What’s On in Malta: Events, Festivals and Festas by Month

Malta has something on almost every week of the year, from Carnival in February to village festas and fireworks all summer and a festive Valletta in December. Use this calendar to plan your trip around the big events, or check what is happening while you are here.

Coming Up in Malta

Confirmed dates for the next few months. We update this list as organisers announce new dates.

Malta Events Calendar by Month

The months below show when Malta’s regular events usually happen. Exact dates change each year, so check the organiser before you book.

Month	Main events
January	Valletta Baroque Festival (mid to late January)
February	Carnival (the days before Lent), Feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck (10 February)
March and April	Holy Week and Easter processions, Freedom Day (31 March), Malta International Fireworks Festival (April)
May	Festa season begins in some villages
June	Village festas, Mnarja folk festival at Buskett (29 June)
July	Malta Jazz Festival in Valletta, festas every weekend
August	Santa Marija (15 August) and the busiest festa weekends
September	Victory Day regatta in the Grand Harbour (8 September), Independence Day (21 September)
October	Notte Bianca in Valletta, Birgufest, Rolex Middle Sea Race
November	Malta Book Festival, Christmas lights switch on in Valletta
December	Christmas in the Capital, Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem in Gozo, New Year’s Eve in Valletta

Malta Village Festas

A festa is a village’s celebration of its patron saint, and it is the heart of a Maltese summer. Streets are hung with banners and lights, brass bands march through the village, the statue of the saint is carried in procession and the night ends with fireworks. Most festas fall between June and September, with something on almost every weekend. They are free and everyone is welcome.

• Go on the Saturday or Sunday evening for the band marches and fireworks.
• Try festa food: nougat (qubbajt), pastizzi and hot dogs from the street stalls.
• Dress respectfully if you go into the church to see the decorations.

Malta Carnival 2027

Malta Carnival 2027 runs from 5 to 9 February. The main parades of decorated floats and costumed dancers take place in Valletta and Floriana, with smaller events across Malta and Gozo. Nadur in Gozo is known for its more spontaneous, unscripted carnival.

Monthly Guides: What to Expect in Malta

Malta Events FAQ

When is Malta Carnival 2027?

Malta Carnival 2027 runs from 5 to 9 February 2027, with the main parades in Valletta and Floriana.

When is festa season in Malta?

Most village festas happen between June and September, with the busiest weekends in July and August. A few villages hold their festa at other times of year.

Are Maltese festas free?

Yes. The street celebrations, band marches and fireworks are free. You only pay for food and drinks from the stalls.

What is on in Malta at Christmas?

Valletta is decorated for Christmas in the Capital from late November, Gozo has the Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem nativity village from mid-December, and Valletta hosts a free New Year’s Eve party with fireworks.

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Sources: Valletta Cultural Agency, Festivals Malta, GuideMeMalta: Carnival 2027 dates, Visit Gozo, Free Malta: events October to December 2026.