Archives Alive 2026 — Mdina Cathedral Archives
Oil painting of Mdina Cathedral at golden hour

ARCHIVES ALIVE 2026

Celebrating Malta's
Living Heritage

A year of events, exhibitions and community engagement inspired by the life and music of Benigno Żerafa.

March 2026 – February 2027

Mdina Cathedral Malta

Benigno Żerafa

Celebrating Maltese Baroque Music

on the 300th Anniversary of his Birth

1726 – 1804

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Programme Highlights

Grand baroque hall with chandelier

National Conference

5 November 2026

Scholars and speakers explore Benigno Zerafa's life and legacy.

Open antique manuscript book

Open Archives Weekend

31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

Explore our collections with guided tours, displays and demonstrations.

Students examining documents

Educational Workshops

2 – 9 November 2026

Hands-on sessions for students and music enthusiasts.

Handwritten musical score

Benigno Zerafa

Discover the story of Malta's 18th-century musical maestro.

Interior of cathedral archive

Virtual Exhibition

Step inside our exhibition with immersive 360° tours.

Close-up archival manuscript

Artefact Collection

Browse items on display and explore their rich metadata.

LIVE STREAM

Watch the Conference Live

5 November 2026

Join us online and be part of this historic event from anywhere in the world.

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Preserving the past, inspiring the future.

— Mdina Cathedral Archives