Music festivals in Malta

Fancy yourself as a seasoned festival-goer? Your CV might well include the ability to crowdsurf a beer across a sea of people without spilling a drop. You may also have a laser-honed radar for set times and misplaced friends. Your impressive wristband collection almost needs its own walk-in wardrobe. But have you been to a festival in Malta yet?

The Maltese archipelago is known for its amber-hued architecture, distinctive culture, and lush island landscapes. But in recent years, it’s also emerged as a party paradise destination with an enviable line-up of festivals to boot. Whether your thing is swinging jazz, pounding metal, or chart-topping tunes, this is the place to be. Slap on some sun cream and leave your wellies at home—here are our top 5 festivals in Malta for 2025.

Dark Malta Festival

Okay, whilst the golden shores of Malta don’t necessarily scream goth getaway, there’s a darker side to this destination we just love. If you’re into the likes of Download Festival but you could use a little more heat whilst you’re headbanging, Dark Malta Festival is for you. In 2024, the event promises three days of industrial and metal music, plus art exhibitions and goth pool parties. Once more for the people in the back—that’s goth pool parties.

Where: Gianpula Main Room, Rabat

When: 19-21 April

ABODE on the Rock

Craving a rave in a cave or a boogie on a boat? Welcome to Gozo’s not-so-humble ABODE, where dancefloors are as diverse as the weather is dazzling. The popular house label ABODE are returning to this tiny island for the fourth time in 2024. Don’t be fooled by this festival’s new-kid status, however—there’s plenty of substance behind the fresh face and if the music doesn’t do it for you, the staggering scenery certainly will.

Where: Various locations, Gozo

When: 20-24 June

AMP Lost & Found

Pioneered by beloved BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac, AMP Lost & Found burst onto the European festival scene in 2015. Since then, it has consistently hosted giants of the dance genre, including huge headliners like Armand Van Helden, Chase & Status, Four Tet, and Jamie XX. From sunrise to sunset expect electronic entertainment against a backdrop of ancient castles, open-air arenas, buzzing boats and more. Is anyone else AMPed?

Where: St Paul's Bay, Malta

When: TBC

Malta Jazz Festival

Balmy summer nights are just better with a soundtrack of live music. That’s a fact. Head to Valletta—Malta’s capital city—next July and watch international jazz artists effortlessly jam and riff alongside the striking Ta' Liesse Church and Valletta’s shimmering waterfront. Swap smoky bars for sea breeze and get acquainted with what’s set to be a star-spangled schedule of toe-tapping tunes, bold brass bands, and sensational soloists.

Where: Ta’ Liesse, Valletta

When: TBC

Isle of MTV Music Festival

Question: what’s better than a music festival on one of the world’s most beautiful islands? Answer: a music festival on one of the world’s most beautiful islands that you don’t have to pay for. That’s right, Isle of MTV is Europe’s biggest free music festival and it’s back again in 2025 to entertain the masses in the iconic Il-Fosos Square. The lineup is TBC but previous artists to grace this stage include David Guetta, Lady Gaga, and Snoop Dogg!

Where: Il-Fosos Square, Floriana

When: TBC

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