The Calendar of Events for 2026 has been launched by Heritage Malta, a year-long programme of over 200 events that presents heritage as a living, shared experience.

Rooted in the agency’s new campaign ‘Haj/ Heritage Alive,’ the calendar moves beyond views that limit heritage behind showcases, to instead activate historic sites as spaces for participation and discovery.

Heritage Malta said that through a dynamic programme of exhibitions, special openings, colourful re-enactments, behind-the-scenes access and creative experiences, the public is invited to engage with heritage as a dance between people, places and time.

Families and younger audiences are at the centre of this calendar, with hands-on activities, discovery tours and workshops designed to nurture curiosity and a sense of belonging from an early age. At the same time, the calendar reflects evolving lifestyles, introducing wellbeing-focused initiatives such as fitness and breathing classes within historic settings, and activities that bring new perspectives to familiar places such as Sip & Paint sessions.

Food and shared traditions remain central, with Taste History events and cookalongs that convey our forefathers’ stories and wisdom through delicious, multisensory experiences. Guided walks, cruises and themed tours take participants on adventures beyond museum walls.

The Agency said that moreover, accessible events for people with special needs reinforce inclusivity, and dedicated members’ events offer unique experiences to the Agency’s growing community of supporters. The much-loved Museums by Candlelight concept also returns, offering visitors the chance to literally experience national gems in a new light.

Among the highlights of 2026 is the second edition of the Malta Biennale, which will once again transform heritage sites into platforms for international contemporary art, enabling dialogue between past and present.

The Malta Biennale 2026 events programme can be viewed at: https://maltabiennale.art/events/.

The full Heritage Malta 2026 Calendar of Events is available here in Maltese and here in English

More information about each event and tickets may be accessed here

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