Teatru Salesjan
Community Theatre and Venue Hire · 45 Ġużè Howard Street, Tas-Sliema SLM 1752, Malta
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Teatru Salesjan is a community theatre on Ġużè Howard Street in Sliema, founded in 1908 and reopened in 2024 after extensive renovation. It stages opera, jazz, rock nights, theatre, comedy and a seasonal panto, runs a café, and hires out its spaces for events. Send your enquiry through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page and we will pass it to the theatre.
Teatru Salesjan is Sliema's community theatre, a building with roots stretching back to 1908 that reopened in 2024 after extensive renovation. The result blends historic architecture with modern amenities, including an auditorium, a foyer and a bar area, and it now hosts a busy calendar of music, theatre, opera and comedy.
If you are staying on the Sliema waterfront, it is an easy evening out, and our guide to hotels in Sliema shows where to base yourself nearby. The theatre also appears among the island's entertainment venues in Malta.
A century of history, reopened for a new generation
Founded in 1908, the theatre has been part of the cultural life of Sliema for generations, and it stands as a symbol of the town's heritage, evolving while honouring its past. After the renovation, the venue reopened in 2024 and has been busy ever since, with jazz, flamenco, rock nights, tabletop gaming and a panto that brings thousands through the doors in a single week.
Teatru Salesjan is a registered voluntary organisation, V/O 0613, supported by Arts Council Malta through the Investment in Cultural Organisations Scheme. Its mission centres on artistic excellence, community connections, mentoring emerging artists and making the arts accessible through education and outreach, with a commitment to eco-friendly practices and inclusion.
Community at its core
The theatre is more than a performance space: it is a hub for community engagement, educational outreach and a nurturing ground for local talent. Its vision is to bridge generations with diverse programming, so audiences of all ages and backgrounds find something to enjoy.
The programme also includes workshops and community events alongside the shows, and anyone who wants to volunteer, work with the team or become a member can get involved.
What is on
The programme mixes genres across the year. Recent listings include TS Rock Series nights, JazzKlabb evenings with a quartet format, The Jazz Room, a family panto called The Panto of the Opera from 30 October to 1 November, and operas such as La Traviata on 7 November and La Bohème on 5 December. The calendar also takes in a Miyazaki music concert, the theatre show Hercules on 23 December and a comedy night on 8 January.
Evening events list a doors-open time ahead of the start, for example doors at 7pm for an 8pm show or 6pm for a 7pm opera. The theatre also hosts art exhibitions in its café, and further series include Roaring Voices and a residency programme. Membership is open to anyone who wants to support the theatre and its community work. For other cultural stops nearby, the 2B Gallery is a listed art gallery, and the entertainment venue 97Notes is another listing.
Café, accessibility and hiring the space
The theatre's café is open daily, with shorter hours on Sunday, and doubles as an exhibition space. The building is wheelchair accessible via a dedicated ramp on the terrace.
Spaces at Teatru Salesjan can also be hired for events, celebrations and corporate gatherings, which suits groups looking for a distinctive venue with a theatre atmosphere. The team is small and works across box office, bar, lighting, sound, marketing and front of house, so it helps to give clear details of your date, guest numbers and requirements when you enquire.
Planning an evening in Sliema
Sliema sits across the water from the capital, so you can combine a show with a day out using our Valletta guide or the wider list of things to do in Malta. A harbour trip is also close at hand, since the directory lists Adventure Cruises Malta for boat charter.
Check the Malta weather guide for the season you are visiting, compare flights to Malta and browse where to stay in Malta if you are still planning the trip. To ask Teatru Salesjan about tickets, membership or venue hire, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the theatre.
Questions about Teatru Salesjan
Where is Teatru Salesjan?
The theatre is at 45 Ġużè Howard Street in Tas-Sliema, postcode SLM 1752. It sits in the heart of Sliema, so it is easy to combine with an evening out in the town.
What kinds of shows does it put on?
The programme includes opera, jazz and rock nights, theatre, comedy, a seasonal panto, flamenco and tabletop gaming evenings. Recent series include JazzKlabb and the TS Rock Series, plus art exhibitions in the café.
What are the café opening hours?
The café is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 3pm and on Sunday from 9am to 1pm. It is also used to display art exhibitions, so it is worth a visit during the day as well as for evening shows.
Is the theatre wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Teatru Salesjan is wheelchair accessible via a dedicated ramp in the terrace. If you have specific access needs, mention them in your enquiry so the team can advise on your visit.
Can I hire the theatre for an event?
Yes. The theatre's facilities are available to hire for events, celebrations and corporate gatherings. Send your date, numbers and requirements through the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form and we will pass them to the team.
Who runs the theatre?
Teatru Salesjan is a registered voluntary organisation, V/O 0613, supported by Arts Council Malta through the Investment in Cultural Organisations Scheme. A small team handles box office, bar, technical work, marketing and membership.
Practical information
Teatru Salesjan is at 45 Ġużè Howard Street, Tas-Sliema SLM 1752, and is wheelchair accessible by a dedicated ramp on the terrace. The café is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 3pm and on Sunday from 9am to 1pm. Doors for evening shows open shortly before the start time shown for each event. To ask about tickets, membership or hiring the space, 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 Salesjan website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.