From stargazing to robot games — here’s why you don’t want to miss Malta’s biggest science festival!
Valletta is about to get a serious science glow-up! Science in the City 2025 is back, and this year’s edition is packed with jaw-dropping experiments, hands-on workshops, and plenty of WOW moments for all ages.
📍 When & Where:
Catch the action on 26th & 27th September, from 6 PM to 11 PM, with the heart of the festival taking over Pjazza Tritoni.
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🌌 From Valletta to the Stars
Ever looked up at the night sky and wished you could see more? This year’s festival features brand-new telescope tech thanks to the Astronomical Society of Malta. Get ready for breathtaking views of our galaxy.
🎨 Hands-On Fun for Everyone
Science in the City is all about learning by doing!
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Make Your Own Paper with Skoperti and turn waste into something beautiful.
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Cubert’s Experiment Alley lets you mix potions, extract DNA, and see science come to life.
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Build Your Ideal City with UrbanizeHub — yes, you get to redesign the future!
🧠 Brains, Bodies & Big Ideas
Step into the Brain Gains Zone to learn how neurology evolved, or try out Forensic Tech Displays and discover how science helps solve crimes.
Want a dose of health inspo? Medicine: Then & Now will take you through the history of healing, while the Pharmacy Time Machine gives free health screenings for adults.
🎭 Science Meets Art
Get ready for explosive theatre with MythoXjenza II: Vicious Vesuvius! — a science-meets-comedy show where myths collide with modern geology.
Plus, enjoy interactive art like Feel, Touch, Remember and add your own story to the Art History Hub.
🤖 Tech Lovers’ Paradise
From coding with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ to controlling real STEM robots with IEEE RoboPlay, tech fans are in for a treat.
You can even explore AI identity experiments at Utopian Bodies or join gaming challenges with the Institute of Digital Games.
🌱 Planet-Friendly Science
If you care about the planet (and we know you do), check out:
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Grow 10 Trees Project — take home native seeds and learn how to nurture them.
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Żibel VR Experience — a virtual dive into the sea to see the impact of marine waste.
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Circular Economy Malta — fun ways to rethink recycling.
🎶 Music, Light & Sound Experiments
Experience sound like never before with Sub_Bar, a sensory performance that lets you feel music through vibrations. Or join Light Fantastic, a high-energy musical comedy exploring the science of light with catchy tunes and live experiments.
This is just a taste of what’s waiting for you. Whether you’re a science geek, an art lover, or just looking for a fun night out, Science in the City 2025 is THE event to mark on your calendar.
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📅 Save the date: 26 & 27 September
📍 Location: Pjazza Tritoni, Valletta
🕕 Time: 6 PM – 11 PM
