Entertainment and Clubbing Scene in Malta
The entertainment and clubbing scene in Malta is very typical of the Mediterranean lifestyle and the Maltese islands have a large choice of entertainment venues to suit all ages and tastes.
Paceville, which is on the coast, near St. Julians, is a haven for all who love club crawling since the largest concentration of entertainment and clubbing venues may be found here. There are also a large number of restaurants, pubs, wine bars, rock clubs and jazz clubs here. Most establishments are open till the early hours of the morning, especially on weekends.
Several nightclubs and bars may also be found in other locations throughout the Maltese Islands, notably Bugibba, St. Julians, Marsaskala and Marsalforn and Victoria in Gozo. Visitors can also find lounge entertainment with live music, dinner and dancing in several hotels on the islands. During the Summer months, the entertainment and clubbing often shifts to a number of open-air venues.
Theatre has also always been a very popular part of the local cultural and entertainment scene. A wide variety of local and international drama, dance and music troupes regular perform in Malta and create a very interesting and diverse theatrical calendar of events. The unique 18th century Manoel Theatre, built in Valletta by the Knights of St. John, is one of the most popular and historic venues for such events while the Mediterranean Conference Centre and the University of Malta also have their own calendar of events. Gozo also has two theatres in Victoria, which are both extremely popular with their opera calendar.
Malta also has several excellent casinos which all provide great entertainment. Visitors may choose from a restored 17th century, harbour-side palace, an elegant colonial-style villa or a modern hotel complex. All are to remember that although these casinos provide great opportunities for entertainment and clubbing, they are only for adults.
The Maltese Islands are also well served with several multiplex cinemas. Malta is one of the first countries in Europe to show latest releases which range from blockbusters to art house films.
As can be seen, visitors to Malta will be spoilt for choice when it comes to nightlife while staying on the island. What are your thoughts about the entertainment and clubbing scene in Malta?