Notte Bianca is an annual event that takes place in October and lights up the cityscape of Valletta with a spectacular nocturnal celebration of people, culture and arts. The streets and cultural venues in the Maltese capital play host to a motley assortment of entertainment.
State palaces and museums open their doors to delight patrons with visual art exhibitions and theatre performances, while the open-air streets and piazzas showcase some of the finest local and international musicians and dancers.
Cafes and restaurants remain open until late with further food stalls and tables occupying the streets. 
All of Valletta, from City Gate to Fort St. Elmo, comes alive on Notte Bianca, guaranteeing a memorable night that truly holds something for everyone.
Notte Bianca, Malta’s beloved nightlong arts and culture festival, is all set to take over Valletta on Saturday the 1st of October. Organised by the Notte Bianca team and the Arts Council Malta, this year’s festival will once again see the capital’s streets and cultural venues come alive thanks to a carefully designed programme of events offering a variety of entertainments and experiences.
Among the events is Design4DCity, an experiment in the sharing of knowledge and common space. Berlin-based activists Urban Action will be holding a four-day workshop that will culminate in a presentation concerning ideas for a better, more engaging, urban environment. Design4DCity will see Paris-based Nanotak Studio make their Malta debut. The duo has become renowned for creating ethereal, immersive and dreamlike sound and light environments meant to envelope viewers.
Other digital media events include Fil-Kju, which will transform parts of Valletta into an augmented reality experience. By scanning specially placed codes into their smartphones, visitors will discover hidden stashes of poetry littered all around Valletta. Interactive installation Ä ejja Dgħajsa will explore meaning and symbolism attributed to boats. The installation will use floating paper boats attached to metal stalks, which glow and move at the slightest touch. PlanÄ‹ieri DiÄ¡itali is a virtual reality painting experience that will combine art old and new. A number of traditional artists from different backgrounds will be thrust into the digital world in order to explore their art in three dimensions.
After its great success last year, Karaoke ta’ Vera returns and will offer participants a unique opportunity to sing a song of their choice accompanied by a real, live band. Å»iffaÅ»fin also returns with a focus on contemporary dance. Expect to see hip-hop, parkour, and even street dance flash mobs all over Valletta. And as 2016 saw the passing of two monumental music legends, music fans can enjoy a unique guitar tribute to David Bowie and Prince in Saħħa Bowie, Saħħa Prince.
Atmosfera, the programme of ancillary events inspired by the city’s pulsating heart, will also be contributing to make the night a success. Churches, state palaces and museums will be opening their doors to visitors until the early hours, with many playing host to art exhibitions and performances. Streets and piazzas will be transformed into venues for open-air theatrics and concerts, while many cafes and restaurants will extend their hours and also run pavement stalls.
For the first time this year, those who will be going to Valletta on a ferry boat from one of the three cities will also be able to enjoy some music while they wait their turn. There will be classical music in Bormla, rock music in Senglea and traditional folk in Birgu. The Inquisitor’s Palace, the Maritime Museum as well as Fort St Angelo will also be open to the public.
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