Valletta’s biggest night of culture is back. Notte Bianca celebrates its 20th edition on Saturday 3 October 2026, turning the capital into one open-air arts venue from the evening into the early hours. It’s organised by Festivals Malta.

What’s on

This year’s programme brings more than 50 multidisciplinary projects across the city, and more than 70% of them are brand new, created specifically for Notte Bianca. The festival is spread across four main areas:

  • City Entrance
  • Castille Area: around the Auberge de Castille
  • Hastings Area
  • St George’s Area

The closing concert

The highlight of the night is in St George’s Square: Minn Malta, a concert by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra celebrating Maltese music.

Getting there and home

  • Valletta closes to vehicles from 16:30. Residents can get in by showing their ID card.
  • Valletta Ferry services to the Three Cities and Sliema run until 02:00.
  • Gozo Fast Ferry final departures: 01:30 from Mġarr and 01:45 from Valletta.
  • Plan ahead and use public transport wherever you can.

Tips

Wear comfortable shoes (you’ll cover a lot of Valletta on foot) and pick a few projects in each area rather than trying to see everything. Head to St George’s Square in good time for the closing concert.

More in October

Notte Bianca kicks off a packed month: see things to do in Malta this October, from Comic Con to Junior Eurovision.

FAQ

When is Notte Bianca 2026?

Saturday 3 October 2026, from the evening into the early hours, across Valletta.

Where is the closing concert?

In St George’s Square, with Minn Malta by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.

Is Valletta closed to cars during Notte Bianca?

Yes, from 16:30. Residents can enter by showing their ID card; everyone else is encouraged to use public transport.

Are there late ferries after Notte Bianca?

Yes, Valletta Ferry runs to the Three Cities and Sliema until 02:00, and the Gozo Fast Ferry’s last departure from Valletta is at 01:45.

Cover photo: Auberge de Castille during Notte Bianca 2025 by Continentaleurope, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.