Science in the City, European Researchers’ Night, is Malta’s national science and arts festival hosted annually in Valletta. With over 30,000 visitors every year, it is a fantastic opportunity for scientists and artists to collaborate and get creative. We are a platform for interactive art installations, exhibitions, music, comedy, theatre and the performing arts, which engage citizens with science and research. We’re looking forward to your participation.

For 2020 the theme is Engage, Empower, Enable. Proposals and participation outside this theme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please get in touch before submission.

The Deadline has been extended to the 22nd December 2019.

Applicants will be notified by end January 2020.

An Informational clip will be released on the 27 th November 2019 about the call.

The festival will take place on the night of September 25, 2020. The possibility of using the piece in other locations, on different dates can also be requested. Art Installations can be set up earlier and stay longer, if permits allow us to do so. Applicants should consider legacy by repeating activities and artworks in other places.