St Paul's Bay
Defected Malta
Various locations, St Paul's Bay
Festival
Festival

Joining Defected’s ever-expanding repertoire of events and festivals, which this year include our longest-ever 23-week Ibiza season, the award-winning Defected Croatia in Tisno and stages at events across the UK, Europe and beyond, we’re expanding into even more territories. 

Defected Malta will consist of a long weekend of day and night parties, kicking off on Friday 7th October with a full schedule of club shows, boat parties and events at unique off-the-grid locations. Every day music will run from 12pm straight through to 4am, with Defected’s renowned musical programming showcasing the very best of the label group. With stages curated by Defected, Glitterbox, Classic Music Company, Sondela and 4 To The Floor, party goers can expect household headline acts alongside the rising stars of the scene and underground names on the line-up. 

The line-up of all-star talent from across the electronic scene includes house music royalty Kerri Chandler, DJ Fat Tony, Sam Divine, Dan Shake, Chicago legend Jamie 3:26, Todd Edwards, Natasha Diggs, Shapeshifters, Gorgon City and Basement Jaxx to name a few.

Defected Malta will join the label’s ever-expanding repertoire of events and festivals, pulling in an impressive blend of talent for an unforgettable event hosted against the backdrop of white sandy beaches and crystalline waters. Venues across the weekend will include St.Paul’s Bay’s luxe beach club Café del Mar and the island’s largest multi-room venue, UNO, providing the ultimate club experience with its impressive sound system, indoor club and open-air rooms set to host partygoers until the early hours. Offering unrivalled views of the island, a host of pop-up parties at unique off-the-grid locations alongside a schedule of intimate boat parties complete the weekend’s activity, soundtracked by a line-up of house excellence. 


Dates
7th - 9th October 2022 19:00
Upcoming Events
Floriana
15th January 2026
A lecture on spiritual growth and reconnecting with love, wisdom, knowledge, and action.

Talk
Valletta
15th January 2026
A Baroque trio sonata recital celebrating the music of Corelli and his contemporaries.

Concert
Naxxar
16th January 2026
A night of genre-blending sounds featuring Ocelot and indie pop artist Bee.

Music
Valletta
17th January 2026
A guided sunset walk to witness and count Valletta’s winter roosting White Wagtails.

Birdwatching
San Ġwann
17th January 2026
Bringing back the unforgettable energy of the 80s and 90s!

Party
Marsascala
18th January 2026
A guided, easy-to-moderate nature walk exploring Marsascala’s coastal and rural landscapes.

Hike
Valletta
22nd January 2026
A talk on conservation, Ethiopia, and the charity work of DESTA, followed by refreshments.

Talk
Valletta
22nd January - 8th March 2026
A playful, thought-provoking exhibition that turns Maltese sayings into art you can see and feel.

Exhibition
Victoria, Gozo
24th January 2026
A celebration of Gozo’s cinema heritage at the historic Aurora Theatre.

Concert
Valletta
29th January 2026
A recital celebrating Beethoven’s legacy and the Romantic voices he inspired.

Concert
Valletta
30th January 2026
A night for classical reflections!

Concert
Victoria, Gozo
31st January 2026
A night celebrating 10 years of The Travellers, alongside some of Malta’s favourite local artists.

Festival
Xlendi, Gozo
31st January 2026
A monthly dance ritual where master selectors lead uninterrupted journeys through soulful sound.

Party
Victoria, Gozo
31st January - 22nd March 2026
This will be the first solo show by Gozitan artist Clara Azzopardi.

Exhibition
Valletta
7th February 2026

Ball
Floriana
14th February 2026
Say it with music at a Candlelight Conert!

Concert
Victoria, Gozo
14th, 15th, 20th, 21st & 22nd March 2026
Get Ready to Make a Splash with Singin' in the Rain!

Musical
Victoria, Gozo
30th May 2026

Opera