Events in Malta in May 2027

1 dated events in May, and 2 of the year's big events.

Updated Tuesday 6 October 2026

Big events in May

Every big event

Dated events in May

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Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC), Ta' Qali, AttardMon 3 May to Wed 5 May
The online gaming industry's trade expo fills the MFCC for three days of talks, stands and networking. Industry passes only.
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Festas in May

Festa calendar

2026 dates. Most festas keep the same weekend each year; the 2027 calendars come out in spring.

Birkirkara, St Joseph the WorkerFri 1 May
Valletta, St Vincent FerrerSat 2 May
Birkirkara, The Holy CrossSun 3 May
Ħamrun, St JosephSun 3 May
Mellieħa, St JosephSun 3 May
Swatar, St George PrecaSat 9 May
Birkirkara, The Holy CrossSun 10 May
Gwardamanġa, Pilgrimage of the first apparitionWed 13 May
Birkirkara, St AnthonySun 17 May
Gudja, The Annunciation of MaryMon 18 May
Birkirkara, St RitaThu 21 May
Valletta, St RitaFri 22 May
Għajnsielem, St Anthony of PaduaSun 24 May, Gozo
Sliema, The Transitus of St DominicSun 24 May
Birkirkara, Our Lady of Holy DoctrineFri 29 May
Marsa, Holy TrinitySun 31 May
Munxar, St Paul ShipwreckSun 31 May, Gozo

Public holidays and night sky

Workers' DaySat 1 May
Eta Aquariids meteor shower, darkest skies at Dwejra, GozoNight of Wed 5 May

Things to do in May

All ideas

Swim at the Blue Lagoon, Comino
Comino
The famous turquoise shallows between Comino and Cominotto. Since 2025 you need a free timed pass from blcomino.com to land; boats leave from Ċirkewwa and Mġarr, Gozo. Go early or for the 6pm slot.
Cliff jump at St Peter's Pool
Marsaxlokk
A natural rock pool on the Delimara peninsula with flat slabs for sunbathing and ledges for jumping. No facilities, so bring water. A 20 minute walk from Marsaxlokk or a bumpy drive.
Beach day at Għajn Tuffieħa (Riviera)
Mġarr
A red sand bay reached by a long staircase, quieter than neighbouring Golden Bay. Great sunsets and a kiosk at the bottom. Watch the currents when the red flag is up.
Sunset at Dingli Cliffs
Dingli
Malta's highest point, with a clifftop road and the tiny Madalena chapel. Bring a drink and sit on the wall for the sunset. Bus 52 from Valletta, or park by the chapel.
Wander Buskett Gardens
Siġġiewi
Malta's only real woodland, planted by the Knights below Verdala Palace. Shady paths, orange groves and picnic spots. Lovely after rain, and the Mnarja folk festival is here in June.
Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra temples
Qrendi
Two megalithic temple complexes older than Stonehenge on a headland above the sea. A visitor centre, then a walk between the two. Mnajdra aligns with the equinox sunrise.
St John's Co-Cathedral and the Caravaggio
Valletta
Plain outside, jaw dropping inside: gilded walls, a marble floor of 400 knights' tombs and Caravaggio's Beheading of St John. Audio guide included. Shoulders covered.
Lascaris War Rooms under Valletta
Valletta
The underground HQ from which the defence of Malta and the invasion of Sicily were run. Guided tours through the tunnels below the Upper Barrakka. Chilly, bring a layer.