Tracking culture for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Culture · EconomyMalta's largest beer festival returns July 23-Aug 1, 2026 with free entry, 40+ craft beers, live rock bands, and family activities at Ta' Qali National Park.
Culture · PoliticsDeveloper temporarily removes two 18th-century Qormi shrines for new apartments. Planning Authority approved with restoration conditions—what this means for heritage.
Sports · CultureYoung Maltese fans abandon England-Italy rivalry for global streaming. Premier League, La Liga trump local clubs—stadium attendance plummets despite initiatives.
CultureHow Malta's Theatre Anon sustains 30 years of puppetry excellence as global companies embrace AI. Human-centered craft thrives in Malta.
Culture · TourismSee 110 works by Ġużeppi Briffa at Il-Ħaġar Museum, Gozo. Free daily entry until Sept 8. Discover Malta's 'reluctant modernist' who bridged tradition and change.
Culture · National NewsDin l-Art Ħelwa's 60th anniversary gala on July 24 at Hastings Gardens raises funds for Malta's crumbling towers and fortresses. €65 tickets support urgent restoration work.
Culture · TourismJoin Sliema's free 3-day arts festival July 17-19. 35 artists, live performances, and immersive street art installations celebrating human creativity. No entry fee.
Culture · PoliticsMalta Planning Authority defers 17-pool hotel plan at 437-year-old Qormi palazzo. Developer must revise design by July 30 to preserve heritage garden.
Culture · National NewsVictoria Gozo joins Culture Next network of 35 European cities, strengthening Malta's ECoC 2031 bid ahead of September 2026 final selection.