Malta & Gozo
Easter week in Malta
Various Locations, Malta & Gozo
Family Activity
Family Activity

Easter time in Malta is one of the most spectacular times to visit. It is a time steeped in tradition and ritual. It is a time of processions, pilgrimages, bell ringing, pageants and more.

In fact, most towns and villages stage some event to mark Holy Week. Some villages have dedicated drama groups founded solely to produce such events during Holy Week.

Most of the Maltese population are devout Roman Catholics and the celebrations of Holy Week and Easter are primarily of a religious character. However even if you are not a religious person or a non-believer, most of the Maltese traditions, which take place during the Easter period, are interesting to participate in or to just watch.

The preparations for Holy Week in Malta commence, 40 days before Easter, this time of the year, in the Western Christian calendar is known as Lent; it is traditionally a time for reflection and repentance.


Dates
2nd - 9th April 2023 00:00
Upcoming Events
Valletta
23rd December 2025
A festive classic returns to cinemas as The Grinch celebrates 25 years of holiday mischief.

Cinema
Valletta
23rd December 2025
A festive, hands-on workshop to explore wartime Christmas traditions.

Historical Event
Żebbuġ, Gozo
23rd December 2025
An evening of Christmas music and song with Banda Santa Marija and special guest singers.

Christmas Event
Sliema
23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th December 2025, 2nd, 4th & 5th January 2026
Watch out for that apple!

Theatre
Sliema
24th December 2025
A high-energy Latin fiesta of live rhythms, dancing and good vibes at POPP Social Club.

Party
Ħal Far
24th December 2025
A magical Christmas Eve with Santa, festive fun, and family-friendly activities.

Christmas Event
Xlendi, Gozo
24th December 2025
A festive karaoke singalong — Christmas jumpers encouraged and Christmas classics guaranteed!

Christmas Event
Valletta
24th December 2025
Press play this Christmas Eve with live music, festive energy, and a night of dancing and fun!

Party
St Julian's
24th December 2025
Two stages, heavy beats, and underground energy - Christmas Eve just got louder!

Party
Sliema
24th December 2025
Turn up the heat this Christmas Eve with a festive drag show full of sparkle & sass!

Drag show
St Julian's
24th December 2025
Cringe outfits, good beats and free pizza — Christmas parties don’t get better than this!

Christmas Event
Mosta
25th December 2025
Kicking off right after Nanna's!

Party
Sliema
25th December 2025
Celebrate Christmas Day in style with a festive three-course lunch at Hammett’s Monastik.

Lunch
Valletta
26th, 27th, 28th & 29th December 2025 & 3rd January 2026
Step into a hilarious, homegrown Wonderland at this year’s Maltese panto!

Panto
Rabat, Gozo
26th - 30th December 2025
Gozo’s Rock ’n’ Roll Panto returns with a wild, hilarious, full-volume twist on Robin Hood!

Panto
Birkirkara
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
31st December 2025

New Year's Eve Event
Valletta
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
8th - 25th January 2026

Festival
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