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
Żebbuġ
2nd April 2026
Full throttle, pushing straight into the harder edges of the techno spectrum

Party
Msida
2nd April 2026
Attività spiritwali nhar il-Ħamis ix-Xirka

Religious
Ta' Xbiex
4th April 2026
An excellent opportunity to listen to an hour-long set of The Areola Treat's unreleased songs!

Concert
Valletta
4th April 2026
A Standup Comedy Show in English

Stand-up Comedy
Valletta
4th, 5th & 6th April 2026
Enjoy a concert of iconic movie hits with the TOI TOI ensemble at the Manoel Theatre.

Concert
Valletta
6th April 2026
A special screening of Żejtune, followed by a live Q&A with the director and main cast

Film Screening
Rabat, Gozo
6th April 2026
A fun, hands-on nature workshop for children at the Gozo Nature Museum

Workshop
Birgu
9th April 2026
The heart of Maltese Holy Week through hands-on traditions and treats at the Inquisitor’s Palace

Open Day
Naxxar
10th April 2026
This acclaimed comedy-drama celebrates hope and connection through a powerful look at life with HIV

Play
Mqabba
10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th April 2026
A provocative photographic exploration of intimacy, power, and concealment

Photographic Exhibition
Msida
10th, 11th & 12th April 2026
A music-filled theatrical journey with unique twists and laughter.

Play
Attard
10th April - 29th May 2026
Inaugural axis_ exhibition "Nothing is Clear" opens April 10th as a Malta Biennale '26 satellite

Art Exhibition
Naxxar
11th April 2026
Jamie Cardona stars in this stage adaptation of Chaplin's masterpiece on power and resistance.

Play
Pembroke
11th April 2026
A night of house music and hard groove featuring an international DJ lineup at Hideout

Social Event
Balzan
11th April 2026
A gentle space for movement, reflection, and connection

Workshop
Mġarr
12th April 2026
A celebration of all things strawberry!

Festival
Naxxar
12th April 2026
A moving theatrical meditation using puppetry and music to celebrate the beauty of an ordinary life

Play
Valletta
17th, 18th & 19th April 2026
A one-man comedy magic confession: what happens when a grown man “comes out”… as a magician?

Performance
Santa Venera
17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th & 26th April 2026
A unique time-travel theatre romcom at the MADC Playhouse exploring relationships and the past

Play
Birgu
18th April 2026
Birgu will be transformed into a spectacular candlelit setting for one unforgettable evening

Historical Event
Sliema
18th April 2026
Teatru Salesjan Rock Series 2026: A four-concert journey through Malta’s alternative & rock scene

Rock Concert
18th - 30th April 2026
This will be the 25th anniversary edition of this Festival!

Fireworks Show
Mosta
19th April 2026
A fun-filled family day at MCAST Mosta supporting Puttinu Cares with cars, games, and music.

Charity Event
Valletta
24th, 25th & 26th April 2026
“The one that you want. The one that you need. Oh yes indeed!”

Musical
Sliema
24th, 25th, 26th, 29th & 30th April, 1st, 2nd & 3rd May 2026
Adattament teatrali vibranti tar-rumanz ta’ Trevor Żahra dwar il-ħajja kkulurita ta’ Ġenoveffa

Play
Rabat, Gozo
25th & 26th April 2026
Experience a hilarious sequel as the iconic couple takes their antics to Gozo!

Play
Birgu
26th April 2026
Discover the medieval past of the magnificent Fort St Angelo in Birgu, once known as Castrum Maris

Live Performance
Valletta
8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th & 17th May 2026
Amélie - The Musical Brings a Touch of Magic from Paris to the Stage of Teatru Manoel

Musical
Żebbuġ
9th May 2026
Eight bands, one stage: A life-changing opportunity to represent Malta on stage in Germany.

Metal Concert
Victoria, Gozo
30th May 2026

Opera
Attard
14th June 2026
Comedy fans rejoice!

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

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

Rock Concert
Floriana
4th July 2026
The World Famous BBC Concert Orchestra returns to 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
Sliema
24th October 2026
Teatru Salesjan Rock Series 2026: A four-concert journey through Malta’s alternative & rock scene

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

Rock Concert