Outdoor Events in Malta
Open-air events, beach happenings and outdoor experiences.
Last updated: 9 Jun 2026 · 99 upcoming
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BE(E) Hands On
BE(E) Hands On at Park Ta' San Klement
[FULL] HMS Stubborn - Atlam PM Techdive
HMS Stubborn - Atlam PM Techdive
Sea Turtles Rescue in Maltese Waters
Thu 11 June 2026, 7pm - Xewkija, Gozo. Free.
Shearwater Boat Trip to Ta' Cenc -- 11 June 2026
Sunset BirdLife Malta boat trip from Cirkewwa out to the Ta' Cenc cliffs in Gozo, watching Scopoli's Shearwaters come in to roost. 11 June 2026, 18:30-21:00. €20 adults, €10 under 12.
Save Our Shores: The Exhibition
12 - 22 June 2026 - Triton Square, Valletta. Free.
European Archaeology Days - Kordin Tours
European Archaeology Days - Kordin III Temples, 13 June 2026, Paola.
International Day of Yoga at the Citadel Ditch
Sat 13 June 2026, 5.30pm - Citadel Ditch, Victoria. Free.
European Archaeology Days - St Paul's Catacombs
European Archaeology Days - St Paul's Catacombs - Sun 14 June 2026, 9am-12pm, Rabat. Guided tours; EUR 10.
RMYC Twilight Pursuit Series
The Royal Malta Yacht Club's summer evening pursuit racing off Sliema and Ta' Xbiex, weekday evenings from 17 June to 22 July 2026.
Bocci, il-Musical
Teatru Malta and Give or Take Productions present a Maltese musical-comedy set around a bocci club facing closure
Shearwater Boat Trip to Ta' Cenc -- 18 June 2026
Sunset BirdLife Malta boat trip from Cirkewwa out to the Ta' Cenc cliffs in Gozo, watching Scopoli's Shearwaters come in to roost. 18 June 2026, 18:30-21:00. €20 adults, €10 under 12.
An Architectural Journey
Heritage Malta lists An Architectural Journey for 19 June 2026 at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, Qrendi.
Summer Solstice
Heritage Malta lists Summer Solstice for 19-22 June 2026 at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, Qrendi.
Cacao & Voice Activation Solstice Ceremony
Three-hour summer-solstice ceremony in an outdoor field above Għargħur - ceremonial cacao, guided vocal toning, sound and movement.
Shearwater Boat Trip to Ta' Cenc -- 19 June 2026
Sunset BirdLife Malta boat trip from Cirkewwa out to the Ta' Cenc cliffs in Gozo, watching Scopoli's Shearwaters come in to roost. 19 June 2026, 18:30-21:00. €20 adults, €10 under 12.
Summer Solstice at Mnajdra
Heritage Malta opens the prehistoric Mnajdra temple for the summer solstice, 20-22 June 2026 - dawn viewings of the sunrise alignment on one of the Mediterranean's great archaeo-astronomical sites. Very limited places.
Hot Bird Summer
Sat 20 June 2026, 7pm - Floriana. Free.
Tra Cielo e Cinema - Classic Music in Movies
An open-air concert at Pjazza Teatru Rjal presenting classical music written for cinema, with works by Ennio Morricone and Mons
Cats - open-air screening of the stage musical
Gozo Culture Council presents a free open-air screening of the stage musical Cats on a big screen in Victoria
Parade of Carts, Cabs, and Carriages
Parade of Carts, Cabs and Carriages - L-Imnarja, 28-29 June 2026, Buskett and Rabat, Malta. A traditional equine heritage parade.
Summer Hiking and Swimming Adventures
Gfree 3-hour hike and swim from Marsaxlokk parish church on Monday 29 June 2026 at 3:30pm. All welcome, dogs too.
Classic Rock Night
An open-air classic rock concert featuring local bands Lord Adder, SouthBeats and Blacktones.
Deep Water Soloing Boat Trip
ClimbMT Deep Water Soloing Boat Trip - Sun 5 July 2026, 10am-4pm. Climbing & swimming by boat; EUR 30/40.
Nature Guardians - Summer 2026 Edition
7 July - 15 September 2026 - Salina Nature Reserve. EUR 120, ages 7-11.
Shearwater Boat Trip to Ta' Cenc -- 9 July 2026
Sunset BirdLife Malta boat trip from Cirkewwa out to the Ta' Cenc cliffs in Gozo, watching Scopoli's Shearwaters come in to roost. 9 July 2026, 18:30-21:00. €20 adults, €10 under 12.
66th Malta-Syracuse Race
One of the Mediterranean's oldest offshore races (since 1952): Malta to Syracuse, Sicily, 10-12 July 2026, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club.
Motown & Soul
GMalta Concert Orchestra night of Motown and soul arrangements, drawing on music associated with the Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin and Ben E
Summer Grappling Week Malta 2026
Summer Grappling Week Malta 2026 - 11-17 July 2026, Pembroke.
Cruising to Filfla
Heritage Malta lists Cruising to Filfla for 12 July 2026 at Sliema Ferries, Sliema.
Shearwater Boat Trip to Ta' Cenc -- 16 July 2026
Sunset BirdLife Malta boat trip from Cirkewwa out to the Ta' Cenc cliffs in Gozo, watching Scopoli's Shearwaters come in to roost. 16 July 2026, 18:30-21:00. €20 adults, €10 under 12.
Shearwater Boat Trip to Ta' Cenc -- 17 July 2026
Sunset BirdLife Malta boat trip from Cirkewwa out to the Ta' Cenc cliffs in Gozo, watching Scopoli's Shearwaters come in to roost. 17 July 2026, 18:30-21:00. €20 adults, €10 under 12.
Pjazza Ghana
Pjazza Ghana - Fri 17 July 2026, 8.30pm, Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. Traditional Maltese folk singing.
MTB Cross-Country National Championship
Malta's mountain-bike cross-country national championship, run by the MMBGon Sunday 19 July 2026 from 07:30 - the climax of the Cisk 0.0 XCO season. Free to watch from the course.
Hamlet
MADC stages William Shakespeare's Hamlet outdoors at the Msida Bastion Historic Garden in Floriana
85th Anniversary of the E-boats Attack
An evening tour linked to the anniversary of the E-boats attack, staged at Fort St Elmo in Valletta. Military-history evening tour at Fort St Elmo
Fortitude at the Fort - Fitness Class
Heritage Malta lists Fortitude at the Fort - Fitness Class for 22 July 2026 at Fort St Angelo, Birgu.
Isle of MTV Malta 2026 returns!
Isle of MTV Malta 2026 - Wed 22 July, Il-Fosos (the Granaries), Floriana. Free open-air concert.
The Swing Era
Gswing-music concert by the Big Band of the Malta Concert Orchestra with guest artists and dancers from Swing Island Malta.
Valletta Pageant of the Seas 2026
The Valletta Pageant of the Seas returns to the Grand Harbour on 24 July 2026 at 21:00.
Gozo Ceramics Festival 2026
Sat 1 August 2026, 6.30pm - Xlendi Bay, Gozo. Free.
Reliving the Tales of Kottonera
Heritage Malta lists Reliving the Tales of Kottonera for 7 August 2026 at Senglea.
Coastal Walk and Swim in Munxar (St Thomas Bay)
Gfree 3-hour afternoon coastal walk and swim along il-Munxar at St Thomas Bay, Marsaskala, on Sunday 9 August 2026. Meet at 3pm by Summer Nights.
Santa Marija Feasts 2026
The Archdiocese of Malta lists Assumption of Our Lady feasts in eight localities for 15 August 2026.
Xlendi Tower Weekender
Heritage Malta lists Xlendi Tower Weekender for 15-16 August 2026 at Munxar, Gozo.
Cruising to Ta' Cenc
Heritage Malta lists Cruising to Ta' Cenc for 16 August 2026 at Bugibba Jetty, St Paul's Bay.
Notte Napoletana
Notte Napoletana - 21 August 2026, 8.30pm, Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. EUR 5-20.
Cruising to Filfla
Heritage Malta lists Cruising to Filfla for 23 August 2026 at Sliema Ferries, Sliema.
Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit Festival
Heritage Malta lists Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit Festival for 28-29 August 2026 at Xlendi Bay, Gozo.
Otters Open Water Races 2026
Otters Open Water Races 2026 - 30 August 2026, Marsalforn, Gozo.
Echoes of Calm - Yoga Session
Heritage Malta lists Echoes of Calm - Yoga Session for 5 September 2026 at Hal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex, Hal Tarxien.
Burmarrad Edition 2026
Burmarrad Edition 2026 - 6 September 2026, Burmarrad.
Reliving the Tales of Kottonera
Heritage Malta lists Reliving the Tales of Kottonera for 7 September 2026 at Birgu.
Victory Day Regatta
Heritage Malta lists Victory Day Regatta for 8 September 2026 at Fort St Angelo, Birgu.
Flow & Focus Among the Stones - Pilates Session
Heritage Malta lists Flow & Focus Among the Stones - Pilates Session for 10 September 2026 at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, Qrendi.
Yachting Malta Race Week - Malta to Licata Race
Offshore race from Malta to Licata, Sicily, 11-13 September 2026 - opening Yachting Malta Race Week and a Rolex Middle Sea Race warm-up.
Breathwork with Neil Agius
Heritage Malta lists Breathwork with Neil Agius for 12 September 2026 at Fort St Angelo, Birgu.
Steering the Course - Women's Sailing Festival
World Sailing's festival to introduce women and girls to sailing, run by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, 15-17 September 2026.
Dinghy National Championships
Malta's youth and dinghy sailing titles off Tigne Point, 19-21 September 2026 - around 100 young sailors across the Optimist, ILCA, RS Feva and Topper classes. Free to watch from shore.
Astronomy & Prehistory
Heritage Malta lists Astronomy & Prehistory for 19 September 2026 at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, Qrendi.
XTERRGComino SwimRun & Trail 2026
XTERRA Comino SwimRun & Trail 2026 - 21 September 2026, Comino.
Autumn Equinox
Heritage Malta lists Autumn Equinox for 21-23 September 2026 at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, Qrendi.
Mixja ma' Mario Coleiro
Heritage Malta lists Mixja ma' Mario Coleiro for 21 September 2026 at Hal Lija.
Festghana Malta 2026
Traditional Maltese folk-music festival held over three nights at Argotti Botanic Gardens, Floriana.
OCEANMAaMalta 2026
OCEANMAN Malta 2026 - 2-3 October 2026, Mellieha.
Notte Bianca 2026
Notte Bianca is listed by Festivals Malta for Saturday 3 October 2026 in Valletta.
Experience Villa Frere
Heritage Malta lists Experience Villa Frere for 4 October 2026 at Pieta.
Cannes-Malta Race
Offshore yacht race from Cannes on the French Riviera to Malta, starting 5 October 2026, with the fleet finishing in Malta.
Mediterranean Acro Convention 2026
Mediterranean Acro Convention 2026 - 7-11 October 2026, Mellieha.
Echoes of Calm - Yoga Session
Heritage Malta lists Echoes of Calm - Yoga Session for 10 October 2026 at St Paul's Catacombs, Rabat.
BirguFest - Birgu by Candlelight 2026
The 17th-century city of Birgu lit entirely by candle for one weekend each October.
Picnic in the 1800s
Heritage Malta lists Picnic in the 1800s for 17 October 2026 at Borg in-Nadur Prehistoric Complex, Birzebbuga.
Sail & Savour
Heritage Malta lists Sail & Savour for 17 October 2026 at Fort St Angelo, Birgu.
Sailing Spectacle: Middle Sea Race Viewing
Heritage Malta lists Sailing Spectacle: Middle Sea Race Viewing for 17 October 2026 at Fort St Elmo, Valletta.
Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026
606-nautical-mile yacht race starting in Grand Harbour and circling Sicily, Stromboli, Lampedusa and back.
Mdina Grand Prix 2026
Vintage-car street race around the walls of Mdina — one weekend in October each year.
Malta Boat Show 2026
Yachting Malta's maritime exhibition across the Three Cities around Dockyard Creek - 2026 dates not yet announced (2025 ran late October into early November).
The Grid Trail 2026
The Grid Trail 2026 - 1 November 2026, Mellieha / Selmun.
Experience Villa Frere
Heritage Malta lists Experience Villa Frere for 1 November 2026 at Pieta.
Mixja ma' Mario Coleiro
Heritage Malta lists Mixja ma' Mario Coleiro for 1 November 2026 at Haz-Zabbar.
BOV Gozo Regatta
Royal Malta Yacht Club late-season regatta in Gozo's coastal waters, 13-15 November 2026, based around Mgarr.
Reliving the Tales of Kottonera
Heritage Malta lists Reliving the Tales of Kottonera for 19 November 2026 at Cospicua.
Experience Villa Frere
Heritage Malta lists Experience Villa Frere for 6 December 2026 at Pieta.
Valletta Edition 2026
Valletta Edition 2026 - 8 December 2026, Valletta.
Mixja ma' Mario Coleiro
Heritage Malta lists Mixja ma' Mario Coleiro for 13 December 2026 at Naxxar.
Winter Solstice
Heritage Malta lists Winter Solstice for 20-21 December 2026 at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, Qrendi.
New Year's Eve - Malta 2026
Fireworks at midnight over Valletta and St Paul's Bay; the main street party fills Triq ir-Repubblika.
Valletta's National New Year's Eve celebrations
Valletta's National New Year's Eve - 31 Dec 2026, 10pm-2am, St George's Square. Free; Grand Harbour fireworks.
Mysterium Fidei Monastery and Secret Garden
An underground complex beneath St Catherine's Monastery, using an audio tour to present rooms connected with work, prayer, restraint and death inside the cloistered world. Price: Adults €8; children under 12 €4; under 5 free. Underground
Taste of Gozo - Sunset Walking Food and Drink Tour
Gfour-hour small-group evening walk in Victoria combining local food, beer, wine and liqueur, ending near the Citadel. Price: €70. Evening food-and-drink walk in Victoria, Gozo
Complete Valletta Tour
Gthree-hour Valletta walking tour built around city history, architecture and the guide's local perspective. Price: €22. Small-group Valletta walk with local context
Valletta Food Tour - Eat Like a Local
Gthree-hour Valletta food tour connecting Maltese dishes and drinks with stories behind the island's culinary traditions. Price: €50. Valletta food walk with Maltese bites and lesser-known history
Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour including Catacombs, WW2 Shelters and St Paul's Grotto
Gtwo-and-a-half-hour walk through Mdina and Rabat that includes ticketed access to Catacombs, WW2 shelters and St Paul's Grotto. Price: €25. Mdina/Rabat route with underground and religious-history stops
Three Cities Walking Tour with Inquisitor's Palace
Gtwo-and-a-half-hour guided route through the Three Cities, including the Inquisitor's Palace as part of the tour proposition. Price: €25. Birgu/Senglea/Cospicua walk with palace visit
Valletta Free Walking Tour
Gone-and-a-half-hour Valletta free walking tour, useful as a low-barrier tourist entry point before deeper paid tours. Price: Free. Introductory Valletta walk with fixed weekly slots
Mdina Film Tour
Gone-and-a-half-hour film-focused Mdina tour, useful for tourists following Malta screen-location content. Price: €25. Film-location walk in Malta's old capital
Grand Harbour Traditional Dghajsa Tour
Gharbour trip in a traditional Maltese boat, covering the Three Cities and Valletta Grand Harbour with views of Fort St Angelo and Upper/Lower Barrakka. Traditional Maltese boat trip around Valletta and the Three Cities
Kayak Gozo Kayak Adventure
Gthree-hour guided kayaking adventure around Gozo and Comino, with morning and afternoon starts and guides catering to different ability levels. Price: €60 per person. Guided kayak route around Gozo and Comino waters
Kayak Gozo Skippered Boat Tour
Gprivate three-hour skippered boat option for visitors who want the Kayak Gozo route without paddling. Price: €280 private tour. Private boat option for Gozo and Comino waters
Comino Island Caves, Bays and Lagoons Cruise
Gfive-hour cruise along Comino's coast, covering caves, Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon and Gebla tal-Halfa bay. Price: from €35pp. Comino caves, Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon and Gozo-side bay