What’s on in Gozo in August?

Our Top Picks

Kalipso 2025 – Dinner at the Legendary Calypso Cave

Enjoy an enchanting summer evening above Ramla Bay with a traditional dinner at Gozo’s iconic Calypso Cave. Indulge in authentic island flavours, folk performances, and the evocative ‘Il-Kummittiva’ dance, all bathed in sunset vistas.

Santa Marija in Victoria – The Assumption of Our Lady

Feasts on Gozo are the beating heart of summer, and to some, Santa Marija, which takes place on the 15th August annually, is the best of them all. A public holiday in Malta, and celebrated in multiple villages in Malta as well as Gozo’s capital. This festa dazzles with pageantry, Solemn High Mass, joyful band marches, and a grand procession of the Santa Marija statue, punctuated by breathtaking fireworks.

Gozo Film Festival – Cittadella

An open-air film event beneath the bastions with screenings of local and international short films, features, animation, and documentaries. Includes children’s programmes, workshops, and a communal buzz for cinema lovers of all ages.

Music & Arts

DCapitals Big Band – Cittadella Arts Festival

A night of energy and rhythm as DCapitals Big Band, joined by celebrated guest artists, fills the Cittadella with vibrant sounds in this landmark concert.

Life Imitates Art

Experience the fusion of music and visual arts in the atmospheric setting of Villa Rundle, promising an inspiring, creative night for all.

Food & Traditional Culture

Gozo Traditional, Agricultural, and Industrial Fair

The island’s agricultural heart beats strongest during this fair—discover rural roots, artisan crafts, and the bounty of Gozo’s fields.

Ta’ Sannat Beer Festival

Sip a selection of brews, savour local bites, and enjoy live music in the lively square of Sannat.

Delicata Classic Wine Festival

Raise a glass at Nadur’s wine festival—taste Gozo’s top vintages in a warm, welcoming setting with live entertainment.

Family & Kids

Funland Thursdays

Weekly games, laughter, and family entertainment at the water’s edge in Marsalforn, making every Thursday unforgettable for young islanders.

Starlit Nights at Għarb

Music, drama, and storytelling set under the Gozo summer sky—an experience to enchant both children and adults in Visitation Square.

Making Music Fun

A dynamic musical workshop where children explore the world of sound, creativity, and self-expression in a fun, supportive setting.

Village Festas & Folk Events

Qala Feast of St Joseph

A colourful village festa with lively band marches, street decorations, processions, and fireworks in the heart of Qala.

Fiori d’Argento Folk Festival

Folk music, dance, and friendly Gozitan hospitality come together for a two-day event at Xewkija’s charming squares.

Art & Exhibitions

Treasures of The Gozo Archives

Historic artefacts, rare photos, and stories from Gozo’s past are on show at the Xewkija Windmill throughout August.

Earth & Fire – Art Studio with Victor Agius

Witness creative process up close, meet the artist, and enjoy a summer-long celebration of contemporary art at Terrae Gallery.

Experience Gozo in full summer swing, join a village festa, share a table under the stars at Calypso Cave, let music move you in a centuries-old square, and taste the essence of the Mediterranean at local fairs. August is a month of celebration—come and be part of the story.