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Folk underground Date: 1 July Location: Sala San Duminku, Merchants Street, Valletta, Malta Step beneath the streets of Valletta and experience Malta's living folk heritage. Folk Underground brings together authentic għana singing, storytelling and virtuoso acoustic guitar in the atmospheric underground vaults of Sala San Duminku for a unique 45-minute cultural performance. Two Springs Date: 2 July to 30 July Location: Malta Society of Arts, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta Two Springs spans 10,000 km, from peach blossoms in rural China to digital studies of Malta's wild flowers — a quiet shift in how we look at the world. Palazzo Parisio: Italianate Style in a Maltese Context Lecture Date: 3 July Location: Pjazza Vittorja, Naxxar, Malta Join art historian Frederica Agius for an exploration of Palazzo Parisio's remarkable transformation under Marquis Giuseppe Scicluna. Discover how Italian architect Carlo Sada, skilled craftsmen, and imported materials combined to create one of Malta's finest examples of 19th century artistic patronage. Zabbar Beer Fest Date: 3 to 5 July Location: Notre Dame Hall, Zabbar, Malta Zabbar Beer Fest 2026 returns for its biggest edition yet beneath Cottonera's historic bastions. Enjoy two nights of live entertainment featuring ATB and Achtung Babies, local artists, local and international beers, food stalls, beer games, family activities and a kids' area. Classic Rock Night Date: 3 July Location: Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta Enjoy an electrifying classic rock night at Pjazza Teatru Rjal with three leading local bands—Lord Adder, SouthBeats, and Blacktones—performing iconic hits under the stars. Maltese Symphony Date: 3 July Location: Immaculate Conception of Our Lady, Triq Manuel Magri, Hamrun, Malta Maltese Symphony 'Sinfonija Maltija' brings together musicians to celebrate Malta's rich cultural heritage through a powerful musical showcase. It blends tradition and innovation, offering an engaging experience that promotes community, artistic excellence, and national pride. Join us for an evening of music, culture, and collaboration. The BBC Concert Orchestra presents Abba vs. BeeGees Date: 4 July Location: Il-Fosos, Floriana, Malta With 6 years of sold out shows in Malta, BBC Radio 2 and the BBC Concert Orchestra return this year with their biggest headlining concert yet. Malta Jazz Festival 2026 - Opening Concert Date: 6 July Location: Valletta Campus Theatre VCT (Ex MITP), Merchants Street, Valletta, Malta Opening the festival, this special project led by Dominic Galea celebrates a golden era in Maltese jazz history. The concert revisits works from the late 1960s to early 1980s, spotlighting composers such as Charles Camilleri, Ray Agius, Antoine Bonnici Soler, Lino Cauchi, Paul Abela, and Sammy Galea. Hidden Goddesses: Unseen Paintings by Giorgio Preca Date: 9 July Location: National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta Hidden Goddesses: Unseen Paintings by Giorgio Preca runs until 4th October 2026, and admission is included in the National Museum of Archaeology experience. Nature Notebook OUR summer Kamp Kemmuna is here! Join us from 4th to 5th Ju- ly, to explore Comino's environ- ment in summer. Discover a dif- ferent side of Comino, outside of the popular commercialised area, while learning about its ecological significance as a Natura 2000 site. This event is specially for youths; an off-grid escape to connect, un- wind, and enjoy the island vibe as the winter season exits, and start welcoming the beauty that spring brings along. Included: Saturday dinner Sunday lunch Ferry ticket from Marfa (will be provided from our side) Accommodation at the bakery (bring your own mat + pillow) What to Bring: Breakfast and one lunch Water Toilet paper Sleeping mat and pillow More information to be added in the coming days! Green idea of the week 1027 Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member 1027. Fennel GREEN is not a particularly common colour in our countryside at this time of year. But a few hardy plants take the punishing summer drought in their stride, and one of these is the fennel (M. bużbież). Despite a summer that promises some serious heat spells, many country lanes are nonetheless alive with swathes of this tall, spindly aromatic plant. Its bright lemon-yellow flower "umbrellas" are one of the few colours one sees other than the brown earth and brown foliage of dry vegetation. Many creatures seem to like the taste of fennel: indeed a single fennel plant is a virtual ecosystem in itself, with bugs, bees, wasps, butterflies, hoverflies and beetles descend- ing on the flowers for a pollen/nectar hit. Not only, but the stalks and foliage are foraging, herding and hunting ground for aphids, ants, ladybirds, more bugs, lacewings, spiders, etc. all living out the dramatic – if on a minuscule scale – predator-prey game. 5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 28 JUNE 2026 ALMANAC Victor Falzon Visit FoEM Website for Registration: https://foemalta. org/event/kamp-kemmuna-edizzjoni-sajf/ The Aurora International Folk Festival Date: Ends today Location: Cathedral Square, Victoria, Gozo Experience the Aurora International Folk Festival in Gozo, where music, dance, and tradition come together in a vibrant celebration of culture. Enjoy colourful performances, lively folk dances, and enchanting melodies in a joyful atmosphere of unity and heritage. Kamp Kemmuna Edizzjoni Sajf