Żigużajg International Arts Festival for Children and Young People

When: November 16-22

Where: Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta

An annual international artsfestival for children and young people held in Valletta. For more information visit www.ziguzajg.org.

Student Competition Exhibition

When: November 19-30

Where: Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta

This competition aims to highlight the diversity of challenges, opportunities and responses faced by cities throughout the world, from large nation States to small island communities. The Royal Institute of British Architects and CAA wanted to know how students thought their city will respond to issues such as the pressures of population growth, climate change and developments in technology.

Out of the Blue photographic exhibition by the Prince’s Trust

When: November 28-December 12

Where: Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa

This exhibition showcases the value and importance of our planet. The competition was open to all Commonwealth citizens and winning photographs will be exhibited in Malta on the occasion of CHOGM.

Time to See photographic exhibition

When: November 27-29

Where: Pjazza Ħelsien, Valletta

Time to See captures the impact that completely avoidable causes of blindness are having on people across the Commonwealth. It also focuses on the work that The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust and Standard Chartered are doing in support.

The Royal Family: a private collection of limited edition and commemorative bone china and porcelain

When: November 20-30

Where: The Exchange Buildings, Republic Street, Valletta

An exhibition of high-quality ceramics related to the British Royal Family including items in bone china and glass commemorating various events. The majority of the items are British made by prestigious brands such as Wedgwood, Royal Doulton and Spode & Royal Worcester.

Commonwealth Walkway

When: November 28 onwards

Where: Valletta

Disc-markers using an EIIR cypher will take you to all the key landmarks found in Malta’s capital city.

Panorpheus

When: November 26

Where: St James Cavalier, Valletta

Fifty three composers from each of the Commonwealth countries present their compositions. These musical pieces will be performed in five concerts running through a single day.

The Commonwealth and its People: Diasporas, Identities, Memories 2015

When: November 27-December 8

Where: House of Representatives, Valletta

The exhibition presents a narrative on departure, with its physical uprooting, risks, fears and hopes; memory and nostalgia, the emotive threads that help weave identity often with attempts at recreating the fabric of the community of origin in new contexts. It also looks at the nurtured hope of return to the country or community of origin. The exhibition articulates this process through art forms and different styles from the National Collection, as well as relevant objects from the National Libraries, National Archives and other sources

Adding Global Value: Fulfilling the Promise of a Polio Free World

When: November 23-29

Where: Intercontinental Malta, St Julian’s

See the stories behind polio and the campaign for its eradication in this moving photo exhibition that brings together the efforts of the End Polio Now campaigners and those affected in our societies.

The Commonwealth Resounds in Malta

When: November 24

Where: Teatru Manoel, Valletta

A free concert aimed at showcasing the Commonwealth’s cultural diversity. Various musicians, singers and dancers from Commonwealth regions will come together in a multi-sensory performance in various ensemble formats.

Opening ceremony: extra performances

When: November 27-28

Where: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta

Extra performances of the opening ceremony will be held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. Tickets cost €15. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to charity.

Magna Carta 800: Global Tour

When: November 28-29

Where: National Library, Valletta

To celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, Hereford Cathedral’s 1217 version of the Magna Carta, one of only four such surviving copies, will be on public display at the National Library. This is part of an exclusive global tour.