14 Family Day Out at Playmobil Funpark

WHAT'S ON

1 August OPERA VS POP UNDER THE STARS Gozo Ministry Courtyard, St. Francis Square, Victoria, Gozo | 20:30

The Gozo Youth Orchestra will have an

enhanced layout and a strong line-up of singers. he first part of the program will consist of classical and operatic songs, and arias, followed by an array of lighter pop arrangements from soundtracks and musicals in the second part of the concert. Tickets strictly by reservation and available by sending an email to gozowindbandorchestra@yahoo.co.uk or by contacting +35699421611

Landforms

1-11 August EXHIBITION | LANDFORMS Art Galleries of the Malta Society of Arts, Palazzo de La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta

Patrick Dalli. It is a new series of works

exploring the formal possibilities of visual composition informed by local Maltese landscapes. These paintings explore the role of distinct form and colour in the

constitution of abstracted paintings, representing a fresh and contemporary reinterpretation of the local scenery.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August VALLETTA FOOD TOUR Valletta

The history of Valletta is representative of that of the whole island: a mixture of

influences from all the foreign powers that ruled it in turn throughout the centuries. This mixture can be seen everywhere - in the artistic and architectural styles, the Maltese language itself, and naturally also in the traditional Maltese cuisine.

Get to sample authentic traditional Maltese food and drinks in a number of stops during this Valletta food tour. Get your tickets from www.colourmytravel.com/ food-tour-valletta

4, 11, 18, 25 August PROMENADE ALIVE

Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana

An added measure of fun at Valletta

Waterfront with roaming acts including live music, fire play, bubble animation, sand art, falconry, magic, sip & paint and more. Activities are free of charge. Sit back, relax and soak up the view whilst sipping on your favourite drink and enjoying al fresco dining by the sea in Malta’s suggestive Grand Harbour.

Promenade Alive

5 August - 11 September BELLUM IN MUNDUM EXHIBITION MUŻA, Valletta

After a 7-year hiatus, Tonio Mallia presents a new series of works that re-imagine a world shaken beyond its tipping point, where the tensions between the human and

natural world are no longer at play, nor are they creative or life-giving.

They have devolved into a tyrannical order in which mankind becomes subject to its own freedoms. Humanity turns its back on itself when it turns its back on

nature, misappropriating and exploiting it, corrupting its beauty into a place of war—bellum—the war that destroys the world, the war waged by man who, no longer a steward of the earth, abandons the

scales and becomes death, as Oppenheimer would say. In the empty fairgrounds and the desolate fields, in the mangled trees and the rising seas, in the plague infested skies and desperate flights, here is mankind—our humanity—hanging in the balance.

5-7 August WORLD CLUB DOME ISLAND EDITION

Various locations

Three days of sun, sea, and dance! Get access to the night events in Malta’s best open air night spots with top international artists and DJs.. Enjoy spectacular sunsets and atmospheric music, with stunning unobstructed views of the Mediterranean

Sea! Let’s not forget the exclusive boat and pool parties as well as the VIP Boat Cruise around the Island. Cruise along the rugged coastline, through the crystal blue lagoons while enjoying the beautiful summer sunset. Get your tickets from worldclubdomemalta.com

MCA Elton John Tribute

5 August MCO ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE

Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta, Malta | 20:30

The Malta Concert Orchestra together with local lead singers under the direction of Mro Joe Brown will tribute Elton John with some of his best hits such as Don’t Go

Breaking My Heart, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Crocodile Rock, Circle of Life and

5 August - 11 September IN BETWEEN Space C, Spazju Kreattiv, St James Cavalier, Valletta

This project consists of two installations by two different artists, brought together by the Shifting Contexts prize given in 2018. Both works address dualities such as life and death, presence and absence, the visible and the hidden, the tangible and the intangible and focus on the ‘in-between’ states. This reflection is a common ground to both projects which complement each other amidst their differences.

Joseph Calleja and Andrea Bocelli

World Club Dome

7 August NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE | PRIMA FACIE Spazju Kreattiv Cinema, St James Cavalier, Valletta

Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play. Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and

winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge. Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.

Justin Martin directs this solo tour de force, captured live from the intimate Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End. Get

your tickets from ticketenginex.kreattivita.

org

Jason Derulo

10-17 August SUMMER DAZE FESTIVAL Ta’ Qali, Cafe Del Mar, Bora Bora, Armier Bay

Summer Daze Malta is a dance music

festival with a lineup topped by big-name headliners from the world of EDM, pop and house music, with support provided by a selection of internationally renowned DJs. The main events will take place on 15 August in collaboration with BBC Radio 1 Dance Live and Creamfields. The

headliners are expected to be worldwide superstards Anne-Marie, Bastille, Elderbrook, G-EAZY and last but not least Jason Derulo.

On 17 August, audiences will be treated to Deejay Time’s Albertino, Fargetta, Molella and Prezioso with Live Performance by J AX, Baby K, Corona, Ice MC and special guest performance by MEDUZA. A series of satellite events will take place throughout the week supporting these two main shows. Renowned Italian rapper GHALI will kick off the week-long festival on 10 August, followed by a pool party at the Bora Bora Resort on 11 August. On 12 August, VIDA LOCA will takeover the island’s Uno nightclub once again, with the best of Hip Hop, RnB and Raggeton.

On 13 August, the festival will set sail for a boat party around the breathtaking Maltese island. World renowned DJ and producer SIGALA will be soundtracking a sunset pool party at Cafe Del Mar on 14 August ahead of the main event on 15 August. The penultimate day of the festival will be headlined by Italian rapper TONY EFFE on the 16 August with a beach party at the iconic Armier bay.

The 10 till 17 August will be a week you don’t want to miss. Follow updates on all social platforms and get your tickets from www.summerdazemalta.com

11 August MALTA INDIE SHORTS Spazju Kreattiv Cinema St James Cavalier, Castille Place Valletta

Malta Indie Shorts is an exciting event for local filmmakers and audiences. Each

month, there is a showcase of three notable short films which were produced and shot here in Malta, as well as a chat with each of the directors. This audience interaction is

vital for filmmakers. The public also gets a great chance to learn about filmmaking, through artists working right here in Malta and Gozo.

Fresh Pasta and Cheesecake Workshop

Triq l-Oratorju, In-Naxxar

A hands-on cooking experience for couples, designed to inspire you to be more creative and confident in the kitchen. You’ll

be working with your partner to create a dinner for two. The chef instructors

will guide you through the steps of transforming eggs, flour and a few other ingredients into velvety, rich tagliatelle. To complement the pasta, our instructors will show you how to turn inexpensive cuts of meat into a delicious, hearty ragù and how to cook the two together to create the perfect finished dish. Hand-cut tagliatelle from scratch served with a beautiful ragù made from local rabbit, followed by their signature baked Wardija cheesecake. Get your tickets from www.mcamalta.com

Delicata Wine Festival

13 August FRESH PASTA TAGLIATELLE & CHEESECAKE WORKSHOP Mediterranean Culinary Academy, 73 13-14 August DELICATA WINE FESTIVAL Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta

Get ready to sample over 20 different wines. Vintages of ten Delicata awardwinning brands are served from as many stalls spread along the garden’s periphery.

These include the semi-sparkling Frizzantes made from the very rare native old bush vines Girgentina and Ġellewża, a selection of white, red and rosé D.O.K. Malta Medina and D.O.K. Gozo Victoria Heights boutique wines, noble mono-varietals of the iconic flagship Gran Cavalier selection and Malta’s most internationally awarded Grand Vin de Hauteville range.

Besides the sweeter lifestyle Dolcino, the exiting, low-alcohol Spritzzer range, The Falcon wines, the popular lush Casella Moscato and other varietals of the Classic

Collection will also be available for tasting. The three wines from the Pjazza Reġina range, crafted in tribute to Valletta, will be on show to taste, too. Every evening will feature a double-bill of top local talent; Cash and Band and Red Electrick on

Saturday and Kurt Calleja and Band as well as Spiteri Lucas Band on Sunday.

Live cooking stalls will be serving a tempting variety of both traditional Maltese and international dishes to tease a wide

range of palates prepared by Gate of India, Noodle Box, Il-Kċina, Grill Street and Luna Sky lounge. For more information visit www.delicata.com

13-16 August GLITCH FESTIVAL Gianpula Village, Limits of Rabat

Electronic music enthusiasts from all

over the world are called to gather at the gates of the mystical House-and-Techno fortress in what promises to be another unmissable adventure on the sun-drenched

Mediterranean island of Malta after a two-

year hiatus; From rooftop pool parties to secret cave raves, Boiler Room, boat party mayhem, and the biggest and most exciting line-up Malta has ever seen. Dancers will be able to lose themselves to the sounds

of industry titans such as Ben Klock, Honey Dijon, Nina Kraviz, Amelie Lens, Dax J, Ellen Allien, Fjaak, I Hate Models, Mall Grab, Oscar Mulero & VTSS. The lineup also includes a carefully curated list of hotly sought-after master selectors, live acts & rising stars from Cici, Adiel, Aurora Halal, Ben Sims, Ben UFO, Skee Mask, Yazzus, Boston 168, Etapp Kyle, Fadi Mohem, Hunee, Jennifer Cardini, Job Jobse, Luke Slater, Daria Kolosova, Palms Trax, Ryan Elliott, Vladimir Dubyshkin and more. Get your tickets from www. glitchfestival.com/tickets/

14 August

Joseph Calleja and Andrea BocelliFILFLA TOUR

Sliema Ferries

Get to know the small island of Filfla, on an intriguing Heritage Malta tour led by Senior Curator of the Natural History Unit, John J Borg, who has been studying the history and natural history of the island since 1982. How did this island form? From

where did it get its name? Is it true that there was a chapel on Filfla? Why did the island attract pirates? How did it end up as a bombing target during? Which animals and plant species live on Filfla nowadays? Why has the island been declared a nature reserve and a Natura 2000 site? Participants will enjoy a boat-ride while listening to these stories and many others. The boat will leave from the Ferries, Sliema and head towards Filfla, passing along the eastern and southern coast of Malta. On its

way back, the boat will make a stop next to Delimara, for those who would like to swim, and then return to Sliema. For more information visit heritagemalta.mt

Glitch Festival

18 August-7 September EXHIBITION | THE GOLD OF MALTA Art Galleries of the Malta Society of Arts, Palazzo de La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta

The Gold of Malta or L’Or De Malte or

Id-Deheb ta’ Malta is an exhibition of

sketches and paintings created when the artist Martine Rigaud-Busuttil spent one year with the Maltese lace-makers of the Malta Society of Arts during the time of COVID-19.

19 August FESTA LWIEN Ta' Qali Craft Village, Attard, Malta

uring summer, every Maltese village organises its own Feast - a collection of colour, tradition and craftsmanship. This August, the Artisan Village at Ta’ Qali will be hosting its own ‘Festa’, showcasing the labours of love of many Malta-based artisans. Traditional decorations will line

some of the streets, and traditional games will be organised for children, and also for adults. The first edition of ‘Festa Lwien’ (A Feast of Colour) aims to become an annual event on Malta’s August calendar. Local bands Sterjotipi and Kantera will entertain all with their music while local popular comedian duo DANUSAN, the hosts of this event, look forward to provide friends and families with a fun atmosphere, immersed in Maltese Culture. Entrance is free.

19 August VINCENT'S SUMMER DINNER Gianpula Village, Limits of Rabat

Celebrate Mediterranean cuisine on the

farm by means of sharing dishes; antipasti, Meze, platters or tapas at Vincent's Eco Estate, a farm dedicated to organic agriculture. Join the team for this unique dining experience, where a range of small dishes typical of the mediterranean region will be served throughout the night. the dishes will be based on seasonal

produce harvested from our organic farms - naturally food goes down well with some music so we will be having live entertainment too! For more information

call on +356 9958 7661

19-21 August GOZO FILM FESTIVAL Cittadella, Gozo

Arrival

The Gozo Film Festival is back following the success of the first three editions. Over

the course of three days, the festival will provide a variety of entertainment for all ages as well as promote local and foreign filmmakers. Besides screenings, it will include filmmaking workshops, among other activities. The event is sponsored by the Cultural Heritage Directorate within the Ministry for Gozo. Entrance is free.

20 August DAWRA DURELLA Triq Berrini, Kerċem, Gozo

An activity focused directly on combining the three pillars that identify our Maltese culture and its traditions; the Maltese Għana, the Maltese Ftira and the popular Marċi Brijużi. The will be lots of traditional games such as Brilli, glass marbles, Passju, cart game and more.

26 August THE NAME'S BOND Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta | 20:30

License to Kill, Gold Finger, Diamonds are Forever, Never Say Never Again and Bond Theme are some of the theme songs that the Malta Concert Orchestra under the

direction of Mro Joe Brown together with local lead singers will be performing during the evening. Get your tickets from www. visitmalta.com

26-27 August ARRIVAL – UK’S TOP ABBA TRIBUTE BAND Hilton, Saint Julian's | 20:00

Voted 'Best Abba Show' and 'Most

Authentic ABBA Show' for the last 7 years running, ARRIVAL is one of the most respected and successful tribute shows you will find anywhere in the world today. Get your tickets from www.ticketline.com. mt

26-28 August PINTA | VALLETTA BEER FESTIVAL Tritoni Square, Valletta

Expect more than 200 types of authentic beers from the most revered and respected breweries across the world. Malta’s

largest brewers and beer importers will welcome you with creamy, bubbly and gentle beer while pleasing you with must-have merchandise and gifts. The event will continue to be enhanced with

Malta's top craft beer importers and brewers. Local bands will be leading the main stage at Tritoni Square with further entertainment and arcade areas throughout the festival. A special family-friendly area will be set up with rides and animation, together with vendors selling a variety of crafts. For more information visit www.

FAMILY DAY OUT AT THE PLAYMOBIL FUNPARK

If you are visiting Malta, you can't leave this splendid island without visiting the Playmobil FunPark. Comprising both an internal as well as an external play area, at Playmobil they understand the importance of imaginative play, having entertaining toys complying with high safety standards.

Let your children interact with Playmobil's range of figures and playsets in the fully air-conditioned indoor play area, ensuring a delightful and secure environment. Children’s creativity will come alive with themes of princesses, police and knights, with areas both for toddlers and kids aged 4+, with the aim of improving their cognitive skills. Relive with your childhood emotions with your kids and watch their priceless enthusiasm.

Children’s fascination will reach new levels when entering the Outdoor Pirate Themed play area where they can be captains on the ship, explore in the tree house, climb the hanging bridge, slide down and splash in the water channel with Playmobil’s floating boats.

Get a Playmobil souvenir from the Exclusive Playmobil shop in Malta within the FunPark. The retail outlet is stocked up with the latest Playmobil range designed to keep the kids and loved ones back home amused for hours. With a vast range of 1.2.3 toys for infants to promote playful development and intricate sets for children 4+ such as the Wiltopia animals sustainable range and the Asterix adventures, to build, identify with fictional characters and create impossible stories with peers!

Whilst your kids are making the most of their time – have a seat and enjoy a snack, meal or coffee at the Playmobil cafeteria. Relish in quality family and capture memorable moments with your family in Malta’s favourite children’s attraction!