Star attractionRudolph's Big Wheel
A sparkling Ferris wheel at the heart of Valletta, with panoramic views over the skyline, the harbours and the festive lights. A ride lasts up to ten minutes.
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Christmas in Malta
Fairyland Malta 2026: Santa’s City in Valletta
Malta’s Christmas attraction returns from 4 December 2026 – 3 January 2027, filling Triton Fountain Square and The Granaries with a Ferris wheel, an ice rink, Santa’s Grotto, a market and a food court. Entry to the site is free.
4 December 2026 – 3 January 2027 Valletta & Floriana Free entry, pay per ride
Dates
4 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
Where
Triton Fountain, Valletta & Il-Fosos, Floriana
Entry
Free to enter, pay per ride
What is Fairyland Malta?
Fairyland is Malta’s Christmas attraction, run by the Malta Tourism Authority. From 4 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 the centre of the capital becomes Santa’s City, running from the Triton Fountain in Valletta to The Granaries in Floriana.
The setting does a lot of the work. Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage city, so the bastions, the Triton Fountain and the skyline sit behind the lights, the market stalls and the rides. Families come for Rudolph’s Big Wheel and Santa’s Grotto; everyone else comes for the food, the market and the atmosphere.
There is no ticket to get in. You walk in for free between Il-Fosos and Tritoni, then pay only for the attractions you want to ride.
More of the season
Christmas in Malta 2026
Fairyland is one part of a Maltese Christmas. The hub covers the markets, the crib exhibitions, the pantomimes, Gozo’s live nativity and New Year’s Eve, with dates for each.
Rides and attractions at Fairyland
Each attraction is ticketed separately, so you can pick and choose. Prices are listed on the official Fairyland attractions page.
Star attraction
Meet SantaSanta's Grotto
Step into Santa's cosy festive haven, share your Christmas wishes, have a photo taken by the official photographers and take home a present.
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RideSanta's Magical Carousel
A timeless carousel of colour, music and laughter, set in the middle of the Fairyland site.
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Ice rinkPenguin's Ice Skating
An ice rink for first-timers and confident skaters alike. Sessions last 50 minutes, so arrive 20 minutes early to get your skates on.
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Curious Cove
New for 2026: eight rooms of splashing, building, glowing and giggling, with a live science show, a neon wonderland and a giant ball pit.
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Family favouriteCandy Cane Slide
Longer and wider this year, with one lane for children and three for adults, so the whole family can race side by side.
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RideNorth Pole Safari
Hop into a colourful jeep for a ride through a snowy savannah where lions, giraffes and hippos are dressed for Christmas.
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RideMagic Flying Tree
Climb into a giant shimmering bauble and spin up into the twinkling night sky above Il-Fosos.
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Little onesDasher's Roundabout
A gentle reindeer roundabout through a glistening winter scene, made for the youngest visitors.
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Little onesFrosty Bike Circuit
Snow bikes on a cool, frosty track built for safe, energetic fun for young riders.
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GamesMini Games
New challenges this year, from quick wins to cheerful prizes that make every visit a little extra.
Tickets & pricesFree to explore
Christmas Market
Stalls at both Il-Fosos and Tritoni with gifts, handmade crafts and stocking fillers. Free to browse.
Food Court
Warm drinks, sweet snacks and hearty bites at both sites, for when the family needs a break.
Opening times, tickets and getting there
Opening times
- Sunday to Thursday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Friday and Saturday
- 10:00 – 23:30
- Christmas Eve
- 10:00 – 01:00
- Christmas Day
- 15:00 – 22:00
Sunday to Thursday hours extend to 23:00 closer to Christmas and New Year. Santa’s Grotto is open daily from 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 21:00.
Tickets
There is no admission fee. You pay only for the rides and attractions you visit, and each one has its own price. Buy online to skip the queue, or at the ticket booths at Tritoni and Il-Fosos.
Buy Fairyland ticketsGetting there
Fairyland sits at the Valletta terminus, so every bus into the capital drops you at its edge. By car, several car parks serve the Triton Fountain and Floriana.
Triton Fountain Square & The Granaries (Il-Fosos), Vjal Nelson, Il-Belt Valletta
Open in Google MapsFairyland Malta: frequently asked questions
Planning the rest of your day
Christmas in Malta 2026
Markets, lights, nativity cribs and what’s on across both islands in December.
Valletta area guide
Where to walk, eat and stay around the Triton Fountain and the city gates.
Restaurants in Malta
Scored reviews of the best places to eat after a morning at Fairyland.
What’s on in Malta
Concerts, theatre, exhibitions and festivals happening this month.
Dates, opening times and ticket links are checked against the official Fairyland Malta website (fairylandmalta.com). Tickets are sold by the organiser, not by Malta Guide.