October 3rd & 4th - Notte Bianca
The Malta Council for Culture & the Arts will once again be organising a jam-packed programme for Notte Bianca, which will be held in Valletta over two nights. The event, which has drawn thousands of people to Valletta over the past few years, consists of a rich mix of history, culture and entertainment, with activities being held right across the capital city.
When:
Where: Valletta
Price: Most places are free to visit. If not, prices are shown at the doors
Info:info@nottebiancamalta.com or www.nottebiancamalta.com
October 3rd to 10th - The Rolex Middle Sea Race
The Rolex Middle Sea Race is a highly rated offshore classic, often mentioned in the same breath as the Rolex Fastnet, The Rolex Sydney - Hobart and Newport-Bermuda.
When:
Where: Start from opposite Royal Malta Yacht Club
Price: Free to watch
Info: info@rmyc.org or www.rolexmiddlesearace.com
Festa!
Ha! You probably thought that last month was the end of these - but no...just a few more to go :)
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY - Gudja
04/10/2009
FEAST OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI - Sliema
04/10/2009
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY - Zurrieq
04/10/2009
October 9th to 11th - Birgufest
The Birgu Fest is a three-day event in the quaint harbour town of Birgu. One of the highlights of the festivities is the Birgu by Candle Light, when the streets and narrow lanes of Birgu are deprived of their normal electricity lights to be lit instead by thousands of candles. Traditional and more commercial food stalls fill the square and some museums and churches are open until late. Musical entertainment is the highlight of the evening, which is usually held in Victory Square.
When:
Where: All throughout the town of Birgu (Vittoriosa)
Price: Free
Info:info@visitmalta.com; birgu.lc@gov.mt or www.birgu.gov.mt
October 10th - Aida
This is a very famous opera created by Giuseppe Verdi's Aida, on Saturday 10th October 2009. If you love opera- don't miss out on this!
When:
Where: Teatru ta' l-Opra Aurora, Victoria, Gozo
Price:
Info: 356 21562974 (theatre) 356 21559452 (booking office)
October 10th & 11th - The Malta Military Tattoo
The event will provide an entertaining atmosphere of precision marching, formation displays and above all, good music. The 2009 Malta Tattoo will include the following bands:Pipes and Drums of Jura - Switzerland, Army Cadet Force Band - United Kingdom, Princess of Wales Royal Regiment - United , Kingdom Wallace Pipes and Drums - Malta
When:
Where: MFCC, Ta'Qali
Price:
Info: booking@maltamilitarytattoo.org