
Christmas in Malta 2026: Festive Events, Markets & Traditions
While much of Europe is layered in scarves and battling sub-zero temperatures, Malta does Christmas differently. Mild evenings, outdoor markets, harbour fireworks, and a cultural

While much of Europe is layered in scarves and battling sub-zero temperatures, Malta does Christmas differently. Mild evenings, outdoor markets, harbour fireworks, and a cultural

Every December, the gardens of one of Malta’s most majestic palaces are transformed into something out of a storybook. The Magical Illuminated Trail returns for

The Queen of Christmas is closing out her European tour in Malta. On Tuesday, 8 December 2026, Mariah Carey brings her celebrated Christmastime show to

Gozo is the day trip that almost everyone adds to a Malta holiday. Malta’s quieter, greener sister island sits just a short ferry crossing away,

Most people do not realise that Malta is home to one of the longest-running film festivals in the world. The Golden Knight Malta International Short

Here is something worth knowing before you chase a sunset in Valletta: the capital sits on an east-facing peninsula. That means you will not see

Valletta is one of the smallest capital cities in Europe — just 600 metres from City Gate to Fort St Elmo — and that compact

Maltese cuisine is what happens when Sicily, North Africa, and the eastern Mediterranean collide on a tiny limestone island in the middle of the sea.

Valletta punches well above its weight when it comes to food. Within its compact grid of limestone streets, you will find Michelin-starred tasting menus, neighbourhood

Here is something nobody tells you before your first trip to Malta: genuinely sandy beaches are rare. Most of the island’s 196 kilometres of coastline