Xewkija Village Feast

 This week is the village feast of Xewkija.  The feast is dedicated to St. John the Baptist.

For more information and programme check these sites:

https://www.facebook.com/xewkijaparish/posts/pfbid02JuCbWnQ9exJRk4WEo4yNwsM21tf7qF6Pspc2c1muFy6hwU5UMQuuzh4QKnUwWk8Nl

https://www.facebook.com/xewkija.net

Colours of Spring – Symphonic Concert

On Friday 17 th May there will be a Symphonic concert, the concert is being held at Qbajjar Promenade, Marsalforn and it will start at 8.30 pm. The concert is being organised by St Mary Band Club and the Zebbug Local Council.

For more information check this site:

https://eventsingozo.com/event/colours-of-spring-symphonic-concert/

Assumptafest

"Saint Mary Philharmonic Society of Zebbug, Gozo will be once again holding its August Annual Symphonic Concert entitled ‘ASSUMPTAFEST’. This open-air Concert will be held near the Band Club in Zebbug Gozo on Wednesday 21st August, 2019 at 8.45pm under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Bishop Giovanni Cefai M.S.S.P. The event is being organised with the collaboration of the Zebbug Local Council and the Ministry for Gozo and as part of the feast of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven."

Entrance is Free

Il Mondo Canta Maria

On the occasion of the 400 anniversary of the miraculous painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Ta’ Pinu, a concert is being held on Saturday 17 th August.  Some of the singers are going to be, Italian singers:  Roberto Martucci, Marco Tanduo, Aurelio Pitino with his Modica Gospel Choir, and Maltese singers: Miriam Christine Borg, Debbie Scerri and Charles Buttigieg.

This event will be held at Ta' Pinu Sanctuary, Parvis, from 8.30 pm to 11.30 pm.

                                          

Xlendi Sunset Festival

"Join for a jam-packed line up featuring the most popular local artist of the hour – Michela Pace, Lighthouse and also the most charismatic group on the island Manatapu – who will play for the first time in the beautiful island of Gozo. DJ Ruby will then steal the show with his all time classics.

Bars with wine, beers, spirits and food will be open from 19.00 onwards. Entrance is FREE!"

This event will be held on Friday 16 th August, from 7.00 pm.

For more information check this site:

https://www.facebook.com/Xlendi-Sunset-Festival-216541362336237/?eid=ARAjEJqmfGD_KwJOcAb3-JOP1Fy-OAKg6HufqZTxv2YAPtsgvJq5SgVc6QBytCpKWmHKQj6uK3T7G1Fo

Mġarr Fridays - Cash and Band

Live entertainment at Mgarr every Friday.  The next event is on Friday 16 th August, from 9.30 to 11.00 pm, the entertainment will be from Cash and Band.

                                         

Summer in the Square - Novel in Concert

This summer in Xewkija, there are lots of activities, the next activity is a concert by Novel, which will be held on Saturday 17 th August, from 9.00 pm, and it will be held at the Xewkija Square.


                                   

Shades of Fire

"A synchronised fireworks display as part of the celebrations of the feast of the Patron Saint at Qala."

This event will be held on Saturday 3 rd August, from 9.30 pm.

Qala Village Feast

This week is the village feast of Qala.   The feast is dedicated to St. Joseph.

For more information check this site:
https://www.facebook.com/Qala-Parish-2058431777706735/

Inaugural Concert by the Omnia Quartet - Pope Saint John Paul II

"The JP2 Foundation is inaugurating a preparative year to celebrate two major events in 2020 related with Pope Saint John Paul II. The first centenary of the Birth of Karol Wojtyla (18 May 1920 – 2020) and the 30th anniversary of His Pastoral visit to Malta and Gozo (25/26/27 May 1990 – 2020)
An inaugural concert will take place on SATURDAY 25th May 2019 at The Visitation of Our Lady Basilica in Għarb which is the locality that hosted His Holiness on his visit to Gozo. The concert will feature the Omnia Quartet, an international ensemble. Its members hail from Italy, Poland and Hungary. They have graduated from prestigious conservatories in Europe and are all members of Philharmonic Orchestras."

Pianoforte Recital

On 21 st June, at the Aula Mgr G. Farrugia, from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm there will be a pianoforte recital, performed by Giovanni Bertolazzi.

This event is part of the Victoria International Arts Festival.

For more information check this site:
https://www.viaf.org.mt/events/2018/6/21/265/

Minguet Quartet

"Performing artists: Ulrich Isfort, Annette Reisinger (violin)/Aroa Sorin (viola)/Matthias Diener (violoncello) – Germany"

This event will be held on 19 th June, at the St George’s Basilica, Victoria, from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

This event is part of the Victoria International Arts Festival.

For more information check this site:
https://www.viaf.org.mt/events/2018/6/19/262/

Big Band Adventures

"Nadur’s Mnarja Philharmonic Band will be holding its June Annual Symphonic Concert entitled ‘Big Band Adventures’ at St Peter and St Paul’s Square, Nadur on Saturday 16th June, 2018 at 9.00pm. The event is being organised by the Mnarja Philharmonic Society with the collaboration of the Nadur Local Council and the Ministry for Gozo to mark the feast of St Peter and St Paul – patron saints of Nadur village in Gozo."

Royal Conservatoire Brass

"Performing artists: Kate Cooper, Mark James, Daniel Rollston, Rebecca Wilson (trumpet)/Robert Newth (horn)/Alan Adams, Lewis Bettles, Daniel Eddison, Jesus Gonzalez (trombone)/Andreas Theocharous (tuba)/John Logan (conductor) – Scotland"

This event will be held on 16 th June, at the Roof top - Il-Hagar - Heart of Gozo Museum, St. George's Square, Victoria, from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

For more information check this site:
https://www.viaf.org.mt/events/2018/6/16/258/

Le Jardin Musical

"Christine Antoine (violin/leader)/Katia Lagresle (violin)/Catherine Simon (viola)/Denis Jeannet (violoncello)/Olivier Destéphany (double bass)/Pierre Perdigon (harpsichord)/Maêlle Vivarès (soprano)/Marie Favier (alto) – France"

This event will be held on 15 th June, at the St. George's Basilica, Victoria, from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

This event is part of the Victoria International Arts Festival.

For more information check this site:
https://www.viaf.org.mt/events/2018/6/15/257/

CivicAntiqua Ensemble

"Performing artists: Annalisa Pellegrini (soprano)/Roberto Colavalle (contraltista)/Gabriele Benigni, Valentina Nicolai (violin)/Adriano Ancarani (violoncello)/Elisabetta Ferri (harpsichord) – Italy"

This event will be held on 14 th June, at the St. George's Basilica, Victoria, from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

This event is part of the Victoria International Arts Festival.

For more information check this site:

https://www.viaf.org.mt/events/2018/6/14/256/

Arianna Art Ensemble

"Performing artists: Valeria Caponnetto, Victoria Melik, Raffaele Nicoletti (violin)/Andrea Rigano (violoncello)/ Alessandro Nasello (recorder/bassoon)/Paolo Rigano (lute)/Cinzia Guarino (harpsichord) – Sicily"

This event will be held on 13 th June, at the St George’s Basilica, Victoria, from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

This event is part of the Victoria International Arts Festival.

For more information check this site:
https://www.viaf.org.mt/events/2018/6/13/255/

An Evening of French Baroque

On 12 th June, at the Aula Mgr G. Farrugia, Victoria, from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm, there will be a performance by O.J. Ruthven on Harpsichord.

This event is part of the Victoria International Arts Festival.

For more information check this site:

https://www.viaf.org.mt/events/2018/6/12/254/

Leone Goes Pop – 11th Edition

"The Leone Philharmonic Society, supported by Valletta 2018 – European Capital of Culture & the Victoria Local Council, proudly presents the LEONE GOES POP.

Back in the year 2008, the Leone Band dared tread where no other civic band had ever tread before, launching the very first ever experimental pop concert in Gozo. Now, in its 11th consecutive year, this production, still as yet unrivalled and greater than it has ever been before, will be once more held on Saturday 9th June at 9PM in the innermost heart of Gozo – ‘It-Tokk’ – Independence Square, Victoria."

For more information check this site:

https://www.facebook.com/socjetaleone/

Clarinet and Pianoforte Recital

On 9 th June, there will be a Clarinet and Pianoforte Recital performed by Luca Ferrini and Jozé Kotar.  This event is being held at the Aula Mgr G. Farrugia, from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

This event is part of the Victoria International Arts Festival.

For more information check this site:
https://www.viaf.org.mt/events/2018/6/9/251/