Dear Art Lovers,
The Art Studio "Il-Bottegin ta' San Martin" is once again one of the highlights of the Notte Bianca - Lejl Mdawwal. This year we will have a small number of artists working live. Visitors will be able to try working in clay hands on. In addition, visitors will be able to admire a large selection of works of art including a new selection of wooden sculptures from Bolzano Italy.
To view photos taken on the night please visit the photo albums.
Notte Bianca
3rd and
Programme
1 St James Bastion (Central Bank Car Park)
Display of vintage and classic cars from the Old Motors Club (
2 St James Cavalier – Centre for Creativity
Exhibitions:
Cartoons for Diversity and Against Discrimination
Pornolitics
The 3rd
Activities for all children including creativity sessions in drama, music, cartoon drawing and storytelling
3 Freedom Square
Concerts by:
18.00 hrs Saving Alexis
18.45 hrs
19.45 hrs Eleanor Cassar
20.45hrs Footprints
21.45 hrs 2injoy (
23.00 hrs Scar
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01.00 hrs The Rifffs
02.00 hrs Red Elektrick
Egyptian Oasis, courtesy of the Egyptian embassy and Egypt Air
4 Our Lady of Victories Church Victory Street
19.00 hrs Mass and vigil
Exhibition and guided tours of the Church, its past users and present services in this first Church of the Capital
5 Old Opera House
Medieval re-enactments, including sword fighting, juggling, fire eating and falconers
Games based on the history of
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Guided tours around
19.00 to 20.30 hrs Children’s tour (every 30 minutes)
21.00 to 21.45 hrs A walk with the Knights (every 15 minutes)
23.15 to 01.45 hrs Haunted Streets of Valletta (every 30 minutes)
23.30 to 02.00 hrs Sins and scandals in the City (every 30 minutes)
20.30, 22.00, 23.30 hrs Musical journey with Ruben Zahra exploring music in various venues of
Sunday morning:
09.30, 11.00 hrs Children’s tour
10.00 hrs A walk with the Knights
10.30 hrs VIP Houses of
11.30 hrs Sins and Scandals in the City
12.00 hrs Haunted Houses of
American-themed events by the American Embassy with the participation of
7 Palazzo Ferreria (Ministry for Social Policy) – Republic Street
Collective paintings exhibition by Matthew Kassar and Saviour Baldacchino
Instincts duo
Quicksand duo
8 Maestro e’ Fresco
Art exhibition by Ed Schembri
Music by Pete & Paps
Display by
10 Auberge de Castille
All state and official rooms will be open for viewing
Gozo - exhibitions, performances and crafts
Timeframes – projections exhibition by Gozitan artist Christopher Saliba
22.00hrs – 24.00hrs Fashion show by Charles and Ron
12 Upper Barrakka Gardens – Wine Garden
Notte Bianca Raw –unplugged sessions by bands and singers:
Chasing Pandora
Mutley
Ozzy Lino
Indigo
Ben and Phil
Eve Ransom
Klinsmann
Concerts start at 18.00 hrs
Dance performances by Urban Echo, Artemocion Dance and Leisure Studio
Dance performances by Moving Bodies in collaboration with No Bling
20.00 hrs Firing of the Saluting
Wishing Tree – an installation by Sue Mifsud
13 Palazzo Parisio (Ministry for Foreign Affairs) – Merchants Street
Photographic exhibition by the Malta Photographic Society
Neopolitan songs, popular operatic arias, operetta favourites and classical songs from Vox Lirica
Commedia dell’Arte
14 Auberge d’Italie – Merchants Street
19.30 hrs, 21.30 hrs, 22.30 hrs, 24.00 hrs Bejn IV Ħitan - a play by George Peresso, performed by SurReal
Musical performances by Sassofoni
Fireworks of words
Dream is Reality – an exhibition by Salvatore Montanucci about the aspects of various cultures brought together
Tourism celebrates diversity – photographic exhibition on the occasion of World Tourism Day
15 St Barbara Church – Republic Street
20:15, 21:30, 22:45 hrs Choral concerts by the Joy Gospel Singers
16 St Francis Church – Republic Street
‘Give Peace a Chance’
Mass to celebrate the feast of Saint Francis
17 St Francis Hall – Melita Street
La Bottega del Presepio
Members of Ghaqda Hbieb tal-Prespju will give a live demonstration of the various stages involved in building a crib and its accessories
18 St Andrew’s Scots Church South Street
Photographs and pictures showing the early days of the building and an indication of what it is used for now
19 City Theatre – Old Bakery Street
Magic after Dark – spectacular magic and illusion show by the Malta Magicians’ Society
Mano Libera – an innovative animated theatrical performance by Scarlattine Teatro (
The shows start at 19.30 hrs with a repetition every hour
20 Workers’ Memorial Building South Street
Museum Egalite’ – exhibition
Gallarija Liberte’ – exhibition
Fireworks of words
Concerts in the courtyard by SALT
21 Hastings Garden
Children’s Fun and
Animation, crafts, hands-on experience, puppets, dance, theatre, popular characters
Dance performances by Urban Echo, Artemocion dance, Leisure Studio, Annette's Mystic Dancers and Dance Council (children improvisation)
Children’s performances by Frank O'Neil
18.30 hrs Songs by Alessia
19.00hrs She2’s
19.30 hrs Concert by the
21.30 hrs Għanjet il-Malti: a night with Maltese singers and song-writers, with Maltese songs
23.00 hrs Concert of Maltese epic songs by the legendary group New Cuorey
21.30 hrs Alegria Dance Company
01.45 hrs Dance performances by Moving Bodies in collaboration with No Bling
The Sea Adventure - collage by San Anton Summer Students
Excerpts from “ A Spoonful of Sugar “ De La Salle Drama Group
22 National Museum South Street
Animated tours
Exhibition of rarely seen drawings of the project for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier proposed in 1914 by sculptor Antonio Sciortino.
Behind the scenes tour, as well as access to the museum’s library and other areas that are not usually accessible by the general public.
23 Din l-Art Ħelwa premises –
Marine underwater photographic exhibition
24 Dance Hall Avenue Strait Street St John’s
Ballroom and latin dancing by the Sway Dance Company
Art and lights Installation –Samuel Carre (
25 National Museum
Viewing and exhibition on Renzo Piano’s plans of
26 St James Church – Merchants’ Street
Official launch of artist and restorer Rev.Charles Vella’s website
Exhibition of restoration works in progress by the artist.
27 Palazzo Castellania (Department for Health) – Merchants’ Street
Paintings by Alex Dalli – exhibition
Dramatised scenes from the Knights era
Commedia dell’Arte
28 St John’s Square
Concert by the band of the Armed Forces of Malta under the direction of Captain Ivan Borg
Concert by the Police Band with popular singers under the direction of Senior Inspector Anthony Cassar
20.45 hrs Alegria Dance Company
22.15 hrs & 23.00 hrs Dance performances by Moving Bodies, in collaboration with No Bling
29 King’s Own Band Club – Republic Street
King Edward VII Hall - exhibition of the band’s treasures
30 St Augustine Parish Church Old Bakery Street
31 St Augustine St John Street
The History of Mandraggio – multimedia presentation including scaled models and various traditions, with the participation of the Capital’s inhabitants
32 St John’s St John’s Square
Viewing of the Co-Cathedral, oratory and museum, including works of art by Mattia Preti and Caravaggio
33 Great Siege Square
Concert by
Mykill Cini and Fish
Simon Vella
Astra Folk Group
Dance by Alegria Dance Company
Dance by Moving Bodies in collaboration with No Bling
Diversity Teatret – Street Performance
34 St Mary of Jesus (Ta’ Giezu) Church – St John’s Street
18.15 hrs Mass and transitus of St Francis
35 Bridge Bar
Music : Mark Galea and Christabelle Curmi
35 Bridge Area
Fireworks of words
36 Rodex Arts and Crafts – Old Bakery Street
Noah’s
Oil paintings –
37 Il-Bottegin ta’ San Martin Art Studio – Old Bakery Street
Art Alive – art exhibition and hands-on experience, including wood carving
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Choral performance by Għaxaq Folk Ensemble
Concerts by
The Myth
Skimmed
39 Old Bakery Street
Pop, jazz and Latin concert by Joe Camilleri (il-Bibi) and his band
40 Valletta St Lucy Street
Viewing of the premises and exhibition of trophies and other awards
41 Chiaro Scuro
Me, Myself and Rita – A tribute show to the glamorous Rita Hayworth by Almog Pail
Shows start at 18.00 and are repeated every hour
Ceramic Exhibition “ Lost Treasures “ by Dino
42 Embassy Complex
Concerts by
19.00 hrs Jessica Muscat
20.30 hrs Wayne Micallef
22.00 hrs Chris & Moira
43 Trabuxu
Photographic Exhibition by Joe Fenech Soler
Music by Ben & Phil
44 Casino Maltese – Republic Street
Chamber Concerts by Veronique Vella
Reflections, between reality and thought: - photographic exhibition by Reuben Chircop
Artsfusion – joint photographic and art exhibition by Kevin Casha and Vania Goshe
Sunday Concert by Lydia Buttigieg
45 Republic Square (The Café Premiere Concerts)
18.30hrs Freddie Mizzi and his Big Bamd
20.30hrs George Micallef and his band
22.30hrsThe Schunke Ensemble (Germany )
24.00hrs George Curmi (il-Puse)
46 Arches in Republic Street (between St Lucy and
Exhibition: The Barroco Roll Series - A set of six black & white fine art prints – Alex Attard
47 National Library – Republic Square
Viewing of the premises
48 Dimitri Café
Live country music by Midnight Cowboy
Sunday: Live acoustic set by Colourblind
49 Collegiate Church of St Paul Shipwrecked – St Paul
20.00 hrs, 21.30 hrs, 23.00 hrs Concerts of sacred music for mezzo soprano and harp by Claire Massa and Caroline Muscat
50 Domus Pauli Museum – St Paul’s Street
Sacred Art Exhibits and other precious belongings of the Collegiate Church of St Paul Shipwrecked
51 Old Marketplace
Short scenes depicting episodes during the time of the Knights of St John
Fireworks of words
Commedia dell’Arte
Maltese crafts with the participation of members from the Malta Crafts Council
52 Market Square
53 Dar l-Ewropa –
19.00 hrs – 20.30 hrs Cinedigest - screening of short films
19.30 hrs Santa Marija Accordion Band
21.00 hrs Polyfonias – a celebration of languages – poetry and music
22.45 hrs Santa Marija Accordion Band
54 Rev. Charles Vella Art Studio – 211E
Exhibition of sculptures and painting restorations
55 The President’s Palace - St Georges Square
The Palace Armoury, State Rooms and Houses of Parliament will be open for visitors
56 The President’s Palace Courtyard - St Georges Square
Fireworks of words
Concerts by
Cosmos Wind Ensemble
Muzzle
Netnakisum (
Opening of the new Malta Community Chest Fund offices
57 Malata
Marco’s Jazz Quartet
58 Omerta’ –
La Capitale in Chiaro e Scuro – photographic and oil painting exhibition
Robert and Corazon duo playing blues and jazz
59 Manoel Theatre – Old Theatre Street
A Night at the Opera – performances by various singers, actors and musicians
Shows start at 7.30pm with a repeat performance every hour
60 Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel – Old Theatre Street
19.00 hrs, 20.30 hrs, 21.30 hrs, 00.30 hrs Pianist Clifford Borg will perform a selection of his original works
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From 19.00 hrs concerts by students and teachers.
62 Sanctuary Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Old Theatre Street
Exhibition of Marian paintings from the 17th to the 19th century
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20.00 hrs Choral concert by the St Paul Choral Society
21.00 hrs Organ recital by Elisabeth Conrad and Dr. Hugo Agius Muscat
64 Independence Square
Astra Folk Group
Aurora Folk Group
Accordion Duo
Victory kitchen re-enactment
19.45 hrs, 21.30 hrs, 23.30 hrs, 01.00 hrs Corto Maltese – itinerary theatrical animation about a maltese cartoon character researched by Pino Scicluna and Katia Capato
65 Auberge d’Aragon – Independence Square
Fantasy & Reality – an exhibition of works by Joseph Casha
From Classic to Jazz - concerts by Victor Borg’s ensemble
Commedia dell’Arte
66 Tal-Pilar Church West Street
Exhibition commemorating one of
67 Societa’ Dante Alighieri –
Il Mondo in Italiano - promotion of the year’s activities and of Italian Culture
68 Jesuits Church
Viewing of the Church and its sacred artifacts
69 Heritage Malta
Exhibition entitled ‘Let There be Light’ by Carmel Bonello and Jeremy Ellul. The artists will be present in order to discuss their work
70 MITP – St Christopher Street
Down in the Basement – theatre from Kubos Mati Productions
The first show starts at 21.00 hrs with a repetition every hour and a half.
A Journey – art exhibition from Marija Briffa
Original Maltese comic books ( Tas-Sikkina) will be on sale.
DOI: Showing of filmed archives and lectures
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The former Casa Rocca Grande will be open for viewing
German gastronomy with a brass band playing Bavarian Oktoberfest marches and polkas
Islands of Dreams – paintings exhibition by Francis Xavier Alosio
72 Santa Croce private chapel –
Viewing of private chapel owned by a priest dating back to 19th Century
73 Lower Barrakka Gardens- Magnus ‘s Tavern
Dance performances by Urban Echo and Artemocion Dance and Leisure Studio
19.00 hrs Explicit
20.30 hrs Mark Spiteri Lucas Band
22.00 hrs Claudia Faniello & Band
23.15 hrs Rooftop with William Mangion
00.30 hrs Mike Spiteri & Friends
74 Our Lady of Porto Salvo and St Dominic’s
17.45 hrs Pilgrimage / procession of our Lady of the Holy Rosary followed by a solemn mass
75 Merchant’s Street
Percussion performance by Tama Tanbur
76 Palazzo De La Salle –
Eighth National Arts Competition and Exhibition
Artists at work
20.00 hrs Recital by the
77 Malta School Old Bakery Street
Exhibition of art works from the school’s collection, including works by Maltese artists who attended the school, dating from the 1920’s
Hands-on demonstration from the
Exhibition of sculptures and ceramic works by Ganni Bonnici
78 Auberge de Baviere – St Sebastian Street
24 hours
Photographic exhibition : The Police as seen through a camera lens
Recitals by Enkor Choir
Concert by the Junior College Orchestra under the direction of Mro. Manuel Pirotta
Astra Folk Group
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Percussion performances by Tetraktis and Sarsaza Percussion Ensembles ( Malta/Italy)
80 Mediterranean Conference Centre
Guided tours
Re-enactment of the Sacra Infermeria during the time of the Knights of St. John
Sala Cottoner
Exhibition : 20 years of Art by the students and academic staff of San Anton school
Republic Hall
The opportunity to watch rehearsals of the ballet ‘
Visual presentations by MEPA
19.00hrs, 22.00hrs Scheduling of the Most Significant Buildings of
20.00hrs, 23.00hrs Heritage in Wood - Traditional Maltese Balconies by Joe Zahra
21.00hrs, 24.00hrs Caring for your heritage building – Do’s and Dont’s by Joe Magro Conti
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Viewing of this newly-refurbished museum. A Unique museum in a unique setting
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23.00 hrs The Does
00.30 hrs Frenzy Mono
Flickeristi – projected photographic exhibition
Carnival experience (new museum)
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Diversity Teatret – Street Theatre
Sunday 4th October –
11.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs The Armed Forces will be celebrating its 39th Anniversary with an Open day highlighting the maritime role of the Force. AFM vessels will be open for public and demonstrations from different units will set up on the hour. Performance by AFM Band under the direction of Captain Ivan Borg and a flag down ceremony.
Sagrestia Vault –
Highlights from musicals – with the participation of soprano Marita Bezzina, tenor Frans Mangion and pianist Ramona Zammit
Festa Street
Various streets decorated will be for the occasion. Decorations by the four main feasts of Valletta - St Augustine, St Dominic, St Paul and Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Parades and marches in various streets of
Armed Forces of
The Traditional festa bands of
San Girgor, Kerċem Gozo
San Girgor, Sliema
Sant Anna, Wied il-Ghajn
Madonna ta' Pompei, M'Xlokk
Sagra Familja, Kalkara
Madonna tal-Karmnu, Balluta
Karnivalata parade
Trinity Brass Band
In Guardia – Knights of
Fireworks of words
Dramatised extracts from 200 years of Maltese literature:
Auberge d’Italie
1881-1890: Anton Manwel Caruana, INEZ FARRUG
1921-1930: Dun Karm, XENQET IR-RABA
1941-1950: Anton Buttigieg, IL-BIDLA TA' NARCIS
1951-1960: Ruzar Briffa, BALLATA TAL-FUNTANA
1961-1970: Albert Marshall, TURIHA 'L HADD DIL-POEZIJA
Old Marketplace
1891-1900: Dwardu Cachia, KATRIN TAL-IMDINA
1981-1990: Oliver Friggieri, FIL-PARLAMENT MA JIKBRUX FJURI
1991-2000: Maria Grech Ganado, STILLA TAL-BAHAR
2001-2009: Clare Azzopardi, IL-LINJA L-HADRA
Mużew Egalite’ in GWU premises
1871-1880: Guze' Muscat Azzopardi, TONI BAJJADA
1931-1940: Gwann Mamo, ULIED IN-NANNA VENUT
1971-1980: Alfred Sant, FID-DELL TAL-KATIDRAL
Bridges in East Street
1800-1810: Anon, L-GHARUSA TAL-MOSTA
1831-1840: Luigi Rosato, KATARINA
1841- 1850: Gan Anton Vassallo, IL-GIFEN TORK
1901-1910: Manwel Magri, TIFEL JEQRED DISA' GGANTI
Palazzo Castellania (Department of Health)
1851-1860: Pietru Pawl Castagna, IL-KUNGRESS TAS-SEFTURI
1861-1870: Carmelo Camilleri, IL-KUGIN
1911-1920: Manwel Dimech, INNU TAL-MALTIN
President’s Palace Courtyard
1913: Nini Cremona, IL-FIDWA TAL-BDIEWA
These performances will be repeated and alternate with others
Love Potion for Arlecchino
An original Commedia dell’Arte farce by Narcy Calamatta in:
Palazzo Parisio (Ministry for Foreign Affairs) in Merchants’ Street
Palazzo Castellania (Department for Health) in Merchants’ Street
Old Marketplace in Merchants’ Street
Auberge d’Aragon in
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