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Take note! Malta Public Transport announces special bus services for the BBC Concert Orchestra this Saturday
It’s all happening this Friday 5th July!

Lyndsey Grima

The BBC Concert at Floriana’s Granaries is on this weekend, specifically on the 5th of July. The Malta Public Transport is stepping up to ensure concertgoers have a smooth journey home.

So, here’s everything you need to know! Additional public transport options like the below will be available at the end of the concert, with extra buses departing from Valletta at 23:30.

  • S10 Route (Paola, Isla, Bormla and Kalkara) - departure from Valletta at 23:35
  • S12 Route (Msida, St Julian’s, Pembroke, Bahar ic-Caghaq, Qawra and Bugibba) - departure from Valletta at 23:40, 23:55 and 00:15
  • S13 Route (Msida, Gzira, Sliema and St Julian’s): departure from Valletta at 23:35, 23:45, 23:55, 00:05, 00:15 and 00:25
  • S20 Route (Msida, Argens, San Gwann and Ghargur): departure from Valletta at 23:45
  • S40 Route (Birkirkara Valley Road, Lija/Balzan, Technopark, Vjal l-Indipendenza (Mosta), Mgarr and Manikata: departure from Valletta at 23:30
  • S41 Route (Coast Road, St Paul’s Bay, Mellieha and Cirkewwa): departure from Valletta at 23:45
  • S42 Route (Birkirkara Valley Road, Mosta and Zokrija): departure from Valletta at 23:45
  • S47 Route (Msida, Birkirkara Bypass, Lija/Balzan, Iklin, Naxxar, Mosta St Kagerita, Targa and Mosta Centre): departure from Valletta at 23:35
  • S51 Route (Fleur de Lys, Rabat and Mtarfa): departure from Valletta at 23:30
  • S52 Route (Fleur de Lys, Rabat and Dingli): departure from Valletta at 23:45
  • S61 Route (Hamrun, Qormi, Zebbug (Sciortino) ad Kandlora): departure from Valletta at 23:40
  • S62 Route (Ħamrun, Qormi Bypass and Siġġiewi): departure from Valletta at 23:50
  • S71 Route (Luqa (inside), Kirkop, Safi and Żurrieq): departure from Valletta at 23:45
  • S72 Route (Luqa (outside), Kirkop, Mqabba and Qrendi): departure from Valletta at 23:35
  • S80 Route (Santa Lucija, Gudja, Ghaxaq, Birzebbuga and Tal-Papa): departure from Valletta at 23:45
  • S85 Route (Tarxien (Palm Street), Bulebel, Zejtun, Montebello and Marsaxlokk): departure from Valletta at 23:35
  • S90 Route (Paola, Fgura and Marsascala): departure from Valletta at 23:40
  • S94 Route (Paola, Fgura, Zabbar and Xghajra): departure from Valletta at 23:35

The BBC Concert is expected to draw a large crowd, and Malta Public Transport aims to reduce crowding and make it easier for everyone to get home safely.

Check the specific S-route that serves your destination, ensure you’re at Valletta Bay and top up or pick up a Tallinja Card if you don’t have one; it’s the smartest, cheapest way to ride.

Enjoy the concert and experience Malta’s commitment to seamless, sustainable event transportation!

Will you be attending the BBC Concert this year?

2nd July 2025


Lyndsey Grima
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Lyndsey Grima
Lyndsey has always been passionate about all things content. She keeps her storytelling skills sharp by exercising physically as she’s a fitness buff and also mentally as she enjoys reading and travelling.

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