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Spend a night behind bars! Experience Gozo’s Old Prison this Halloween
Definitely promises to be a night to remember!

Francesca Vella

Fancy a truly unique experience this Halloween? On the night of 31st October, the historic Gozo Old Prison is opening its doors for an unforgettable adult-only adventure: Sleepover at the Gozo Old Prison. From 7.30PM until 8.30AM the next morning, participants aged 18+ can spend a night ‘locked up’ inside this centuries-old site dating back to the Knights’ Period – without any sentence!

The evening kicks off with a guided tour, where tales of confinement and history echo through the stone walls. As darkness falls, test your wits during a torchlit Clue Quest around the Citadel, solving mysteries in hidden corners and quiet streets.

Finally, the ultimate challenge awaits: spending the night within the historic prison walls. At sunrise, enjoy a light breakfast before being released from your overnight stay.

To join, you’ll need to bring a sleeping bag, torchlight, and a water bottle. Keep in mind, you have to be prepared to sleep in a shared, confined space with other guests.

Tickets are limited to 15 participants (so hurry!) and can be bought online or at any Heritage Malta site or museum.

Are you brave enough?

2nd October 2025


Francesca Vella
Written by
Francesca Vella
Francesca has always felt most at home in a cinema or theatre, particularly if musicals are involved. She loves to read, write, and share about her experiences of both the fictional and the real world.

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