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What's on in Malta this weekend

Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct: 50 events across Malta and Gozo, 13 free to get in, and 4 festas.

Updated Tuesday 6 October 2026

Friday 9 Oct

  • Captured Moments

    art..e Gallery, Library Street, VictoriaFri 9 Oct, 9:30am, and 7 more dates to Fri 16 OctFree entry

    Josanne Mifsud Pikutzki shows her oil and acrylic seascapes at the art..e Gallery in Victoria. The gallery opens in the mornings and entry is free.

  • Maison D'être Malta: Anjunadeep beach sessions

    Nine Lives, Buġibba perched beach, St Paul's BayFri 9 Oct, 3pm, and 1 more date to Sat 10 OctFree entry

    Four free afternoons and evenings of Anjunadeep style music on the perched beach at Nine Lives in Buġibba, starting at 15:00 each day.

  • The Valletta Waterfront Oktoberfest

    Valletta Waterfront, FlorianaFri 9 Oct, 6pmFree entry

    Three evenings of local and international beers, a Bavarian band, live acts and drinking and pretzel contests on the promenade. Entry is free.

  • Biblical: Sarah Bonnici live in concert

    Malta Society of Arts, Palazzo de La Salle, VallettaFri 9 Oct, 8pm

    A one-off, stripped-back set by Sarah Bonnici at the Malta Society of Arts, paired with sacred imagery chosen by artist Charlie Cauchi.

  • Community Yoga in Xewkija

    Chrysalis Studio, Mġarr Road, XewkijaFri 9 Oct, 6pm, and 2 more dates to Fri 23 Oct

    A welcoming one-hour yoga session for all levels at Chrysalis Studio in Xewkija, Gozo. Fridays at 18:00, €10.

  • Friday Social Fiesta

    QUBE Vodka Bar, Paceville, St Julian'sFri 9 Oct, 9pm, and 10 more dates to Fri 18 Dec

    Party games, an international crowd and Latin beats in the middle of Paceville. Every Friday night.

  • Ġurdien f'Kordin

    St Vincent de Paul Residence theatre, LuqaFri 9 Oct, 7pm, and 2 more dates to Sun 11 Oct

    An original comedy in Maltese about a health scare in the women's wing of a prison and the director trying to keep order.

  • Horizon Beer Festival

    Ġnien il-Ġibjun, ŻurrieqFri 9 Oct, 6pm, and 2 more dates to Sun 11 OctFree entry

    The first Horizon Beer Festival fills Ġnien il-Ġibjun in Żurrieq for three days of beer, food, live bands and DJs. Entry is free and donations go to Hospice Malta.

  • Ixgħel l-indicator! Kunċert ta' Kelma Kelma Nota Nota

    Greek Theatre, Ta' Qali, AttardFri 9 Oct, 8:30pm

    An open-air concert in Maltese at the Greek Theatre in Ta' Qali with Ray Calleja, Daniel Cauchi and the Big Band Brothers.

  • Malta Coffee Friday

    TuttoBuono, Triq Ġorġ Borg Olivier, MellieħaFri 9 Oct, 11am

    Malta Digital Nomads meet for a Friday coffee and a chat in Mellieħa. This week's theme is eating well while travelling.

  • Malta Women v Luxembourg, international friendly

    Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali, AttardFri 9 Oct, 7pm

    Malta's women's national team take on Luxembourg at the Centenary Stadium. Adult tickets are €6.

  • Matilda (30th anniversary screening)

    Spazju Kreattiv, St James Cavalier, VallettaFri 9 Oct, 7:30pm

    The 1996 film of Roald Dahl's Matilda back on the big screen for its 30th anniversary.

  • Mdina Resounds: Echoes of the Silent City

    St Paul's Cathedral, MdinaFri 9 Oct, 12pm, and 2 more dates to Fri 30 Oct

    A performance that moves through hidden corners of Mdina's cathedral, following a servant of the Church who has joined the resistance.

  • Neolitika x Music Summit Malta: John Acquaviva

    Gianpula Village, ŻebbuġFri 9 Oct, 10pm

    The official Music Summit Malta afterparty at The Club House in Gianpula Village, headlined by techno veteran John Acquaviva.

  • Symphony of Lights

    Pjazza Santa Luċija, Santa Luċija, KerċemFri 9 Oct, 8pmFree entry

    An open-air evening concert in the square of Santa Luċija, Gozo, organised by the San Girgor band club of Kerċem.

Saturday 10 Oct

  • Blue Grotto group trip

    Meeting point: McDonald's, Tigné Seafront, SliemaSat 10 Oct, 11am, and 2 more dates to Sat 24 Oct

    A Saturday outing with English Café Malta to the Blue Grotto, with coastal views and a boat ride into the sea caves. The group meets outside McDonald's on the Tigné seafront at 11:00. The fee is €25.

  • Captured Moments

    art..e Gallery, Library Street, VictoriaSat 10 Oct, 9:30am, and 6 more dates to Fri 16 OctFree entry

    Josanne Mifsud Pikutzki shows her oil and acrylic seascapes at the art..e Gallery in Victoria. The gallery opens in the mornings and entry is free.

  • John Tabone Women's Shield basketball

    Ta' Qali Basketball Pavilion, AttardSat 10 Oct, 1:15pm, and 3 more dates to Sun 1 Nov

    The senior women's Shield at the Ta' Qali pavilion. Saturday games tip off at 13:15 and 15:15, and the last scheduled game is on Sunday 1 November at 15:15.

  • Malta Pub Crawl, Paceville

    Mercury House, St George's Road, St Julian'sSat 10 Oct, 9pm, and 10 more dates to Sat 19 Dec

    A Saturday night round of Paceville's bars and clubs with a group of people from around the world.

  • Maison D'être Malta: Anjunadeep beach sessions

    Nine Lives, Buġibba perched beach, St Paul's BaySat 10 Oct, 3pmFree entry

    Four free afternoons and evenings of Anjunadeep style music on the perched beach at Nine Lives in Buġibba, starting at 15:00 each day.

  • Ġurdien f'Kordin

    St Vincent de Paul Residence theatre, LuqaSat 10 Oct, 7pm, and 1 more date to Sun 11 Oct

    An original comedy in Maltese about a health scare in the women's wing of a prison and the director trying to keep order.

  • Horizon Beer Festival

    Ġnien il-Ġibjun, ŻurrieqSat 10 Oct, 6pm, and 1 more date to Sun 11 OctFree entry

    The first Horizon Beer Festival fills Ġnien il-Ġibjun in Żurrieq for three days of beer, food, live bands and DJs. Entry is free and donations go to Hospice Malta.

  • Anjunadeep at Café del Mar

    Café del Mar Malta, Qawra, St Paul's BaySat 10 Oct, 1pm

    The Saturday of Anjunadeep's third Malta edition, which runs from 8 to 11 October. Café del Mar hosts from 13:00 to 21:00. Over 17s only.

  • Ask the Curator! at Skorba and Ta' Ħaġrat

    Skorba and Ta' Ħaġrat prehistoric sites, MġarrSat 10 Oct

    A special opening of the two prehistoric sites in Mġarr, Skorba and Ta' Ħaġrat, with Heritage Malta's curators on hand for questions.

  • Birgufest

    Birgu streets, Fort St Angelo and the Inquisitor's PalaceSat 10 Oct, 7pmFree entry

    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.

  • Birkirkara FC v Valletta FC

    National Stadium, Ta' Qali, AttardSat 10 Oct, 3:30pm

    Two of Malta's biggest clubs meet at the National Stadium. Under 16s get in free.

  • Blame Battle: comedy, roasting and dirty little secrets

    BRUVV, BalzanSat 10 Oct, 8pm

    Steve Hili hosts a night of roasting and confessions at BRUVV in Balzan. 17 and over.

  • Echoes of Calm: yoga at St Paul's Catacombs

    St Paul's Catacombs, RabatSat 10 Oct

    A yoga session at St Paul's Catacombs in Rabat, part of Heritage Malta's wellbeing events.

  • Fresh Finds: Gozo Artisan Mercato

    Nadur SquareSat 10 Oct, 2pmFree entry

    The autumn edition of the artisan market in Nadur Square, with local makers selling through the afternoon and evening.

  • Freshers' Rave 2026

    Gianpula Village, ŻebbuġSat 10 Oct, 10:30pm

    The big student night that opens the academic year, taking over Gianpula Main Room.

  • Get Funky: The Final Round

    Gianpula Village, ŻebbuġSat 10 Oct, 10pm

    The last Get Funky of the year, in Groove Gardens at Gianpula Village.

  • Grid Sprint

    Golden Bay, MellieħaSat 10 Oct

    A 6 km obstacle course race at Golden Bay with more than 20 obstacles, open to all fitness levels.

  • Malta Comic Con 2026

    Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC), Ta' Qali, AttardSat 10 Oct, and 1 more date to Sun 11 Oct

    Two days of comics, cosplay, gaming, anime and creator panels at the MFCC, with the cosplay competition and Sunday masquerade.

  • Music Summit Malta Closing Party: Oracles x Big Ron's

    Tortuga Beach Club, Little Armier Bay, MellieħaSat 10 Oct, 2pm

    A day-into-night closing party by the sea at Little Armier, with Detroit's Kenny Larkin on the decks.

  • Nitkellem 5K and 10K Run

    Root Circle, Ta' Qali, AttardSat 10 Oct, 9am

    A 5K and 10K run at Ta' Qali for World Mental Health Day.

  • Northern Region Trek

    Meeting point: the Red Tower, MellieħaSat 10 Oct, 2:30pm

    Din l-Art Ħelwa leads a walk from the Red Tower across the northern peninsula, past old apiaries, wartime pillboxes and coastal defences.

  • POPP Day Out: Autumn 2026

    Tree Grove, Ta' Qali National Park, AttardSat 10 Oct, 12pmFree entry

    A full day among the trees at Ta' Qali National Park with craft beer, cocktails, street food, music and a market of local makers. Entry is free.

  • Romeo & Juliet

    Teatru Manoel, VallettaSat 10 Oct, 7:30pm

    Company of Dance Arts retell Shakespeare's love story in a new dance production on the Teatru Manoel main stage.

  • The Saturday Show: stand-up comedy

    Spritz Social Den, GżiraSat 10 Oct, 8:30pm

    A women-powered night of stand-up and improv games on the Gżira seafront.

Sunday 11 Oct

  • Captured Moments

    art..e Gallery, Library Street, VictoriaSun 11 Oct, 9:30am, and 5 more dates to Fri 16 OctFree entry

    Josanne Mifsud Pikutzki shows her oil and acrylic seascapes at the art..e Gallery in Victoria. The gallery opens in the mornings and entry is free.

  • CDM Sundays

    Café del Mar Malta, Qawra, St Paul's BaySun 11 Oct, 6pm, and 1 more date to Sun 18 Oct

    Café del Mar's Sunday session runs from 18:00 to 01:00 with DJ sets by the sea. The October dates are 4, 11 and 18. Over 17s only.

  • John Tabone National Men's Shield basketball

    Ta' Qali Basketball Pavilion, AttardSun 11 Oct, 3:15pm, and 3 more dates to Sun 1 Nov

    Senior men's basketball at the Ta' Qali pavilion. Two games tip off each Sunday in October, at 15:15 and 17:15, and the last scheduled game is on 1 November at 17:15.

  • Marsaxlokk and St Peter's Pool group trip

    Meeting point: McDonald's, Tigné Seafront, SliemaSun 11 Oct, 9:30am, and 2 more dates to Sun 25 Oct

    A Sunday trip south with English Café Malta to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk and on to St Peter's Pool. Meet outside McDonald's on the Tigné seafront at 09:30.

  • Folk Underground: Echoes of Maltese Songs Beneath the City

    Sala San Duminku, VallettaSun 11 Oct, 7pm, and 3 more dates to Wed 28 Oct

    Traditional Maltese song, storytelling and guitar in an intimate setting at Sala San Duminku in Valletta. Two sittings on most evenings.

  • Ġurdien f'Kordin

    St Vincent de Paul Residence theatre, LuqaSun 11 Oct, 4pm

    An original comedy in Maltese about a health scare in the women's wing of a prison and the director trying to keep order.

  • Horizon Beer Festival

    Ġnien il-Ġibjun, ŻurrieqSun 11 Oct, 6pmFree entry

    The first Horizon Beer Festival fills Ġnien il-Ġibjun in Żurrieq for three days of beer, food, live bands and DJs. Entry is free and donations go to Hospice Malta.

  • Malta Comic Con 2026

    Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC), Ta' Qali, AttardSun 11 Oct

    Two days of comics, cosplay, gaming, anime and creator panels at the MFCC, with the cosplay competition and Sunday masquerade.

  • Festa tal-Madonna tal-Patroċinju, Għasri

    Għasri Parish ChurchSun 11 OctFree entry

    Għasri celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Patronage with processions, prayer and music.

  • Fjakkolata

    Għar Ilma hill, Santa Luċija, Santa Luċija, KerċemSun 11 Oct, 6pmFree entry

    The hill of Għar Ilma glows with fjakkoli, traditional flame torches, for a night of folk music, dance and local food.

  • Gozo Football League: Sannat Lions v Xewkija Tigers and Għajnsielem v Kerċem Ajax

    Gozo Stadium, XewkijaSun 11 Oct, 2pm

    First Division football at Gozo Stadium. Sannat Lions face Xewkija Tigers at 14:00, then Għajnsielem play Kerċem Ajax at 16:00.

  • Gozo SPCA Dog Show and Pet Awareness Day

    Għarb SquareSun 11 Oct, 10amFree entry

    Gozo SPCA marks its 50th anniversary in Għarb Square with a fun dog show, a photo competition and artisan stalls.

  • Love, Magic & Mischief: Music from the English Baroque Theatre

    Malta Society of Arts, Palazzo de La Salle, VallettaSun 11 Oct, 10:30am

    A Sunday morning concert of theatre music by Matthew Locke and Henry Purcell at the Malta Society of Arts, including pieces from The Tempest and The Fairy Queen.

  • Malta Premier League: Ħamrun Spartans v Hibernians

    Tony Bezzina Stadium, PaolaSun 11 Oct, 3:30pm

    A Sunday double-header at the Tony Bezzina Stadium in Paola. Ħamrun Spartans play Hibernians at 15:30, then Sliema Wanderers meet Gżira United at 18:00.

  • Miġra Zipline

    Miġra l-Ferħa, RabatSun 11 Oct

    MC Adventure runs a public zipline session at Miġra l-Ferħa, with riders crossing the cliff edge 50 metres above the sea. Book a slot in advance.

  • Ramblers' walk: Mġarr

    Meeting point: Mġarr Farmers BarSun 11 Oct, 9am

    An easy to moderate countryside walk of up to three hours from Mġarr with the Ramblers' Association of Malta. Guests are welcome.

  • Showcasing Tomorrow's Performers

    Teatru Astra, VictoriaSun 11 Oct, 7pmFree entry

    Students of the La Stella School of Music play alongside the newest members of the La Stella Band at Teatru Astra. Entry is free.

On all weekend

  • Outdoors: paintings by Debbie Bonello

    Palm Court Lounge, The Phoenicia Malta, FlorianaOn now, until Fri 30 OctFree entry

    Debbie Bonello's fourth solo exhibition shows landscapes painted on site in Malta and Sicily over the past two years. It hangs in the Palm Court Lounge at The Phoenicia until 30 October.

  • Treasures Malta: International Jewellery Exhibition

    Cittadella, VictoriaSat 10 Oct to Sun 18 Oct

    Ten jewellers from seven countries show their work in the Cittadella, from gold and gemstones to filigree and wood. Visitors can meet the makers and try on selected pieces.

Festas this weekend

Festa calendar
  • Marsa, Our Lady of the RosarySat 10 Oct
  • Valletta, Our Lady of the RosarySat 10 Oct
  • Għasri, Our Lady of PatronageSun 11 Oct, Gozo
  • Sliema, St FrancisSun 11 Oct

Things to do this weekend

Things to do
  • Buskett Gardens in 2025

    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.

  • Luzzu in Marsaxlokk

    Fresh fish lunch in Marsaxlokk

    Marsaxlokk

    Painted luzzu boats, a waterfront of fish restaurants and lampuki in autumn. Tartarun and Ir-Rizzu are safe bets. Sunday is market day so book or go on a weekday.

  • Crystal Palace in Rabat

    Pastizzi at Crystal Palace, Rabat

    Rabat

    The island's most famous pastizzi hole in the wall, opposite Mdina's gate, open nearly all night. Ricotta or pea, under a euro each, eaten on the kerb.

  • The national dish of Malta, Stuffat tal-Fenek (rabbit stew)

    Fenkata rabbit feast in Mġarr

    Mġarr

    Malta's national dish done properly: spaghetti in rabbit sauce, then fried rabbit with chips and local wine, at a village restaurant. Ta' Kris in Sliema does it too.

  • Ftira mit Thunfisch in Marsaxlokk Nov 2014

    Wood-fired ftira at Ta' Nenu

    Valletta

    Maltese ftira baked in a wood oven in a Valletta cellar bakery, topped with potato, olives, tuna or ġbejniet. Order a table, it fills up. Bread also sold to take away.

  • Valletta, Triq il-Merkanti 16

    Street food walk through Valletta

    Valletta

    A guided tasting walk through the capital: pastizzi, ħobż biż-żejt, bigilla, Kinnie and a Cisk, with stories of the Knights between stops. Several operators, book ahead.

  • Fontanella Tea Garden Mdina Malta

    Cake and views at Fontanella, Mdina

    Mdina

    The Fontanella Tea Garden sits on Mdina's bastions with enormous slices of chocolate cake and a view across half the island. Touristy, still worth it.

  • Dingli 2009

    Cook pastizzi and ftira in a Maltese kitchen

    Dingli

    Half day classes in a home or farmhouse kitchen: pastizzi, rabbit, ftira, ravjul, then eat it all with wine. Around 65 to 90 euro. Gozo versions add a market visit.

Further ahead

The month in full, the big events of the year and Gozo.

Questions

Which events are free this weekend?

13 of this weekend's events are free to get in. They are marked "Free entry" in the lists above.

Is this list complete?

It covers the festivals, concerts, theatre, cinema events, club nights, sport, walks and markets that organisers publish online. Bars and clubs that only post on Instagram are missing.

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