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
Attard
14th June 2026
Get ready to laugh until it hurts as global comedy superstar Gabriel Iglesias takes the stage!

Comedy
Sliema
14th June 2026
Discover rare collectibles and unique vintage finds at a high energy community marketplace!

Market
Attard
14th June 2026
Run through historic surroundings on a scenic road race connecting two iconic landmarks

Marathon
Ta' Qali
16th June 2026
Rock history is coming to Malta

Rock Concert
Paola
16th June 2026
Gain basic insights into screenwriting and script production from an industry professional

Talk
Floriana
18th & 19th June 2026
Examine the role of modern art spaces within historic small states at a research conference.

Conference
Qrendi
19th June 2026
Explore ancient structures during an exclusive sunset guided tour

Tour
Rabat
19th June 2026
Celebrate the final moments of spring with an outdoor evening social gathering

Community Event
Sliema
20th June 2026
Teatru Salesjan Rock Series 2026: A four-concert journey through Malta’s alternative & rock scene

Rock Concert
Birżebbuġa
20th June 2026
Gear up for a high-octane night of cars and culture at a coastal automotive showcase!

Car Show
Valletta
20th June 2026
Experience twentieth-century string masterpieces at a powerful orchestral performance.

Concert
Floriana
4th July 2026
The World Famous BBC Concert Orchestra returns to Malta

Concert
Ta' Qali
8th July 2026
Global Superstar Michael Bublé Live in Malta

Concert
Floriana
22nd July 2026
Global superstar Katy Perry headlines the return of Isle of MTV Malta this July

Concert
Attard
2nd August 2026
Mr Worldwide in Malta!

Concert
Żebbuġ
5th August 2026
Steve Aoki returns to Malta!

Party
Ta' Qali
11th August 2026
11th August is calling… and Lewis Capaldi is answering!

Concert
Ta' Qali
12th August 2026
Carl Cox returns to Malta for one explosive night

Party
Ta' Qali
15th August 2026
15th August is about to go off with Calvin Harris

Concert
Floriana
5th September 2026
The second edition of UNA NOTTE CON LE STELLE returns to The Granaries in Floriana!

Concert
Sliema
24th October 2026
Teatru Salesjan Rock Series 2026: A four-concert journey through Malta’s alternative & rock scene

Rock Concert
St Julian's
13th, 14th & 15th November 2026
This November, the metal madness returns with a vengeance

Concert
Sliema
28th November 2026
Teatru Salesjan Rock Series 2026: A four-concert journey through Malta’s alternative & rock scene

Rock Concert