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THE MALTESE ISLANDSCALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018

-A DESTINATION FOR ALL SEASONS-

Welcome from the Chief Executive, Malta Tourism Authority

Paul BuġejaChief ExecutiveMalta Tourism Authority

There is little doubt that Malta is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean, despite real competition. Season after season, the increase in the number of tourists who visit the islands is indicative of this success, together with indications on factors such as expenditure per capita, which make Malta not only a frequented destination, but also a quality destination.

There is not one, solitary factor leading to this success. Rather, it as an interlinked set of optimal ingredients. Malta’s weather is a primary element. This extensive calendar of events would be rather different, had we not been able to boast of practically 365 days of sunshine. Many welcome visitors to our islands find that the most delightful of activities are rooted in Malta’s blissful simplicity; being able to soak in the sun by well-kept, Blue Flag beaches. However, such weather lends itself beautifully towards a number of activities planned out against magnificent backdrops.

The Malta experience goes way beyond its spectacular beaches. Many visiting Malta during the summer period will forever carry with them memories of a Maltese village feast. Yet there are also countless moments when village spontaneity meets urban sophistication. Such are the evenings when the sound of music reverberates through the streets of the capital city, and bounces off street art in the baroque city, perhaps emanating from an open theatre,

perhaps as part of a jazz festival, or perhaps as part of an event that amalgamates science and the city life. Four thousand years of history come to life by means of reenactments in Mdina and the beautifully mysterious streets of Birgu are lit by candlelight during specifically organised events. There are occasions when fireworks become part of a large-scale, international festival, and other times when hundreds of choristers from around the world are brought to Malta in order to sing together in the heart of the Mediterranean. Food lovers often congregate to celebrate hearty recipes and genuine ingredients, during festivals that carry specific themes. There are bread festivals, for example, as well as events aimed at appreciating the Maltese olive, or strawberry delights for those with a sweet tooth.

There i also that time of the year when the scorching heat starts to subside and the summer bustle gives way to heart-warming events. The island of Gozo becomes a destination for fun and folly during carnival week in February, just after the serenity brought about by the real-life nativity scenes in December.

Whatever it is that you are looking for, you will probably find it in Malta. We hope this calendar serves as a point of reference and that your experience is unforgettable.

03 Welcome from the Chief Executive, Malta Tourism Authority

06 - 11 December 2017

12 - 17 January

18 - 20 February

22 - 25 March

26 - 30 April

32 - 35 May

36 - 41 June

42 - 47 July

48 - 53 August

54 - 58 September

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60 - 63 October

64 - 66 November

68 - 71 December

72 - 73 Public & National Holidays

74 Carnival

75 Good Friday & Easter

76 L-Imnarja / Santa Maria

77 Christmas

78 - 82 Index of Events

83 - 85 Index of Feasts

TABLE OFCONTENTS

Music

Sports

Drama

Outdoor Event

Religious

National Holiday

Public Holiday

Folklore

Local Council Event

ICON DESCRIPTION ICON DESCRIPTION

Food

Re-enactment & Pageantry

Exhibition / Fair

Children’s Entertainment

Grand Spectacle

Morning Event

Evening Event

Valletta 2018 Events

LIST OFICONS

DECEMBER 20176

December2017

19.11-09.12

Malta International Organ Festival

Various localities

03.12‘Sursum Corda’ - 150th Anniversary of the Sacred Heart Seminary Concert

Seminary, Victoria, Gozo

03.12 The official opening of the Christmas Festivities in Gozo

Independence Square, Victoria, Gozo

03.12 - 17.12

Pre-Christmas Concert by School of Music

Il-Ħagar, St. George’s Square, Victoria, Gozo

04.12 ‘Swejjaq’ (3rd Edition)Saint Lawrence Square, San Lawrenz, Gozo

06.12 -08.12

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Bormla (Cospicua)

07.12 BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation: Winter Concert

Teatru Manoel, Valletta

08.12 Gospel Music ConcertManikata Church, limits of Mellieħa

09.12-10.12

Carols by Candlelight 2016St. Augustine’s Priory, Victoria, Gozo

DATE EVENT VENUE DATE EVENT VENUE

09.12 -10.12

The First GozoInternational Choir Festival

Various venues, Gozo

10.12 -11.12

Gozitano Agricultural Village Xewkija, Gozo

10.12 A Childhood ChristmasWied il-Lunzjata, Victoria, Gozo

10.12 Festival of LightPjazza S. Luċija, Santa Luċija, Gozo

11.12 -08.01

Ta’ Dbieġi Crafts @ Christmas

Ta’ Dbieġi, Għarb, Gozo

11.12-08.01

Betleħem f’Għajnsielem Għajnsielem, Gozo

11.12

“From Paris with Love”, Richard Clayderman & String Octet Ensemble - Live in Concert

Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta

12.12-13.12

University of Malta’s Foundation Day Concert

Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta

12.12-13.12

Notti Italiane a MaltaMediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta

DECEMBER 2017 7


13.12 Republic Day Celebration(National Holiday) Valletta

13.12-16.12

Musical Tidings, Choral Concert by the New Choral Singers

St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Valletta, Floriana Parish Church

14.12 Joy to the World Naxxar Parish Church

14.12-17.12

Artisan Fair Pjazza Jean De Valette, Valletta

16.12Christmas Concert to mark the 30th anniversary of Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju

St Francis Church, Republic Street, Valletta

17.12-18.12

Children’s WorldSports Complex, Victoria, Gozo

17.12 Christmas ParadeRepublic Street, Victoria, Gozo

18.12-23.12

Various choral concerts held in churches

Various localities, Gozo

18.12 Christmas Concert Parish Church,Birżebbuġa

18.12 Christmas Mass Band Ħal Qormi

18.12 Pauleen’s Dance Studio Christmas Show 2016

Salesian Theatre, Sliema

22.12-02.01

CinderellaMalta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali

24.12 Procession with Baby JesusVarious localities, Malta & Gozo

26.12-30.12

International Christmas Festival 2016 Birgu & Valletta

28.12 A Christmas Concert by Animae Gospel Choir

Bażilika Marija Bambina, Xagħra, Gozo

30.12 Christmas Concert Parish Church, Lija

31.12 New Year’s ConcertMediterraneanConferenceCentre, Valletta

31.12 - 01.01

New Year’s EveCelebrations

St. George`sSquare,Valletta

DECEMBER 20178

DECEMBER 2017 9

Following the success of the last few years, Malta now boasts of a New Year's Eve national celebration. The event aims to bring the magic and festive atmosphere throughout most of our capital city in this magical night.

The celebrations are being organised by the Valletta 2018 Foundation, the Ministry for Tourism and the Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government in collaboration with G7 Events and supported by the Valletta Local council.

St.George's Square once again will host the main stage and will see the very best of Malta's top local artists and bands, as well as International Act and X Factor UK finalists Reggie and Bollie.

St George’s Square, Vallettahttps://www.facebook.com/Valletta.NYE+356 2559 5750/1

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS31st DECEMBER

DECEMBER 201710

Experience the true spirit of Christmas by visiting a large-scale crib made of life-size structures and live actors in period costumes. Not to be missed by adults and children alike.

This is a fantastic musicalentertainment spread over twonights, featuring 7 Italian artists oneach night. These are:- Aleandro Baldi- Christian- EduardoVianello- Homo Sapiens- Iva Zanicchi- Marco Morandi (in Rino Geatano)- Donatella Rettore - Wilma Goich -Ivana Spagna - Cugini di Campagna-Rosanna Fratello - Fiordaliso - FaustoLeali - Tony Dallara. Presenter of theshow: Pupo.

A concert to herald the advent of Christmas.

8th DECEMBER - 2nd JANUARYTime: 7:30pm

12th - 13th DECEMBERTime: 7:30pm

13th - 16th DECEMBERTime: 7:30pm

BETLEĦEM F’GĦAJNSIELEM

NOTTI ITALIANE A MALTA

MUSICAL TIDINGS

Għajnsielem, Gozowww.ghajnsielemlc.com+356 2156 1515

Mediterranean Conference Centre, Vallettawww.mcc.com.mt+356 2124 3840 / 3

St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Valletta, Floriana Parish Church www.thenewchoralsingers.com

DECEMBER 2017 11

Once again MADC will be presenting their Christmas Panto scripted by Nanette Brimmer. Main star of the show is the unique Alan Montanaro.

Choral Concert by Jubliate Deo Choir.

22nd DECEMBER - 8th JANUARYTime: Various

14th DECEMBERTime: 7:30pm

UN-BELIEVE IT! - THE PANTO

JOY TO THE WORLD

Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre,Ta’ Qaliwww.madc.com.mt+356 2122 4011

Parish Church, Naxxar www.jubilatedeo.comN/A

The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Michael Laus, celebrates the New Year with a concert of popular classics.

31st DECEMBER - 1st JANUARYTime: 8:30pm

NEW YEAR’S CONCERT

Mediterranean Conference Centre, Vallettawww.mcc.com.mt+356 2124 3840 / 3

JANUARY12

January2018

01.01 A New Years’s ToastKempinski Hotel, San Lawrenz

02.01

07.01

Alice in Wonderland - A traditional Pantomime


07.01 In Guardia Re-Enactment Fort St. Elmo, Valletta

13.01 Valletta Baroque Festival The Four Seasons - Vivaldi


14.01Valletta Baroque Festival German Celebrity Compos-ers

National Library,Valletta

14.01 Bach and Italy Teatru Manoel, Valletta

15.01 Fasti Del Barocco RomanoSt John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta

16.01 Bach’s Musical Offering Revisited


16.01 I Maestri di Sta Maria di Loreto

Ta’ Giezu Church

17.01 Suites for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord

St. Augustine’s Church

17.01 Inspired by Baroque Teatru Manoel, Valletta


18.01 The Goldberg VarationsTa’Sarria Church, Floriana

18.01 Chamber Music at Zwinger Palace


19.01 Boccherini Sonatas for Cello & Harpsichord

Ta’ Sarria Church, Floriana

19.01 Fasti Del Barocco Napoletano

Mdina Cathedral

20.01 La Mascarade

Sala Del Consiglio - Mdina Cathedral

20.01 Valletta ‘18 Opening Ceremony Valletta

21.01 VIBE in Concert Verdala Castle

21.01 Feast of Saint Anthony the Abbot Xaghra

21.01 Attard 10K Attard

22.01 The Dark Side of the Goldberg Variations

National Library, Valletta

22.01 Rameau Operatic Highlights Teatru Manoel, Valletta

JANUARY 13


23.01 Telemann Fantasias

Our Ladies of Victories Church, Valletta

23.01 Messa a Due Cori - Benigno Zerafa

Mdina Cathedral

24.01Tomas Luis de Victoria - Lamentations & Responsories

St. Francis Church

25.01 Conversazioni Musicali Malta Maritime Musuem, Birgu

25.01 Monteverdi VesoersSt. Anglican Cathedral, Valletta

25.01 Feast of St Paul’s ShipwreckParish Church of St. Paul, Valletta

26.01 La Sette di Cristo St. Lawrence’s Church

26.01 Scarlatti SonatasMuseum of Archaeology, Valletta

26.01 Changing of the Guard President’s Palace, Valletta

27.01 Baroque meets Jazz Malta Maritime Musuem, Birgu

27.01 Francesca Caccini - La Liberazione di Ruggiero


28.01 Music for the Royal Fireworks


JANUARY14

JANUARY 15

Vallettawww.valletta2018.org [email protected]

START OF VALLETTA '18 - OPENING CEREMONY20th JANUARY

Notte Bianca c. Arts Council

View our Cultural Programme for the year 2017

on valletta2018.org

Our European Capital of Culture year begins with a unique celebration that is worthy of the traditional Maltese Festa. Valletta 2018 is an exciting year-long celebration - a culture programme that starts in our capital city and reaches out to towns and villages all over Malta and Gozo. Our Opening Week draws crowds to the heart of Valletta with music and entertainment. Various exhibitions are set in diverse venues around the city, open days that re-discover Valletta's fascinating historc shapes, community storytelling events centered around the city's residents and the space they use and much more. The Valletta 2018 Opening Ceremony will take place on the 20th of January 2018, while the Opening Celebrations will take place between the 14th and the 21st of January 2018 around Valletta.

JANUARY16

This year the audience will follow Alice’s crazy adventures in Wonderland as she embarks on yet another fun journey. The script is written by Malcolm Galea who will also take on the role of the Dame. Directed by Anthony Bezzina. Musical direction by Kris Spiteri.

The Valletta International Baroque Festival features over ten different musical programmes including operas, concerts, drama and a special fun event for children. These will be held in various prestigious venues such as the historical Teatru Manoel, St John's Co-Cathedral, and other venues in Valletta.

The chamber music group HET Collectief was founded in 1998 in Brussels. Working consistently from a solid mucleus of five musicians, the group has created an intriguing and idiosyncratic sound, achieved by an unfamiliar mis od strings, wind instruments and piano. In its repertoire, Het Collectief returns to the Second Vietnnese school, the roots of modernisim.

2nd - 7th JANUARYTime: N/A

13th JANUARYTime: 07:30pm

15th JANUARYTime: 07:30pm

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

VALLETTA BAROQUE FESTIVAL - THE FOUR SEASONS, VIVALDI

FASTI DEL BAROCCO ROMANO

Teatru Manoel, Vallettawww.teatrumanoel.com+356 2124 6389


St. John's Co-Cathedralwww.teatrumanoel.com+356 2124 6389

JANUARY 17

Founded by Giulio Prandi in 2003, Ghislieri Choir and Consort is one of the most appriciated Italian period instruments ensembles of its generation. It's ensemble in residency at the historical Colledio Ghislieri in Pavia and its participates in the most important Italian and European festivals, such as Internationale Haendel Festpiele Goettingen, BOZAR Bruzelles Festival d'Ambronay, Festival de La Chaise - Dieu, Saison Musicale de Royaumont and many more.

16th JANUARYTime: 12:00am

BACH'S MUSICAL OFFERING REVISTED


The feast is held in commemoration of the Shipwreck of St Paul on Malta's shores in 60 AD. (Acts, Luke, 28). According to tradition, St. Paul established the first Christian community on the Island. Religious ceremonies and street festivities are held in and around St Paul's Shipwreck Parish, Valletta over three days. The street celebrations include a solemn procession as well as a joyous one (il-briju) accompanied by festa band marches.

This is the largest 10K race in Malta held on a rather flat and fast course. Chip timing is used for results and each finisher is awarded with a medal.

25th - 27th JANUARYTime: Various

21st JANUARYTime: N/A

FEAST OF ST.PAUL'S SHIPWRECK

ATTARD 10 K

Parish Church of St. Paul, Vallettawww.sanpawlmalra.comN/A

[email protected]

FEBRUARY18

February2018

09.02- 13.02

Nadur Organised Carnival Nadur, Gozo

09.02-13.02

Carnival (Malta) Valletta

09.02-13.02

Carnival (Gozo) Nadur, Gozo

09.02-13.02

Nadur Spontaneous Carnival Nadur, Gozo

10.02 Carnival in Xagħra Xagħra, Gozo

11.02 In Guardia Re-enactment Fort St Elmo, Valletta

11.02 Carnival in Xagħra Xagħra, Gozo

12.02 Carnival Monday Ta’ Xbiex





25.02 Vodafone Malta Marathon & Half Marathon

Mdina to Sliema

TBC The Best of the Gozo Youth Wind Band Mgarr, Gozo

FEBRUARY 19

Carnival Celebrations start on Friday and finish on Tuesday. The programme varies daily to include street parades in which huge papier-mâché figures are displayed on floats. These are accompanied by boisterous brass bands and noisy revellers dressed in colourful costumes. Apart from the main Valletta programme, many towns and villages create their own carnival activities.

Vallettawww.maltaculture.com+356 2339 7000

CARNIVAL ( MALTA)9th - 13th FEB

FEBRUARY20

A unique experience for its spontaneity, grotesque costumes and creativity

During this ceremony the New Guard replaces the Old Guard by forming up facing each other and the Sergeant of the Old Guard hands over the Presidential Palace door key to the New Guard Sergeant. The key symbolises the handing over of the Presidential Palace Guard duties. The Armed Forces of Malta perform a musical display during the brief ceremony.

This is the largest race in Malta with over 4,500 participants including 2,400 foreigners. The runners will be entertained by 32 live bands along the route and each finisher receives a participation medal. The race winds itself through various towns and villages.

9th - 13th FEBRUARYTime: 5:00pm

23rd FEBRUARYTime: 10:30am

25th FEBRUARYTime: 7:30am / 9:15am

NADUR SPONTANEOUS CARNIVAL

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

VODAFONE MALTA MARATHON & HALF MARATHON

Nadur, Gozowww.nadur.gov.mt+356 2155 8080

President ' s Palace, St. George's Square, Vallettahttp://www.afm.gov.mt/+356 2249 4019 / +356 2249 4007

Mdina to Sliemahttp://www.maltamarathon.com

FEBRUARY 21

MARCH22

March2017


03.03-31.03

OCA Dome Mandala Wisdom

Pjazza Kastilja, Valletta


09.03-11.03

California Suite

MADC Playhouse Theatre, Sta. Venera


11.03 St. Patrick’s Sunday Floriana

15.03-18.03

MFCC AMITEX Holiday Show MFCC

16.03-18.03

California Suite

MADC Playhouse Theatre, Sta. Venera

17.03-19.03

San Ġużepp (feast) Public Holiday

St. Joseph Church, (Fransican Minors) Community


18.03-30.03

“Il-Misteru tal-Mewt u l-Qawmien” - Good Friday Exhibition

Ċentru Parrokkjali San Ġużepp Ħaddiem, Birkirkara

20.03-21.03

Spring Equinox

Ħagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples, Qrendi

23.03 Changing of the Guard

President's Palace, St. George's Square, Valletta

29.03 Various Places

30.03 Good Friday Procession Various Places

31.03 Guard of Honour Valletta

31.03 JUM il-ĦELSIEN (Public Holi-day) / Freedom Day Birgu & Valletta

TBC AFM Band Concert Teatru Manoel, Valletta

MARCH 23

On Good Friday, 17 localities hold a procession with a number of statues, each representing a scene from the Passion of the Christ. Two of the Good Friday processions in Għaxaq and Rabat are held on the Sunday prior to Good Friday.

Various Locations across Malta

GOOD FRIDAY30th MARCH

MARCH24

Oca Dome Mandala Wisdom by Candomble Kollektif, is an art installation to be used as a sacred space to make the perfect encounter between ancient indigenous rituals, culture and the modern world as an updated dome, an ephemeral multicultural temple. Participants will be taken on a collective experience by the activities of mandala making (Ojos de Dios).

A cast of 50 re-enactors in full uniform perform a military drill to demonstrate their skills to the Grand Bailiff of the Order of St John. This re-enactment evokes a historic event that used to take place in the larger fortifications from time to time in 16th and 17th Malta.

3rd - 31st MARCHTime: 2:00pm (every Saturday and Sunday)

19th MARCHTime: 11:00am

OCA DOME MANDALA WISDOM

IN GUARDIA RE-ENACTMENT

Pjazza Kastilja, Vallettahttp://valletta2018.org/events/oca-dome-mandala-wisdom/+356 2124 2018

Fort St. Elmo, Vallettawww.visitmalta.com+356 22915440/1/2

Heritage Malta organises a special guided tour at sunrise on the 20th and 21st March to witness the sun’s rays as they project themselves through the South Temple's main doorway and light up its main axis. A limited number of tickets for this event can be purchased from Heritage Malta’s sites and museums.

20th - 21st MARCHTime: Not Specific

SPRING EQUINOX

Ħagar Qim and Mnajdra, Qrendiwww.heritagemalta.org+356 2295 4000

MARCH 25

Paola is one of 17 towns to hold the traditional Good Friday procession featuring a number of statues representing a scene from the Passion of the Christ.

The Armed Forces of Malta Band perform a varied musical programme of classical, semi-classical and pop hits starring renowned guest singers.

30th MARCHTime: 5:30pm

TBCTime: 8:00pm

GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSION

AFM BAND CONCERT

Various Placeshttp://www.paolakristure.com/+356 21695022

Teatru Manoelwww.teatrumanoel.com.mt+356 2124 6389

In March 1979, the last of the British troops left Malta after a presence on the island of 180 years. To commemorate this event a ceremony is held at the foot of Monument tal-Ħelsien in Birgu on the eve of March 31. A hotly contested regatta takes place in the Grand Harbour in the afternoon of March 31.

31st MARCHTime: N/A

JUM IL-ĦELSIEN (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

Birgu & Valletta (Vittoriosa)www.maltaculture.com+356 2203 6000

APRIL26

April2017

DATE EVENT VENUE

01.04

30.04


Fond Għadir, Sliema

01.04

29.04Gaulitania Festival Fort St Elmo,

Valletta

01.04 EASTER Various Locations


08.04 Festa Frawli (Strawberry Festival) Mġarr, Malta

10.04

14.04

the 46th ESTA International Conference

Catholic Institute, Valletta

13.04

15.04San Publiju Floriana

13.04 George Cross Commemoration

St. George's Square, Valletta

14.04 Malta International Ground Fireworks

The Granaries, Floriana

14.04

15.04Mdina Medieval Festival Mdina

14.04 XII Malta Mechanised Ground Fireworks Festival

The Granaries, Floriana


20.04

22.04

Design & Technology Expo @ The Malta Robotics Olympiad

21.04 "Lejla Maltija: - Traditional Maltese Night

Gori Mancini Street, Birkirkara

21.04

30.04

Malta International Fireworks Festival

The Grand Harbour, Valletta


25.04

01.05

Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker

Saint Joseph the Worker Church and surrounding Streets

27.04 Changing of the Guard President's Palace, Valletta

28.04 Jum ix-Xagħra Xaghra

28.04 Vincenzo Bellini's Opera, Norma

Teatru tal-Opera, Aurora, Rabat Gozo

29.04 Ħad-Dingli: Ħidma Agrarja u Tradizzjonijiet Dingli


APRIL 27

DATE EVENT VENUE

TBC 3rd Malta International Judo Open

Malta Judo Academy, Pembroke

TBC Gozo Half Marathon Xagħra, Gozo

APRIL28

The Maltese are well known for their love and expertise of fireworks. The 17th edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival is a showcase of the best of Maltese aerial pyrotechnic talent that vies with international firework companies. The festival is held first on April 21 (venue to be announced) and later on April 30, inside the Grand Harbour, Valletta.

The Grand Harbour, Vallettawww.maltafireworks.com+356 2291 5000

MALTA INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL21st, 27th & 30th APRIL

APRIL 29

The 11th edition of the Gaulitana Festival will be highlighted by a full-scale production of Puccini’s immortal opera, Madama Butterfly, conducted by Colin Attard. Featuring the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, the opera’s international cast will be led by world-renowned Maltese soprano Miriam Gauci.

The agricultural village of Mġarr in Malta is renowned for the quality production of strawberries. Freshly-picked strawberries are presented on their own as well as beingthe main feature of recipes for sweets and drinks.

1st - 29th APRILTime: N/A

8th APRILTime: 10:00am

GAULITANIA FESTIVAL

FESTA FRAWLI(STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL)

Location: N/[email protected]: N/A

Mġarr, Maltawww.visitmalta.com+356 2152 0011

Liturgical celebrations in the Parish Church and celebrations in the streets of Floriana (see also: The Malta Mechanised Fireworks Competition).

13th - 15th APRILTime: N/A

SAN PUBLIJU

Florianawww.florianalocalcouncil.com +356 21235523 / 21236951

APRIL30

On 15 April 1942, at the height of World War II, a heavily bombed Malta was awarded the George Cross Medal by King George VI, “to honour her brave people … to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history”. This important episode is commemorated yearly by a son-et-lumiere in the very same square where the actual ceremony took place.

13th APRILTime:7:30pm

GEORGE CROSS COMMEMORATION

St. George's Square, Vallettawww/visitmalta.com+356 22915136

20th - 22nd APRILTime: To Be Confirmed

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY EXPO @ THE MALTA ROBOTICS OLYMPIAD

MFCC Ta'Qaliwww.mfcc.com.mt+356 2141 0371 / 2

The Maltese are famous for their love and expertise of fireworks. The 12th edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival is a showcase of the best ground fireworks (known as Catherine's wheel) that are particular to the Maltese style of fireworks. Some 10 different pyrotechnic factories are participating.

The Valletta 2018 Foundation is one of the main partners supporting the Malta Robotics Olympiad. Following two years of successful collaborations, the Valletta Design Cluster will be partnering with the Design and Technology Learning Centre to present the Design & Technology Expo in 2018. The event brings together educational institutions, innovation-driven enterprises and private exhibitors, while also hosting diverse national and international events, competitions, challenges and exhibitions.

14TH APRILTime: All Day

MALTA INTERNATIONAL GROUND FIREWORKS

THE GRANARIES, [email protected]+356 2123 5523

APRIL 31

MAY32

MAY2017


01.05

27.05


Santa MAria Bay, Comino

01.05

31.05

ManaTapu Album Launch Concert

Ta'Fra Ben , Qawra

01.05 Jum il-Ħaddiem ( International Workers Day) Non - Specific

03.05

06.05

Annie Mac Presents "Lost & Found"

Various Localities

04.05

06.05Valletta Green Festival

St. George's Square, Valletta


11.05

10.06

The 220th Anniversary of the two-year French Blockade of Malta

Different Venues across Malta and Gozo


20.05 Irkotta Festival Ħal - Kirkop


24.05

03.06

Feast of the Annunciation (Parish Feast) Tarxien


25.05

27.05

Madonna Tal-Lunziata (Feast) Tarxien

27.05 Potato & Agrarian Festival Qrendi


28.05

02.06Malta Fashion Week Fort St. Elmo,

Valletta

TBC Garmin Ocean Lava Malta 113K Triathion

Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq

TBC Earth Garden Ta' Qali National Park

MAY 33

Annie Mac Preseants: Lost & Found Festival has been turning the island of Malta into a sun-kissed electronic paradise for the past three years. Now one of Europe's best pre-summer parties, this music festival brings together the best of the UK dance scene, alongside sprinkles of grime and hip-hop, and has recently featured the likes of Disclosure, Seth Troxler, Andy C, Stormzy and DJ EZ.

Showcasing its diverse line-up across castle rave, boat parties and unique spaces, it's no wonder "AMP Lost & Found" has grown into one of the continent's most popular electronic getaways.

Various Locationshttp://lostandfoundfestival.com/N/A

ANNIE MAC PRESENTS... LOST & FOUND3rd - 6th MAY

MAY34

This year marks the 20th edition of the Malta Fashion Awards and the 8th Edition of Malta Fashion Week. During this week, the capital city becomes a platform for unveiling Malta’s top-shelf talent and all that the local fashion industry has to offer the international scene. Designers, catwalk models, stylists, makeup artists and many other creative professionals set a glamorous scene while photographers and bloggers capture the essence of each showcase. Malta Fashion Week also offers a unique opportunity for guests and influencers to network and exchange ideas over awards parties, fashion shows and exhibitions, design workshops, pop-up shops and much more.

Fort St Elmo , Vallettawww.fashionweek.com.mt +356 2124 2018

MALTA FASHION WEEK28th MAY - 2nd JUNE

MAY 35

Garmin Ocean Lava Malta 113k Triathlon starts with a 1.9km open water swim, followed by a 90km cycle along the scenic Salina Coast Road and finishing with a 21km run along the coast.

The highlight of the festival is the Infiorata, itself a colourful floral display composed of thousands of flowering plants placed next to each other in St George’s Square, Valletta. The purpose of the festival is to inspire people to make good use of urban space by creating green oases.

TBC MAYTime: 7:00am

4th - 6th MAYTime: All Day

GARMIN OCEAN LAVA MALTA 113K TRIATHLON

THE VALLETTA GREEN FESTIVAL

Baħar ic -Ċaghaqhttp://www.oceanlavamalta.com/+356 79300773 / 99812345

St George’s Square, Valletta www.valletta2018.org+356 2124 2018

JUNE36

JUNE2018

01.06

03.06Harley Meeting in Malta Various

Locations

01.06 -16.06

Malta Arts FestivalVarious locations in Valletta

01.06

12.06Island of Enchantment Citadella,

Victoria, Gozo

01.06

03.09San Ġużepp (Feast) Ħal Għaxaq


07.06 10K Qormi Road Race, Fun Run/ Walk Ħal Qormi

07.06 Pageant of the Seas The Grand Harbour

08.06

10.06Santissima Trinita (Feast) Marsa

08.06

17.06Valletta Film Festival

Various locations in Valletta


10.06 Victoria Local Council Concert

Independence Square, Victoria


15.06

17.06Santa Katarina Ta’ Lixandra Żejtun

16.06 Festa Rizzi Ta’ Xbiex

17.06 In Guardia Re-enactment Grand Master’s Palace, Valletta

18.06 Music Festival Mellieħa

18.06-19.06

Mellieħa International Music Festival Mellieħa

22.06

23.06Corpus Domini ( Feast Rabat

22.06

24.06Qalb ta’ Maria Burmarrad

22.06

24.06San Ġorġ (feast) Qormi

22.06

24.06San Nikola (feast) Siġġiewi

22.06

24.06San Ġwann il-Battista Xewkija, Gożo

23.06 -24.06

Agricultural & Artisian Fair Nadur, Gożo

JUNE 37


24.06 San Ġwann tal- ĦġejjeġSt George Parish Church, Qormi

24.06 In Guardia Re-enactment Grand Master’s Palace, Vallett

27.06

09.07MFCC Trade Fair MFCC, Ta’Qali

27.06

29.06San Pietru u San Pawl (Feast) Nadur

28.06

01.07Malta Music week Various Places

28.06 Changing of the Gurad President’s Palace, Valletta

28.06

29.06

L - Imnarja (Feast and Public Holiday)

Buskett Gardens, Rabat

29.06

14.07

Malta International Arts Festival Valletta

30.06

01.07La Lupa

Wied il-Lunzjata, Victoria, Gozo

TBC The Grid Race Pembroke Park and Ride

TBC TriathionCoast Road, Bahar ic - Caghaq

TBC Lejlet Lapsi St. Julians

TBC Victoria International Arts Festival

St. George’s Basilica, Gozo

TBC San Filip (feast) Zebbug, Malta

TBC Madonna Tal - Ġilju (feast) Mqabba

24.06 St. John’s Bonfire Mellieħa

TBC Ghanafest tbc

TBC Isle of MTV The Granaries, Floriana

TBC Napule

31.05 -3.06

Earth Garden Ta' Qali

JUNE38

Set against the majestic backdrop of Valletta’s Grand Harbour, the Pageant of the Seas hosts a programme teeming with exciting maritime activities and competitive races by day and a colourful celebration by night. Local communities take part in races on specially designed vessels constructed specifically for the day. Swimmers cover the route between Fort St Angelo and Fort St Elmo in an exciting and competitive race. After sunset, the atmosphere is transformed into a spectacular display of fireworks and light effects.

The Grand Harbourwww.valletta2018.org+356 ???

PAGEANT OF THE SEAS7TH JUNE

JUNE 39

The annual Isle of MTV Malta Special is an MTV Networks International (MTVNI) production. World-class, chart-topping artists perform live during a mega-concert in Floriana in front of a crowd of thousands enjoying the show. Admission is free.

The Granaries, Florianawww.isleofmtv.com+356 2291 5000

ISLE OF MTV To Be Confirmed

JUNE40

Malta's best folk singers (għannejja) sing their heart out in this long established three-day festival of folk music. Guest folk groups from various Mediterranean countries will also perform.

To be ConfirmedTime: Evening

GĦANAFEST

Il-Buskettwww.maltaworldmusicfestival.org+356 2395 2000 / 7966 6149

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L-Imnarja is held in honour of St.Peter and St.Paul inside Mdina Cathedral. The traditional folklore celebration takes place on the eve of the feast, when crowds of people converge at Buskett from 7pm to spend an evening eating and drinking while enjoying the għana folk music on stage. In conjunction, there will be an Agricultural Display of competing products and a horse and mule race along a peripheral country lane, close to Rabat in the late afternoon.

1st - 3rd JUNETime: All Day

28th - 29th JUNETime: All Day

FIRST MALTA HOG MEDITERRANEAN RUN 2018

L-IMNAJRA / SAN PIETRU U SAN PAWL (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

Various Locationswww.eventsolutionsmalta.com+356 22473450

Various Locationshttp://www.maltaculture.com/+356 23397000

JUNE 41

In the days leading up to the Isle of MTV concert, G7 Events in Collaboration with the Malta Tourism Authority will be hosting the Malta Music Week, featuring various activities such as club nights and sunset beach parties headlining international guests.

28th JUNE - 1st JULYTime: to be confirmed

MALTA MUSIC WEEK

Various Locationswww.maltamusicweek.comwww.G7events.com+356 22595750

JULY42

JULY2018

29.06 Il- Viżitazzjoni tal-Madonna Għarb

29.06 Sant Andrija (Feast) Luqa

30.06 Kuncizzjoni (Feast) Ħamrun

30.06 Madonna Ta' Lourdes Qrendi

30.06 Sacro Cuor (Feast) Sliema

30.06 San Pawl (Feast) Rabat

30.06 San Ġużepp ( Feast) Kirkop

01.07 In Guardia Re-Enactment St.Elmo, Valletta

06.07 Arti fil-Misraħ Mellieħa

06.07-08.07

Madonna Tal-Karmnu (Feast) Fgura

06.07-07.07

Marsovin Summer Wine Festival

Hastings Garden, Valletta

07.07-08.07

Festival of Figs and typical Maltese products Xaghra

08.07 In Guardia Re-Enactment Grand Master's Palace, Valletta

09.07 Il- Lunzjata (Feast) Balzan



13.07-22.07

As you like itSan Anton Gardens , Attard

13.07-22.07

Pope Joan Valletta

13.07-15.07

San Bastjan (Feast) Qormi

13.07-15.07

San Ġużepp (feast) Kalkara

13.07-15.07

San Ġużepp Msida

13.07-15.07

Madonna Tad-Dutrina (feast) Tarxien

14.07 Connecting through Culture Ta’Xbiex

14.07-16.07

San Ġorġ Victoria, Gozo

18.07 1st Day of Triduum Sannat, Gozo

19.07 2nd Day of Triduum Sannat, Gozo

20.07 3rd day of Triduum Sannat, Gozo


JULY 43


20.07-22.07

Madonna tal-Karmnu Żurrieq

20.07-22.07

Malta International Jazz Festival Valletta

21.07 St. Margaret Feast’s Eve Sannat, Gozo

22.07 Feast Day Sannat, Gozo

23.07-29.07

Titular Feast Paola

27.07 lljieli Melleħin Mellieħa

27.07-05.08

The Farsons Beer Festival National Park, Ta’Qali


27.07-29.07

Sant’Anna (Feast) Marsascala

27.07-29.07

Kristu Re (Feast) Poala

27.07-29.07

Madonna Tal-Karmnu (Feast) San Ġiljan

27.07-31.07

The Malta International Music Competition Valletta

27.07-29.07

San Lawrenz (Feast) San Lawrenz, Gozo

27.07-29.07

Madonna Ta’ Pompei (Feast) Marsaxlokk

27.07-29.07

Mellieħa Nights Mellieħa Parish Square

28.07 Unite Tomorrowland Ta' Qali Park

28.07-30.07

Madonna tad-Duluri (Feast) St. Paul’s Bay

29.06-14.07

The Malta International Arts Festival TBC

TBC Triathlon Xagħjra

TBC Infiorata Għarb, Gozo

TBC Opera VS Pop Under the Stars Victoria, Gozo

TBC L-Għanja tal - Poplu TBC

30.07 San Ġużepp (Feast) Ħaż - Żebbuġ

JULY44

JULY 45

The annual festival presents an extensive programme of classic and contemporary arts, theatre, music, dance and poetry.

MALTA INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL 29th JUNE - 14th JULY

Valletta, Florianawww.maltaartsfestival.org+356 2339 7000

JULY46

Organised by the local brewers Farsons, the annual festival is one of the many highlights of the Maltese summer. Thousands of families gather to enjoy the locally produced beer and eat from a variety of snacks and dishes on offer. There will also be live music, comedy acts, etc.

27th JULY - 5th AUGUSTTime: Evening

THE FARSONS GREAT BEER FESTIVAL

National Park, Ta’ Qaliwww.farsonsbeerfestival.com+356 2381 4114

This annual musical festival wows not only with its lineup of some of the most renowned international jazz stars but also with its setting at the water’s edge at Ta’ Liesse in Grand Harbour.

20th - 22nd JULYTime:No Specific Time

MALTA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Vallettawww.maltajazzfestival.org+356 2339 7000

The Malta International Music Competition is organised by the Central Acedamy of Arts as part of the Valletta 2018 European Capital of Culture Programme.

27th - 31st JULYTime: 6:00pm

MALTA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION

Central Academy of Arts, Vallettahttp://valletta2018.org/events/the-malta-international-music-competition/

JULY 47

Pop hits and classical favourites, film soundtracks and operatic arias promise a crowd-pleasing evening of song for all tastes.

TBC JULYTime: 8:30pm

OPERA VS POP UNDER THE STARS

Victoria, [email protected]

AUGUST48

AUGUST2018

02.08-05.08

Delicata Wine Festival

Upper Barrakka Garden, Valletta

03.08-05.08

San Pietru fil-Ktajjen (Feast) Birżebbuġa

03.08-05.08

San Duminku (Feast) Valletta

03.08-05.08

San Gużepp (Feast Qala (Gozo)

03.08-05.08

It-Transfigurazzjoni (Feast) Ħal Lija

03.08-05.08

San Gejtanu Ħamrun

05.08 Lejla Mġarrija Mġarr, Malta

09.08 Notte Di San Lorenzo (Fireworks Display)

Birgu (Kalkara Creek)

10.08 San Lawrenz (Feast) Birgu

13.08-15.08

Santa Maria / L-Assunzjoni (Public Holiday/ Feast)

Various Localities


14.08-15.08

Cream Fields Various Localities

17.08-19.08

The Delicata Classic Wine Festival Nadur, Gozo

18.08 Serata Għana u Lejla Rap Fi Ġnien San Girgor, Żejtun

18.08-20.08

Santa Liena (Feast) Birkirkara

18.08-20.08

Stella Maris (Feast) Sliema

TBC The Malta Summer Carnival Buġibba

TBC Joseph Calleja in Concert The Granaries, Floriana

23.08-25.08

Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival

Fort St. Elmo, Valletta

24.08-26.08

Madonna ta' Loretu (Feast) Għajnsielem

24.08-26.08

Maria Regina ( Feast) Marsa

AUGUST 49

DATE EVENT VENUE

24.08-26.08

San Bert (Feast) Ħal Għargħur

24.08-26.08

San Duminku (Feast) Birgu

24.08-26.08

San Ġiljan ( Feast) St. Julian's

24.08-26.08

Konverżjoni ta' San Pawl (Feast) Ħal Safi

TBC The Malta Summer Carnival Marsaskala

TBC The Marsovin Grape Harvest Feast

Marnisi Estate, Marsaxlokk

31.08 Aħna Refugjati (Opera) Valletta

31.08 Gozo Special Edition - Malta International Food Festival TBC

AUGUST50

The feast of Santa Marija, or as it is known the feast of the Assumption, is the most popular titular feast in Malta and Gozo. It is celebrated in seven different localities on August 15 and in two other localities, Dingli and Mġarr, on the Sunday prior to the 15th.

SANTA MARIJA / L-ASSUNZJONI (FEAST & PUBLIC HOLIDAY)13th - 15th AUGUST

Various localitieswww.thechurchinmalta.org+356 2779 0060 / 2779 0077

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International Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja returns to his home country for his annual summer concert.

The Granaries, Florianawww.nngpromotions.com+356 2138 4055

JOSEPH CALLEJA IN CONCERTTo Be Confirmed

AUGUST52

The festival showcases Emmanuel Delicata wines, alongside a delicious array of food stalls offering everything from local rabbit dishes to sushi. One may enjoy all this while listening to live music with an exquisite view of the Grand Harbour.

2nd - 5th AUGUSTTime: 9:00pm

DELICATA WINE FESTIVAL

Liturgical church ceremonies and festive street celebrations culminating in spectacular fireworks displays

The Malta Summer Carnival aims to present a summer version of the traditional carnival that is normally held in February. Costumed and masked revellers parade in the main streets of the locality to the sound of musical recordings and a festa band.

8th - 10th AUGUSTTime: Various Times

18th - 20th AUGUSTTime: Evening

SAN LAWRENZ (FEAST)

THE MALTA SUMMER CARNIVAL

Birguhttp://www.quddies.com.mt/churches/30/San-Lawrenz-Martri/Birgu-Vittoriosa+356 2182 7057

Buġibbawww.bugibba.lc.gov.mt +356 2158 5888

Upper Barrakka Garden, Vallettawww.delicata.com+356 2182 5199

AUGUST 53

Another carnival parade of the Malta Summer Carnival is held in August, this time on the promenade of the seaside town of Marsaskala (known also as Wied il-Għajn).

25th - 27th AUGUSTTime: Evening

THE MALTA SUMMER CARNIVAL

Marsaskala (Wied il-Għajn)www.marsaskala.lc.com.mt+356 2163 7171

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SEPTEMBER2018

31.08-02.09

San Gigor (Feast) Sliema

30.09-02.09

Santa Katarina Żurrieq

02.09 Aħna Refuġjati (Opera) Valletta

01.09-02.09

Qormi Wine Festival Ħal Qormi



07.09-08.09

Glitch Festival TBC

08.09 Guard of Honour Birgu

08.09 Great Siege of 1565 ( Public Holiday) Valletta

11.09-15.09

Opera Spanga - AIDA Pjazza Teatru Rjal

14.09-16.09

It-Twelid tal-Madonna

Naxxar, Senglea, Mellieħa, Xaghra (Gozo), Regatta in Grand Harbour, Valletta


TBC Stage and Proms on the Sea - 3rd Ed.

Mġarr Marina, Gozo

15.08-17.08

Madonna tal-Grazzja Żabbar

16.09 Attard 5K Attard

16.09 Jum Ħad-Dingli Dingli

16.08-22.09 European Mobility Week Dingli


21.09 Jum l-Indipendenza Valletta

22.09-23.09

Autumn EquinoxĦaġar Qim and Mnajdra, Qrendi

23.09-24.09

The Malta International Air Show

Ħal Farruġ, Luqa

SEPTEMBER 55

DATE EVENT VENUE

TBC TriathlonCoast Road, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq

27.09 World Tourism Day Malta/Gozo

28.09 Science in the City Various Sites in Valletta

28.09 Changing of the Gaurd President's Palace, Valletta

29.09-30.09

Żejt iż-Żejtun Żejtun

SEPTEMBER56

Ħal Farruġ Road, Ħal Luqawww.maltairshow.com+356 2124 5279

Held annually each September since 1993, at the Malta International Airport (ex: RAF Luqa), the Malta International Air Show hosts many aircraft that come from all over the world. Some of the aircraft are military while others vary from one another according to purpose.

THE MALTA INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW23rd - 24th SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 57

The Qormi Wine Festival has established itself as a fun event for the whole family. It attracts thousands of visitors both local as well as foreign as it celebrates Maltese culture and the history of the ancient town of Ħal Qormi.

1st - 2nd SEPTEMBERTime: Evening

QORMI WINE FESTIVAL

Ħal Qormiwww.festiesterniqormi.org+356 7906 2455

The enigmatic two-day Glitch Festival will provide plenty of sound in the ‘House-and-Techno Fortress’ with an incredible line-up and crazy décor presenting a mix of house and disco acts starting from late afternoon through the night up until the early hours. The music will shift from disjointed, rattling techno, to acid and electro.

Il-Vitorja (Victory Day) commemorates three historic events, primarily the victory of the Knights of St John ending the Great Siege against the Turks in 1565, the rebellion against the French troops occupying Malta in September 1800, and the surrender of Italy in 1943. The regatta held in the Grand Harbour in the afternoon is the second major one of the year after the Freedom Day regatta races held on 31 March. The hotly-contested races feature the same traditional boats that used to ply the Grand Harbour in yesteryear.

7th - 8th SEPTEMBERTime: 4:00pm

8th SEPTEMBERTime: Not Available

GLITCH FESTIVAL GREAT SIEGE of 1565 (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

To Be Announcedwww.glitchfestival.com

Vallettawww.xagħraparish.org+356 21551042

SEPTEMBER58

A series of events are held in Malta and Gozo to celebrate World Tourism Day highlighting the important relevance that tourism bears, not only in an economic way, but also in a cultural context.

Żejt iż-Żejtun is a festival that celebrates the traditional culture of the town of Żejtun. The town’s name means The ‘Grove of Olives’ and żejt is the oil produced from olive trees. The festival opens with a procession and the blessing of harvested olives. On Sunday morning, a short ceremony in front of the old church of San Girgor is held to bless horses and pets.

23rd - 24th & 27th SEPTEMBERTime: 6:30pm

29th - 30th SEPTEMBERTime: Sat evening & Sun morning

WORLD TOURISM DAY

ŻEJT IŻ-ŻEJTUN

Malta / Gozowww.visitmalta.com.mt+356 22915000

Żejtun www.zejtunlocalcouncil.com+356 2166 3866

SEPTEMBER 59

OCTOBER60

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06.10-07.10

Madonna Tar-Rużarju Gudja

TBC Malta Classic Mdina and Surroundings

TBC Malta Tattoo Expo MFCC, Ta'Qali

06.10 Notte Bianca Valletta


12.10-14.10

Malta Buskers ShowVarious Locations in Valletta

12.10-14.10

Birgu Fest Birgu

13.10-14.10

Malta Military Tatoo MFCC, Ta' Qali

14.10 Ġenna Ġonna Floriana

14.10 Ravioli Feast Pjazza tal-Knisja, Mqabba


14.10 LRC 10K

TBC Lejl F'Casa Fornaro Qormi


20.10-21.10

MFCC Home & Interiors MFCC, Ta' Qali

21.10 The Rolex Middle Sea Race The Grand Harbour


26.10 Changing of the Guard President's Palcae, Valletta

26.10-28.10

Mediterranea Victoria, Gozo

26.10-28.10

Madonna Taċ-Ċintura (Feast) Gudja

28.10 Ġieħ l-Imqabba Concert Mqabba Primary School


TBC Pumpkin Festival Manikata

TBC Ħamrun Chocolate Festival Ħamrun

29.10 Thanksgiving Mass Mqabba Parish Church

OCTOBER 61

The annual Rolex Middle Sea Race is a 606-nautical mile race that starts with a spectacular send-off from Valletta’s Grand Harbour. The yachts head toward Sicily to circumvent the whole island. The yacht race also takes in the Italian Aeolian and Egadi Islands, as well as Pantelleria and Lampedusa.

THE ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE21st OCTOBER

Starting point: The Grand Harbour, Vallettawww.rolexmiddlesearace.com+356 2133 3109

OCTOBER62

The normally car-free “Silent City” of Mdina is the setting for the annual Mdina Grand Prix, possibly the most elegant car rally in Europe. A rare collection of vintage automobiles is on display in Cathedral Square as part of the Mdina Glass Concours d’Elegance before hitting the 2.2km race track around the bastions of the medieval city.

The fifth edition of the Malta Tattoo expo will feature over 70 local and international tattoo artists and a full programme of live music over three days. The festival will feature exhibitions on skin medical care, designs, modelling and discussions.

The annual one-night spectacle of music, theatre and the arts lights up the streets of the capital city Valletta. Palaces and museums open their doors all night long to host an extensive programme of concerts, visual arts exhibitions, dance and theatre performances. The entertainment spills out onto the open spaces of Valletta.

7th - 10th OCTOBERTime: Various

6th - 8th OCTOBERTime: To be confirmed

6th OCTOBERTime: 6:30pm

MALTA CLASSIC MALTA TATTOO EXPO

NOTTE BIANCA

Mdina and environswww.vallettagrandprix.com+356 2133 9165

Malta Fairs and Conventions Centrewww.mfcc.com.mt+356 2141 0371 / 2

Vallettawww.lejlimdawwal.org+356 2339 7000

OCTOBER 63

The 11th edition of the Malta Military Tattoo will have military bands, both foreign and local, march to the merry tunes of military and other musical compositions. The Malta Police Band and the Armed Forces of Malta Band will present their special show.

13th - 14th OCTOBERTime: 7:00pm

To Be ConfirmedTime: Evening

MALTA MILITARY TATTOO

Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qaliwww.maltamilitarytattoo.org+356 2141 0371

The town of Ħamrun is known as one of the major commercial centres in Malta. Although normal on Saturday evenings, the town is dormant, for this occasion the main street and several side streets shall be lit up for thousands to attend this unique Festival. One may indulge in and buy various forms of chocolates, while also enjoying the entertainment.

THE ĦAMRUN CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

Ħamrunwww.il-ħamrun.com+356 2122 2020 / 2122 2020

Birgufest is the ideal opportunity to immerse into the city’s rich history with a weekend of historical re-enactments, discounted museum entrances and a chance to step inside ancient churches and buildings which are normally not open to the public. At night, the medieval streets are illuminated by candle light and the festival continues with musical concerts, exhibitions and an array of local food.

12th - 14th OCTOBERTime: 9:00am

BIRGUFEST

Birgu (Vittoriosa)www.birgu.gov.mt+356 2166 2166

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NOVEMBER2018


04.11-12.11

The Three Palaces Concerts Various TBC


07.11 Hienja dik li Emmnet Tarxien

07.11

11.11

European Meeting of Friends of the Crib in Malta

Various Localities around Malta

08.11-11.11

MFCC Weddings & Events MFCC, Ta'Qali

10.11-11.11

GEX - Gadgets Expo Hilton, Malta

11.11 Remembrance Day Floriana

01.11-12.11

Żurrieq 10K - Half Marathon Żurrieq



16.11-25.11

Żigużajg Various Localities


18.11-22.11

European Week for Waste Reduction

Fort St. Elmo, Valletta



TBC Malta International Organs Festival Various Venues


Daily The Saluting Battery

Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta

NOVEMBER 65

Three concerts held in three different historical buildings. The concerts vary according to the repertoire and performers.

THE THREE PALACES4th - 12th NOVEMBER

Various localitieswww.3palacesfestival.com+356 2339 7000

NOVEMBER66

A flat and fast course for Malta’s 3rd largest 10K race. Chip timing is used for results.

4th - 12th NOVEMBERTime: 7:30am

ZURRIEQ 10K - HALF MARATHON

Right from the beginning of the 19th century, up until well into the 20th, the British authorities used to fire the guns daily as a salute, at sunrise at noon and at sunset. Two Gun Salutes which are carried out by the Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna are held daily, the first at 12.00 pm, the second at 4.00pm. Tour of the saluting Battery are held at 11.00am, 12.05pm and 3.00pm (the tour lasts 25 minutes).

The Gadgets Expo is the tech and innovation attraction of the Mediterranean; the perfect platform where audiences will experience customisable lifestyles at the touch of a button.

DAILYTime: 12:00pm & 4:00pm

10th - 11th NOVEMBERTime: Full Day

THE SALUTING BATTERY

GEX - GADGETS EXPO

2nd & 3rdDECEMBER

HILTON MALTA

www.gex.com.mt

GADGETS EXPO

Upper Barrakka Gardens, Vallettawww.salutingbattery.com+356 2122 3200

Hilton, Maltawww.gex.com.mt+ 356 2149 6548

Żurrieqwww.maltamarthon.com

NOVEMBER 67

DECEMBER68

DECEMBER2018

07.12-09.12

The Gozo International Choir Festival Gozo

08.12 Il-Kuncizzjoni Bormla

08.12 -02.01

Betleħem F'Għajnsielem Għajnsielem, Gozo


13.12 Republic Day Valletta

15.12 Closing of Valletta 18 - A City of Culture

St.George's Square, Valletta

22.12 Winter Solstice

22.12-24.12

Milied Mellieħ Mellieħa

23.12 Mdina 2 Spinola 10.8 Mile Xmas Road race

Mdina to Spinola

25.12 Christmas Day (Public Holiday)

26.12 The Malta International Christmas Festival Various

28.12 Grand Christmas Concert Xagħra, Basilica

30.12 Christmas Concert

DATE EVENT VENUE

31.12 New Year's Eve CelebrationsValletta, Malta and Victoria, Gozo

31.12 Malta National NYE Ball TBC

TBC Natalis Notabilis - Christmas Market Rabat, Malta

DATE EVENT VENUE

DECEMBER 69

The year 2018 sets the stage for a more vibrant and welcoming capital city – and this special after party promises to keep spirits high! With plenty of surprises in store on the day, we look forward to hosting everyone in the heart of the capital city, for an amazing celebration that sees out our tenure as a European Capital of Culture. Expect a spectacular line-up of live shows, music and a few surprises too. The success of any European Capital of Culture is rooted in the passion, imagination, support, dedication, enthusiasm and generosity of its communities. Indeed, as with the traditional festa, Valletta 2018’s Closing Spectacle is all about celebrating community, life and culture while forging new friendships.

St. George's Square, Vallettawww.valletta2018.org

CLOSING OF VALLETTA 18 - A CITY OF CULTURE15th DECEMBER

DECEMBER70

All Maltese and tourists alike will be enjoying Christmas by experiencing its spirit that may be felt not only in churches and homes but also in the streets. It is custom for families to eat together, either at home or in restaurants and Christmas gifts are exchanged. Many towns and villages are decorated for the occasion with Christmas lights.

www.thechurchinmalta.org+356 2779 0060 / 2779 0077

CHRISTMAS DAY 25th DECEMBER

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Liturgical and street celebrations are held in the harbour town of Bormla. Fireworks displays are also held.

6th - 8th DECEMBERTime: Evening

IL-KUNĊIZZJONI (FEAST)

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Experience the true spirit of Christmas with a live nativity scene, featuring a cast of actors in full costume.

Malta commemorates the 13th December 1974, when the Maltese Constitution was amended and Malta became a Republic. Sir Anthony Mamo was chosen to be it's first President.

8th DECEMBER- 2nd JANUARYTime: Evening

13th DECEMBERTime:Not Specific

BETLEĦEM F’GĦAJNSIELEM

REPUBLIC DAY

Għajnsielem, Gozowww.ghajnsielemlc.com+356 2156 1515

Valletta, www.maltaculture.com+356 2339 7333

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St Paul is the patron saint of the Maltese Islands and so the feast of this saint is marked as an ‘obligatory feast’ in the liturgical calendar and a bank holiday. The feast is celebrated with great pomp in the church dedicated to the Shipwreck of St Paul in Valletta. According to the Acts of the Apos-tles, Chapters 27 and 28, in 60 A.D., St Paul was travelling to Rome from Jerusalem, when the vessel he was on ran aground off the coast of Malta. St Paul remained on the island for three months and according to tradition he converted the Maltese to Christianity. There are other localities on the Maltese islands where this saint is greatly revered. The feast of this saint is celebrated on other days in Rabat and Ħal Safi in Malta and Marsalforn in Gozo.

Malta enjoys 14 annual public holidays, the second most generous holiday provision in the EU, after Cyprus. These include five national holidays reflecting key dates in the island’s modern history, as well as seven Christian festivals plus New Year’s Day and Workers’ Day (1st May). All government offices, schools and most businesses are closed on these days. However, most bars and restaurants open as usual, while some convenience stores open for limited shopping hours.

The last of the British troops stationed on the island departed from Malta on this day in 1979, following a final run-down of the British military services. This marked a turning point in modern Maltese history when, following hundreds of years of foreign military occupation, the Maltese islands were now to follow their own destiny without the military presence of a foreign power. Activities commemorating this day are held every year in Vittoriosa where a monument marking this event was erected. In the afternoon, a hotly contested regatta takes place in the Grand Harbour featuring traditional watercraft manned by teams from cities bordering the Grand Harbour as well as another team from Birżebbuġa, a locality situated on Malta’s southern coast.

FEAST OF ST PAUL’S SHIPWRECK (10th FEBRUARY)

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

PUBLIC AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

FREEDOM DAY (31st MARCH)

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The day commemorates the victims of the 1919 riots when four Maltese men died in the violent unrest against the establishment. Many sectors of society were in Valletta on that day protesting against various political issues, including the high prices of commodities that made their living conditions unbearable.

This commemorates the day when in 1565 the armies of the Ottoman Em-pire lifted their siege on the harbour towns of Malta and their military units embarked on their vessels to return back to Istanbul. The Order of St John and the Maltese rejoiced at this lucky escape. The day is also celebrated to honour the Nativity of Our Lady which happens to be celebrated on the same day. It was believed that it was due to the intervention of the Madon-na that the siege was endured by the Maltese against such a gargantuan enemy.

In 1964 Malta obtained its independence from Great Britain. The first of the British administration in Malta had commenced in September of 1800 and in 1814 Malta became a British colony. Throughout this long occupa-tion, the island served as a very important naval base as well as a forward station for troops that were needed in case of military intervention in the Mediterranean Sea and beyond. After 1964 the Maltese Islands were im-mediately recognized by the United Nations as an independent state.

Having become an independent state within the Commonwealth 10 years earlier, Malta became a republic on 13th December 1974. The first Presi-dent of Malta, Sir Anthony Mamo replaced the last Governor General Sir Maurice Dorman. From now on Malta started to govern by its constitution-al laws according to the norms of a republican state.

SETTE GIUGNO (7th JUNE)

IL-VITORJA (8th SEPTEMBER)

INDEPENDENCE DAY (21st SEPTEMBER)

REPUBLIC DAY (13th DECEMBER)

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The tradition of the Maltese carnival goes back hundreds of years, with records dating back to the 15th century. The Knights of St John and the Maltese always celebrated carnival together, as this was an important event that was tied to Ash Wednesday and therefore to the religious penitential days of Lent.

Carnival festivities are enjoyed in various towns and villages in Malta and Gozo. During the carnival period one can experience a lively and jovial mood where many young and not-so-young revellers wear all sorts of fanciful costumes. Many individual carnival floats are driven along the streets of Valletta and Floriana amongst a rowdy crowd. Carnival also lends itself to spontaneous merriment, allowing individuals to let their hair down, as the saying goes.

Arts Council Malta organises the official carnival festivities that generally take place in Valletta from Friday until Tuesday. In Gozo carnival is celebrated in various ways, both in Rabat (Victoria) as well as in the village of Nadur. Here a more bizarre carnival fête takes place on Saturday evening that lasts until the early hours of the following day.

CARNIVAL

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Easter is the most important feast in the Christian liturgical calendar. The series of religious and traditional manifestations of this commemoration are still very much alive in the Maltese islands. Holy Week officially begins with Palm Sunday, to commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. On the evening of Maundy Thursday, the Last Supper is commemorated during Mass when twelve persons from each locality take part in the symbolic washing of the feet. After mass, churches are stripped of their silver and damask in sign of mourning and thousands of people visit seven churches to pay their respects at the Altar of Repose. The incense infused altar is beautifully decorated with white flowers and vetch plants. That same evening many also visit the displays of miniature statues representing the Passion of Christ before His crucifixion. The next day, Good Friday, is a public holiday. Late in the afternoon, at around 5.30 pm, numerous churches in Malta and Gozo hold Good Friday processions, featuring numerous life size statues carried by pall bearers and dozens of actors who dress up as biblical characters and Roman soldiers. Some participants wear hooded cloaks and tow chains around their feet as they walk in the procession. Good Friday processions are held in these towns:Birgu (St Lawrence parish church) – Senglea – Cospicua – Naxxar – Mosta – Ħal Luqa – Rabat (Fransiscan Minors Church) – Paola – Valletta (Ta’ Ġieżu Church) – Żejtun – Ħal Qormi (St George’s Parish Church) – Żebbuġ. Three processions are held on Palm Sunday, one in Ħal Għargħur, one in Ħal Għaxaq and the third one from either one of the parish churches in Victoria, Gozo. In Gozo, on Good Friday, four processions are held: one in Victoria Rabat (either one from the two parishes, that is St George Basilica or The Assumption Cathedral); the others are held in Nadur, Xagħra and Żebbuġ. In contrast to the sombre mood of Good Friday, Easter Sunday’s jubilant celebrations are punctuated by the pealing of joyful bells and fireworks. The feast is known in Maltese as Kristu Rxoxt (the Risen Christ). Following exuberant processions in the streets with the statue of the Risen Christ, families gather to enjoy a rich Easter Sunday lunch, typically of lamb, followed by traditional figolli almond pastries.

GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER

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The Maltese have great reverence towards the Holy Mother. Many churches are dedicated to her under various titles, the most popular being the Assumption of Our Lady. This recalls the dogma stated by Pope Pius XII in 1950 that established the Holy Virgin as being received in Heaven as body and soul. Thus the feast became an ‘obligatory’ one in the Catholic world and is celebrated on 15th August. The feast is celebrated in nine localities in Malta and Gozo, namely: Mosta, Ħal Għaxaq, Gudja, Mqabba, Qrendi, Ħ’Attard and Rabat in Gozo. The villages of Mġarr (Malta) and Ħad-Dingli celebrate the same feast on the Sunday immediately following that date.

Named after the Latin word luminare, meaning ‘to light up’, this is one of Malta’s oldest feasts dating back to the time of the Knights of St John, when bonfires were lit up on the city walls of Mdina during the night between 28th and 29th June. Commemorating St Peter and St Paul, the celebrations centre around the town of Rabat just outside Mdina. In the afternoon of 29th June horse races are held in the country lane, situated just below Rabat. An agricultural show takes place at Buskett Grove where traditional rabbit dishes are served amid much music and merriment. In Nadur, Gozo, the feast of St Peter and St Paul is celebrated over three days. Here the feast follows the more traditional village festa with band marches, fireworks and processions of the statue of the two saints carried at shoulder-height.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION - SANTA MARIJA (15th AUGUST)

L-IMNARJA - FEAST OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL – (29th JUNE)

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The birth of Jesus is known in Maltese as il-Milied a celebration which the Maltese look forward to with great enthusiasm. The streets of many localities are decorated with festive lights while families get creative with their own decorations in and outside their homes. On Christmas Eve, members of the Society of Catholic Doctrine lead processions of children accompanying the small statue of Baby Jesus through the streets of the town. A small brass band accompanies the procession and children sing carols such as Ninni la Tibkix Izjed (1864), (Sleep, cry no longer) and Ninu Ninu tal-Milied. (Child, Child of Christmas). That night churches are packed for Midnight Mass where a child delivers the so called Christmas sermon. Following Mass, some opt for an early ‘breakfast’ in one of the cafeterias that remain open all night. Apart from the ubiquitous Christmas trees, many families set up their own Christmas Nativity Crib at home. Some of these Nativity Scenes are rather elaborate and are even open to the public to visit. Look out for signs saying Wirja tal-Presepju (Crib Display) or even Presepju Ħaj (Live Crib) featuring re-enactors in full period costume.

CHRISTMAS - THE MALTESE WAY

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INDEX OFEVENTS

10K Qormi Road Race, Fun Run and Walk 36

1st Day of Triduum 42

2nd Day of Triduum 42

3rd Day of Triduum 42

3rd Malta international Judo Opening 27

A new Year's Toast 12

AFM Band Concert 22, 25

Agricultural & Artisian Fair 36

Aħna Refuġjati ( Opera ) - Valletta 2018 49, 54

ALICE IN WONDERLAND - Pantomime 12, 16

Annie Mac Present's "Lost & Found" 32, 33

Arti fil-Misraħ 42

As you like it 42

Attard 10K 12

Attard 10 K Road Race 12

Attard 5K 54

Autumn Equinox 55

Bach and Italy 12

Bach's Musical Offering Revisted 12, 17

Baroque meets Jazz 12

Betleħem F'Għajnsielem 68, 71

Birgufest 60, 63

Boccherini Sonatas for Cello & Harpsichord 12

California Suite 22

Carnival (Gozo) 18

Carnival (Malta) 18, 19

Carnival in Xaghra 18

Carnival Monday - Carnival at the Marina 18

Chamber Music at the Zwinger Palace 12

Changing Of the Guard

18, 22, 26, 32, 37, 43, 55, 58, 60

Cinderella 12

Closing of Valletta18 - A city of culture 68, 69

Connecting through culture 42

Conversazioni Musicali 12

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Cream Fields 48,

Delicate Wine Festival 48, 52

Design & Technology Expo@The Malta Robotics Olympiad. 26, 30

Earth Garden 32, 37

Easter Procession 26

European Meeting of Friends of the Crib in Malta 64

European Mobility Week 54

European Week for Waste Reduction 64

Fasti Del Barocco Napoletano 12

Fasti Del Barocco Romano 12, 16

Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck 12, 17

Feast of the Annunciation (Parish Feast) 32

Festa Frawli (Strawberry Festival) 26, 29

Festa Rizzi 36

Festival of Figs and typical Maltese products 42

Francesca Caccini - La Liberazione di Ruggiero 12

Garmin Ocean Lava Malta 113k Triathlon 32, 35

Gaulitania Festival 26

Ġenna Ġonna 60

George Cross Commemoration 26, 30

GEX Gadgets Expo 64,66

Għanafest 37, 40

Gieħ l-Imqabba Concert 60

GLITCH Festival 54, 57

Good Friday Procession 22, 23, 25

Gozo Half Marathon 27

Gozo Special Edition - Malta International Food Festival 49

Grand Christmas Concert 68

Great Siege of 1565 (Public Holiday) 54, 57

Guard of honour22, 54,64. 68

Ħad-Dingli: Ħidma Agrarja u Tradizzjonijiet 26

Ħamrun Chocolate Festival 60, 63

Harley Meeting Malta 36, 40

Ħienja dik li emmnet / Blessed is she who believed 64

I Maestri di Sta Maria di Loreto 12

Il-Kunċizzjoni (Feast and Public Holiday) 68

"Il-Misteru tal-Mewt u l-Qawmien' - 22

Iljieli Melleħin 43

In Guardia Re-eactment

12,18, 22, 24, 26, 32, 36, 37, 42, 60, 64

Infriorata 43

Inspired by Baroque 12

Irkotta Festival 32

Island of Enchantment 36

ISLE OF MTV 37, 39

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Joseph Callejja in Concert 48, 51

Jum Ħad-Dingli 54

Jum il- Ħaddiem (International Workers day) 32

Jum il-Ħelsien(public holiday) (Freedom Day) 22, 25

Jum ix-Xaghra 2018 26

Jum L'Indipendenza (Public Holiday) 54

L-Ghanja tal-Poplu 43

L-Imnarja - San Pietru u San Pawl (feast and public holiday) 37, 40

La Lupa 37

La Mascarade 12

La Sette di Cristo 12

Lejl f'Casa il-Fornaro 60

Lejla Maltija' - Traditional Maltese Night 26

Lejla Mġarrija 48

Lejlet Lapsi 37

LRC 10K 60

Malta Arts Festival 36

Malta Buskers Show 60

Malta Classic 60, 62

Malta Fashion Week 32, 34

Malta International Arts Festival 37

Malta International Fireworks Festival 26, 28

Malta International Ground Fireworks 26, 30

Malta International Jazz Festival 43, 46

Malta International Music Festival 36

Malta International Organs Festival 64

Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival 48

Malta Military Tattoo 60, 63

Malta Music Week 37, 40

Malta National NYE Ball 68

Malta Tattoo Expo 60, 62

ManaTapu Album Launch Concert 32

Marsovin Summer Wine Festival 42

Mdina 2 Spinola 10.8 mile Xmas Road Race 68

Mdina Medieval Festival 26

Mediterranea 60

Mellieħa International Music Festival 37

Mellieħa Nights 43

Messa a Due Cori - Benigno Zerafa 12

MFCC AMITEX Holiday Show 22

MFCC Home & Interiors 60

MFCC Trade Fair 37

MFCC Weddings & Events 64

Milied Mellieħi 68

Monteverdi Vespers 12

Music Festival 2018 36

Music for the Royal Fireworks (VBF) 12

Nadur Organised Carnival 18

Nadur Spontaneous Carnival 18, 20

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NAPULE 37

Natalis Notabilis - Christmas Market 68

NEW YEAR'S EVE Celebrations 68

NOTTE BIANCA 60, 62

Notte di San Lorenzo Fireworks Displays 48

OCA DOME Mandala Wisdom 22, 24, 26, 32

Opera Spanga - AIDA 54

Opera VS Pop Under the stars 43, 47

Pageant of the Seas 36, 38

Pope Joan 42

Potato & Agrarian Festival 32

Pumpkin Festival 60

Qormi Wine Festival 54, 57

Rameau Operatic Highlights 12

Ravioli Feast - Festa Ravjul 60

Rememberance Day 64

Republic Day 68, 71

Santa Maria / L-Assunzjoni (Feast & Public Holiday) 48, 50

Scarlatti Sonatas 12

Science in the City 55

Serata Ghana u Lejla Rap 48

Spring Equinox 22, 24

St. John's Bonfire 37

ST. Patrick's Sunday in Floriana 22

Stage and Proms on the Sea – 3rd Edition 54

Suites for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord 12

Telemann Fantasias 12

Thanksgiving mass 60

The 220th anniversary of the two-year French Blockade of Malta 32

The 46th ESTA International Conference (Malta) 26

The Best of the Gozo Youth Wind Band - Don Bosco Grand Concert 18

The Dark Side of the Goldberg Varartions 12

The Delicata Classic Wine Festival(Gozo) 48

The Farsons Beer Festival 43, 46

The Goldberg Varations 12

The Gozo International Choir Festival 68

The Grid Race 37

The Malta International Air Show 54, 56

The Malta International Arts Festival 43, 45

The Malta International Christmas festival 68

The Malta International Music Competition 43, 47

The Malta Summer Carnival 48, 52, 49, 53

The Marsonvin Grape Harvest Fest- Marnisi Under the Stars 49

The Rolex Middle Sea Race 60, 61

The Saluting Battery 64

The Three Palaces Concert 64, 65

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Tomas Luis de Victoria - Lamentations & Responsories 12

Triathlon 37, 43, 55

Unite with tomorrowland 43

Valletta '18 Opening Ceremony 12, 15

Valletta Baroque Festival - German Celebrity Composers 12

Valletta Baroque Festival - The Four Seasons - Vivaldi 12, 16

Valletta Film Festival 36

Valletta Green Festival 32, 35

VIBE in Concert 12

Victoria International Arts Festival 37

Victoria Local Council Concert 36

Vincenzo Bellini's Opera, NORMA 26

Vodafone Malta Marathon & Half Marathon 18

Winter Solstice 68

World Tourism Day 55, 58

XII Malta Mechanised Ground Fireworks Festival 26

Żejt iż-Żejtun 55

Żigużajg 64

Żurrieq 10 K - Half Marathon 64, 66

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INDEX OFFEASTS

Corpus Domini 17.06 Rabat

Għid il-Kbir, L- (Easter) 01.04 Various

Ġimgħa l-Kbira, Il- (Good Friday) 30.04 Various

Imnarja, L- (San Pietru u San Pawl) 28.06 - 29.06 Mdina

Kristu Re 29.06 Raħal Ġdid(Paola)

Kunċizzjoni, Il- 08.12 Bormla (Cospicua)

Kunċizzjoni, Il- 01.07 Ħamrun

Madonna tal-Lunzjata, Il- 03.06 Tarxien

Madonna tal-Lunzjata, Il- 08.07 Balzan

Madonna ta’ Lourdes, Il- 30.07 San Ġwann

Madonna ta’ Lourdes, Il- 19.08 Raħal Ġdid

(Paola)

Madonna ta’ Lourdes, Il- 01.07 Qrendi

Madonna ta’ Lourdes, Il- 26.08 Għajnsielem,

Gozo

Madonna ta’ Pompei, Il- 29.07 Marsaxlokk

EVENTS DATE VENUE EVENTS DATE VENUE

Madonna taċ-Ċintura / tal-Konsolazzjoni. Il- 28.10 Gudja

Madonna tad-Duluri, Il- 29.07 San Pawl

il-Baħar

Madonna tad-Dutrina, Il- 15.07 Ħal Tarxien

Madonna tal-Ġilju, Il- 18.06 Mqabba

Madonna tal-Ġrazzja, Il- 09.09 Ħaż-Żabbar

Madonna tal-Karmnu, Il- 09.07 Fgura

Madonna tal-Karmnu, Il- 22.07 Żurrieq

Madonna tal-Karmnu, Il- 29.07 St Julian’s

(Balluta)

Madonna tal-Karmnu, Il- 30.06 Valletta

Madonna tal-Karmnu, Il- 30.07 Gżira

Madonna tar-Rużarju, Il- 07.10 Gudja

Marija Bambina (it-Twelid tal-Madonna) 08.09 Mellieħa

Marija Bambina (it-Twelid tal-Madonna) 08.09 L-Isla

(Senglea)

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EVENTS DATE VENUE EVENTS DATE VENUE

Marija Bambina (it-Twelid tal-Madonna) 08.09 Naxxar

Marija Bambina (it-Twelid tal-Madonna) 08.09 Xagħra, Gozo

Marija Reġina 26.08 Marsa

Qalb ta’ Marija 24.06 Burmarrad

Sacro Cuor 02.07 Sliema

Salvatur, is- (It-Trasfigurazzjoni), 06.08 Ħal Lija

San Anard 20.08 Ħal Kirkop

Sant' Andrija 01.07 Ħal Luqa

San Bastjan 15.07 Ħal Qormi

San Bert 28.08 Ħal Għargħur

San Duminku 05.08 Valletta (il-Belt)

San Duminku 26.08 Birgu(Vittoriosa)

San Filep 11.06 Ħaż-Żebbuġ

San Gejtanu 12.08 Ħamrun

San Ġiljan 26.08 St Julian’s

San Girgor 03.09 Sliema

San Ġorġ 24.06 Ħal Qormi

San Ġorġ 16.07 Victoria, Gozo

San Ġużepp 19.03 Rabat

San Ġużepp 04.06 Ħal Għaxaq

San Ġużepp 08.07 Ħal Kirkop

San Ġużepp 16.07 Kalkara

San Ġużepp 16.07 Msida

San Ġużepp 30.07 Ħaż-Żebbuġ

San Ġużepp 06.08 Qala, Gozo

San Ġwann il-Battista 24.06 Xewkija, Gozo

San Lawrenz 12.08 San Lawrenz, Gozo

San Lawrenz 10.08 Birgu, (Vittoriosa)

San Nikola 24.06 Siġġiewi

San Pawl, Il-Konverżjoni ta’ 01.07 Rabat

San Pawl, Il-Konverżjoni ta’ 20.08 Ħal Safi

San Pawl, in-Nawfraġju ta’ 28.01 Valletta

San Pietru fil-Ktajjen 30.07 Birżebbuġa

San Pietru u San Pawl 29.06 Nadur, Gozo

Sant’Anna 23.07 Wied il- Għajn(Marsaskala)

Santa Katerina 17.06 Żejtun

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EVENTS DATE VENUE

Santa Katerina 02.09 Żurrieq

Santa Liena 19.08 Birkirkara

Santa Margerita 22.07 Sannat, Gozo

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 15.08 Gudja

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 15.08 Mosta

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 15.08 Mqabba

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 15.08 Qrendi

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 15.08 Ħ’Attard

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 15.08 Rabat, Gozo

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 19.08 Mġarr, Malta

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 19.08 Ħad-Dingli

Santa Marija (L-Assunzjoni) 19.08 Żebbuġ, Gozo

Santissima Trinità 11.06 Marsa

Stella Maris 20.08 Sliema

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