Yesterday, H.E. Myriam Spiteri Debono, the President of Malta, made an official visit to the three Gozo sites where the international exhibition of the Malta Biennale is being held, specifically to the Cultural Centre at Ċittadella, Ġgantija Archaeological Park and Ta’ Kola Windmill in Xagħra.
The President of Malta has given her patronage to the second edition of the contemporary art platform, thereby sealing her support from the inaugural edition, which was launched in 2024. Malta Biennale 2026 runs till May 29th, at 11 Heritage Malta historical sites and museums across Malta and Gozo. This marks the second official visit by the President of Malta who, last month, toured the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta and the Birgu Old Armoury in Vittoriosa.
H.E. the President was accompanied by the President of the Malta Biennale 2026 and Chairman of Heritage Malta, Mario Cutajar, together with the members of the core team. During the visit, the President was given an overview of the artists exhibiting their work in the Gozo sites, together with an explanation of how the selected works dialogue with the collections and with the history of place, thereby bridging the past and the present, and connecting cultural heritage with contemporary art.
There are over 130 artists participating in the Malta Biennale 2026 through the international exhibition, which has been curated by Artistic Director Rosa Martínez, and through the national and thematic pavilions which can be experienced at Fort St Elmo, the Birgu Old Armoury and at MUŻA, the National Community Art Museum.
The exhibitions are accompanied by a strong public programme, which includes a series of satellite events that activate this year’s Biennale sites and locations further, by engaging with myriad and diverse audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The full schedule of exhibitions, participating artists, pavilions, events in the public programme and satellite events can be accessed via maltabiennale.art.
The official closing ceremony of the Malta Biennale 2026 will be held at Fort St Elmo, in Valletta. During the ceremony, the final recipient of the Maltese Falcon – the Malta Biennale People’s Choice award – will be announced. The voting for the award took place across a whole month and closed last Sunday.
Tickets for the Biennale are available for purchase via the website, from where visitors can also download the official Guidebook for free, in order to aid and enhance their visit, and purchase the Malta Biennale 2026 Catalogue, which is a comprehensive resumé of all the artists, pavilions and events that have formed part of this year’s edition.
The Malta Biennale is organised by Heritage Malta in partnership with Arts Council Malta, Visit Malta, the Valletta Cultural Agency, and Public Broadcasting Services. The Malta Biennale is also being held in full collaboration with the Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, and the Ministry for Gozo and Planning.