Countdown to Christmas! Here’s what’s on in Malta and Gozo between the 16th and 22nd December
As December speeds along and Christmas approaches, festive excitement is in full swing! This week offers a variety of events to match any holiday vibe, from serene candlelit concerts for quiet reflection to traditional crib exhibitions celebrating Maltese culture. For those looking to revel in the season’s energy, there’s even a grand Christmas concert featuring international stars. Check out the highlights below to plan your perfect festive outing!
Here are the events to choose from in the coming week:
Monday 16th December
Music
Iljieli fit-Teatru '24 Keyboard Fiesta
Traditional
Il-Milied u Dun Ġorġ
Tuesday 17th December
Music
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Christmas Piano Recital (University Chapel)
Il-Kunċert tal-Milied
Piano Recital (Malta Society of Arts)
Traditional
Crib Exhibition (open till 6th January 2025)
Wednesday 18th December
For the kids
Jingle Bell Craft Fest
Music
KorMalta - Christmas Concert
Thursday 19th December
Music
Holidays Rock
Christmas at the Oratories
The 12 Days of Christmas Concerts
Friday 20th December
Music
Joseph Calleja Christmas Special with Il Volo
Nativitate Domini
The Grand Leone Christmas Variety Show
The Annual Christmas Concert
KorMalta sings Christmas
Kunċert tal-Milied mill-Banda Ċittadina Sliema
Kunċertun tal-Milied - Il-Pjan tal-Elfu (also on the 21st and 22nd December)
Għanjiet tal-Milied
Gaudete (also on the 21st and 22nd December)
For the kids
Santa Claus Visit
Traditional
Il-Milied... Kif Nafu Jien
Panto/Comedy
Chucky's Christmas Cracker (also on the 21st, 22nd, 27th-29th December)
Saturday 21st December
Music
The Italian Tenors
Tra la Terra e il Cielo
Pop into Christmas with DCapitals Big Band
In Dulci Jubilo!
Sam Christie & Band
Kunċert bl-Arpa
Christmas Markets/Parades
Qalb il-Milied 2024
Christmas Parade
For the kids
Merry Merry Elves
Santa's STEM Factory (runs till 31st December)
Panto
Nokkla Safra u t-Tliet Orsijiet (also on 22nd, 26th, 27th, 28th & 29th December 2024, 4th & 5th January 2025)
Sunday 22nd December
Music
Harmonies of the Nativity
Christmas Concert
In Notte Placida
Panto/Comedy
Kollox Jista' Jmur Ħażin Lejlet il-Milied
Rapunzel: A Tangled Panto (also on 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th December 2024, 4th & 5th January 2025)
For the kids
Dinja tat-Tfal
The Polar Express (also on 27th December)
Mini Elves' Christmas Adventure (also on 23rd December)
Which of these is going straight onto your calendar?