There are a few things that make summer in Malta completely unique to anywhere else in the world – think packed beaches, late-night BBQs, and intensely humid heat.

Having said that, nothing defines Maltese summer better than the traditional festa.

These iconic celebrations bring together local customs and pure, unadulterated joy, making them popular meeting points for locals and tourists alike.

So, whether you’re a fan of fireworks, traditional food, music, or Christian architecture, here are all the festi going down in Malta and Gozo this July. Who’d want to miss out on the fun?!

Sunday 5th July

• Fleur-De-Lys: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
• Hamrun: Immaculate Conception
• Luqa: St Andrew
• Rabat (Malta): St Paul
• Sliema: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
• Gharb (Gozo): The Visitation of Our Lady

Sunday 12th July

• Balzan: The Annunciation of Mary
• Fgura: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
• Gzira: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
• Kercem (Gozo): Our Lady of Relief
• Kirkop: St Joseph

Thursday 16th July

• Valletta: Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Sunday 19th July

• Qormi: St Sebastian
• Kalkara: St Joseph
• Mosta: The Holy Family
• Msida: St Joseph
• Tarxien: Our Lady of Holy Doctrine
• Rabat (Gozo): St George Martyr

Sunday 26th July

• Balluta: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
• Marsascala: St Anne
• Paola: Christ the King
• Santa Venera: Santa Venera
• St Paul's Bay: Our Lady of Sorrows
• Zebbug: St Joseph
• Sannat (Gozo): St Margaret
• Zurrieq: Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Which feasts will you be attending next month?