Best events: Valletta, Malta - September 2026

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September 2026 brings a varied programme of music, theatre, dance, markets and open-air performances to Valletta, Malta. This guide focuses on verified events taking place in the capital city during the upcoming month. Every listing has a confirmed date and programme or start time. The month opens with concerts in two of Valletta’s best-known performance spaces. Mid-month centres on the first Valletta Guitar Festival, with workshops and concerts across the city. Visitors can also choose sustainable shopping, Maltese theatre and family-friendly orchestral entertainment. Several events take place outdoors, making the most of Valletta’s historic streets and squares. September also brings classical music, contemporary dance training and electronic music to the capital. Check organisers’ latest conditions before travelling, as programmes can change. Plan around the specific start time shown for each event.

Early September: Teatru Manoel, Pjazza Teatru Rjal and the lower city

Music From the Sea, Valletta, Malta - 3 September 2026

Date/time: 3 September 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: Teatru Manoel, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: The Shanghai Chinese Orchestra performs a programme of traditional Chinese music, marking the 25th anniversary of the China Cultural Centre in Malta.
Tickets/entry: Admission is for ages 6 and over.

A Night at the Movies, Valletta, Malta - 4 September 2026

Date/time: 4 September 2026, 20:30.
Venue/city: Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: The Malta Concert Orchestra and guest vocalists perform familiar film scores and movie songs in an open-air setting.
Tickets/entry: Tickets are priced at €5, €10, €15 and €20, subject to the organiser’s terms and conditions.

MPO Season Opening Concert, Valletta, Malta - 4 September 2026

Date/time: 4 September 2026, 19:30-21:30.
Venue/city: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: Michael Laus conducts the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra with pianist Roberto Cominati in music by Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Richard Strauss and Respighi.
Tickets/entry: Tickets are €20 and €30, with student and senior tickets from €12; minimum admission age is 5.

Contemporary Ballet with International Guest Artist Min Li, Valletta, Malta - 5 September 2026

Date/time: 5 September 2026, 10:00-11:45 and 13:00-14:45.
Venue/city: ŻfinMalta Studios at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: Two focused contemporary-ballet classes offer intermediate and advanced dancers the chance to work with guest artist Min Li.
Tickets/entry: The workshop costs €30; the intermediate class is for ages 11 and over, while the professional class is for advanced practitioners aged 15 and over.

City Gate and Republic Street: markets and the Valletta Guitar Festival

Sustainable September - Part 1, Valletta, Malta - 6-9 September 2026

Date/time: 6-9 September 2026, 10:00-20:00 daily.
Venue/city: Triton Square, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: Browse eco-friendly gifts, souvenirs, home décor and other sustainable goods from local and conscious makers at this Sustainable Development Month market.

Tango and Gypsy Swing Guitar Workshop, Valletta, Malta - 10 September 2026

Date/time: 10 September 2026, 16:00-17:30.
Venue/city: Malta Society of Arts, 219 Republic Street, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: Learn from Rudi Flores and Sébastien Giniaux in a festival workshop devoted to tango and gypsy-swing guitar.

The Extraordinary Guitar Night, Valletta, Malta - 10 September 2026

Date/time: 10 September 2026, 19:30-21:30.
Venue/city: Teatru Manoel, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: The opening concert of the Valletta Guitar Festival brings together tango, gypsy swing, Brazilian guitar, classical quartet and jazz artists.

Jazz Guitar Workshop, Valletta, Malta - 11 September 2026

Date/time: 11 September 2026, 17:00-18:30.
Venue/city: Malta Society of Arts, 219 Republic Street, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: Sandro Zerafa leads a practical workshop for guitar enthusiasts during the Valletta Guitar Festival.

Yamandu Brasileiro, Encounters with the Latin Guitar, Valletta, Malta - 11 September 2026

Date/time: 11 September 2026, 20:00-22:30.
Venue/city: Teatru Manoel, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: Yamandu Costa explores choro and Brazilian musical traditions with seven-string guitar, cavaquinho, mandolin, accordion and percussion.

Classic Guitar Workshop, Valletta, Malta - 12 September 2026

Date/time: 12 September 2026, 12:00-14:00.
Venue/city: Malta Society of Arts, 219 Republic Street, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: This hands-on Valletta Guitar Festival session focuses on classical-guitar technique and repertoire.

The Final Symphonic Concert, Valletta, Malta - 12 September 2026

Date/time: 12 September 2026, 20:30.
Venue/city: Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: Quatuor Éclisses and the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra close the festival with Spanish-inspired music by Albéniz, Bizet, Chabrier, Rodrigo and Ravel.

Mid- and late September: theatre, nostalgia and open-air sounds

Noti mil-Loki ta’ Big G’s, Valletta, Malta - 11 September 2026

Date/time: 11 September 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: Republic Hall, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: Jamie Cardona’s stage work blends theatre, music and comedy around nightlife, poor decisions and their consequences.
Tickets/entry: Tickets are €26 for the balcony, €31 for stalls, and €36 for a box or dress-circle seat; a valid ticket is required for entry.

Cartoni Animati, Valletta, Malta - 18 September 2026

Date/time: 18 September 2026, 20:30.
Venue/city: Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: The Malta Concert Orchestra and vocalists revisit beloved 1980s and 1990s cartoon theme songs, including music associated with Heidi, Ninja Turtles and Inspector Gadget.
Tickets/entry: Tickets are priced at €5, €10, €15 and €20, subject to the organiser’s terms and conditions.

Ħobżna ta’ Kuljum, Valletta, Malta - 18 September 2026

Date/time: 18 September 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: This new Maltese play by Dù Theatre uses fiction and oral history to explore family, survival and social change during Malta’s 1977 bread strike.
Tickets/entry: Tickets are available from €27.

ADRIATIQUE at The Ditch, Valletta, Malta - 20 September 2026

Date/time: 20 September 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: The Ditch, Valletta, Malta.
Why go: Electronic duo Adriatique headline an open-air show in Valletta’s historic ditch on the eve of Malta’s Independence Day public holiday.
Tickets/entry: Entry is strictly for ages 17 and over, and valid original photo identification may be required.

Practical planning tips for Valletta, Malta

Book ticketed concerts and theatre early, especially for the compact Valletta Guitar Festival programme and weekend performances. Valletta is walkable, but its hills, steps and limestone streets can make journeys between City Gate, Republic Street and the waterfront slower than they appear. The main bus terminus is at Triton Square, immediately outside City Gate, which is particularly useful for the Sustainable September market and for arriving from elsewhere in Malta. September can still be warm by day, while open-air evening events may feel cooler after sunset, so bring water, sun protection and a light layer. Allow extra time for security checks, ticket collection and locating venues inside the walled city. Confirm the latest programme details with the organiser before setting out, particularly for outdoor events affected by weather.