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ISSUE 46

Discover the latest edition of ENCORE, celebrating the artists, exhibitions, festivals and ideas shaping Malta’s cultural landscape. Issue 46 takes us from Malta’s first-ever pavilion at the Gwangju Biennale in South Korea to new exhibitions at MICAS, alongside festivals, music and cultural events closer to home. Explore the people, projects and stories defining the season, with much more waiting inside.

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AN AUTUMN OF ECLECTIC FESTIVALS

From the versatility of the guitar to the power of storytelling, three major cultural events bring fresh experiences to audiences across Malta.

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Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta, Msida,
31 October-8 November at 8pm; Sundays at 4pm
info@revamp.mt / www.revamp.mt

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ENCORE is a magazine offering inclusive coverage of Arts and Culture in Malta, featuring events, artists, performances, exhibitions, and creative stories that celebrate and promote Malta’s vibrant cultural scene.

ENCORE is Malta’s official arts & culture publication available from 
36 different venues

12 BRANDED STANDS

  • Arts Council Malta (Mrieħel)
  • Spazju Kreattiv (Valletta)
  • Museum of Archaeology (Valletta)
  • Tourist Information Office (Triton Fountain – Valletta)
  • National Library (Valletta)
  • Central Public Library (Floriana)
  • MSA (Valletta)
  • Ħagar Qim visitor’s centre (Qrendi)
  • Eden Cinemas (St Julians)
  • University of Malta
  • Citadel Cultural Centre (Gozo)
  • MUŻA (Valletta)

14 CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

  • MPO (Floriana)
  • NAPA
  • Malta School of Music (Ħamrun)
  • Christine X Art Gallery
  • Ministry for Gozo (Gozo)
  • Drama Centre (Blata l-Bajda)
  • Drama Unit (Blata l-Bajda)
  • ŻfinMalta (Valletta)
  • MICAS
  • MCAST – Tarġa Gapp
  • MCAST – Paola
  • ITS
  • Junior College
  • Valletta Design Cluster

10 TOURIST INFO OFFICES

  • Valletta Waterfront
  • MIA
  • Inquisitor’s Palace
  • Marsaxlokk
  • Mdina
  • Mellieħa
  • Sliema
  • St. Paul’s Bay
  • Victoria, Gozo
  • L-Imġarr, Gozo