What’s On in Gozo in August 2026: Events, Feasts & Festivals
By Kerry Gaffney | Last Updated 31/12/2025
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Why Visit Gozo in August?
August on Gozo bursts with colour, energy, and endless ways to savour the island’s spirit. From village festas and open-air concerts to unique cultural feasts and family adventures, there’s something to brighten every summer day. Discover local traditions, the irresistible buzz of music echoing through historic squares, and the legendary hospitality that defines Gozo’s August calendar.
This guide covers events in Gozo for August 2025. It will be updated in July 2026. Looking for what’s on in Gozo right now? Check our current events page →
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.
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Saturday, 9 August |
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20:00 |
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Location: |
Calypso Cave, Xagħra |
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Cost: |
€10 – €20 |
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.
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10 – 15 August 2025 |
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Time: |
Festivities from morning until late evening |
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Location: |
Victoria (Rabat), Gozo |
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Cost: |
Free |
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.
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Date: |
22 – 24 August 2025 |
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Various (See event page) |
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Location: |
Citadel, Victoria |
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Cost: |
Free |
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.
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Saturday, 2 August 2025 |
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21:30 – 23:30 |
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Location: |
Cittadella, Victoria |
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Cost: |
Free |
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.
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Thursday, 28 August 2025 |
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Time: |
20:00 |
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Location: |
Villa Rundle Gardens, Victoria |
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Cost: |
See event page |
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.
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13 – 14 August 2025 |
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10:00 – 23:00 (13 August) 07:00 – 13:00 (14 August) |
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Location: |
Villa Rundle Gardens, Victoria |
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Cost: |
Free |
Ta’ Sannat Beer Festival
Sip a selection of brews, savour local bites, and enjoy live music in the lively square of Sannat.
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Saturday, 16 August 2025 |
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Time: |
20:00 |
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Location: |
Sannat Square |
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Cost: |
Free |
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.
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22 – 23 August 2025 |
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19:00 – 23:55 |
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Location: |
Nadur |
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Cost: |
Free |
Family & Kids
Funland Thursdays
Weekly games, laughter, and family entertainment at the water’s edge in Marsalforn, making every Thursday unforgettable for young islanders.
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4 & 28 August 2025 |
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20:00 – 22:00 |
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Location: |
Marsalforn Front |
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Cost: |
Free |
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.
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Date: |
Every Saturday |
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20:30 – 23:55 |
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Location: |
Visitation Square, Għarb |
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Cost: |
Free |
Making Music Fun
A dynamic musical workshop where children explore the world of sound, creativity, and self-expression in a fun, supportive setting.
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Every Saturday in August |
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11:00 – 12:00 |
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Location: |
Xewkija Volunteer Support Centre |
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Cost: |
€10 |
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.
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29 July – 3 August 2025 |
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Time: |
Various |
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Location: |
Qala |
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Cost: |
Free |
Fiori d’Argento Folk Festival
Folk music, dance, and friendly Gozitan hospitality come together for a two-day event at Xewkija’s charming squares.
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28 – 29 August 2025 |
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20:00 onwards |
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Location: |
Xewkija |
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Cost: |
Free |
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.
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Throughout August 2025 |
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08:30 – 20:00 |
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Location: |
Xewkija Windmill |
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Cost: |
Free |
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.
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Date: |
Throughout August 2025 |
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Time: |
19:30 – 23:30 |
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Location: |
Terrae Gallery, 8th September Avenue, Xagħra |
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Cost: |
Free |
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.