We have reached the end of this year and what a year it has been. As the saying goes; ‘Tis the season to be jolly’ and while this year’s events are limited, we are here to provide you with a variety of events for you to enjoy in December. Events ranging from student org events, events around the island and Christmas in the City!
Student Organisations Events
The Third Eye Christmas on Campus 2020
Starting off with a shameless promo, on the 9th of December, along other Student Organisations, we will be present during Christmas on Campus! Lots of goodies, Christmas carols and we will also be selling our personalised post cards for you to give to your loved ones. Drop by our stand and feel the festive vibe with us!
- Date:9th December
- Time: 10:00am till 1:00pm
- Venue: University of Malta
Merry Quizmas! – MHSA’s Christmas Trivia Night
MHSA is back with another edition of ‘Merry Quizmas’ – a themed quiz night for the month of December! Just form a team of 3-5 people and designate a team leader. The price is €5 per person and you can sign up by filling out the form here!
- Date: 11th December
- Time: 8:00pm till 10:00pm
- Venue: Online Event
Seasoning’s Greetings! | Betapsi’s Cook Off
Show of your cooking skills with Betapsi’s event! Download the recipe, grab a friend and get ready to cook. All proceeds will go to mental health entities. Click here to apply.
- Date: 11th December
- Time: 4:00pm
- Venue: Online Event on Zoom
Building Blocks: A JEF Malta Workshop
JEF Malta is organising an interactive webinar discussing topics such as public speaking, composing a policy paper and improving your lobbying skills! Anyone interested in applying, simply click here.
- Date: 12th December
- Time: 10:00 am till 2:00pm
- Venue: Online Event
ELSA Webinars Academy Malta | Gaming Law
ELSA are introducing a 5-day academic course where participants will have full access to a 15-hour schedule of Gaming Law lectures given by professionals in the field. Some topics that will be discussed are Gaming Protection and Clientele Safety, Taxation Laws, and FINTECH-related Strategies. Participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis so apply now! Fee is priced at 25 euros for all ELSA members and 30 euros for non-ELSA members.
- Date: 14th till the 18th December
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- Venue: Online Event
On Topic: Contraception in Malta
Continuing KSU’s ‘On Topic’ series, the third webinar revolves around Contraception in Malta. The topic of Sexual Health is still seen as a taboo topic within our society and it is event like these that help us break it more and more.
- Date: 16th December
- Time: 5:00pm till 7:00pm
- Venue: Online event streamed on Facebook
The Christmas Complex | A Deep Talks Event
For their second edition of the online ‘Deep Talks Series’, Betapsi are going all Christmassy themed! Grab your christmas sweaters and popcorn and get ready to discuss Christmas Classics which we love watching during the holidays! Apply here.
- Date: 16th December
- Time: 8:00pm
- Venue: Online Event
Share Your Gift – The Charity Talent Show
MHSA, S-Cubed, and UM Futsal are teaming up to offer you a one-of-a-kind event – ‘Share Your Gift’ is a talent show for students AND student organisations at the University of Malta. All details can be found on their event page and if you wish to participate, click here!
- Date: 18th December
- Time: 8:00pm till 11:00pm
- Venue: Online Event
ASCS | Game On!
It’s time for some Table Tennis fun! ASCS presents a series of table tennis matches to win some really cool prizes. The fee is €5 per person. Due to the pandemic, ASCS will be following COVID-19 precautions in order to have a fun but safe match!
- Date: 19th December
- Time: 10:30am
- Venue: TBA
The murder before Christmas | Murder Mystery!
Betapsi needs you to save Santa! Put your detective skills on and start searching for clues on who has been on the naughty list. The price is that of €10 per team and you can apply by clicking here!
- Date: 23rd December
- Time: 5:00pm
- Venue: Valletta
Other events going around the island
A conversation with Daniel Holmes
Daniel Holmes spent eight years inside Malta’s prison and lived to tell his tale. A Q&A will be taking place through Zoom, since he is banned from Malta until 2023, where we get to learn more about his prison experience. An event you surely cannot miss!
- Date: 10th December
- Time: 5:00pm
- Venue: Online Event
Freedom Nights – Seated Event With Live Music, Food & Drinks
This event is about freedom of being and expressions, and get ready for some good music, food and drinks provided by Coffee Circus and Banh Mi. Due to the current situation, the event is limited to 20 seats so brings your friends or partner to enjoy!
- Date: 11th December
- Time: 7:30pm till 11:00pm
- Venue: Freedom Hub Malta
Vintage Pop-Up Shop: Winter Special
Who doesn’t love a beautiful, vintage, cosy coat? Lady Kitt Vintage is back with a winter collection ranging from 1960s coats and snazzy 1970s jackets to cosy, chunky cardis and faux favourites! Look fashionable this Winter!
- Date: 12th December
- Time: 10:30am till 6:30pm
- Venue: No. 14, Sunny Side Guze Ellul Mercer Str. Sliema
Retro Vintage Trio Market – Freedom Hub
Two full days filled with retro vintage finds just for you! What will you find? Some good vintage basics, a few classics, eccentric pieces and some good second-hand picks. Get ready to express and show yourself!
- Date: 12th to 13th December
- Time: 10:30am till 6:00pm
- Venue: Freedom Hub Malta
Drink Pizza, Eat Beer – ‘Tis The Season To Be Willy
Pizza? Beer? Count me in. A seated event with tables up to 10 people on a first come, first served basis. Experience the full range of Stretta Beers, the brand new and never tried before, and taste the tastiest pizzas from the kitchens at Salumeria Gardens.
- Date: 12th December
- Time: 12:00pm till 4:00pm
- Venue: Salumeria Gardens
Kadenza ta’ Ħolma
The Strada Stretta Concept is coming to an end and it is bringing you ‘Kadenza ta’ Ħolma’ – a unique event with a mix of art, poetry and music which will take the virtual audience on cathartic journey through the twelve months of a year. Clare Ghigo, Francesca Aqauilina, Mariele Zammit and Maria-Elena Farrugia are your performers for the night!
- Date: 15th December
- Time: 8:00pm
- Venue: Online Event
Christmas in the City
The Valletta Cultural Agency is presenting you with a full Christmas Programme from the 8th till the 24th of December in order to get in the festive cheer! We picked out three events that sparked our interest.
Opera in the City
A classical journey of the greatest, world famous Operatic tunes and arias from Donizetti to Verdi and Puccini, starring international Maltese tenor Nico Darmanin and the wonderful soprano Nadia Vella, accompanied by Sofia Narmania on the piano.
- Date: 9th December
- Time: 8:00pm
- Venue: Pjazza Regina
Christmas Film Screenings in Valletta
Experience the Christmas Classic as Joyeux Noel and Polar Express will be screening at Is-Suq tal-Belt Valletta! Limited seating available so make sure to contact: info@vca.gov.mt
- Date: 8th till 24th December
- Time: 6:30pm till 8:00pm
- Venue: Is-Suq Tal-Belt Valletta Food Market
Brass Band Performances in Valletta
Big Friends Guggen Musik Malta will be playing popular Christmas tunes in Great Siege Square, Valletta (entrance to St John’s Co-Cathedral). The Big Friends Guggen Musik Band is a unique musical band in our country. Founded in 2008, the band amuses its audience by singing, dancing and playing along joyous renditions of popular music.
- Date: 14th December and 21st December
- Time: 7:30pm till 9:00pm
- Venue: Great Siege Square