Festivals

At A Glance Malta’s Christmas markets run from early December into the first week of January, led by Natalis Notabilis in Rabat, Fairyland Santa’s City in Valletta and dozens of village markets across Malta and Gozo. Natalis Notabilis in Rabat, the largest Christmas market in Malta, is listed for Friday 4 to Sunday 13 DecemberContinue reading "Malta Christmas Markets 2026: Valletta, Sliema, and Beyond"

Malta Christmas Markets 2026 at a Glance Christmas at Valletta Waterfront: 29 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 Natalis Notabilis, Rabat: listed for 4 to 13 December 2026 Fairyland Santa’s City, Valletta: 2026 dates due in November; last season ran 5 December to 4 January Valletta Christmas lights: switched on in late November, up untilContinue reading "Malta Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, What to Buy and How to Plan Your Visit"

At A Glance Malta Carnival 2027 runs from Friday 5 to Tuesday 9 February 2027, with the main float parades and dance competitions in Valletta and Floriana and a spontaneous night carnival in Nadur on Gozo. Dates confirmed by Festivals Malta: 5 to 9 February 2027, ending the day before Ash Wednesday on 10 FebruaryContinue reading "Malta Carnival 2027: Dates, Schedule, Floats and Where to Stay"