Things To Do: Events

The people of the coastal town of Sliema are preparing to celebrate the Maltese village feast of St Gregory the Great on Sunday 1st September. If you’re staying in Sliema during the month of August, you will surely notice the build-up to the grand celebrations taking place throughout the streets.

Being that the island of Malta is very religious, Easter in Malta comes with a number of traditional events and activities. If you’re booked your holiday in Malta during this time of year, you’ll definitely get to experience the island in its historic and classical element.

Mgarr is one of the most picturesque villages in Malta. Located in the west of Mosta, Mgarr is rich in agriculture, farmland and vineyards. For thirteen years, a special event has been happening in the heart of this rural village – Festa Frawli, The Strawberry Festival. This festival captures the hearts of both locals and tourists alike and it’s all happening this Sunday on the 7th of April, 2019.

The feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck in Malta is one of the major public holidays and a religious feast on the island. The feast is to celebrate St Paul who is said to have been shipwrecked on Malta in 60AD. This event is celebrated every year on the 10th of February.

For the 10th year running, Medieval Mdina Festival is back for its two full days of magic at Malta’s silent city of Mdina. The festival in 2018 will be held on the 5th and 6th of May during which there will be re-enactments, spectacular knights in battle, Medieval markets and music, falconry, exhibitions, food and more!

Crazy about classic cars? Consider yourself an enthusiast of history? Then October 5-8th, 2017 is a perfect time for you to visit the sunny island of Malta. A four-day event “Malta Classic Car Events 2017” is held in Mdina - a fortified city with a history going back more than 4000 years.