Valletta 2018 European Capital of Culture

Valletta in Malta is the European Capital of Culture in 2018. The Valletta 2018 Foundation is driving cultural, social and economic regeneration in Valletta and the Maltese Islands through collaboration, exchange and innovative practice.

The Valletta 2018 Foundation is responsible for the European Capital of Culture programme in Malta. The programme consists of events and projects developed with various local and international communities. It has been developed organically in preparation for the year 2018.

The strategic geography of the Maltese Islands of Malta and Gozo – which places them right between Europe and Africa – puts their communities in a unique position to host such a diverse cultural celebration as the European Capital of Culture. In addition, their Mediterranean style is valuable feature of the islands’ identity, capable of reaching out to the varied and valuable perspectives that surround it.

Valletta 2018 is an opportunity to celebrate life and creativity in the capital while nurturing vital dialogue; it provides a space in which to challenge dominant perspectives, and extends a hand of friendship to all artists and creatives.