Events
Discover what's on in Gozo including events, festivals and entertainment. Here you will find information on which events are coming up in the next few days in Victoria and around the island of Gozo.
06/10/2024
Oasi Cup Run & Fun Walk 2024
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join us for an exciting day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the OASI CupRun and FunWalk!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just looking for a great way to spend time with friends and family, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, lively atmosphere, and the chance to support a great cause.
FREE EVENT
Location: Republic street, Victoria
Time: 8:00 am - 10:30 am
11/10/2024
The Director Speaks: Luke Azzopardi & Riccardo Buscarini
In 2024, the opera world celebrates a monumental milestone—the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini’s passing, honouring one of the greatest composers of all time. To mark this centenary, Teatru tal-Opra Aurora will present a groundbreaking production featuring Puccini’s Il Trittico, which comprises the three operas Il Tabarro, Suor Angelica, and Gianni Schicchi in one unforgettable evening. This ambitious event is set to captivate audiences with Puccini’s masterful storytelling and emotional depth.
Building on the success of last year’s creative team, Teatru tal-Opra Aurora has assembled an exceptional group of aesthetic designers including Luke Azzopardi and Riccardo Buscarini, alongside set designer Mike Zerafa. They will offer an illustrated talk, providing insights into how they interpret and bring Puccini’s masterpiece to life through scenes, costumes, and set design. This engaging presentation, conducted in English, will last approximately 45 minutes and promises to offer a fascinating look into the artistic vision behind this landmark production.
FREE EVENT
Location: Aurora Theatre, Victoria
Time: 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Visiting Victoria
Victoria is not just the geographic heart of Gozo, it is also the centre of everyday activity. It manages to combine the bustle of its market and shops from sun rise to sun set with a relaxed and sociable atmosphere in the evenings. It is a great place to watch the Islanders go about their day from the cafes dotted around the squares. Victoria is also the administrative centre, which includes the main schools, the hospital and the law courts. Its main square is Pjazza Indipendenza, popularly known as it-Tokk. The main building on the square is the Banca Giuratale, built between1733-38, formerly the seat of the municipal government of Gozo and presently of the Victoria Local council. An open market is held every morning in this square and several open air cafes are also found here. Browse around Victoria's narrow winding streets and you'll find everything from delicious fresh produce, cheeses and wines, to antiques, craft goods, fishing nets and knitwear. The town also has a thriving cultural life all of its own, with some surprising attractions ranging from opera to horse races in the main street on festa days.
