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Pianoforte Recital
Pianoforte Recital
The first of four pianoforte recitals in this year's 28th edition of VIAF, with Spanish virtuoso, Laura Farré Rozada, performing a recital of works by Debussy, Komitas, Nenov, Ben-Amots, and more.
Marċ Spettakolari Tal-Ġibjun
Marċ Spettakolari Tal-Ġibjun
Pre-party in front of the band club. March feast by the Għarb Visitation Band. Inauguration of new paintings in St. Catherine's Street. The statue will be raised. Synchronised fireworks show set to music entitled Spectrum Fireworks.
BBQ – Festa San Pietru u San Pawl
BBQ – Festa San Pietru u San Pawl
Come along for a fantastic BBQ night in front of the Parish Centre, Nadur! Enjoy live entertainment by Joe Mike, Dominic, and the folk group Imnarja. Treat yourself to appetizers, a delicious BBQ, dessert, and take part in a special lottery!
Mandolin and Harpsichord Duo
Mandolin and Harpsichord Duo
Magnificent mandolinist Alon Sariel is back, this time together with harpsichordist Michael Tsalka for what augurs to be a superb recital of Bach, Handel and Scarlatti. Works ranging from Sonatas, Capriccios and Suites, the dazzling virtuosity of these performers is sure to leave us begging for more!
Ħruġ Tal-Istatwa Min-Niċċa – L-Imnarja
Ħruġ Tal-Istatwa Min-Niċċa – L-Imnarja
Statue Unveiling! On the 18th of June at the Nadur Basilica, we will mark the beginning of our feast celebrations in honour of Saints Peter and Paul. The event will start with the novena, followed by the unveiling of the titular statue from its niche.Afterwards, we’ll gather at Anglu’s for a small get-together to enjoy a drink together and listen...
Cordia Quartet
Cordia Quartet
Cordia Quartet is back this Wednesday, 18th June, at St Francis Church in a concert consisting of Mozart's no. 16 in C Major K465 ('Dissonance') and Ravel's Quartet in F Major. Cordia, meaning 'hearts' with overtones of 'harmony': rest assured there will be nothing dissonant about Mozart, or Ravel, for that matter!
Marċ Tal-Ewwel Tridu – Festa San Ġwann Il-Battista
Marċ Tal-Ewwel Tridu – Festa San Ġwann Il-Battista
A march by the Prekursur Band of Xewkija will take place, accompanied by the statue of Saint John the Baptist (1912), which will then be placed on the pedestal near the primary school. At the end of the march, the ground fireworks display titled Nativitas24 will begin.
Marċ Grandjuż Tal-Ħniena
Marċ Grandjuż Tal-Ħniena
Pre-party to kick off the celebration A grand march featuring the participation of: The Precursor Band of Xewkija The Duke of Connaught’s Own Band of Birkirkara A spectacular audio-visual show in the main square, synchronized with music and titled The Spectacle The statue of the saint will be raised (a traditional act in Maltese village feasts) Afterparty in the square...
Opera Nova Vocal Recital
Opera Nova Vocal Recital
Opera Nova Project, under the direction of Gillian Zammit, is one of VIAF's major collaborations this year, and it is with great pleasure that we are presenting tenor Stanley Joe Portelli and pianist Christine Zerafa in a recital of two magnificent song cycles by Hahn (text: Verlaine) and Berlioz (text: Gautier), together with a couple of Debussy Preludes for good...
The Phantom of The Opera
The Phantom of The Opera
Step into a night of enchantment under the stars! Join us for an unforgettable open-air screening of the timeless musical masterpiece The Phantom of the Opera. It's a cinematic experience you won't want to miss!
Pianoforte Trio
Pianoforte Trio
And the chamber music series continues with a formidable trio from Slovenia, comprising of Jože Kotar (Clarinet), Zoran Mitev (Bassoon), and Luca Ferrini (Pianoforte). A fascinating ensemble who will be performing works by Kreutzer, Glinka, Vella, and Yeates Hurlstone.
Festa Tfal Mnarja 2025
Festa Tfal Mnarja 2025
Join us for an exciting evening packed with fun activities for kids at the Children's Mnarja Feast 2025: Inflatables Games Face Painting Balloon Modelling Pony Rides Puppet Show Mickey Mouse Show Don’t miss this fun-filled night for the whole family!
Marċ Tad-Dimostrazzjoni – Festa San Ġwann Il-Battista
Marċ Tad-Dimostrazzjoni – Festa San Ġwann Il-Battista
Join us for the feast of St. John the Baptist, a traditional religious and cultural celebration in Gozo! The march will begin at 21:30. The Prekursur Band will participate in the event. The statue of Saint John the Baptist, referred to as “San Ġwann l-Għammiedi”, will be carried shoulder-high by the members and helpers of the local organizations. The event...
Festa Tfal
Festa Tfal
Come celebrate in the charming village of Xewkija and take part in the Children’s Feast, a special event within the Feast of Saint John the Baptist. 9:00am - Mass with participation of children and the choir Ulied il-Battista. 9:45am - Start of the children's march from the main square
Marċ ta’ Lejliet Il-Festa – Milied Sajfi
Marċ ta’ Lejliet Il-Festa – Milied Sajfi
A pre-party will be held in front of the band club, followed by a march featuring the Prekursur Band from Xewkija and the 12th May Band from Ħaż-Żebbuġ. New paintings will be inaugurated in Church Street. In the main square, an audiovisual feature titled Għal Festa Kbira will be shown, followed by a synchronized fireworks display set to music called...
Pianoforte Trio
Pianoforte Trio
And the Mozarteum Trio is back with a programme ranging from Baußnern, Weber, Kreisler, Grünfeld and Hartzell. Virtuoso soloists in their own right they also form a formidable Trio that never fails to dazzle.
Marċ Ta’ Filgħodu
Marċ Ta’ Filgħodu
The march will start from the band club with the participation of the Prekursur Band. In the square, there will be a synchronized music and confetti show titled Fusion of Colours. Afterwards, an afterparty will take place in the square with DJ Ryan Spiteri, accompanied by a band member.
St. John The Baptist Procession
St. John The Baptist Procession
The procession will feature musical accompaniment by the Banda Prekursur, together with a choir made up of children of the parish (Ulied il-Battista), including tenor, baritone, and mezzo-soprano voices. During the procession and the return of the statue to the church, there will be fireworks displays and a colourful pyrotechnic show.




