1
New Year's Day
Public Holiday. Fixed Date.
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Malta Events Calendar 2026
From Baroque concerts to village feasts – every major event in one place. Tap the calendar icon to add to your phone or Google Calendar.
January 2026
8–25
Valletta Baroque Festival
World-class Baroque artists in historic venues.
8–25
Rock’n Malta
Winter rock and alternative gigs across the island.
February 2026
10
Feast of St Paul's Shipwreck
Public Holiday. Fixed Date.
13–17
Carnival (Il-Karnival ta' Malta)
Parades with gigantic floats and costume competitions.
22
Malta Marathon
Major running event (full, half, and walkathon).
March 2026
TBA
maltabiennale.art
International contemporary art festival in historic sites (March–May).
19
Feast of St Joseph
Public Holiday. Fixed Date.
29–Apr 5
Holy Week & Easter
Good Friday Processions (Apr 3) and Easter celebrations.
31
Freedom Day
Public Holiday. Fixed Date.
31
Freedom Day Regatta
Annual rowing regatta in the Grand Harbour.
April 2026
17–19
Dark Malta Festival
Industrial and metal music fans' festival.
20–30
Malta Int'l Fireworks Festival
Mass Spectacle (150,000+ viewers) over the Grand Harbour.
28–30
SBC Summit Malta
Major iGaming summit. 6,000+ executives.
TBA
Strawberry Festival (Festa Frawli)
Annual celebration in Mġarr.
May 2026
1
Labour Day
Public Holiday. Fixed Date.
7–10
Rong Open Air Festival
Large open-air electronic festival at UNO Malta.
15–17
Sunny Side Festival
3-day house/techno festival at beach clubs.
29–31
Triip Festival
Electronic music in Bugibba area.
TBA
Village Festas Season
Weekly patron saint feasts with fireworks (May–Sept).
June 2026
4–7
DLT Malta
High-energy electronic festival across beaches & clubs.
7
Sette Giugno
Public Holiday. Fixed National Holiday.
12–21
Malta International Arts Festival
Art, music, and theatre in historic sites.
12–21
FestGħana
Traditional Maltese folk singing festival.
18–22
ABODE on the Rock
Gozo-based house music party series.
TBA
Earth Garden
Open-air eco-music gathering with multiple stages.
29
Feast of Sts Peter and Paul
Public Holiday. Fixed Date.
July 2026
6–11
Malta Jazz Festival
International jazz artists under the Valletta bastions.
14
Isle of MTV Malta
Europe's largest free concert at Il-Fosos Square.
14–19
Malta Music Week
Club nights, beach parties, and Isle of MTV after-parties.
August 2026
TBA
Delicata Wine Festival
Wine tasting and live music at Upper Barrakka Gardens.
12–15
Glitch Festival
Major international techno event at Gianpula Village.
TBA
Summer Daze Malta
Large-scale festival with big-name acts.
15
Feast of Mary's Assumption
Public Holiday (Santa Marija).
September 2026
8
Victory Day
Public Holiday. Regatta & fireworks.
10–12
Karnival tas-Sajf
Summer Carnival on the waterfront.
21
Independence Day
Public Holiday. Fixed National Holiday.
25–27
Hoopla Malta
Electronic music festival in St Paul’s Bay.
October 2026
1–4
Defected Malta
House music takeover at historic sites & clubs.
3
Valletta Guitar Festival
Classical and contemporary guitar performances.
TBA
Notte Bianca
City-wide night of open museums and free performances.
November 2026
TBA
Mediterranean Culinary Festival
Food stalls, cooking demos and wine tastings across Valletta.
December 2026
8
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Public Holiday. Fixed Date.
13
Republic Day
Public Holiday. Fixed National Holiday.
25
Christmas Day
Public Holiday. Fixed Date.
Year-round Highlights
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Village Feasts (Festi)
Every weekend a different village throws a festa with fireworks, brass bands and street food.
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