Final preparations are underway for the yearly Notte Bianca to be held in Valletta tomorrow Saturday.

Activities will include over 50 multi-disciplinary performances by local and international artists spread all over the capital city.

Organizers encouraged the attending public to make use of public transport, which will have extended operating hours, to avoid traffic jams during the event. This includes the Sliema and Three Cities ferries to and from Valletta which will operate at extended hours to 2am as well as the Gozo Fast Ferry which will add an extra crossing from Valletta at 12:30am.

Those who prefer to travel with their personal vehicles should note that on Saturday 5 October, Valletta will not be accessible after 4pm and vehicular access will only be available through the ring road, though residents will be able to enter Valletta on presentation of their ID card. Transport Malta officials will be at hand to manage traffic.

Artistic Director Antoine Farrugia said that one may also find an interactive map on the Festivals Malta website to help the audience find its way around during the event, though the public is encouraged to plan in advance to ensure a pleasant experience at Notte Bianca. He also explained how Festivals Malta took care to organize every performance in a particular artistic route to allow audiences to find the events that interest them easily.

Minister for National Heritage Owen Bonnici expressed his satisfaction with the fact that this edition of Notte Bianca will have over 50 events involving over 250 artists. "Notte Bianca is a vibrant festival full of colours, activities and art. This is an occasiona where local and international talent meet to give new life to Valletta through an excellent expression of creativity," he said.