.Valletta contains various historic cafes, meeting places, restaurants, banks, hotels and Government offices. There are also public gardens which offer fantastic views of the Grand Harbour and other surroundings.

The Manoel Theatre at Old Theatre Street has been staging performances since 1732. Built by Grandmaster António Manoel de Vilhea and recently refurbished to its original glory, it is one of Europe's oldest theatres. It specializes in the classical performing arts, but also stages poetry, jazz, folk and rock concerts. The feast of Saint Paul is celebrated in Valletta on February 10, whilst the feasts of Saint Dominic, Saint Augustine and Our Lady of Mount Carmel are celebrated throughout the year with devotion. A procession of St. Rita is also carried out.