Festivals Malta Launches 2023 Calendar Of Events For 5th Year Anniversary
At some point or another, everyone in Malta has probably attended an event organised by Festivals Malta. But do we actually know who this agency is and what it’s responsible for?
Celebrating its fifth year, Festivals Malta has exceeded all expectations, with the entity currently responsible for 11 festivals, five national events, and 260 events within 365 days.
Yes, you read that correctly – a whopping 260 events per year. No wonder it has earned the respect of thousands and has become a household name for high-caliber events in Malta.
After yet another year full of successful events, the team has now announced the calendar of events for 2023.
Highlights of the upcoming year:
- The Valletta Baroque Festival 11 – 29 January
- Il-Karnival ta’ Malta 17 – 21 February
- Mużika Mużika 23 – 25 March
- Ritmu 9 & 10 June
- The Malta International Arts Festival 16 – 25 June
- The Malta Jazz Festival 11 – 15 July
- Dance Festival Malta 27 – 30 July
- Notte Bianca 7 October
- The Three Palaces Festival 1 – 5 November
- The Early Opera & Music Festival 8 – 11 November
But there’s more – Rock’N Malta, a fund through which they invest in the local rock music scene.
Photo credit: David Mallia
“We will continue to invest in our culture; we will also continue to support the creative and cultural sectors where more artists are being given the opportunity to enhance their talents,” stated Minister Owen Bonnici.
“Today, we celebrate our past with great pride, and we look forward to the future that we will create together with keen optimism,” Festivals Malta Chairman, Aaron Zahra stated.
“These five years have taken us on an extraordinary journey where we have established ourselves as market leaders. Festivals Malta has shown what it is made of and what the agency can achieve. In light of the current socio-economic climate, we feel that sustainability, audience development, and collaboration are our key areas of focus at the moment,” said Festivals Malta CEO, Annabelle Stivala.
For more information about Festivals Malta’s upcoming events, visit www.festivals.mt
Will you be attending any of these events next year?