Falstaff , Giuseppe Verdi’s comic opera, considered one of the greatest masterpieces of the operatic genre, is being staged at the Manoel Theatre, in collaboration with the Malta National Opera, between February 22 and March 1. The libretto, written in Italian by Arrigo Boito, is inspired by scenes from William Shakespeare’s plays The Merry Wives of
Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum has opened the biggest exhibition ever devoted to art inspired by Metamorphoses , Roman poet Ovid’s most famous work, featuring contributions from artists as varied as Caravaggio, Magritte and Bernini. Ovid’s epic poem, written more than 2,000 years ago, has been the source for countless Roman, Greek and modern era paintings,
CARNIVAL Malta’s official carnival celebrations are taking place between February 13 and 17, featuring large-scale floats, grotesque masks and choreographed dances in Valletta, Floriana and other locations. To download the full programme, visit festivals.mt/karnival . The Gozo Carnival, which kicked off yesterday with a parade in Victoria, will feature
Carnival season 2026 officially kicked off yesterday with the Nadur organised carnival, as hundreds gathered in Nadur to celebrate the start of one of the island’s most colourful times of year. Hosted by Josline Camilleri and Marvic Camilleri, the lively event transformed Nadur Square into a hub of music, dance and spectacle. Families, locals and carnival
