One of the most magical weeks of the year is finally here, and the Maltese Islands are brimming with festive cheer! From Christmas markets and beautifully lit streets, to carol performances and traditional nativity displays, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re planning to stroll through seasonal events with family or take in the atmosphere of midnight mass, this week offers several opportunities for celebration and tradition to make this Christmas an unforgettable one!

Here are all the events happening in Malta and Gozo between Monday 23rd and Sunday 29th December:

Monday 23rd December

Saggio

Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve)

The Advent | Grinch Stole Christmas

Merry Mistletoe Reading

Christmas Vigil Mass

Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day)

After Nanna's Christmas Pudding

Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day)

Red Riding Hood (also on 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th December)

Is-Sleeping Beauty (also on 27th, 29th, 30th & 31st December, 4th & 5th January 2025)

Ebenezer SCROOGE! The Panto (runs till 5th January 2025) 

Friday 27th December

Puer Natus Est Nobis

Candlelight: Coldplay vs Imagine Dragons

Saturday 28th December

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Jubilate

Sunday 29th December

The Gruffalo (also on 2nd January 2025)

Which of these events will spark your festive spirit next week?