1. Malta International Arts Festival (MIAF)
Location: Valletta and various historic sites across Malta
Dates: June 13–22, 2025
Festivals Malta organizes the Malta International Arts Festival, which is its major cultural event. It highlights local and worldwide talent in theater, contemporary dance, classical and experimental music, film, and visual arts. The events take place in renowned locations including as Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta’s Grand Harbour, and ancient castles.
2. ABODE on the Rock
Location: Qala, Gozo
Dates: June 19–23, 2025
This boutique electronic music festival offers Ibiza-style vibes to Gozo, Malta’s smaller sister island. With stages on beaches, rooftops, and secret tunnels, ABODE hosts a deep house and tech-house party in an intimate island environment.
3. WMD Festival at Oxygen Lounge
Location: Oxygen Lounge, Valletta
Date: June 21, 2025
The WMD Festival (We Make Dance) converts the luxury Oxygen Lounge rooftop into a one-night-only urban celebration. This event, which overlooks the Grand Harbour, combines music, beverages, and vistas to provide a more relaxed but classy festival experience.
4. L-Għanja tal-Poplu
Location: Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta
Expected: Late June to early July 2025 (exact date TBA)
Malta’s longest-running festival, “L-Għanja tal-Poplu” (The People’s Song), celebrates original Maltese songs. It focuses on local songwriting, singing talent, and language preservation. Songs are performed live with a full orchestra and frequently explore powerful social or emotional issues.
5. Malta Jazz Festival
Location: Ta’ Liesse, Valletta Waterfront
Dates: July 7–12, 2025
Type: International jazz music festival
The Malta Jazz Festival, founded in 1990, is one of the Mediterranean’s premier jazz events. It includes top-tier international performers as well as local and regional talents in classic and current jazz.
Malta in late June and early July 2025 promises to be a really unique cultural and musical experience, with avant-garde theatre in Valletta’s old streets and world-class jazz along the Grand Harbour. Whether you want electronic rhythms on the beach, rich orchestral tradition, or simply want to spend wonderful summer nights immersed in art and ambiance, Malta has it all—compactly, vibrantly, and honestly.
Despite its tiny size, Malta provides a global festival experience with a local soul—and the combination of Mediterranean beauty, history, and hospitality makes each event feel distinct.
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