As we enter the last week of the Malta Biennale, we look back at the myriad events that have marked the journey of the second edition of this international contemporary art platform.
The Malta Biennale 2026 unfolded across 11 weeks, with the international exhibition and the national and thematic pavilions hosted in 11 Heritage Malta historic sites and museums. With more than 130 artists participating from over 50 countries, the Biennale also included a strong public programme of events for audiences of all ages. This included satellite events, artist-led activities, performances in public spaces, hands-on workshops, and more.
There were over 80 events scheduled as part of this programme, with the last few events unravelling in the coming days. Our events programme will culminate with the closing ceremony that will take place at Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum today week – on Friday, May 29. During the ceremony, the last Maltese Falcon Award recipient will be announced – the winner of the People’s Choice award.
Last weekend, a concert organised by KorMalta took place at St Catherine of Italy Church in Valletta, while over the past few days, a number of workshops were held at MUŻA, as part of the What is Contemporary Art? and What’s Your Protest? series. Finally, the satellite event Sonic Sediments was held last Wednesday at Haġar Qim & Mnajdra Archaeological Park.
Highlights to look out for this week include Innocent Passage, an event that was conceived by Núria Güell and Rosa Casado, which forms part of the international exhibition of the Malta Biennale. This performance is being presented across two sessions and has been described as an “all-inclusive cruise” departing from the Grand Harbour.
Ongoing satellite events include the collective exhibition titled Nothing is Clear, at axis_, Attard, till May 29, whilst the last satellite event in the programme will take place on May 28. Titled Danse Macabre, this participatory performance will be presented at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta.
Tickets for the Malta Biennale can be purchased via maltabiennale.art.
The full schedule of exhibitions, participating artists, pavilions and events in the public programme can also be accessed via maltabiennale.art. The official guidebook of the Malta Biennale 2026 can be downloaded for free from the website, and the catalogue can be purchased online or via one of the Biennale sites.
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.
The Malta Biennale is online: www.maltabiennale.art
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