec 2026 ·

Robert Samut Hall, Floriana

MYO Christmas Concert

11 Dec 2026 ·

Metropolitan Cathedral of St Paul, Mdina

Festivals Malta

Jazz, Dance & Classical Festivals

Pergolesi – Stabat Mater

7 January 2027· 19:30

St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

Music by J.S. Bach & C.F. Abel

8 January 2027· 12:00

Mdina Cathedral Museum, Mdina

Vêpres de Saint-Jacques en Nouvelle-Espagne

8 January 2027· 19:30

Basilica of Saint Dominic & Porto Salvo

Double Trouble! Virtuosic Music for Two Harpsichords

9 January 2027· 12:00

Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

BaRock

9 January 2027· 19:30

Teatru Manoel, Valletta

Vivaldi and the Unruly Orchestra – A Family Concert

10 January 2027· 10:00

Teatru Manoel, Valletta

Barbara Strozzi – Che si può fare, Op. 8

10 January 2027· 18:00

Teatru Manoel, Valletta

Vivaldi – Quattro Stagioni (transcription); Purcell – Abdelazer Suite

12 January 2027· 19:30

Teatru Manoel, Valletta

Bach at Palazzo D'Aurel

13 January 2027· 11:00

Vjal It-Torri, Il-Gudja

Alessandro Scarlatti, Laudate Pueri Dominum & Magnificat, Domenico Scarlatti: Messa “La Stella”

13 January 2027· 19:30

St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara

Music by Couperin, Campra, Lully, Charpentier & Desmarets

14 January 2027· 12:00

Verdala Palace, Siġġiewi

Hasse – Miserere

14 January 2027· 19:30

Marija Annunzjata Parish, Tarxien

Adriaen Willaert – St John’s Passion

15 January 2027· 12:00

St Gregory's Church, Żejtun

Arias composed for Carlo Broschi (Farinelli) Transcribed for Solo Violin

15 January 2027· 19:30

St Gregory's Church, Żejtun

18th Century Gems for Solo Violin (Bach, Biber, Locatelli, Telemann)

16 January 2027· 12:00

Lapsi Church, St Julian's

Croatian & Italian Baroque Music

16 January 2027· 19:30

St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara

Antonio Lotti Missa Brevis

17 January 2027· 10:30

The Jesuits' Church, Valletta

Music by J.S. Bach, J.N. Hummel, F. Kreisler, H.I.F. Biber & C. Haden

17 January 2027· 13:00

Verdala Palace, Siġġiewi

J.S. Bach – The Six Brandenburg Concertos

17 January 2027· 19:30

Basilica of Saint Dominic & Porto Salvo

Da Pacem – Concert for Peace

19 January 2027· 19:30

St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

Musical journey through Europe in year 1735

20 January 2027· 12:00

Il-Palazz ta' Sant'Anton, Ħ'Attard

$Bach\/Telemann 1735$

Bach\/Telemann 1735

20 January 2027· 19:30

Basilica of Saint Dominic & Porto Salvo

Partita Dolorosa

21 January 2027· 12:00

Verdala Palace, Siġġiewi

Inspired by Baroque: Music for Orchestra by Scott, Glass, Part, & Stravinsky

21 January 2027· 19:30

Casino Maltese

Handel – Giulio Cesare in Egitto

22 January 2027· 19:30

Teatru Manoel, Valletta

Musica Assoluta

23 January 2027· 12:00

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Valletta

A new composition by Bosgraaf, Armitage & Houtkamp based on Bach’s Musical Offering BWV 1079

23 January 2027· 17:00

Verdala Palace, Siġġiewi

Vulnerasti Cor Meum

23 January 2027· 19:30

Parish Church of St Lawrence, Birgu

Handel – Giulio Cesare in Egitto 2nd Performance

24 January 2027· 16:00

Teatru Manoel, Valletta

Malta Society of Arts

Exhibitions, Concerts & Performances

Għadajjar Għajnejja: Ebbs and Flows – A solo exhibition by Miriam Galea

22 Oct – 12 Nov 2026

Ħoss it-Truf

Your Finest Second Cheapest Wine Please – Stand-Up Comedy by Mustafa Algiyadi

13 Nov 2026, 19:00 – 15 Nov 2026, 23:00

Polish Quintets: Grażyna Bacewicz and Aleksander Tansman

8 Nov 2026

Urban Wildlife – A collective exhibition

26 Nov – 19 Dec 2026

Folk Underground

Sala San Duminku, Valletta — Weekly

Beneath the streets of Valletta, within the historic stone vaults of Sala San Duminku, Folk Underground invites audiences into the world of għana — Malta's distinctive tradition of folk song, storytelling, and acoustic guitar. Performed by celebrated folk masters alongside a new generation of musicians, these weekly intimate acoustic evenings offer a rare opportunity to experience a living cultural tradition.

With thanks to partners: MeDirect Bank Malta · Visit Malta · Magna Żmien

Comedy

ShowsHappening.com

4 Dec 2026

BINGO COMEDY NIGHT

€15

NNG Promotions

Live concerts & entertainment events

MALTA METAL WEEKEND 2026

Three nights. One island. All metal. Malta Metal Weekend returns 13 –15 November 2026. Lock the dates, rally your crew, and be first to know when the

Eden Arena, WFFQ+C2R Eden Cinema, Triq Santu Wistin, St Julian's, Malta

AN AFTERNOON WITH NICKO MCBRAIN

Part of Malta Metal Weekend 2026

15 Nov 2026, 15:00

CDC Hall InterContinental Malta, St Julian's STJ 3310, Malta

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Running Events

Upcoming races in Malta

Express Trailers Żurrieq Half Marathon & 10K

15 Nov, 2026

Żurrieq

Distances: 10km, Half Marathon

Zurrieq 10K and Half Marathon

15 November 2026

Zurrieq

Distances: 10km, Half Marathon

Malta Marathon

Eurosport Safi 5K Race

22 Nov, 2026

Safi

Distances: 5km

Beat Your PB by Dillon

6 Dec, 2026

HopeXchange Charity Run

13 December 2026

Malta Marathon

Mdina 2 Spinola Xmas Road Race

20 Dec, 2026

Mdina to Spinola

Mdina to Spinola

20 December 2026

Mdina to Spinola

Malta Marathon

Sailing Events

Upcoming races from RMYC

BOV Gozo Weekend Regatta

13-15 November

Gozo

Long-established highlight bringing together Racers and Cruisers for competitive racing with strong social programme.

Zhik Double Handed Figure of 8 Race

28 November

RMYC

Iconic 85nm double-handed race where the sailing is tough and scenery spectacular.

Medcomms Round Malta

13 December

Season finale - full circumnavigation of the Maltese Islands, ultimate test of endurance and seamanship.

Boxing Day Rally

26 December

RMYC

Festive rally in aid of Malta Community Chest Fund - relaxed sail with decorated boats, mince pies and mulled wine.

Traditional Feasts

Village patron saint celebrations

Conversion of St Paul

25 January

Birkirkara

The Holy Family

25 January

Iklin

21423003

Conversion of St Paul

26 January

Mdina

21456620

Shipwreck of St Paul

10 February

Valletta

21223348

St Joseph

19 March

Rabat

21451405

Our Lady of Sorrows

11 April

Various Parishes

St Joseph the Worker

01 May

Birkirkara

21445004

Holy Cross

03 May

Birkirkara

St Publius

04 May

Floriana

21247106

St George Preca

09 May

Swatar

21498757

St Augustine

11 May

Valletta

21238861

St Rita

22 May

Birkirkara

St Rita

22 May

Valletta

21238861

St Anthony

25 May

Birkirkara

St Joseph

01 June

Ħal Ghaxaq

21892004

The Annunciation

01 June

Ħal Tarxien

21828153

Our Lady of Fatima

06 June

Gwardamangia

21220050

Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart

06 June

Sliema

21313505

Mary Help of Christians

08 June

Birkirkara

St Philip

08 June

Ħaż-Żebbuġ

21460800

St Anthony

13 June

Birkirkara

Our Lady of the Lily

15 June

Mqabba

21649306

Holy Trinity

15 June

Marsa

21236622

St Catherine

15 June

Żejtun

21694563

Corpus Christi

22 June

Rabat

21454467

Sacred Heart of Jesus

27 June

Swatar

21498757

Sacred Heart of Mary

29 June

Burmarrad

21573045

St Peter and St Paul

29 June

Mdina

21456620

St George

29 June

Ħal Qormi

21492997

Our Lady of Lourdes

29 June

Qrendi

21649395

St Nicholas

29 June

Siggiewi

21460827

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

06 July

Fleur-De-Lys

21441769

Immaculate Conception

06 July

Hamrun

21238593

St Andrew

06 July

Ħal Luqa

21809310

St Paul

06 July

Rabat

21454467

Sacred Heart of Mary

06 July

Tas-Sliema

21313505

The Annunciation

13 July

Ħal Balzan

21442614

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

13 July

Gżira

21335841

St Joseph

13 July

Hal Kirkop

21642893

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

20 July

Fgura

21802992

St Joseph

20 July

Msida

21334949

St Joseph

20 July

Kalkara

21826438

St Sebastian

20 July

Ħal Qormi

21486350

Our Lady of Holy Doctrine

20 July

Ħal Tarxien

21828153

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

27 July

Balluta

21344306

St Anne

27 July

Marsaskala

21633703

Christ the King

27 July

Paola

21695022

St Venera

27 July

Santa Venera

21482851

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

27 July

Żurrieq

21642010

Our Lady of Sorrows

27 July

St Paul's Bay

21573445

St Joseph

27 July

Żebbuġ

21460800

St Dominic

03 August

Valletta

21234097

Our Lady of Pompei

03 August

Marsaxlokk

21650622

St Peter in Chains

03 August

Birżebbuġa

21651200

Our Lady of Lourdes

03 August

San Ġwann

21386112/3

Our Lady of tal-Herba

03 August

Birkirkara

Transfiguration of Our Lord

06 August

Ħal Lija

21442553

St Laurence

10 August

Vittoriosa

21827057

St Gaetan

10 August

Ħamrun

21238593

St Massimiliano Kolbe

14 August

Bugibba

21577088

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August

Birkirkara

21448026

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August

Mqabba

21649306

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August

Qrendi

21649395

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August

Mosta

21433826

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August

Gudja

21696039

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August

Ħ'Attard

21434949

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August

Ħal Għaxaq

21892004

The Assumption of Our Lady

17 August

Ħad-Dingli

21454634

Our Lady of Lourdes

17 August

Paola

21695081

St Bartholomew

24 August

Ħal Gharghur

27413488

St Helen

24 August

Birkirkara

St Leonard

24 August

Kirkop

21829572

St Pius X

24 August

Santa Lucija

21828931

Assumption of Our Lady

24 August

Mġarr

21572578

Our Lady Star of the Sea

24 August

Tas-Sliema

21334941

Conversion of St Paul

31 August

Ħal Safi

21649223

Maria Regina

31 August

Marsa

21238012

St Julian

31 August

St Julian's

21380270

St Domenic

31 August

Vittoriosa

21827057

Our Lady of Loreto

01 September

Għajnsielem (Gozo)

21553710

St Catherine

01 September

Żurrieq

21642010

St Gregory

02 September

Kerċem (Gozo)

21551355

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

02 September

Xlendi (Gozo)

21554611

The Nativity of Our Lady

08 September

Naxxar

21435376

The Nativity of Our Lady

08 September

Mellieħa

21523449

The Nativity of Our Lady

08 September

Senglea

21827203

The Nativity of Our Lady

08 September

Xagħra (Gozo)

21551042

Our Lady of Graces

15 September

Ħaż-Żabbar

21824383

Our Lady of Graces Capuchins

15 September

Victoria (Gozo)

21556608

Our Lady of Sorrows

15 September

St Paul's Bay

21573445

St Francis

15 September

Qawra

21577088

St Francis

20 September

Marsa

21236622

Jesus of Nazareth

28 September

Tas-Sliema

21316191

St Gregory

29 September

Tas-Sliema

21330740

St Michael

20 September

Ħaż-Żabbar

21824383

Our Lady of the Rosary

11 October

Marsa

21236622

Patronage of the B.V. Mary Knisja tal-Wied

13 October

Għasri (Gozo)

21560137

Jesus of Nazareth

20 October

Xagħra (Gozo)

21551042

Our Lady of the Girdle

27 October

Gudja

21696039

St John of the Cross

16 November

Ta' Xbiex

21317001

Immaculate Conception

08 December

Cospicua

21828413

Immaculate Conception

08 December

Ibraġġ

21370196

St Lucy

13 December

Mtarfa

21454234

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VisitMalta Events

Official Malta tourism events

Teatru Astra, Rabat, Gozo

Madama Butterfly

Teatru Astra, Rabat, Gozo

Madama Butterfly

ORA Singers: Golden Ages

Valletta

C2C Festival 2026

Valletta

Alice invites you to tea… a Mad Hatter’s Tea party

Naxxar

Madama Butterfly

Victoria, Gozo

Malta Wake Show

Dock No.1, Cospicua

Ultimate Michael Jackson Halloween Weekend

Giuseppe Calì: creative genius and compelling narratives

…and other stories: Toy Piano Corner

The Panto of the Opera

Sliema

The Panto of the Opera

Teatru Salesjan, Sliema

Playroom Returns

Toy Room Club, Malta

Refrigerium

Ta' Bistra Catacombs

Old School Vibes Malta: Halloween Special

Paceville

Old School Vibes Malta: Halloween Special

Sky Club, Paceville

Soft Weapons

Malta Fashion Week & Awards

Malta Fashion Week & Awards

Gozo: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Gozo

Malta Fashion Week & Awards

Malta International Piano Festival 2026

Gozo

The Three Palaces Festival 2026

Various venues

The Three Palaces Festival 2026

Various venues

The Three Palaces Festival 2026

Various venues

4 Nov 2026

Malta Book Festival 2026

MFCC, Ta' Qali

5 Nov 2026

Valletta Waterfront Jazz 5 Nov: The Great American Songbook Vol 3

Valletta Waterfront

Il Parnaso Confuso & La Corona – Valletta Early Opera Festival

The Phoenicia Malta, Floriana

Candlelight: The best of Abba

Il Parnaso Confuso & La Corona – Valletta Early Opera Festival

Il Parnaso Confuso & La Corona – Valletta Early Opera Festival

Il Parnaso Confuso & La Corona – Valletta Early Opera Festival

KLASSI GHALINA : THE ROADSHOW 11

Il Parnaso Confuso & La Corona – Valletta Early Opera Festival

La Traviata

La Traviata

La Traviata

La Traviata

La Traviata