Valletta
Malta International Food Festival 2022
Valletta
Festival
Festival

Join us for a 5-day celebration of local and international culinary traditions, dining culture, innovation and artistry at the annual Malta International Food Festival, hosted for the first time at the capital city, Valletta! A great getaway for die-hard gourmands who are interested in sampling various international cuisines hand-prepared by over 200 international chefs!

A deliciously fun 5 days of gastronomic alfresco eating, drinking, Maltese culture, and history, and with so much to do from food tasting to live entertainment. There’s sure to be something fun for everyone in your party!

The festival has grown immensely, becoming more popular over the years, now attracting local and international attention from thousands of people. An average of 38,000 people attended the 2019 edition.

The festival is brimming with so many exciting activities. Patrons can indulge in freshly-prepared food, exquisite art displays, local culture, and of course live entertainment, hosting Malta’s finest artists who are guaranteed to give your ears and eyes something to eat as well!

Once you’ve had your fill of some of the world's finest foods, take a break and chill out in our dedicated and relaxing lounge areas. There’s even a special area just for children, having plenty of activities for your kids to dabble in. At the Malta International Food Festival, all visitors are welcome!

This year, all the fun is happening at the Capital city of Valletta, lasting for 5 days, between the 13th and 17th of July.


Dates
13th - 17th July 2022 18:00
Upcoming Events
Siġġiewi
25th February 2026
L-istorja tal-kursara mis-Siġġiewi: l-avventuri tal-ekwipaġġ tax-xini San Nicola 250 sena ilu

Lecture
Birkirkara
25th February 2026
Taħdita dwar Mario Azzopardi

Talk
Valletta
25th - 28th February 2026
Your go-to spot for conscious shopping!

Eco market
Iklin
26th February 2026
How well do you know Simpatiċi?

Quiz Night
Valletta
26th February 2026
Go behind the scenes of Luzzu with Maltese-American filmmaker Alex Camilleri.

Discussion
Għargħur
27th February 2026
A dual celebration at the Liquid Club Backroom

Party
Valletta
27th & 28th February 2026
An intimate evening where music, theatre, and memory come together.

Theatre
Valletta
27th - 28th February 2026
An intimate acoustic night of storytelling, sound and connection.

Music
Pembroke
28th February 2026
A full day of beer, food, music and POPP good vibes.

Market
Żebbuġ
28th February 2026
Hardcore noisepunk chaos hits The Garage with BILA and Double Standard.

Music
Rabat
28th February 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable night on the dancefloor!

Party
Żebbuġ
28th February 2026
Malta's own Iron Maiden tribute band will be performing live

Live Performance
Rabat
28th February 2026
Celebrating 22 Years of Reflex Parties

Party
Żebbuġ
28th February 2026
A romantic evening in support of a great cause.

Fund-Raising
St Julian's
28th February 2026
An evening of 80s 90s and 2000s music

Party
Mdina
8th March 2026
Uncover the maritime heritage of women and their historical link to the sea this Women’s Day.

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

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

Fireworks Show
Victoria, Gozo
30th May 2026

Opera