Malta Fireworks Festival
April
A free-to-attend fireworks spectacular that takes place over several days at the end of April, the festival was originally created to celebrate Malta’s accession to the EU. The grand finale evening takes place over Valletta’s Grand Harbour.
Malta International Jazz Festival
July
The balmy Maltese summer provides a relaxed setting for this showpiece musical event, a three-day open-air festival that attracts international artistes to share a bill with their Maltese counterparts. There is a nominal charge for events.
Malta Arts Festival
June-July
Combining music, theatre, dance and visual arts, this annual extravaganza runs for three weeks and showcases a mix of domestic and overseas performers. It makes use of some of Malta’s most atmospheric venues, including the remarkable Mediterranean Conference Centre, formerly a knights’ hospital.
Notte Bianca
September
A long night of festivities, entertainment and live music, Notte Bianca takes place in Valletta and aims to celebrate the country’s art and culture. The event is principally held outside, but also spills into cafés, bars, restaurants, museums and galleries.
Mediterranea
October
Malta’s sister island, Gozo, is the setting for this mid-autumn festival, which includes a large number of concerts but also features art exhibitions, historical talks, food and drink events and guided walks. It gives an excellent chance to learn more about Gozo’s incredible archaeological sites.
