TOI TOI Baby Series: Earth
TOI TOI is staging a new baby show (0 to 3 years) revolving around a curious little alien as he lands on Earth and is amazed by its wonders.
With playful storytelling, music and sensory fun, the show aims to instil a love for the planet among the little ones by exploring recycling, nature and caring for our surroundings.
The show is written and directed by Nicole Sciberras. It features music played on electronic instruments by Analise Mifsud and animation by movement artist Sarah Vella.
Earth will be held at the Manoel’s Studio Theatre on January 31 and February 1 at 10.30 and 11.30am. Tickets from teatrumanoel.mt.
Tama Comedy Showcase
A stand-up comedy event at Spritz Social Den in Gżira on January 31 is raising funds in aid of Tama, a charity supporting vulnerable communities in Malta.
Taking part will be women who have developed their material in professional comedy writing workshops led by Niti Dhingra, who is co-hosting the event with Paige Possanza.
The show starts at 8.30pm. Tickets from showshappening.com.
Olly’s Ocean Orchestra
FM Theatre Productions is presenting a fun, interactive performance created especially for children aged three to eight at Theatre Next Door in Magħtab until February 1.
The lively, engaging show, directed by Francesco Nicodeme, follows the adventures of Olly as he journeys through the ocean, meeting a colourful cast of sea creatures who sing, dance and bring the underwater world to life.
Tickets from fmt.com.mt/tnd.
The event’s posterMUSIC
Songs from Spain
The Barocco Foundation, in collaboration with Din l-Art Ħelwa, is hosting a concert inspired by the colours, rhythms and emotions of Spain, at the next lunchtime concert at Our Lady of Victory church in Valletta on January 27.
Featuring mezzo-soprano Clare Ghigo and pianist Ramona Zammit Formosa, the programme blends folkloric charm, lyrical depth and dramatic flair. Among others, it includes Enrique Granados’s Tonadillas en estilo antiguo, Manuel de Falla’s Siete canciones populares españolas, and Gioachino Rossini’s Canzonetta spagnuola.
The concert starts at 12.30pm. Entrance is at a suggested donation of €13. One can obtain the tickets prior to the concert from the venue itself or by e-mailing baroccobookings@gmail.com or calling 7968 0952.
Beethoven’s legacy: the 19th-century violin virtuoso
On January 29, the Jesuits’ Church Foundation is dedicating an evening to Beethoven, one of the most well-known names in Western classical music and one of the most influential composers of all time.
The recital, featuring Stefan Calleja (violin) and Stephanie Quintano (piano), will feature also include works by Kreisler, Clara Schumann and Ysäye. Each composer took the Romantic idiom in a new direction, from the intense lyricism of Clara Schumann to the virtuoso writing of Kreisler and Ysäye.
The event starts at 7.30pm. Entrance is free, but donations are welcome.
Nordic Resonance
Maltese sound artist and percussionist Renzo Spiteri and Scottish flautist Richard Craig are bringing an immersive sound performance to Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta on January 30 at 8pm.
The performance is inspired by the Shetland Islands, which are distinguished by a landscape of natural magnificence, bird calls, whale song, the force of the wind, and the ever-changing moods of the coastline and the sea.
Developed through deep listening to these elemental soundscapes and extended engagement with the Shetland environment, Nordic Resonance explores how sound can carry the presence of landscape beyond its place of origin.
Spiteri and Craig thus bring the atmosphere of this northern landscape into the performance space, inviting audiences to slow down and listen closely.
The performance will be followed by an artist talk/Q&A session with the musicians, moderated by artist, curator and academic Vince Briffa.
Nordic Resonance is presented as part of Spazju Kreattiv 2025-26 programme, with repeat performances in Shetland and Glasgow.
Tickets from spazjukreattiv.org.
Classical Reflections: Paisiello, Mozart & Schubert
Acclaimed conductor Wolfram Christ leads the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra in a journey through classical elegance and charm at the Manoel Theatre in Valletta on January 30 at 7.30pm.
Paisiello’s sprightly overture to Il Barbiere di Siviglia sets the stage for Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major, a masterpiece of lyrical warmth and sublime grace, performed by Alessandro Carbonare, principal clarinettist of the Santa Cecilia Orchestra.
Nicknamed the “Little C-Major”, Schubert’s Symphony No. 6 follows with its energy and melodic brilliance, seamlessly blending the classical form with the emerging warmth and expressiveness of the Romantic era.
Tickets from teatrumanoel.mt.
Għawdex Inħobbok 2026
The annual concert, held in the run-up to Valentine’s Day, returns to Independence Square (It-Tokk), Victoria, on January 31 at 8.30pm.
The Travellers will headline the concert, supported by Cash & Band.
Entrance is free.
The Travellers. Photo: FacebookDANCE
Celebrating Ballet – 60 Years of the Cecchetti Method in Malta
Ten local dance schools are getting together on February 1 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Cecchetti Method in Malta.
Through this special evening, three generations of dance teachers will honour both Enrico Cecchetti’s work and Tanya Bayona’s vision and legacy when she introduced this method in Malta, 60 years ago.
The show is being held at the Manoel, Valletta, at 8pm. Tickets from teatrumanoel.mt.
MISCELLANEOUS
Made with Love Artisan Fair in Victoria
Villa Rundle Gardens in Victoria is celebrating love with another edition of the Made with Love Artisan Fair from January 31 to February 14.
Visitors can explore a delightful array of handcrafted treasures and unique, heartfelt goods perfect for gifting, ranging from hand-poured candles and bespoke jewellery to artisanal home décor, local artwork, and one-of-a-kind fashion pieces.
There will also be live music, interactive demonstrations, and tasty treats from local vendors.
Entrance is free.
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