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The history behind one of Malta’s most popular Christmas traditions, the PRESEPJU
Emma Galea
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Did you know? Our ancestors used to predict the year’s weather with a system called ‘l-irwiegel’
Kim Vella
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Happy Republic Day! Here’s all you need to know about one of Malta’s most important holidays
Emma Galea
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Festive vibes! Here’s what’s on in Malta & Gozo from 15th to 21st December
Lyndsey Grima
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Of tempests & Greek mythology: the legend of Gozo’s Calypso’s Cave in Homer’s Odyssey
Jillian Mallia
Events
Events
Malta and Gozo get festive! 56 Christmas activities to spread holiday cheer this December
 
Lyndsey Grima
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New & now
Golden and proud! CNN Travel celebrates the iconic ‘Ħobż tal-Malti' among the world’s best breads
The article looked at the top 50 breads in the world!
Lyndsey Grima
New & now
New & now
Off we go! KM Malta Airlines boosts Malta–Amsterdam flights this winter
More options to connect with the Dutch capital!
Lyndsey Grima
Food & drink
Food & drink
A culinary gem! Experience Mediterranean fine dining in the heart of Valletta at Palazzo Preca
A must-visit if you’re in the capital!
Lyndsey Grima
New & now
New & now
Oh, sunny days! Malta set for a warm, bright week of late-October sunshine
Summer weather is back!
Lyndsey Grima
Food & drink
Food & drink
10 Christmas treats the Maltese are dying to dig into this festive season
Drool-worthy!
Jillian Mallia
Food & drink
Food & drink
Time for some seasonal sweets! Here's how to make the ultimate Maltese Christmas log
Enjoyed best with some tea or mulled wine!
Francesca Vella
Food & drink
Food & drink
Cosy up with tradition! Here’s how to make the perfect Maltese ‘imbuljuta’ this Christmas
The ultimate local winter warmer!
Francesca Vella
Food & drink
Food & drink
Local delight! Spotlight on one of Malta’s traditional sweets, qagħaq tal-għasel
One of Malta's favourite teatime snacks!
Francesca Vella
Paola
L-Irxoxt, Kunċert tat-Tnedija
13th December 2025
Join Djun on 13 December as they bring their new album L-Irxoxt to life in an intimate launch night.
Concert
Birgu
Christmas Concert by St Monica Vocal Ensemble
13th December 2025
A festive evening of carols lights up Vittoriosa as St Monica Vocal Ensemble returns.
Christmas Concert
Siġġiewi
Il-Villaġġ ta' Nikola 2025
13th December 2025
A cosy Christmas village brings festive magic to Pjazza San Nikola, Siġġiewi.
Christmas village
Valletta
Carols at Christmas - A TOI TOI Seasonal Comedy
13th, 14th & 20th December 2025
TOI TOI’s hit festive comedy Carols at Christmas! returns with plenty of laughs and Christmas chaos.
Christmas Event
Valletta
A Musikidz Christmas - Harmonies of the Holidays
13th December 2025
A magical night of young voices, festive music, and Christmas cheer with the Musikidz Choir.
Christmas Concert
Valletta
'Let it Go' by Moveo Dance Company
13th - 14th December 2025
Step into a winter wonderland this Christmas with Let It Go!
Dance
Sliema
A Crafty Christmas Market
13th - 14th December 2025
A festive village of local makers and artisanal delights!
Christmas Market
Valletta
Carols in Concert
13th - 14th December 2025
Celebrate the season with a magical live-orchestra Christmas concert!
Christmas Concert
Dingli
The Original Train Ride with Santa 2025
13th - 14th December 2025
All aboard! Dingli’s original Santa Train returns with magical rides, sweet treats, and festive fun.
Christmas Event
Mdina
Christmas at the Museum
14th December 2025
Celebrate the season amid history and nature at Mdina’s festive Christmas at the Museum!
Christmas Event
Xemxija
Exploring Soil and Souls at Simar
14th December 2025
Meet Europe’s youth in Malta and dig into the wonders beneath your feet!
Environmental
Għajnsielem, Gozo
Betlehem f’Ghajnsielem 2025
14th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 25th, 26th, 27th & 28th December 2025 & 2nd January 2026
The nativity comes to life in Gozo!
Christmas Event
Valletta
Chamberfest The Mariele Zammit Tri-Oh!
15th December 2025
Following the success of the 2023 opening night of Iljieli fit-Teatru dedicated to Maltese Għana,...
Concert
Valletta
English Stand-up Comedy - Almost Legal Alien - Malta
15th - 18th December 2025
A witty, culture-clashing standup show from Munich’s Mustafa Algiyadi.
Comedy
Valletta
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
16th December 2025
An unforgettable Christmas memory!
Concert
Valletta
The 12 Days of Christmas Concerts
16th December 2025 - 6th January 2026
A heart-warming series of charity concerts!
Christmas Concert
Valletta
KorMalta Concert Series - Christmas Concert
17th December 2025
Blending tradition, creativity and pure magic!
Christmas Concert
Ta' Xbiex
Ho, Ho, Hoe - A Drag Variety Show
17th December 2025
Expect camp, comedy, burlesque, and jaw-dropping glamour served with a naughty Christmas twist!
Drag show
Valletta
Christmas at the Oratories
18th December 2025
Enjoy Christmas music and cheer in a beautiful setting!
Concert
Valletta
Jubilate Deo Choir
19th December 2025
Step into the spirit of the season!
Choir
Attard
Joseph Calleja Christmas Special 2025
19th December 2025
Celebrate the festive season in style!
Christmas Concert
Rabat
Kunċertun tal-Milied - L-Aħħar Prova
19th, 20th, 21st & 23rd December 2025
Go behind the scenes with The Travellers this Christmas at L-Aħħar Prova!
Christmas Concert
Bugibba
Christmas Artisan Market
19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th & 28th December 2025
It's the perfect spot to browse festive items at your leisure!
Christmas Market
Valletta
XitwaŻfin | Winter Dance
19th - 21st December 2025
A rare double-bill bringing Europe’s boldest dance voices together.
Dance
Luqa
Christmas at the Airport
19th December 2025 - 4th January 2026
A magical Christmas experience for the whole family awaits!
Christmas Event
Mellieħa
Milied Mellieħi
19th - 21st December 2025
A truly enchanting Christmas experience.
Christmas Market
Qrendi
Winter Solstice
20th December 2025
Welcome winter in the most epic way possible!
Winter Solstice Event
Naxxar
Milied Tfuliti
20th December 2025
A Maltese Christmas in Naxxar!
Christmas Event
Birgu
Christmas Baubles and Imbuljuta
20th December 2025
This creative workshop blends holiday fun with cultural tradition
Christmas Event
Valletta
Chucky's Solo Panto - Jack and the Beanstalk
20th, 21st, 26th, 27th & 28th December 2025
Chucky is back to steal the Christmas spotlight once again!
Panto
The Great Elf Detectives
20th - 21st December 2025
An immersive Christmas walk-through experience!
Christmas Event
Victoria, Gozo
Dinja tat-Tfal
21st December 2025
A magical Christmas wonderland for the whole family!
Christmas Event
Naxxar
Christmas Market at Palazzo Parisio
21st December 2025
A Christmas market like no other!
Artisan Market
Valletta
Ali Baba – The Panto
21st, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th December 2025, 4th & 5th January 2026
Festive fun, fearless heroes, and a tap-dancing camel!
Panto
Sliema
Snow White
23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th December 2025, 2nd, 4th & 5th January 2026
Watch out for that apple!
Theatre
Mosta
After Nanna's
25th December 2025
Kicking off right after Nanna's!
Party
Valletta
Il-Pantomima Maltija - Alice f’dal-Pajjiż tal-Meravilji
26th, 27th, 28th & 29th December 2025 & 3rd January 2026
Step into a hilarious, homegrown Wonderland at this year’s Maltese panto!
Panto
Rabat, Gozo
Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood 2025
26th - 30th December 2025
Gozo’s Rock ’n’ Roll Panto returns with a wild, hilarious, full-volume twist on Robin Hood!
Panto
Birkirkara
Korps Brajd - Pantomima
30th December 2025, 2nd, 3rd & 4th January 2026
Korps Brajd brings festive chaos and laugh-out-loud Maltese humour to the stage this Christmas!
Panto
Paola
One Vision of Queen ft. Marc Martel
31st December 2025
Ring in 2026 at WH21 with NYE 2026 - One Vision of Queen ft. Marc Martel! Experience an epic show...
New Year's Eve Event
Valletta
Valletta NYE 2026 Celebrations with John Newman
31st December 2025
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Valletta with John Newman, DJs, and a spectacular fireworks show!
New Year's Eve Event
Various locations
Valletta Baroque Festival 2026
8th - 25th January 2026
The Valletta Baroque Festival, launched in 2013 and held every January, showcases world-class...
Festival
Valletta
CARNEVALE - The Grandmaster's Ball
7th February 2026
The Grandmaster of the Knights of Malta steps out from the chronicles of history to invite you to...
Ball
Floriana
Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special
14th February 2026
Say it with music at a Candlelight Conert!
Concert
Victoria, Gozo
Singin' in the Rain
14th, 15th, 20th, 21st & 22nd March 2026
Get Ready to Make a Splash with Singin' in the Rain!
Musical
Victoria, Gozo
Turandot
30th May 2026
The booking for Giacomo Puccini's masterpiece Turandot is officially open.  After an absence...
Opera
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Festive vibes! Here’s what’s on in Malta & Gozo from 15th to 21st December
It's time to visit all the Christmas markets!
Lyndsey Grima
Events
Events
Lights, music & magic! Here’s what’s on in Malta & Gozo from 8th to 14th December
Festive vibes are everywhere you look!
Francesca Vella
New & now
New & now
In Guardia! Witness Malta's military history come to life at Fort St Elmo this Sunday
The ‘In Guardia’ parade is happening this Sunday 7th December at 11am.
Lyndsey Grima
Attractions
Attractions
Weekend serenity! Villa Frere’s stunning gardens reopening to the public on Sunday 7th December
Villa Frere will be open this Sunday from 9:30 AM till 4:30 PM
Lyndsey Grima
Events
Events
Bottegin Palazzo Xara’s Secret Garden in Rabat sparkles with festive magic this Christmas
Get your fill of Christmas magic at the Secret Garden from 5th till 14th December.
GuideMeMalta.com
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Events
Festive spirit approaches! Here are all the events happening between the 1st & 7th December in Malta & Gozo
In this coming festive month, your calendar will be spoilt for choice!
Francesca Vella
Events
Events
Witness the magic! Experience the Winter Solstice this December at Malta’s Neolithic Mnajdra Temple
Not to be missed!
Lyndsey Grima
Events
Events
Get your skates ready! A rooftop ice rink is coming to Natalis Notabilis this December
Natalis Notabilis will be happening from the 5th to the 14th of December!
Lyndsey Grima
Xaghra
Ta' Mena Estate
Ta’ Mena Estate is owned by the Spiteri family and was founded by their late mother Carmela,...
Wine estate
Mellieha
Slugs Bay
Slugs Bay is a secluded, tiny, pocket beach with a few square metres of sand   located in...
Beach
Attard
San Anton Gardens
Immerse yourself in the bucolic passageways of San Anton Gardens.
Garden
Floriana
Independence Monument
Commemorating Malta's Independence
Monument
Xewkija, Gozo
Mgarr ix-Xini
The filming location for Angelina Jolie’s By the Sea, this inlet is perfect for diving right in.
Sightseeing Diving Site
Zebbug
Gianpula Village
From indoor to outdoor nightclubs, sun kissed rooftops, lush corporate venues to festival arenas,...
Night Club
Victoria, Gozo
Dawwara Standing Stone
A menhir standing stone in Victoria
Historical & Cultural Site
Floriana
MICAS - Malta International Contemporary Art Space
Perched atop the restored Floriana fortifications, just outside Valletta, the Malta International...
Art
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Maltese hospitality giant Corinthia shines at the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Awards
The Maltese-born brand is making waves across the globe!
Francesca Vella
Accommodation
Accommodation
From stars to keys! Malta shines as Michelin unveils its first-ever Key hotel awards
Malta’s top hotels just unlocked their first-ever MICHELIN Keys!
Francesca Vella
Accomodation
Accomodation
Looking for a home in Malta? Darscover makes finding your ideal property simple
Darscover is making property searches faster, simpler, and smarter.
Lyndsey Grima
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New & now
Stay afloat! Unique Sliema houseboat now available on Airbnb
How’s that for a floating holiday?!
Lyndsey Grima
Accommodation
Accommodation
The much-anticipated Verdala has been transformed into Malta’s first luxury wellness hotel
The Verdala Wellness Hotel carries on the legacy of the iconic 1970s Grand Hotel Verdala.
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