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Malta's cultural calendar spans theatre at Teatru Manoel and Teatru Astra, live concerts, classical performances by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, comedy shows, sailing regattas, marathons, and the beloved village festas that light up Malta from June to September. This guide pulls events from every major venue and organiser — all in one place. Use the date picker to find what's on during your visit, or filter by category below.

Teatro Manoel

Malta's historic theatre events

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Live Music in Malta

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Mystical Experience Weekender
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Mystical Experience Weekender

Fri, 13 Nov 2026· 21:00
Groove Gardens at Gianpula Village
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Class of 95
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Class of 95

Fri, 27 Nov 2026· 22:00
Gianpula Village
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Festivals Malta

Jazz, Dance & Classical Festivals

Pergolesi – Stabat Mater

Pergolesi – Stabat Mater

7 January 2027· 19:30
St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta
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Music by J.S. Bach & C.F. Abel

Music by J.S. Bach & C.F. Abel

8 January 2027· 12:00
Aula Capitulare, Mdina
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Vespers of Saint James in New Spain (16th–18th centuries)

Vespers of Saint James in New Spain (16th–18th centuries)

8 January 2027· 19:30
Basilica of Saint Dominic & Porto Salvo
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Double Trouble! Virtuosic Music for Two Harpsichords

Double Trouble! Virtuosic Music for Two Harpsichords

9 January 2027· 12:00
Archbishop's Curia, Floriana
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BaRock

BaRock

9 January 2027· 19:30
Teatru Manoel, Valletta
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Vivaldi and the Unruly Orchestra – A Family Concert

Vivaldi and the Unruly Orchestra – A Family Concert

10 January 2027· 10:00
Teatru Manoel, Valletta
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Barbara Strozzi – Che si può fare, Op. 8

Barbara Strozzi – Che si può fare, Op. 8

10 January 2027· 18:00
Teatru Manoel, Valletta
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Bach at Palazzo D'Aurel

Bach at Palazzo D'Aurel

13 January 2027· 11:00
Vjal It-Torri, Il-Gudja
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Hasse – Miserere

Hasse – Miserere

14 January 2027· 19:30
Marija Annunzjata Parish, Tarxien
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Adriaen Willaert – St John’s Passion

Adriaen Willaert – St John’s Passion

15 January 2027· 12:00
St Gregory's Church, Żejtun
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Croatian & Italian Baroque Music

Croatian & Italian Baroque Music

16 January 2027· 19:30
St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara
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Antonio Lotti Missa Brevis

Antonio Lotti Missa Brevis

17 January 2027· 10:30
The Jesuits' Church, Valletta
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J.S. Bach – The Six Brandenburg Concertos

J.S. Bach – The Six Brandenburg Concertos

17 January 2027· 19:30
Basilica of Saint Dominic & Porto Salvo
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Da Pacem – Concert for Peace

Da Pacem – Concert for Peace

19 January 2027· 19:30
St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta
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Musical journey through Europe in year 1735

Musical journey through Europe in year 1735

20 January 2027· 12:00
Il-Palazz ta' Sant'Anton, Ħ'Attard
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Bach\/Telemann 1735

Bach\/Telemann 1735

20 January 2027· 19:30
Basilica of Saint Dominic & Porto Salvo
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Partita Dolorosa

Partita Dolorosa

21 January 2027· 12:00
Verdala Palace, Siġġiewi
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Handel – Giulio Cesare in Egitto

Handel – Giulio Cesare in Egitto

22 January 2027· 19:30
Teatru Manoel, Valletta
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Musica Assoluta

Musica Assoluta

23 January 2027· 12:00
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Valletta
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Vulnerasti Cor Meum

Vulnerasti Cor Meum

23 January 2027· 19:30
Parish Church of St Lawrence, Birgu
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Handel – Giulio Cesare in Egitto 2nd Performance

Handel – Giulio Cesare in Egitto 2nd Performance

24 January 2027· 16:00
Teatru Manoel, Valletta
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Folk Underground

Sala San Duminku, Valletta — Weekly

Beneath the streets of Valletta, within the historic stone vaults of Sala San Duminku, Folk Underground invites audiences into the world of għana — Malta's distinctive tradition of folk song, storytelling, and acoustic guitar. Performed by celebrated folk masters alongside a new generation of musicians, these weekly intimate acoustic evenings offer a rare opportunity to experience a living cultural tradition.

With thanks to partners: MeDirect Bank Malta · Visit Malta · Magna Żmien

Traditional Feasts

Village patron saint celebrations

Conversion of St Paul

25 January
Birkirkara

The Holy Family

25 January
Iklin

Conversion of St Paul

26 January
Mdina

Shipwreck of St Paul

10 February
Valletta

St Joseph

19 March
Rabat

Our Lady of Sorrows

11 April
Various Parishes

St Joseph the Worker

01 May
Birkirkara

Holy Cross

03 May
Birkirkara

St Publius

04 May
Floriana

St George Preca

09 May
Swatar

St Augustine

11 May
Valletta

St Rita

22 May
Birkirkara

St Rita

22 May
Valletta

St Anthony

25 May
Birkirkara

St Joseph

01 June
Ħal Ghaxaq

The Annunciation

01 June
Ħal Tarxien

Our Lady of Fatima

06 June
Gwardamangia

Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart

06 June
Sliema

Mary Help of Christians

08 June
Birkirkara

St Philip

08 June
Ħaż-Żebbuġ

St Anthony

13 June
Birkirkara

Our Lady of the Lily

15 June
Mqabba

Holy Trinity

15 June
Marsa

St Catherine

15 June
Żejtun

Corpus Christi

22 June
Rabat

Sacred Heart of Jesus

27 June
Swatar

Sacred Heart of Mary

29 June
Burmarrad

St Peter and St Paul

29 June
Mdina

St George

29 June
Ħal Qormi

Our Lady of Lourdes

29 June
Qrendi

St Nicholas

29 June
Siggiewi

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

06 July
Fleur-De-Lys

Immaculate Conception

06 July
Hamrun

St Andrew

06 July
Ħal Luqa

St Paul

06 July
Rabat

Sacred Heart of Mary

06 July
Tas-Sliema

The Annunciation

13 July
Ħal Balzan

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

13 July
Gżira

St Joseph

13 July
Hal Kirkop

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

20 July
Fgura

St Joseph

20 July
Msida

St Joseph

20 July
Kalkara

St Sebastian

20 July
Ħal Qormi

Our Lady of Holy Doctrine

20 July
Ħal Tarxien

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

27 July
Balluta

St Anne

27 July
Marsaskala

Christ the King

27 July
Paola

St Venera

27 July
Santa Venera

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

27 July
Żurrieq

Our Lady of Sorrows

27 July
St Paul's Bay

St Joseph

27 July
Żebbuġ

St Dominic

03 August
Valletta

Our Lady of Pompei

03 August
Marsaxlokk

St Peter in Chains

03 August
Birżebbuġa

Our Lady of Lourdes

03 August
San Ġwann

Our Lady of tal-Herba

03 August
Birkirkara

Transfiguration of Our Lord

06 August
Ħal Lija

St Laurence

10 August
Vittoriosa

St Gaetan

10 August
Ħamrun

St Massimiliano Kolbe

14 August
Bugibba

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August
Birkirkara

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August
Mqabba

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August
Qrendi

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August
Mosta

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August
Gudja

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August
Ħ'Attard

The Assumption of Our Lady

15 August
Ħal Għaxaq

The Assumption of Our Lady

17 August
Ħad-Dingli

Our Lady of Lourdes

17 August
Paola

St Bartholomew

24 August
Ħal Gharghur

St Helen

24 August
Birkirkara

St Leonard

24 August
Kirkop

St Pius X

24 August
Santa Lucija

Assumption of Our Lady

24 August
Mġarr

Our Lady Star of the Sea

24 August
Tas-Sliema

Conversion of St Paul

31 August
Ħal Safi

Maria Regina

31 August
Marsa

St Julian

31 August
St Julian's

St Domenic

31 August
Vittoriosa

Our Lady of Loreto

01 September
Għajnsielem (Gozo)

St Catherine

01 September
Żurrieq

St Gregory

02 September
Kerċem (Gozo)

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

02 September
Xlendi (Gozo)

The Nativity of Our Lady

08 September
Naxxar

The Nativity of Our Lady

08 September
Mellieħa

The Nativity of Our Lady

08 September
Senglea

The Nativity of Our Lady

08 September
Xagħra (Gozo)

Our Lady of Graces

15 September
Ħaż-Żabbar

Our Lady of Graces Capuchins

15 September
Victoria (Gozo)

Our Lady of Sorrows

15 September
St Paul's Bay

St Francis

15 September
Qawra

St Francis

20 September
Marsa

Jesus of Nazareth

28 September
Tas-Sliema

St Gregory

29 September
Tas-Sliema

St Michael

20 September
Ħaż-Żabbar

Our Lady of the Rosary

11 October
Marsa

Patronage of the B.V. Mary Knisja tal-Wied

13 October
Għasri (Gozo)

Jesus of Nazareth

20 October
Xagħra (Gozo)

Our Lady of the Girdle

27 October
Gudja

St John of the Cross

16 November
Ta' Xbiex

Immaculate Conception

08 December
Cospicua

Immaculate Conception

08 December
Ibraġġ

St Lucy

13 December
Mtarfa

Frequently Asked Questions About Malta Events

What events are happening in Malta this month?

Malta hosts a year-round calendar of cultural events including theatre, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and more. Browse our event guide filtered by month or use the date range search to find what's on during your visit. We update events daily with performances from all major venues.

What are the best theatres in Malta?

Malta's premier venues include Teatru Manoel (Valletta, historic and prestigious), Teatru Astra (Gozo's main theatre), Theatre Next Door (intimate contemporary space), and MCC Teatre (traditional venue). Each hosts diverse performances from classical theatre to contemporary dance and concerts.

Are there free events in Malta?

Yes! Malta hosts free cultural events including village feasts, outdoor concerts, fireworks displays, and public exhibitions throughout the year. Many are seasonal, especially summer months. Check our event guide for free entertainment options in your travel dates.

How do I find events in Malta by date?

Use our date range search feature to find all events between chosen dates. Select 'Search by date' to browse theatre, concerts, exhibitions, and more by specific date ranges. Perfect for planning around your visit schedule.

What types of events happen in Malta?

Malta offers diverse events including theatre performances, concerts (classical and live music), dance shows, comedy, festivals, fireworks, exhibitions, sailing races, marathons, and religious celebrations. Filter by category to find your interests.

How do I buy tickets for Malta events?

Most venues offer online ticket sales through their websites. Popular venues like Teatru Manoel and Teatru Astra have dedicated booking systems. Our event listings link directly to ticket pages. Advance booking is recommended for popular shows, especially in summer.

What are village feasts in Malta and when do they happen?

Village feasts (festa) are traditional celebrations honoring patron saints, featuring parades, fireworks, band marches, and local festivities. They occur year-round, primarily June–September. These free events showcase Malta's cultural heritage and local community spirit.

Are there international festivals and summer events in Malta?

Yes! Malta hosts international festivals including the Malta Biennale (contemporary art), film festivals, jazz festivals, music and arts events. Summer months feature outdoor concerts, open-air cinema, and cultural programming across the islands.

Can I attend events in Malta as a cruise passenger?

Yes! Most theatres and venues are accessible from Valletta port via bus or taxi. Many cruise lines offer shore excursions to evening shows. Book tickets in advance if possible, and verify venue locations and show times before your port day.

What's the best way to stay updated on upcoming Malta events?

Join our newsletter for curated event announcements, follow venue websites (Teatru Manoel, TND, others), and use our event guide filtered by date. Our daily updates ensure you never miss cultural happenings during your stay.