The Manoel Theatre

The Manoel Theatre, the national theatre of Malta

The Manoel Theatre is the national theatre of Malta and one of the oldest working theatres in Europe. The Valletta audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this historic stage, an eighteenth-century jewel in the heart of the capital.

One of the oldest theatres in Europe

The Manoel Theatre, the national theatre of Malta, is among the oldest theatres still working in Europe. Founded in the eighteenth century at the initiative of a grand master of the Order, it keeps an intimate hall with boxes of wood and gilding, a witness of the taste of the era. Still alive, it offers a rich programme and remains a high place of Maltese cultural life.

What to see

You admire the historic hall with its gilded wooden boxes, in an intimate atmosphere, and you discover one of the oldest theatres in Europe. Attending a show remains the best way to experience the place. It is a stop for lovers of theatre and heritage, in the heart of Valletta.

Practical information

The Manoel Theatre lies in the heart of Valletta, reachable on foot. Guided tours are generally offered, according to their own hours which vary; the shows follow their own programme and access conditions. It is best to check the agenda and the arrangements before coming.

What is the Manoel Theatre in Malta?

It is the national theatre of Malta, one of the oldest theatres still working in Europe, founded in the eighteenth century in Valletta.

Where is the Manoel Theatre?

In the heart of Valletta, capital of Malta.