Events at Teatru Manoel
Find upcoming events at Teatru Manoel, Valletta, Malta. Browse what's on — concerts, parties, shows and more — with dates and ticket details.
See detailsKunċert tal-Indipendenza
Marking six decades of Malta's independence, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra presents a special concert celebrating the nation's historic day. This performance is included among the official commemorative events honoring the milestone anniversary. No admission fee is required; interested attende…
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See detailsW.A Mozart’s The Magic Flute
Beloved for its magical enchantment and stirring orchestral work, Mozart's The Magic Flute merges whimsical storytelling with wonderfully crafted melodies. The narrative traces young Prince Tamino's quest to save Pamina from the dark sorcerer Sarastro, partnered with his resourceful companion Pap…
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See detailsKIDS BOP!
Marking the beginning of the academic year, TOI TOI is hosting KIDS BOP! Attendees are encouraged to arrive in costume as their beloved characters—whether magical royalty or caped crusaders, the choice is yours! Participants will discover simple choreography set to beloved anthems, including trac…
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See detailsA Legacy of Music
Banda San Ġużepp Kirkop is delighted to showcase an elegant concert at the venerable Manoel Theatre. Led by Maestro Brian Cassar, the ensemble will present a curated selection of compositions spanning Verdi and Sibelius's powerful repertoire together with modern pieces by Piazzolla. In commemorat…
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See detailsTchaikovsky and Dvořák Season Opening Concert
Teatru Manoel hosts the inaugural performance of the freshly established De Valette Chamber Orchestra, guided by renowned violinist Carmine Lauri, marking the venue's seasonal premiere. Led by Music Director and Concertmaster Carmine Lauri's artistic vision and imaginative programming choices, th…
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See detailsHaydn & Schubert – Season Opening Concert
Dress-code: Black Tie/Evening Wear Teatru Manoel and the De Valette Chamber Orchestra launch their 2026/27 season by showcasing string instruments as the primary focus of an engaging concert. Haydn's Cello Concerto in C major receives a compelling performance from distinguished French cellist Vic…
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See detailsTOI TOI Baby Series – Up in the Air
TOI TOI's Baby Series brings back Up in the Air, an enchanting journey soaring among clouds alongside feathered friends. Audiences accompany Tilly the Owl as she explores the heavens in this delightful theatrical experience. The production showcases an eco-conscious puppet alongside an original s…
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See detailsMaestrissimo
On Saturday, 4th October 2025, Teatru Manoel in Valletta will host two performances at 6pm and 10pm as part of Notte Bianca, Malta's premier annual festival celebrating arts and culture. Coordinated by Festivals Malta, this free public event transforms Valletta's streets, squares, churches, gover…
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See details2nd Malta Festival of Ideas ǀ Ensemble Télémaque
Four compelling compositions put the mandolin in the spotlight, each offering distinct sonic exploration. Fiorini's Fighting for Hope conveys themes of strength and positive outlook. Kerer's Fractures delves into sonorities hovering at the threshold of breaking point. Macchi's Demander à Vincent …
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See details2nd Malta Festival of Ideas ǀ We are all Sabir
This is an unscripted theatrical experience bringing together performers from across the Mediterranean region—including Malta, Italy, France, Greece, Turkey, and Morocco. Operating under the SABIR Project Collective banner, these artists generate spontaneous narratives that transcend linguistic a…
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See detailsThe Grand Tour of Teatru Manoel
Teatru Manoel presents an energetic guided experience of the theatre in partnership with Grand Tour Malta. Led by artist and House of Tours Guide Jeremy Grech, this tour combines entertainment with extensive historical knowledge, delivered with genuine passion for Malta's heritage. As one of Euro…
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See details2nd Malta Festival of Ideas ǀ Literary Evening
"Voices Across Borders and Possibilities for Peace" A multilingual literary gathering featuring European Union Prize for Literature nominees Ilija Đurović, Lusine Kharatyan, and Iva Pezuashvili, who was awarded the prize, alongside writers Karl Schembri, Ira Melkonyan, and Noah Fabri. The evening…
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See details2nd Malta Festival of Ideas ǀ I am Alex – Moveo Dance Company
**English:** "I am Alex" captures a colloquial phrase meaning to see yourself as the protagonist in everyone else's life—a reflection of narcissism in contemporary society. This creation by Dorian Mallia of Moveo Dance Company examines how we view ourselves, interpersonal discord, and the search …
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See detailsRomeo & Juliet
Company of Dance Arts presents an innovative dance interpretation of Shakespeare's beloved tragedy, transforming the tale of star-crossed lovers into a dynamic stage spectacle. This ambitious production showcases how contemporary movement vocabulary can revitalize classical narratives, combining …
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See details2nd Malta Festival of Ideas ǀ Closing Concert – Etnika
A quarter-century has passed since Etnika emerged from an ambitious effort to resurrect Malta's neglected heritage music, uncovering dormant instruments and songs that they reimagined with contemporary vitality. This sparked widespread recognition both domestically and across the globe. Following…
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See detailsARTi
A Maltese production of Yasmina Reza's internationally acclaimed drama Art—an incisive and engaging exploration of friendship, aesthetic preferences, and core values. The narrative unfolds when a substantial sum is spent on a monochromatic canvas by one of three close friends, leading to passiona…
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See detailsLittle Leprechauns
Discover the enchantment of Little Leprechauns, an updated production featuring thoughtful choreography by Douglas Comley. This captivating show uses dynamic movement, engaging narrative elements, upbeat melodies and puppet characters to welcome young audiences into the vibrant world of Irish her…
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See detailsLittle Shop of Horrors
Teatru Manoel and Masquerade Theatre Company collaborate to bring Little Shop of Horrors to the stage – a critically acclaimed musical comedy featuring compositions by Alan Menken with words penned by Howard Ashman. The narrative follows Seymour, an introverted and financially struggling employee…
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See detailsThe Full Monty
When a BAFTA-honored British film premiered in 1997 featuring six unemployed Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, it captivated audiences across the globe. Now, this beloved story returns to the stage. Oscar-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy has adapted his acclaimed film into a theatric…
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See detailsTHE ARCHIVE
TMYT, the official youth theatre organization of Malta, unveils The Archive—an innovative, actor-centered work conceived for adolescents and emerging performers. At the heart of this narrative stands Lou, whose existence we trace from birth through death in an intimate exploration of human experi…
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See detailsPaganini to Piazzolla
Violinists Samuel Cutajar and guitarist Kolja Gibbs showcase an eclectic selection spanning Italian baroque works, the passionate and energetic compositions of Paganini, Piazzolla's exploration of tango traditions, alongside rediscovered virtuosic works from Maltese composers Carlo Fiammino and A…
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See detailsSPOTLIGHT ON MUSICALS
An 18+ participatory initiative called TOI TOI NEXTGen provides both a performance platform and developmental experience for emerging vocal performers. Participants will receive individual coaching from director Chris Gatt focused on interpreting songs through performance techniques. The event hi…
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See detailsSTAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT
TOI TOI NEXTGen brings together two of Malta's most romantically challenged comedians for an evening designed to entertain you while they fumble through explanations of contemporary romance. Tim and Andrew Make Out Platonically blends stand-up comedy with relationship guidance. Tim Borg, Andrew J…
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See detailsTMYT: Għadna Żgħar
TMYT brings you Għadna Żgħar, a theatrical piece taking place within a Kazin as a group of young friends reunite during their final university summer. The narrative centers on one protagonist and his companions as they return to a cherished location brimming with collective moments. Created joint…
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See detailsSalomé by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde's Salomé draws from the biblical account of Salome and John the Baptist, presenting a poignant exploration of yearning, control, fixation, and vengeance through richly lyrical verse. Adapted from Wilde's original French composition, the narrative chronicles Salome's consuming fascinat…
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See detailsIl Parnaso Confuso & La Corona – Valletta Early Opera Festival
This year's Valletta Early Opera Festival presents a pairing of two seldom-performed one-act works by Christoph Willibald Gluck, brought together by Festivals Malta and Teatru Manoel under the artistic guidance of Kenneth Zammit Tabona. Both compositions date to 1765, originally created for the H…
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See detailsCLUB BOP!
TOI TOI delivers a lineup of movement-based happenings featuring accessible choreography organized by music genres and tailored to various demographics. Hosted within the intimate performance venue of Teatru Manoel Studio Theatre, TOI TOI BOP invites spectators to participate in an innovative sha…
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See detailsRichard Strauss’ Salomé
Composer Richard Strauss created this striking single-act modernist opera in 1905, drawing its libretto from Oscar Wilde's 1891 French drama Salome (translated into German). The work chronicles Salomé's dangerous infatuation with the captive holy man Jochanaan, which spirals into destructive pass…
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See detailsCollar
TOI TOI brings you Collar, an original theatrical work crafted specifically for school audiences and young people between 12 and 14. This production examines the question of selecting an appropriate career and invites participants to consider life from multiple viewpoints and points in time. By s…
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See detailsSOFIE
Anthony Portelli's comedic creation took first place in this year's Francis Ebejer Studio Competition. When Thomas orders what he believes to be a drone, his wife's disapproval quickly turns to shock upon discovering the package contains an alluring female android instead. As the robot acclimates…
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See detailsVariations
Pianist-composer Simon Parkin has created The Blueberg Variations, a creative reimagining of Bach's Goldberg Variations that draws inspiration from jazz, swing, blues, and stride piano traditions. Rather than simply satirizing the original work, this arrangement transforms Bach's sophisticated fu…
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See detailsMalta International Organ Festival 25
Opening Concert – Stabat Mater 20 November • 7:30 PM • St Paul's Shipwreck Parish, Valletta The Malta International Organ Festival launches with an emotionally resonant sacred work presenting Domenico Abos's complete Stabat Mater alongside key sections from Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's compositi…
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See detailsTODDLER BOP!
TOI TOI presents a collection of movement-based gatherings featuring accessible, straightforward choreography organized by musical concepts and tailored to specific age ranges. Held within our informal theatrical venue, Teatru Manoel Studio Theatre, TOI TOI BOP invites audiences to participate in…
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See detailsSchumann, Suk & Tchaikovsky
Spend an evening immersed in the treasures of the Romantic era, as the De Valette Chamber Orchestra and celebrated German cellist Maximilian Hornung—serving as the ensemble's Artist-in-Residence—present a sophisticated collection of string compositions. Recognized internationally as a preeminent …
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See detailsThe Great Little Panto Show
Following its massive success and complete sell-out performances throughout 2023 and 2024, TOI TOI's beloved comedy production The Great Little Panto Show is coming back to Teatru Manoel's Studio Theatre. This entertaining introduction to pantomime features a stellar ensemble of classic panto per…
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See detailsAnnual Band Concert – Banda 12th May
This symphonic concert showcases five compositions spanning the 19th and early 20th centuries, plus a debut performance of a new piece by a modern composer. Renowned guitarist Karol Aquilina takes the stage to perform Rodrigo's celebrated Concierto de Aranjuez. The repertoire further highlights t…
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See detailsThe Nutcracker
Teatru Manoel is thrilled to showcase Moveo Dance Company's innovative take on 'The Nutcracker', blending dynamic movement with Tchaikovsky's iconic score. The beloved narrative unfolds through contemporary choreography, delivering an unforgettable experience across all ages. As the world's most-…
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See detailsYULETIDE BOP!
Ring in the holidays with movement, song, and festive cheer at this interactive celebration. Dance along to beloved Christmas classics featuring chart-toppers from Carey and Bublé, plus a surprise visit from Santa himself. Get ready to move your body, bend, and raise your arms as you join in on a…
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See detailsTOI TOI Baby Series – JINGLE
Experience JINGLE!, an innovative production from TOI TOI's Baby Series, crafted by Nicole Sciberras. This charming performance celebrates the warmth and comfort associated with cold-weather months, inviting audiences into a magical winter dance celebration. Travel to the cosy dwelling of Jingle …
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See details12 Days of Christmas Concerts
A 13-concert charitable initiative called the 12 Days of Christmas, supporting the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation through performances of both classical and modern compositions. The series features emerging musicians of exceptional ability, presented in partnership with Friends of the Mano…
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See detailsSTAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT – Christmas Special
TOI TOI NEXTGen brings you two romantically challenged Maltese comedians delivering laughs as they fumble through explanations of contemporary dating culture. Despite their complete lack of expertise in matters of the heart, they're launching a CHRISTMAS SPECIAL edition of Tim & Andrew Make Out P…
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See detailsAli Baba – The Panto
Masquerade Theatre Company is back at Teatru Manoel this festive season with their beloved pantomime Ali Baba! Featuring upbeat melodies, hilarious moments, spectacular holiday entertainment, and a tap-dancing camel among its highlights, the show tells the story of Ali Baba as he cleverly defeats…
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See detailsValletta Baroque Festival
Wonder Women Friday 9th January 2026 Teatru Manoel Main Stage Spanish Baroque & Traditional Music Performed by Forma Antiqva Celebrating trailblazing female artists of 18th-century Spanish theatre—business-minded musicians and singers who broke barriers, claimed their place on stage, and demonstr…
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See detailsTOI TOI Baby Series – Around the Fire
TOI TOI Baby Series brings back Around the Fire, a performance designed to kindle fascination with fire while emphasizing safe practices around this elemental phenomenon. The show invites infants to engage with our signature style of participatory theatre, awakening their innate drive to explore …
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See detailsClassical Reflections: Paisiello, Mozart & Schubert
Conductor Wolfram Christ guides the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra through an exhilarating exploration of Classical sophistication and refinement. The programme opens with Giovanni Paisiello's lively overture to Il Barbiere di Siviglia, followed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A M…
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See detailsBABY SERIES – EARTH
Join the TOI TOI baby series for EARTH, an enchanting production that follows an inquisitive extraterrestrial visitor as he discovers our planet's extraordinary beauty. Through imaginative narration, original compositions, and interactive sensory experiences, the show invites infants and toddlers…
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See detailsCelebrating Ballet – 60 Years of the Cecchetti Method in Malta
A gathering of ten local dance academies will come together to mark six decades since The Cecchetti Method was established in Malta. This commemorative occasion will feature dance instructors spanning three generations, paying tribute to the pioneering contributions of Enrico Cecchetti as well as…
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See detailsWieniawski, Mendelssohn & Karłowicz
The De Valette International Chamber Music Festival (DV'Classical) presents a prestigious opportunity for musical conversation and cross-cultural dialogue, unveiling its first-ever event—an elegant showcase highlighting the finest in chamber music, situated in Valletta's historic center. The open…
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See detailsBodyterranean
Bodyterranean is an innovative group comprised of Greek and Italian artists under the direction of Simone Mongelli that celebrates the human body as the most fundamental sound-making tool. The show dissolves distinctions between music, song, movement, and theatrical performance. It communicates t…
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See detailsNextGen Stand-Up: A Valentine’s Special
TOI TOI NEXTGen brings together a pair of romantically challenged Maltese comedians for an evening guaranteed to deliver laughs as they fumble through explaining the complexities of modern romance. With Valentine's Day approaching, there's no better opportunity to brace yourself for potential rom…
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See detailsLe Jour du Mister
On February 13th—the eve of Valentine's Day—"Mistress Day" celebrates those outside traditional relationships. Rose Marchand, an ambitious professional thriving in both her career and romantic pursuits, has made it her annual tradition to mark this occasion as "The Mister's Day," reserving it for…
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See detailsThe Lion & The Mouse
TOI TOI brings you The Lion & The Mouse (and other fables), a theatrical production designed for young audiences between 4 and 7 years old. Join our storytellers as they share timeless moral lessons through the antics of their charmingly quirky puppet companions. Brimming with joy and genuine war…
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See detailsFalstaff
Teatru Manoel and the Malta National Opera together bring Verdi's humorous "Falstaff" to the stage. Based on Arrigo Boito's Italian-language adaptation of Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor and passages from Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, this work debuted on 9 February 1893 at La Scala in Milan. …
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See detailsSchubert and Beethoven
This recital features two exceptional piano sonatas – Schubert's A minor work D. 784, an emotionally intense composition created during a period of profound sadness for the composer in 1823, followed by Beethoven's renowned Appassionata (Sonata no. 23 in F minor). Though Schubert enjoys considera…
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