With April nearing an end, we edge closer to the final leg of the Malta Biennale 2026.
April has brought longer, warmer days in which one can enjoy outdoor events and activities, together with the historic sites and museums hosting the international exhibition and pavilions of the Biennale’s second edition.
The end of April is also marked by the International Fireworks Festival – a 10-day event which magically lights up the iconic Grand Harbour in Valletta that ‘sits’ between two of the Biennale’s main locations – the capital city and Vittoriosa (one of the Three Cities).
With an ever-increasing programme of events, which also reacts to the impressive demand and interest the Biennale is receiving from schools, educators and myriad audiences, the Biennale team is also adding the final touches on the official MB26 Catalogue – a resumé that gathers all the artists, artworks, pavilions, sites and exhibitions ‘under one cover’.
Those visiting the Biennale sites and locations also have the opportunity of voting for their favourite artwork in the international exhibition, through the People’s Choice Award, which is active until May 10.
Last week’s events ended on a lovely note with JukeBox by KorMalta held at St Catherine of Italy Church, in Valletta, followed by the Biennale Art and Wine tour at the Inquisitor’s Palace in Vittoriosa, on the same evening.
This week, our bustling events programme saw the participation of around 100 seniors, accompanied by approximately 15 carers, through the Generational Wishes event, held at Fort St Elmo in Valletta. A tour of Biennale sites in Vittoriosa was also organised for tour information operators.
Ongoing satellite events this week include: Materia Prima at JoBorg Gallery, closing tomorrow, in Sliema; Ground 99 on show till May 16 at 99 F. Azzopardi, Senglea (L-Isla); and the collective exhibition titled Nothing is Clear at axis_, Attard.
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 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.
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