In Guardia - most Sundays - Fort St Elmo / Valletta / Sundays

First built in 1488, Fort St Elmo (open Saturdays from 13hrs to 17hrs and Sundays from 9hrs to 17hrs) played an important role in the defence of the islands during the first Great Siege. A spectacular re-enactment of a routine inspection of the fort by the Grand Bali of the Order of the Knights of St John in charge of military affairs is held every Sunday. During the “La Guardia” re-enactment the fort's garrison is dressed in its best uniforms and demonstrates its military prowess. The Musketeers salute the Grand Bali.Tickets

Alarme!” is held once a month, including a military encounter between French and Maltese troops during the French Blockade. The French occupation is narrated starting from the French’s arrival to their surrender at the hands of the British. You will be accompanied by your bi-lingual guide to a tour of the fortified city of Valletta - a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen. It's just like reliving a past era - of knights, religious orders and conquests! Both parades pass by Valletta G-House which is only five minutes away from the Fort.Tickets

27,28 September 2008
Malta International Air Show
Luqa and Qormi
Bus ride away from Valletta Gates

18 to 25 October 2008
The Rolex Middle Sea Race
Manoel Island, Gzira
Bus ride away from Valletta City Gate

20 to 31 October 2008
Mediterranea Festival
Gozo
Boat from Sa Maison (5 minutes taxi from Valletta Gates)

25 October to 04 November 2008
Grand Prix de Malte (Classic cars)
Valletta (4 km circuit)
within walking distance

04 November 2008
Liza Minelli in concert

Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta
As part of the lovely Liza's first concert tour of Italy, Malta is to be included in the tour. The Concert will feature such classics as Cabaret, Maybe This Time and New York New York amongst others.
3 minutes walk from Valletta G-House

28 November 2008
18th Malta International Challenge Marathon
Starts at Mdina. Ends in Freedom Square, Valletta
Annual event covering a distance of 42.195km
Tel: 79339046

Village Festas

The festa is the main social event in the village year and the week is the outcome of months of hard work by willing volunteers and villagers to feel a strong, close-knit camaraderie after so many months of preparation. Makes for fascinating people watching. Here are the next ones in Valletta:

03 August 2008
St Dominic
Valletta
21234079

27 September 2008
Our Lady Of The Girdle
Valletta (St Wistin)
21238861

Other village festas

Malta Historic Cities Festival 2008 - October 2008 dates to be confirmed.

Malta Council for Culture and the Arts
Tel: 21232515 | www.maltaculture.com | www.visitmalta.com

Eleven days of pomp, ceremony and pageantry take place in Malta's historic cities of Valletta, Mdina, Birgu, Bormla, Senglea and Victoria in Gozo. A full cultural programme includes historic re-enactments in costume with weaponry and banners, concerts by local and guest bands, street theatre, pageantry, folk music and dance, crafts, exhibitions and traditional Maltese food. Many of Malta's finest historic buildings and waterfronts provide the backdrop to the events, most of which take place outdoors. The festival concludes with a big Military Tattoo at Palace Square, Valletta. It includes a gun salute, performances by military and police bands from Malta and abroad, and military drill re-enactments in costume. One of the principal historical re-enactments is of the arrival of Count Roger and the defeat of the Arabs, held in Mdina

Venues include: Palace Square and waterfront in Valletta, main squares, streets and churches in other historic cities such as Mdina, Birgu, Bormla, Senglea and Victoria in Gozo

Links to other helpful sites

Malta Festivals - Information on Malta related events

Manoel Theatre - Information on theatre productions at the Manoel

St James Cavalier - Theatre, Fine Arts, Cinema

Embassy Cinema - Cinema in Valletta

Malta Voyager - Lots of useful information on Malta

Virtual Tourist - Travel Reviews by travellers

Valletta WaterFront - Activities centered around the Grand Harbour

Manic Malta - Malta & Gozo entertainment event guide

A1 Vacation Properties - Your source for great vacation rentals