BBC Concert Orchestra Brings the Ultimate 80s Hits To Malta in the Heart of the Mediterranean July 5, 2025

Returning this summer to Malta, the hidden gem of the Mediterranean, BBC Radio 2 and the BBC Concert Orchestra will  host a celebration of one of the most music defining decades, the 80s.

This event with world class musicians will take place at the Granaries in Floriana, Malta on Saturday, July 5. 

World class musicians will sing the biggest hits of the decade with tracks from legendary artists including Madonna, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Queen, Wham!, Elton John, Bryan Adams and many more.

“This year’s theme, Ultimate 80s, will be yet another opportunity to showcase Malta’s ability to host unforgettable experiences in iconic locations, reinforcing our position as a premier destination for quality tourism,” said Malta’s Minister for Tourism, Honorable Ian Borg.

CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority, Carlo Micallef, added:

“By bringing internationally acclaimed productions as such to our shores, we are not only enriching our cultural calendar but also attracting visitors who travel to seek productions of high-quality entertainment.”

The event will also be broadcast via BBC Radio. 

Get tickets at: maltashows.com

About Malta

Malta and its sister islands Gozo and Comino, an archipelago in the Mediterranean, boasts a year round sunny climate and 8,000 years of intriguing history. It is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Valletta, Malta’s Capital, built by the proud Knights of St. John. Malta has the oldest free-standing stone architecture in the world, showcasing one of the British Empire’s most formidable defense systems, and includes a rich mix of domestic, religious and military structures from the ancient, medieval and early modern periods. Rich in culture, Malta has a year-round calendar of events and festivals, attractive beaches, yachting, trendy gastronomical scene with six Michelin one-star and one Michelin two-star restaurants and a thriving nightlife, there is something for everyone. 

For more information on Malta, please go to visitmalta.com.


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