Folk Underground

Beneath the streets of Valletta, in the vaults of San Duminku Church, Folk Underground brings audiences into the world of għana, Malta's distinctive tradition of folk singing, storytelling and acoustic guitars. Performed by celebrated folk masters alongside a new generation of inspired rising voices, these intimate acoustic evenings reveal a musical culture seldom encountered beyond village bars and local communities.

Songs of love, loss, resistance, wit and everyday life, shaped over centuries at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, echo through the stone vaults. Voices, guitars and stories create an authentic atmosphere that has captivated audience members, with one describing it as "one of the most authentic performances" on opening night.