This concert takes place inside one of the underground water cisterns of Valletta. World renowned soloist Thomas Bloch presents a recital on one of the most unique instruments: the glass harmonica. Bloch appears on more than 150 recordings and has collaborated with several prominent artists: Radiohead, John Cage, Daft Punk, Valery Gergiev, Pierre Boulez and Olivier Messiaen, amongst others. He has also recorded numerous film scores which include Amadeus, Blade runner 2049, The March of the Penguins, Prisoners, and Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water and Pinocchio. The Malta International Arts Festival invites the audience to this unique concert, enhanced by the evocative setting of the underground site.

This event is organised by Festivals Malta as part of the Malta International Arts Festival. This event is in collaboration with Heritage Malta. 

Disclaimer:

When visiting Underground Valletta, visitors must read and adhere to these specific Underground Valletta terms and conditions.

For Your general information please note that:

- Seating will be on cushions on the floor. 

- Humidity levels are very high and therefore, some areas are slippery. For your safety, please wear closed, comfortable shoes and hold onto the handrails at all times. Visitors wearing high heels, sandals or flip flops will not be admitted.

- Although handrails are in place, we regret that the site remains inaccessible to wheelchairs and persons needing walking aids.

- Underground Valletta is a dark subterranean location. By buying a ticket you are warranting that you are in good health and are not subject to panic attacks or loss of balance due to claustrophobia or similar conditions which could put yourself or other visitors at risk of injury.

 - For their own safety Children under 12 years of age cannot be admitted to Underground Valletta.

- Failure to arrive on time may result in refusal of entry, and tickets are not refundable and cannot be exchanged.

- This event has limited seated.