André Rieu in Malta
- Luiz Cincurá
- Jan 1
- 1 min read
André Rieu performed two open-air concerts in Malta on August 29 and 30, 2025, in a square located in the city of Floriana , next to the city's historic walls, a location frequently used for large musical and cultural events.
With an estimated population of 540,000, Malta is a parliamentary democratic republic. It holds regular elections and respects civil liberties and political rights, generally being considered one of the consolidated democracies of the European Union .
Floriana (Malta) and Maastricht (Netherlands) are the only places where Rieu performs open-air concerts in a special format, due to the audience's receptiveness and the visual experience these locations offer.
According to information available on the website of musician and conductor André Rieu, he will perform. 78 concerts in 2026 . Rieu is the founder of the Johann Strauss Orchestra and has succeeded in making classical music accessible to a wide audience, inspiring millions of people with waltzes and music from operas, films, musicals, operettas, and traditional melodies. His charisma, warm personality, and lively orchestra have made him a world-renowned artist.
Sources:
ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA. Geography, history, population, political system and society of Malta . Jan.2026.
FREEDOM HOUSE. Political rights, civil liberties, freedom of expression and democratic status of Malta. Jan. 2026.
ANDRE RIEU'S WEBSITE. André Rieu and his Johann Stauss Orchestra . Available at: < https://www.andrerieu.com/en > Accessed on January 1, 2026.
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