🎪 Festivals in Malta
Malta's festival season runs close to year-round, from multi-day arts programmes in Valletta to open-air village celebrations across Malta and Gozo.
Festivals here span a wider range than the word usually suggests. Some are multi-day arts programmes staged across several venues — the Malta Festival of Ideas runs concerts, dance and talks under one banner. Others are single-site gatherings like Maker Faire Malta at Esplora in Kalkara, or open-air events in village squares and public spaces such as Għasri Square in Gozo and the Triton Fountain in Valletta.
Teatru Manoel in Valletta hosts a large share of the festival programming that moves indoors, particularly the music and performance strands. A good number of festival events are free to attend, especially the outdoor and community ones.
If you're planning a trip around one, the fixed points in the Maltese year are Carnival in February, the village festa season from May through August, the Malta Jazz Festival and Isle of MTV — a free open-air concert — both in July, and Notte Bianca in October, when Valletta's palaces and museums open late and free of charge. Birgu by Candlelight follows in the same month.
See detailsGħajn Spooky Quest
Għajn Spooky Quest presents a complimentary family occasion brimming with Halloween-themed entertainment, interactive activities and exploration in Rabat. This festive gathering welcomes visitors of all ages to participate in seasonal merriment without charge.
FreeMalta Book Festival 2026
Experience the Malta Book Festival 2026, held at MFCC Ta' Qali between 4 and 8 November. Featuring a diverse selection of books, interactive storytelling sessions, engaging activities, and entertainment suitable for all ages.
Ta’ Qali, Malta
See detailsFesta Qbiż
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See detailsIl Parnaso Confuso & La Corona – Valletta Early Opera Festival
This year's Valletta Early Opera Festival presents a pairing of two seldom-performed one-act works by Christoph Willibald Gluck, brought together by Festivals Malta and Teatru Manoel under the artistic guidance of Kenneth Zammit Tabona. Both compositions date to 1765, originally created for the H…
Teatru Manoel
See detailsMalta International Organ Festival 25
Opening Concert – Stabat Mater 20 November • 7:30 PM • St Paul's Shipwreck Parish, Valletta The Malta International Organ Festival launches with an emotionally resonant sacred work presenting Domenico Abos's complete Stabat Mater alongside key sections from Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's compositi…
Teatru Manoel
See detailsThe Magical Illuminated Trail 2026
Experience an enchanting journey through the radiant pathways of The Magical Illuminated Trail 2026, set within the historic grounds of Verdala Castle Gardens in Malta. This spectacular event features brilliant luminous installations, seasonal entertainment options, and activities designed to del…
Verdala Castle Gardens, Siġġiewi
FreeBring It Back: Christmas Edition
Experience festive nostalgia at Bring It Back: Christmas Edition, where you'll celebrate the season in style at Gianpula Village. Join fellow visitors for a Christmas-themed gathering filled with holiday cheer and memorable moments.
Gianpula Main Room, Gianpula Village
See detailsValletta Baroque Festival
Wonder Women Friday 9th January 2026 Teatru Manoel Main Stage Spanish Baroque & Traditional Music Performed by Forma Antiqva Celebrating trailblazing female artists of 18th-century Spanish theatre—business-minded musicians and singers who broke barriers, claimed their place on stage, and demonstr…
Teatru Manoel
See detailsCelebrating Ballet – 60 Years of the Cecchetti Method in Malta
A gathering of ten local dance academies will come together to mark six decades since The Cecchetti Method was established in Malta. This commemorative occasion will feature dance instructors spanning three generations, paying tribute to the pioneering contributions of Enrico Cecchetti as well as…
Teatru Manoel
See detailsWieniawski, Mendelssohn & Karłowicz
The De Valette International Chamber Music Festival (DV'Classical) presents a prestigious opportunity for musical conversation and cross-cultural dialogue, unveiling its first-ever event—an elegant showcase highlighting the finest in chamber music, situated in Valletta's historic center. The open…
Teatru Manoel
See detailsEchoes of the Danube and the Caucasus
The DV'Classical International Festival returns for its second edition, launching with a repertoire celebrating diverse national musical heritages. Hungarian conductor Gergely Madaras leads the program's opening work, Bartók's Divertimento for Strings, delivering traditional Magyar character alon…
Teatru Manoel
WAH MALTA 2027
WAH returns to Malta for its third edition, expanding to an unprecedented scale. Prepare yourself for a four-day celebration of Drum & Bass set against the Mediterranean backdrop, featuring an additional day and fresh venue location that will inject new vitality into the island's scene. Between T…