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.
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-Kummitiva’ dance, all bathed in sunset vistas.
Date: 9 August 2025
Time: 20:00
Location: Calypso Cave, Xagħra
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.
Date: 10 – 15 August 2025
Time: Festivities from morning until late evening (see programme for full schedule)
Location: Victoria (Rabat), Gozo
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.
Date: 22–24 August 2025
Time: Various (See event page)
Location: Citadel, Victoria
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.
Date: 2 August 2025
Time: 21:30 – 23:30
Location: Cittadella, Victoria (Rabat)
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.
Date: 28 August 2025
Time: 20:30
Location: Villa Rundle Gardens, Victoria
Cost: Free
Feel The Magic of Musicals – Disney’s Little Mermaid JR
Dive into a magical family-friendly musical, as the Chorus Urbanus Junior Choir brings “The Little Mermaid” to life with dazzling performances.
Date: 25–26 August 2025
Time: 20:00
Location: Villa Rundle Gardens, Victoria
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.
Date: 13–14 August 2025
Time: 10:oo – 23:00 (13 August) 07:00 – 13:00 (14 August)
Location: Villa Rundle Gardens, Victoria
Cost: Free
Ta’ Sannat Beer Festival
Sip a selection of brews, savour local bites, and enjoy live music in the lively square of Sannat.
Date: 16 August 2025
Time: 20:00
Location: Sannat Square
Cost: Free entry
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.
Date: 22–23 August 2025
Time: 19:00 – 23:55
Location: Nadur
Cost: Free
Family & Kids
Funland Thursdays – Marsalforn Front
Weekly games, laughter, and family entertainment at the water’s edge in Marsalforn, making every Thursday unforgettable for young islanders.
Date: 4 & 28 August
Time: 20:00 – 22:00
Location: Marsalforn Front
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.
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 20:30 – 23:55
Location: Visitation Square, Għarb
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.
Date: Every Saturday in August, starting on 2 August 2025
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Location: Xewkija Volunteer Support Centre
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.
Date: 29 July – 3 August 2025
Time: Various
Location: Qala
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.
Date: 28–29 August 2025
Time: 20:00 – onwards
Location: Xewkija
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.
Date: Through August 2025
Time: 08:30 – 20:00
Location: Xewkija Windmill
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.
Date: Through August 2025
Time: 19:30 – 23:30
Location: Terrae Gallery, 8th September Avenue, Xagħra,
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.
