Archive:
2016 - The Brain
The 2016 festival explored the theme of The Brain, highlighting the connections between neuroscience, creativity, and the arts. Through folk dance performances, music, interactive light installations such as Brainrave by Late Interactive, and a psychiatry exhibition by Mount Carmel Hospital, the programme encouraged visitors to discover the brain from both scientific and artistic perspectives.
Voices from the Community
24,000 people attended the festival, representing over 5% of Malta’s population.
83% of surveyed visitors rated the festival as good or very good.
59% of participants said they were likely to explore scientific topics further after attending the festival.
– Visitor survey results
Moments from across the 2016 festival
Festival Highlights
The 2016 archive photographs capture the vibrant atmosphere of the festival across Valletta. They showcase a variety of activities, including interactive science demonstrations, exhibitions, artistic performances, light installations, and hands-on experiences, illustrating the festival’s mission to make science engaging, accessible, and enjoyable for audiences of all ages.
Experience the Festival
Discover the official promotional video of Science in the City 2016.
Press coverage & media highlights
Festival in the Spotlight
Science in the City 2016 attracted media attention through its unique combination of science, arts, and culture. The press coverage highlighted the festival’s diverse programme, its focus on The Brain, and its mission to make science accessible and engaging for audiences of all ages.
