Our islands are renowned for their rich history, vibrant culture, and numerous annual events that draw visitors from around the world. From traditional feasts rooted in centuries-old customs to contemporary music festivals that attract global audiences, Malta offers a diverse calendar of events throughout the year. This article explores some of the most significant dates and events in Malta, providing insights into what makes each occasion special.
9 to 25 January Valletta Baroque Festival
Features some of the best soloists and ensembles in the baroque music scene. Spanning over three weeks, the festival offers a quintessential experience of all that is Baroque as it takes place in exquisite venues such as St John’s Co-Cathedral, The Verdala Palace, Palazzo Parisio, and Teatru Manoel.
15 February Skyfall in Concert – Live Orchestra – Venue : Mediterranean Conference Centre – Valletta
Experience James Bond’s SKYFALL Like Never Before! Witness the full film with a live orchestra delivering every pulse-pounding note. Conducted by Ryan Paul Abela, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will captivate you with the score synced perfectly to the on-screen action.
25 January Soul Asylum Live Concert Aria Complex – Iklin
10 February Feats of St. Paul shipwreck
The feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck in Malta, that falls on the 10th of February, is one of the island’s major public holidays, especially since it’s a religious feast. Procession in Valletta
23 February 40Th. Malta Marathon
Malta’s Largest Marathon and Half-Marathon
28 February to Carnival
Friday 28th Feb – Sunday 2nd Mar 2025 – Carnival festivities include prolific late-night street parties in Valletta old town throughout Carnival, however the busiest days are the weekend, from Friday to Sunday. Anyone can dress up, wear a mask and let loose!
Vernal Festival – MFCC Ta Qali
7th. March Concert by Italian Artist Nek
8th. March Concert by Iconic British Band – UB 40
18 April Good Friday
Many Christians around the world observe Good Friday on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and death, which is told in the Christian Bible. Processions are held in various villages in Malta and Gozo.
20 April Easter
Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.
19 to 21 April The Beauty and the Beast on Ice. Venue MFCC Ta Qali
“Beauty and the Beast” is a timeless fairy tale about love, acceptance, and inner beauty. The story centers around a young woman named Beauty and a cursed prince transformed into a monstrous Beast.
19 April Dionne Warwick in Concert. Venue : Mediterranean Conference Centre -Valletta
7 June Amedeo Minghi in Concert. Venue : MFCC Ta Qali
15 August Feast of Santa Marija
Celebrated in Various villages in Malta
29 / 30 August Andre Rieu in Concert. Venue : The Granaries Floriana
