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Great events in Malta in 2020

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Events in Malta

Click here to view the video of Notte Bianca 2019

Malta is for sure known for its rich history and for the sun. However, as years go by, Malta is also getting known for great events that are held in this island. Events in Malta can vary from sports events like the marathon to cultural events like Notte Bianca; from re-enactments events like Medieval Mdina to music events like concerts; from firework festivals to local feasts.

Below you will find a list of events, however, if you click over this link you can find other events that have been posted on this blog. Most of the events are outdoor events and can be dependable on the weather. They can be cancelled because of bad weather, or be overcrowded because of nice weather.

Keep visiting this page, as more updates will be made available.

Events

X Factor Malta – The Final
8 February

The finals show for season 2 of the X Factor Malta will take place on Saturday 8 February. Who will win the festival and represent Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest?
For more information, please click here.

Carnival in Malta and Gozo
21 – 25 February

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February brings along the carnival week, which takes on a traditional pattern; excessively colourful floats are perched on lorries prepared for the parade, and youngsters going around in any kind of fancy costumes. The core of the move makes place in Valletta, however different villages and towns over the Island have their very own rendition of festivities.
Gozo is no less, where Nadur, has become the main carnival venue in Gozo where carnival takes on a more macabre and funny mood.
Click here to watch a Carnival video.

GIG Malta Marathon 2020
Sunday 1st March

This is the yearly local Marathon that is held during the last week of February or the first week of March.

The Malta International Choir Festival 2020
5 – 8 March

This will be the 34th edition of this festival. The festival will run over 4 days. For this year’s festival, there will be two competitions, one for gospel choirs and the other for show choirs

Audi Malta Music Awards 2020
Saturday 7th March

This year the event will be celebrated on the 25th anniversary. Click here for more information.

Malta International Fireworks Festival
18 April- 30 April

The 19th edition of this festival will be held on late April. Local and international pyrotechnic companies will participate in this festival.

Gozo Half Marathon 2020
Sunday 26th April

This sport event is gaining popularity year after year. In 2019, more than 1450 athletes from 60 nations made it to Gozo to take part in this sport event.

Valletta Green Festival
7 – 10 May

For this festival, Pjazza San Gorg will be transformed in a stunning display. This display will be composed with no less than 80,000 flowering plant and flowers.

Pope Francis Visit
31st May

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Ghanafest
19 – 20 June

This is the music festival which is dedicated to the local “Ghana”.

BBC Concert Orchestra
Friday 10th July

This remarkable orchestra will be performing at The Granaries Floriana. They will have performances in classical, jazz, showtunes, soundtracks all over the world.

Isle of MTV
Wednesday 15th July

This may be the top International event in Malta. This has become an annual music festival. The 2020 lineup will be announced closer to the festival. 

Celine Dion – Live Concert
Monday 27th July

Famous for the soundtrack of “The Titanic” and for the duet with Andrea Bocelli (The Prayer), Celine will hold a concert in Malta on 27th July.

Summer Daze Malta
9 – 16 August

Summer Daze Malta, formerly known as Creamfields will take place as per above dates.

Valletta Military Tattoo 2020
19 – 21 September

Previously known as the Malta Military Tattoo. It is an event which is suitable for any age.

Malta International Airshow 2020
26 – 27 September

After an absence of a couple of years, the Malta International Airshow is back. Thousands of people will flock to the Airport in order to enjoy this show.

Notte Bianca
Saturday 3rd October

Not much of a description is needed. This festival is very popular and it attracts thousands of people in Valletta to enjoy culture, music, food and shows. Not to be missed.
This is what happened during the 2019 edition. Click here.

Birgu By Candlelight
9 – 10 October

Another fantastic cultural night in Birgu. All streets and house are lit up by Candles. It is a unique and wonderful experience.

Rolex Middle Sea Race
Saturday 17th October

This is one of the few events that is held on sea. Participants must follow a route to Sicily and back. The view of the Grand Harbour during the departure of the yachts is simply amazing.

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Lunchtime Concerts

4 February 2020 – Lunchtime Concert
28 January 2020 – Lunchtime Concert
21 January 2020 – Lunchtime Concert
14 January 2020 – Lunchtime Concert
Opera at Christmastime
Lunchtime Concert – 17 December 2019
Weekly Lunchtime Concert – 10 December 2019
Weekly Lunchtime Concert – 3 December 2019

Other events

Great events in Malta in 2020
Feasts in Malta and Gozo 2020

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