Date Last Updated: 3rd November 2021
This time of the year, many indoor activities are being offered in Malta in November, such as plays and concerts. There will be a great deal of Christmas activities by the end of November.
Make sure you have your vaccination certificate with you before attending any of the events.
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If you love wine, this tour is perfect for you. You will taste and learn the process of how wine is made from grapes to liquid in a bottle at Marsovin Cellars in their 400 year old wine cellar. Apart from this you will tour round the three cities. You will first drive past Cospicua which is a double fortified city, then Vittoriosa which was ideal for safe anchorage and Senglea where you will walk through the narrow streets.
The perfect ending to a day while at sea. You will depart to Comino where the boat will anchor on the island for you to explore the island any way you want. You can swim, snorkel, scuba dive or sunbathe on the beach. The best part of this tour is that you will witness the beautiful sunset from Comino. You will then depart to the Grand Harbour to see the magnifient lit fortifications. Everything is included - Lunch, unlimited drinks and on board facilities.
Visit the recently renovated oldest burial grounds in Malta. Learn about the history of this place together with an audio guide. We highly recommend this tour. We insist that you book weeks before as only a limited amount of people are allowed per tour.
The Malta Book Festival is the foremost book celebration in the country's cultural calendar. Annually, the MBF boasts an attendance rate of 40,000 visitors, the participation of more than 40 exhibitors, and offers extensive networking opportunities for industry professionals.
The international guest of the 2021 Malta Book Festival is world-renowned writer Irvine Welsh. The master author of dark, gritty, seedy no-nonsense 'say it like it is' Scottish culture novels, Welsh has been an influence on contemporary literature and an icon of the 1990s. Welsh shot to fame when he published the novel 'Trainspotting' in 1993, which was subsequently adapted into a film in 1996 by director Danny Boyle.
This year the Festival will be making use of an expanded exhibition space for publishers, booksellers and NGOs, and activity areas for the numerous book presentations and discussions.
Weekday mornings are dedicated to schoolchildren, introducing them to the magical and adventurous worlds of Malta's best children's authors, and ensuring a memorable experience with age-appropriate performances based on Terramaxka Prize winning works streamed straight to the classroom.
A €5 voucher redeemable at any of our exhibitors' online and MBF shops will be sent to each and every student that is registering to participate in this year's Festival, providing an opportunity for students to develop the skills to appreciate stories, encourage reading, and acquaint them with local publications.
While preparations for this year's Malta Book Festival are well underway, the National Book Council will be adhering to the national health authorities' directives on public gatherings to ensure the safest possible experience.
A festival of joy for thousands of children and their families who have the opportunity to attend the ŻiguŻajg International Arts Festival with performances in Valletta and Gozo. The acts which are presented by Maltese and foreign artists include circus acts, puppet shows, music theatre shows, high quality films including outdoor activities.
The ŻiguŻajg Festival succeeds to integrated the audience during the performances by asking them to participate through their debating and sharing ideas while enjoying themselves.
There will be a lot of sales at many shops in Malta and Gozo. Shoppers line up early to buy cheap items from the shelves.
While Black Friday is traditionally the day of sales, shops tend to start with sales early in the week and continue until Cyber Monday.
On the websites of department stores and well-known stores, special deals will be displayed. You can also purchase items from their websites where sales will also be offered.
The Three Palaces Festival has established itself into incorporating the greatness of music equated with the beauty of the setting chosen for that specific performance. There are many matches for this attribute across Malta’s heritage and culture especially due to the four centuries of the Knights of St. John presence on the islands left behind them many historically important and magnificent buildings.
This week long festival has proudly succeeded to incorporate classical and contemporary musical performances to appeal to the varied audience wishing to participate in this festival doing recognition to Malta’s cultural calendar.
The Maltese islands are blessed with numerous organs installed in various churches, basilicas and cathedrals. The purpose of the Malta International Organ Festival is to promote the art of classical music to the vast heritage accumulated through centuries by our forefathers.
For a period of two weeks locals have the opportunity to listen to these organs played by Maltese who are very talented internationally known organists. Also world-renowned international top-notch performers from across Europe take part in the elaborate programme, featuring the organ as a single instrument, vocalists and instruments play together with the organ and finally as part of an orchestra.
The Valletta Christmas lights are switched on ceremonially by the minister of culture and the Valletta Cultural agency every year for the most prominent streets at the capital city namely Republic Street and Merchants Street.
They attract large amounts of people for shopping and dining. The lights ornate the streets which make them more attractive and bring more people to the capital. They remain on till the beginning of January.
Combined road race and 10K, the second largest in Malta after the Malta Marathon.
The Malta Darts Association organizes the Malta International Darts Open to Maltese including attracting a high number of international participants. Held since 1972 if has gained popularity and the sports has spread wider on the Maltese islands consolidated by the various competitions held during the year. The highlight of the year is the international competition. It is always held in prominent cultural outdoor locations which always promised to be a strong well challenged competition.
A fair devoted to whiskey, to those who yearn for this drink. You can book your place earliest possible as this fair tickets are grasped very quickly. The Franks Malta Whisky Fair organized in the ballroom of the Phoenicia Hotel an ideal for this kind of prestigious fair. Local importers participate by presenting high quality brands. The fair succeeds to offer over 200 types of whiskies.
Master classes are offered as first come first served as they are popular with whisky lovers. Book early for your fair ticket through which you can have access to 200 different whiskies, free flowing water and nibbles.
The annual President’s Solidarity Fun Run is organized by the Malta Community Chest Fund to raise funds for persons who require medical care especially with chronic illness such as cancer and for those who require treatment abroad and are helped financially to achieve this aim.
Thousands of participants pay a nominal fee to participate and it is open for people of all ages. There are four routes from where the fun run starts. This is done on purpose to cater for the health of the individuals where one can choose which one is best for him.
At the end of all routes they all meet at the main entrance of Valletta where they proceed to St. George’s Square in front of the president’s palace.
The race will end in Valletta.
Click here for details about the raceSan Anton school at Imselliet Mġarr, organize their Christmas market as early as November. It is a fundraising activity for the school. It is an opportunity for students and families to collaborate in the organisation and brings together student families to participate and take the opportunity to start their Christmas shopping.
Entrance is free, you find several small stalls with a variety of things to buy line Christmas decorations, toys, gift wrappers, cards, home accessories, creative gifts including snap and food stalls.
A night of wine tasting and nibbles complemented by some of malta's best artists. The beautiful Casino Maltese in Valletta will host City Nights, a weekend filled with wine tasting opportunities, food & music entertainment through local artists.
Guests will have the opportunity to indulge into various wines provided by local wine importers and producers. An exclusive selection of drinks will be made available for the night.
Tickets at €20 per person, which includes wine of your choice to start off the night and tasty bites. Each guest will be given tokens on the night to spend on the wine and food they desire with 5 star hospitality and catering service by the team of Corinthia.
At the entrance to the venue, the COVID-19 vaccination certificate must be presented
7 rooms will be filled with terror, shows and some adrenaline rush, with the feeling of being a main character in a horror movie.
Dare to enter a haunted house attraction? Head over to the first ever Haunted Theatre Attraction in Gżira!
Starting on Friday the 19th of November 2021 till Sunday the 21st of November 2021, 7 rooms will be filled with terror, shows and some adrenaline rush! Place your courage to the test and get the feeling of being the main character in a horror movie.
Meet the talking mirror, be aware of the crazy mother spooking around and take a seat at our big haunted dinner table. We're looking forward to having you as our guests.
Please note a COVID Vaccine Certificate must be shown before entering the attraction!
"The goblins will hunt, the monsters will mash...It's time to get ready for a spooky House Bash!". You and your family should visit us at the one and only fun and spooky walkthrough theatre at the Orpheum Theatre in Gżira!
Groups of 25 people enter every 7 minutes. Expect 50 minutes of fun with 7 spooky rooms filled with interactive shows.
The Big Opening will take place on Friday November 19 from 7.30pm-10.30pm.
We hope you enjoy our activities in November. Use the contact form to let us know about your upcoming events.
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