Services, hours and details last checked against Teatru Manoel's own published information.
Teatru Manoel is a theatre on Old Theatre Street in Valletta that stages drama, concerts, dance, family shows, pantomime and comedy nights, and offers guided tours of the building. Tickets are sold through its online booking site. Questions for the theatre can go through the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page.
Teatru Manoel is a working theatre in the heart of Valletta, on Old Theatre Street. It presents a year-round programme that stretches from classical concerts and drama to dance, comedy, pantomime and shows for babies, children and families, and it also runs tours of the building for visitors who want to see the theatre itself as well as a performance.
On VisitMalta.co.uk it appears in our directory of entertainment venues in Malta. It is an easy addition to a day in the capital, which our Valletta guide covers in detail.
What is on
The online programme groups productions by type: tours, drama, concerts, music, dance, pantomime and a family and children's strand called Toi Toi. Dates run well into 2027, so you can plan a trip months ahead. Each listing shows the date, the start time, the running time and an age guide, which is helpful when you are choosing between an adult drama and something for younger members of the family.
The autumn and winter 2026 season includes Oscar Wilde's Salomé on 6 November, Richard Strauss' Salomé as a concert, regular stand-up comedy nights, a Christmas special comedy evening, The Nutcracker on 12 December and a Great Little Panto Show in early December. Peter Pan follows as the pantomime in January 2027. Classical music fans can follow the Beethoven200 series, which pairs piano concertos and symphonies across the season from November 2026 to June 2027. Later in the year the programme includes War of the Worlds, Mistero Buffo and Alice in Theatreland, described as Malta's first Easter panto.
Programmes change, so check the booking site for the latest dates before you travel. Our guide to the weather in Malta by month helps you plan which season to visit.
Family and young audiences
Teatru Manoel puts real effort into younger audiences. The Toi Toi strand includes a baby series for ages up to three, with titles such as Jingle, Around the Fire, Up in the Air and Beach, along with toddler sessions for two to three year olds and a music series called Bop for children and families, including Club Bop, Toddler Bop, Yuletide Bop and Kids Bop. Shows for older children include The Lion and the Mouse, for ages four to seven, and Luke and Nannu Cisju, for ages seven to ten.
Each listing gives the age guidance, and some adult productions carry stronger ratings, including one marked for over-16s with nudity and stand-up nights for over-18s. Singalong Seniors is aimed at older audiences. If you are travelling with a family, our guide to things to do in Malta offers more ideas for the days between performances.
Tours of the theatre
Alongside performances, the theatre offers two tours: The Grand Tour of Teatru Manoel and a tour called 1732, A Tour of Teatru Manoel. They give a daytime way to see the building without buying a seat for an evening show. Dates and prices for the tours are shown on the booking pages.
Valletta rewards a slow visit. Pair a tour or a matinee with a walk through the Upper Barrakka Gardens, a visit to St John's Co-Cathedral and some background reading in our Knights of Malta guide to understand why the capital looks the way it does.
Booking and visiting
Tickets are sold through the theatre's booking website, where you choose a performance, pick your seats from a plan and pay online. You can create an account to access member pricing, or continue as a guest. Seat categories and prices vary by production, so check the show page.
The theatre also has pages for rentals, news, and learning and participation, for people who want to hire the space or take part in workshops. If you are staying in the capital, our list of hotels in Valletta is the best place to start, and our flights to Malta from the UK guide covers the journey. For anything you want to ask the theatre before you book, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Teatru Manoel.
Questions about Teatru Manoel
Where is Teatru Manoel?
The theatre is on Old Theatre Street in Valletta, the capital of Malta. It sits in the old walled city, within easy walking distance of the main sights, restaurants and hotels.
What kinds of shows does it stage?
The programme covers drama, classical concerts and music series, dance, pantomime, stand-up comedy and a family and children's strand called Toi Toi. Dates are published well ahead, into 2027.
Are there shows for children?
Yes. Toi Toi includes baby series for ages up to three, toddler sessions, music sessions and shows for children of different ages. Every listing shows an age guide, so you can pick something suited to your family.
Can I tour the theatre without seeing a show?
Yes. The theatre offers two tours, The Grand Tour of Teatru Manoel and a tour called 1732, A Tour of Teatru Manoel, so visitors can see the building by day without booking an evening performance.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are booked on the theatre's own booking website. You choose a performance, select your seats on the plan and pay online, either as a guest or with an account that gives access to member prices.
Does the programme include classical music?
Yes. The Beethoven200 series pairs piano concertos with symphonies across the season, from November 2026 to June 2027, and the programme also includes other concerts and music evenings.
Does the theatre hire out its space or run workshops?
The theatre has pages for rentals and for learning and participation. Contact the theatre through our enquiry form to ask whether a space is available for your event or how to join a workshop.
How do I ask the theatre a question?
Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page. Tell us what you would like to know, such as tours, groups or hiring a space, and we will pass your message to Teatru Manoel.
Practical information
Teatru Manoel is on Old Theatre Street in the centre of Valletta. Performances are booked through the theatre's own ticketing website, which lists dates, start times, running times and age guidance for each show, and ticket categories vary by production. The theatre also has pages for rentals and learning and participation. For questions about visiting or events, use the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the theatre.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Teatru Manoel website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.