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Birgufest 2026

Birgu switches off its street lights for a night of candles, music, food stalls and re-enactments. Fort St Angelo and the Inquisitor's Palace stay open late for €3.
Next
Saturday 10 October 2026
Where
Birgu, Fort St Angelo and the Inquisitor's Palace
Entry
Free

Usually in October. Updated Tuesday 6 October 2026.

Birgu Festival of lights

Also coming up in Birgu

  • Il-Kult tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa: tour of the Inquisitor's Palace

    Inquisitor's Palace, BirguTue 13 Oct

    A themed Heritage Malta tour at the Inquisitor's Palace in Birgu on the devotions of Holy Week.

  • Serje ta' Taħditiet: L-Inkwiżizzjoni

    Inquisitor's Palace, BirguThu 15 Oct, and 1 more date to Thu 19 Nov

    Heritage Malta's lecture series on the Inquisition, held at the Inquisitor's Palace in Birgu on 15 October and 19 November.

  • Sail & Savour at Fort St Angelo

    Fort St Angelo, BirguSat 17 Oct

    A gourmet event at Fort St Angelo in Birgu, on the same day as the start of the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

  • Heartbeat La Salle Road Races

    De La Salle College, Cottonera, BirguSun 8 Nov, 7:30am

    A certified 5 km road race that starts and finishes on the athletics track at De La Salle College. The 5 km sets off at 07:30, followed by youth races and a children's fun run.

  • 1565: Birgu's Darkest Day

    Advanced Gate, Couvre Porte, BirguSat 21 Nov, 4pm

    An immersive walking tour through Birgu on its bloodiest day of the Great Siege of 1565.

Also in October

Questions

When is Birgufest 2026?

Saturday 10 October 2026. Usually one October weekend.

Where is the official information?

On the official site: https://heritagemalta.mt/whats-on/special-opening-for-birgu-fest/

Is Birgufest free?

Yes, entry is free.

Go to Birgufest with people

Post a plan on Imxi for it, say how many you want, and people into the same thing ask to join.