Malta and Gozo are vibrant islands, and there’s always something exciting happening, especially for our amazing LGBTIQ+ community and allies! We’ve put together a comprehensive calendar of events for the next 12 months, featuring dedicated queer programs and other major festivals you won’t want to miss. (We update as we go with even more LGBTIQ+ events!) Get ready to plan your fabulous trip!
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- 🌈: LGBTIQ+ Public (events specifically for the LGBTIQ+ community and allies)
- 🧑🧑🧒🧒: General Public (events open to everyone, highly recommended for LGBT travelers)
June 2025
- Wednesday 18th June: Midweek Games Night at Kaktüs Cafe&Booze, Sliema. Cards Against Humanity! 3 Tickets for 3 Winners for Lollipop: Cancer. Come join the fun! 🌈
- Wednesday 18th June: Men Only at Michelangelo Club Lounge, Paceville. 🌈
- 18th-22nd June: Malta International Wine Festival at Argotti Gardens. More info here. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Thursday 19th June: Refugee Week Malta: Pride & (in)Visibility, organized by MGRM at Storeroom, Ta’ Xbiex. 🌈
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Tuesday: Michelangelo Nights at Michelangelo Club Lounge, Paceville. Check their Facebook page for updates. 🌈 (generally gay-friendly, often with specific LGBT+ themed nights)
- Friday 20th June: Kaktüs TGIF at Kaktüs Cafe&Booze, Sliema. 🌈
- Saturday 21st June: FLASH – Tribute to Queen, organized by Kirkop Music Festival near Kirkop Football Grounds, Kirkop. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Saturday 21st June: Lollipop: Cancer at Truth Club, Paceville. Predrinks before at Kaktüs Cafe & Booze, Sliema. Follow Lollipop Malta on Facebook for event details. 🌈
- Saturday 21st June: Festa San Ġwann Il-Battista – Xewkija (Gozo). Traditional religious and cultural celebration. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Sunday 22nd June: Our Lady Karmni Grima (Madonna lil Karmni Grima) Feast in Ta’ Pinu (Gozo). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Thursday 26th June: LGBTQ+ Singles Night at 97Notes, Valletta. 🌈
- Friday 27th June: LGBTIQ+ Migrant Meetup, organized by MGRM. Contact MGRM for Location. Find MGRM contact details here. 🌈
- Saturday 28th June: Poolside Pride with LGBTI Gozo & ARC at Xaghra, Gozo. 🌈
- Sunday 29th June: Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (L-Imnarja) in Nadur, Gozo, and Buskett, Malta. Traditional agricultural fair and celebrations. More info on Maltese feasts. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
July 2025
- 3rd-12th July: Farsons Beer Festival in Ta’ Qali National Park, Attard. Check Farsons Beer Festival website for updates. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- 4th-6th July: Valletta Local Food Festival 2025 at the Upper Barrakka Gardens. [Look for updates on local Valletta event pages]. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Saturday 5th July: BBC Concert Orchestra: Ultimate 80s at the Granaries, Floriana. [Check local event listings for ticket info]. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Sunday 6th July: Boċċi – Il-Musical (continuing from June) at various locations. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Sunday 7th July: Visitation of Our Lady (Vizitazzjoni tal-Madonna) Feast in Gharb (Gozo). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Saturday 12th July: NERVE: Marry the Night at Groove Gardens, Gianpula Village. [Follow Groove Gardens on social media for event details]. 🌈
- Sunday 13th July: Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Madonna tas-Sokkors) Feast in Kercem (Gozo). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Tuesday 15th July: Isle of MTV, headlined by ALOK and Damiano David, at the Granaries, Floriana. Official Isle of MTV Malta website. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- 18th-20th July: BBQ Festival Malta in Ta’ Qali National Park, Attard. [Check BBQ Festival Malta social media for info]. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Monday 21st July: St George Martyr (San Gorg Martri) Feast in Victoria (Gozo). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Sunday 28th July: St. Margaret (S. Margarita) Feast in Sannat (Gozo). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
August 2025
- Sunday 4th August: Saint Joseph (San Guzepp) Feast in Qala (Gozo). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- 6th-10th August: Malta International Food Fest at the Granaries, Floriana. [Check local event listings for updates]. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- 8th-10th August: Delicata Classic Wine Festival 2025 in Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. Delicata Wines official website. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Sunday 11th August: St Lawrence (San Lawrenz) Feast in San Lawrenz (Gozo). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Thursday 13th August – Sunday 16th August: Glitch Festival. Glitch Festival official website. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Friday 15th August: The Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Marija) Feast in Victoria (Gozo). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- 22nd-23rd August: Delicata Classic Wine Festival 2025 in Nadur, Gozo. Delicata Wines official website. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Sunday 25th August: The Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Marija) Feast in Zebbug (Gozo). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Saturday 30th August: St. Julian’s Festa. 🧑🧑🧒🧒 (Often has a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere)
September 2025
- Sunday 1st September: Our Lady of Loreto (Madonna ta’ Loreto) Feast in Ghajnsielem (Gozo). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Saturday 6th September – Sunday 15th September: Malta Pride Week 2025. Dates are estimations based on previous years, but expect a full week of events, discussions, parties, and the main Pride March and Concert. Keep an eye on maltapride.com for the official schedule closer to the date! 🌈
- Saturday 6th September: Gozo Pride March & Afterparty. (Official dates for 2025 to be confirmed, but typically coincides with Malta Pride Week). 🌈
- Sunday 8th September: The Nativity of Our Lady (Twelid ta’ Marija) Feast in Xaghra (Gozo). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Tuesday 17th September: Our Lady of Graces Feast in Victoria (Gozo). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Friday 19th – Sunday 21st September: GLTA sanctioned LGBTIQ+ Tennis tournament at Marsa Sports Club, Marsa. More info on the GLTA World Tour Calendar. 🌈
- Friday 26th – Monday 29th September: Mighty Hoopla Malta at various venues including Little Armier Beach, Café Del Mar Malta, Gianpula Village, and Bora Bora Hotel. Get your tickets and info at mightyhoopla.com/malta. 🌈
- Malta Pride Editions: Look out for specific Lollipop parties and other events during Pride week. Follow Lollipop Malta on Facebook for event details. 🌈
October 2025
- Throughout October: Keep an eye out for various cultural events, including art exhibitions and local festivals as the weather cools down.
November 2025
- Throughout November: Expect more community meetups and indoor events as winter approaches.
December 2025
- Sunday 8th December: Feast of The Immaculate Conception (Public Holiday) and Immaculate Conception (Immakulata Kuncizzjoni) Feast in Qala (Gozo). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Monday 9th December – Sunday 5th January 2026: Fairyland. Check Valletta Cultural Agency for details closer to date. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Friday 13th December: Republic Day (Public Holiday). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Throughout December: Christmas season in Malta with markets, nativity scenes (presepji), and festive events. 🧑🧑🧒🧒 (Especially Ghajnsielem, Gozo, for its large-scale nativity scene: Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem).
January 2026
- 9th-25th January: Valletta Baroque Festival. Valletta Baroque Festival official website. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
February 2026
- Monday 10th February: The Feast of St. Paul’s Shipwreck (Public Holiday). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- 28th February – 4th March: Carnival Week. Vibrant parades and street parties in Valletta, Floriana, and Nadur (Gozo). Nadur is known for its quirky and satirical version. More info on Malta Carnival. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
March 2026
- Throughout March: Continued Carnival celebrations and pre-Easter events.
April 2026
- Friday 3rd April: Freedom Day (Public Holiday). 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Sunday 13th April – Sunday 20th April: Holy Week. Solemn Christian holiday with religious processions, particularly impressive in Zebbug, Mosta, Qormi, and Vittoriosa. More info on Holy Week in Malta. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Tuesday 22nd April: Earth Day Green Fair at Ghajn Tuffieha. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- Sunday 27th April: Strawberry Festival (Festa Frawli) in Mġarr, Malta. [Check local council pages or social media for updates]. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- April (TBA): Malta International Fireworks Festival. Spectacular displays across the island, with a grand finale in Valletta. Malta Fireworks Festival official site. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
May 2026
- Throughout May: Village Feasts will start to pick up again across Malta and Gozo, offering a fantastic cultural experience. Keep an eye on local parish websites for exact dates. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
- May (TBA): Valletta Green Festival. Pjazza San Ġorġ transforms into a stunning floral display. Check Valletta Cultural Agency for details closer to date. 🧑🧑🧒🧒
Important Notes for Travelers:
- Flexibility: While we’ve provided confirmed and estimated dates, please remember that event dates, especially for smaller community gatherings, can sometimes shift. Always check the official event pages or the organizers’ social media closer to your travel dates.
- Tickets: For larger festivals and parties like Lollipop, Isle of MTV, Mighty Hoopla, and Pride events, it’s highly recommended to purchase tickets in advance, especially VIP options, as they can sell out quickly.
- Accommodation: Hotels and guesthouses, particularly in popular areas like Valletta, St. Julian’s, and Victoria (Gozo), fill up fast, especially during major events like Pride and large festivals. Book your accommodation well in advance to secure the best deals and locations.
- Transport: Malta has a good public transport system, but for some events, especially in more rural areas of Gozo, a rental car or ride-sharing might be more convenient.
- Beyond the Calendar: Don’t forget to explore the everyday gay-friendly spots in Malta, such as Michelangelo Club Lounge, Maori, and Kaktüs Cafe&Booze, which often host regular themed nights and are great places to meet locals and other travelers.
We hope this calendar helps you plan an unforgettable and inclusive trip to Malta and Gozo! See you there!
