Festival info
Festival timetable
| TIME | 1 · Local Council | 2 / 3 · Ġnien, Triq Santa Margerita | 4 / 5 · Suq Bonnici | 6 · Triq il-Gendus | 7 / 8 · Triq Matty Grima | 9 · Triq Dun Ġorġ (Chapel of St Joseph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30pm | A Bird's Odyssey | Seqer | — | Ħu Biljett | — | — |
| 8:00pm | — | Bla Ismijiet, Bla Dispjaċir | Gwardjani Siguri | — | Paper Wings | The Amazing Wildlife Stories |
| 8:30pm | A Bird's Odyssey | Seqer | Going Once | Ħu Biljett | Telefonata | — |
| 9:00pm | — | Bla Ismijiet, Bla Dispjaċir | Gwardjani Siguri | — | Paper Wings | The Amazing Wildlife Stories |
| 9:30pm | — | Seqer | Going Once | Ħu Biljett | Telefonata | — |
| 10:00pm | — | Bla Ismijiet, Bla Dispjaċir | Gwardjani Siguri | — | Paper Wings | — |
| 10:30pm | — | — | Going Once | — | Telefonata | — |
| TIME | 1 · Local Council | 2 / 3 · Ġnien, Triq Santa Margerita | 4 / 5 · Suq Bonnici | 6 · Triq il-Gendus | 7 / 8 · Triq Matty Grima | 9 · Triq Dun Ġorġ (Chapel of St Joseph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30pm | A Bird's Odyssey | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8:00pm | — | Seqer | Going Once | Ħu Biljett | Telefonata | The Amazing Wildlife Stories |
| 8:30pm | A Bird's Odyssey | Bla Ismijiet, Bla Dispjaċir | Gwardjani Siguri | — | Paper Wings | — |
| 9:00pm | — | Seqer | Going Once | Ħu Biljett | Telefonata | The Amazing Wildlife Stories |
| 9:30pm | A Bird's Odyssey | Bla Ismijiet, Bla Dispjaċir | Gwardjani Siguri | — | Paper Wings | — |
| 10:00pm | — | Seqer | Going Once | Ħu Biljett | Telefonata | The Amazing Wildlife Stories |
Festival venues & accessibility
Performances take place in unique historic locations around Cospicua, offering audiences a memorable experience that combines theatre, heritage and community.
How to get to the festival
The Cospicua Short Play Festival takes place in the historic surroundings of Cospicua (Bormla), one of Malta’s Three Cities.
By Public Transport
Cospicua is easily accessible by Malta’s public transport network. Visitors can use bus routes connecting Valletta, the Three Cities and other parts of Malta.
By Ferry
Visitors travelling from Valletta can enjoy a scenic ferry journey to the Three Cities, followed by a short 5 minute walk uphill to the festival locations.
By Car
Parking is available in and around Cospicua, although visitors are encouraged to arrive early due to limited parking availability in historic areas.
By Park & Ride
A park and ride service is offered throughout the weekend from designated stages around Cospicua. Check our social media pages for more information on the stops.
Festival area
Bormla Local Council
Festival timeline
Stay informed about the key dates and milestones for the upcoming edition.
Call for Scripts & Festival Timeline
March/April
Call for Submissions Opens
May
Submission Deadline
June
Selection Process & Finalists Announced
July
Initial Meetings with Selected Participants
August/September
Rehearsals
September
Performances