Summer on Gozo: Village Festa, Festivals & Events Guide

Live Music & Weekly Series

Gozo has a lively music scene and during the summer months there’s a great rota of local bands playing for free in various locations across the island.

Marsalforn Mondays

• When: Every Monday, 7 July – 1 September, 21:30
• Where: Marsalforn Front, Marsalforn
• Cost: Free

Kick off your week with a different live act each Monday night by the sea. Expect everything from big bands to pop and jazz.

City Tuesdays

• When: Every Tuesday, 29 July – 2 September, 21:00
• Where: St George’s Square & Independence Square, Victoria
• Cost: Free

Victoria’s squares come alive with music and entertainment—perfect for a lively night in the heart of Gozo.

Midweek Summer Vibe

• When: Every Wednesday, 9 July – 27 August, 21:00
• Where: Alternates between Qala Village Square and Xagħra Square
• Cost: Free

Top local performers bring energy to the middle of your week in two of Gozo’s most picturesque squares.

Mġarr Fridays

• When: Every Friday, 11 July – 5 September, 21:30
• Where: Manuel de Vilhena Street, Mġarr
• Cost: Free

Start the weekend with live music from talented local artists under the stars at Gozo’s ferry gateway.

Nadur Saturdays

• When: Every Saturday, 12 July – 6 September, 21:00
• Where: St Peter and St Paul Square, Nadur
• Cost: Free

Enjoy a charming evening of live entertainment and good company in Nadur’s main square.

Summer in the Square 

• When: Every Saturday, 19 July onwards, 21:00
• Where: St John the Baptist Square, Xewkija
• Cost: Free

Live music and a lively atmosphere under the iconic Rotunda.

I Love Xlendi

• When: Every Sunday, 13 July – 7 September, from 20:00
• Where: Xlendi Bay
• Cost: Free

Round off your weekend with live music by the sea and a traditional fjakkolata (lantern-lit bay) every Saturday evening.

Starlit Nights at Għarb

• When: Every Saturday, 12 July – 20 September, 21:00
• Where: Visitation Square, Għarb
• Cost: Free

A vintage-inspired evening of music, drama, dance, and retro games for all ages.

Iljieli Sajfin (Summer Nights) Għajnsielem

• When: Every Saturday & Sunday, 6 July – 31 August, from 20:00
• Where: Għajnsielem Centre
• Cost: Free

Pedestrianised evenings with traditional games, concerts, open-air cinema, and more.

Major Concerts, Festivals & Special Events

If the list above isn’t quite enough music for you, then scroll through some of the other events that are taking place over the summer months.

Gozo Food Festival

• When: 11 & 12 July, from 18:00
• Where: St John the Baptist Square, Xewkija
• Cost: Free entry (food for purchase)

Taste your way around the world with dishes from 10 countries, live music, and children’s entertainment.

Pyrofantasia

• When: 11 July, 21:00
• Where: Għajn Tuta, Kerċem
• Cost: Free

A dazzling fireworks show set to music, followed by traditional band marches.

Flames Across the Meadows

• When: 12 July, 22:45
• Where: Triq il-Kalandrijiet, Kerċem
• Cost: Free

A spectacular fireworks display with a unique centrepiece inspired by Beijing’s Summer Palace.

Xwejni Music Fest

• When: 26 July, 20:30
• Where: Xwejni Bay, Marsalforn
• Cost: Free

Live performances by StraitAhead, Ivan Grech & Band, Kurt Calleja & Band, and DJ Ryan Spiteri.

Opera vs Pop Under the Stars

• When: 28 July, 20:30
• Where: Gozo Ministry Courtyard, St Francis Square, Victoria
• Cost: By reservation (contact gozowindbandorchestra@yahoo.co.uk)

A spectacular concert blending opera and pop, featuring local and international artists.

Gozo Ceramics Festival

• When: 2 August, 18:30
• Where: Xlendi Bay
• Cost: Free

Watch master ceramicists at work, try the potter’s wheel, and enjoy live music by the sea.

DCapitals Live@Cittadella

• When: 2 August, 21:00
• Where: Cittadella Ditch, Victoria
• Cost: Free

Big Band concert featuring guest singer Kevin Borg and resident vocalists.

Xlendi Sunset Festival

• When: 9 August, 20:30
• Where: Xlendi Bay
• Cost: Free

Support youth engagement and enjoy live music with Gozo’s best sunset views.

Gozo Film Festival

• When: 22–24 August
• Where: Cittadella, Victoria
• Cost: Free

A three-day celebration of cinema with features, shorts, animation, workshops, and a kids’ programme.

Delicata Classic Wine Festival

• When: 22–23 August, from 19:00
• Where: Ġnien il-Kunsill – Belvedere, Nadur
• Cost: Free entry (wine for purchase

Sample award-winning wines, enjoy live music, and soak up the summer atmosphere.

Fontana Wine Festival ft. Ira Losco

• When: 19 September, 20:00
• Where: Fontana
• Cost: Free entry (wine for purchase)

Over 35 local wines, headline performance by Ira Losco, and a lively DJ set.

Traditions: Wine, Olive Oil & Honey Festival

• When: 20 September, 19:00
• Where: Main Square, Għasri
• Cost: Free

Sample local delicacies, enjoy live music, and explore Gozo’s culinary heritage.

Art, Culture & Heritage

Carmelo Mangion: Mystery and Modernity

• When: 6 July – 8 September, 09:00–17:00
• Where: Il-Ħaġar Museum, St George’s Square, Victoria
• Cost: Free

A retrospective exhibition of one of Malta’s modern art pioneers.

Ceramic Art Collective Exhibition

• When: 1–28 August, 09:00–17:00
• Where: Cittadella Cultural Centre, Victoria
• Cost: Free

A showcase of bold ceramic masterpieces by local artists.

Treasures of the Gozo Archives

• When: 26 July – 31 August, 08:30–20:00
• Where: Xewkija Windmill, Xewkija
• Cost: Free

Rare documents, maps, and photos from Gozo’s history.

Family-Friendly & Children’s Events

Funland Thursdays

• When: Every Thursday, 3 July – 4 September, 19:30–21:30
• Where: Marsalforn Front, Marsalforn
• Cost: Free

Live band, live art, bouncing castles, pony rides, zip lines, and more for kids.

The Square for Children

• When: 16 August – 27 September, Wednesdays to Saturdays, 19:30–23:30
• Where: St Lawrence Square, San Lawrenz
• Cost: Free

A dedicated play zone with giant chess, games, and fun activities.

Indammu l-Alfabett Flimkien…b’Differenza

• When: 19, 26 July & 2, 9 August, 10:30–12:00
• Where: Gozo Central Public Library, Victoria
• Cost: Free (booking required)

Maltese reading and craft sessions for children aged 5–10.

Film, Theatre & Literature

Sweet Music – Movie on Big Screen

• When: 24 July & 25 September, 20:00 / 19:00
• Where: Il-Ħâra d-Dejqa (Narrow Street), Victoria
• Cost: Free

Open-air screenings of classic musicals: “Singin’ in the Rain” and “Into the Woods”.

Feel the Magic of Musicals: Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR

• When: 25–26 August, 20:00
• Where: Villa Rundle Amphitheatre, Victoria
• Cost: Free

Chorus Urbanus Junior Choir brings Ariel’s world to life in a family-friendly musical.

Gozo Theatre Festival

• When: 9 & 11 September
• Where: Villa Rundle Gardens, Victoria
• Cost: Free

A celebration of theatre with performances by new and established artists.

Food, Wine & Local Traditions

Ta’ Sannat Beer Festival

• When: 16 August, 19:30
• Where: St Margaret Square, Sannat
• Cost: Free entry (food & drink for purchase)

A lively beer festival with stalls, food, and a community atmosphere.

Kalipso 2025

• When: 9 August, 20:00
• Where: Calypso Cave, Xagħra
• Cost: Free

Traditional dinner, folk dance, and local customs in a legendary setting.

Other Highlights

Lejla Għawdxija

• When: 27 July, 18:30
• Where: St Joseph Square, Qala
• Cost: Free

Folklore, crafts, children’s entertainment, and traditional food.

Jazzin’ It

• When: 27 August, 20:00
• Where: Independence Square, Victoria
• Cost: Free

Open-air jazz with leading Maltese musicians.

Stage & Proms on the Sea

• When: 10 September, 20:30
• Where: Mġarr
• Cost: Free standing, VIP seating available (contact gozowindbandorchestra@yahoo.co.uk)
  A spectacular concert of West End and Proms classics by the Gozo Youth Wind Band.

Plan Your Summer

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