Ho Ho Ho… It’s Christmas Time on the rocks!!!

Malta is a Christmas destination not to be missed as you can feel the cozy athmosphere
of this magical Festive Season along the village alleys all decorated,
visiting the Christmas markets and enjoying special dishes and a good glass of mulled wine!

Valletta European Culture 2018 is proposing an amazing New Year’s Eve event to ring in the 2019 at its best!

Let’s have a look at all the events scattered around the island and Let’ Go!

It’s time to be Jolly, it’ Christmas time 😉

To see the Christmas activities in Gozo, Malta’s sister Island, click here

STARTING THE 1ST OF DECEMBER

Christmas Lighting Ceremony at Valletta Waterfront

DATE: Saturday 1st December

TIME: 7pm

PLACE: Valletta Waterfront (Central Promenade)

Starting from 1st December through the festive season, the historic Valletta Waterfront will take a Christmas Village feel with a mix of décor, music, food and activities related to this magical time.

A Christmas tree measuring over 35 feet has been set up in the central part of the promenade. Adjacent to it one can find Santa’s House and Workshop, and his enchanted snow garden. A variety of free activities are planned throughout the month: Christmas bands, children choirs, a traditional Maltese crib, reading sessions, children’s entertainment and more.

This event will mark the start of the festive season for one of the Islands’ main leisure destinations. Check out all the dates, click here

Malta Artisan Markets invites you to the Christmas Market 2018, at Magazino Hall, Floriana.

Saturday 1st December 1pm-8pm and Sunday 2nd December 11am-6pm.

 You will also find music, street food and lots of good Christmasy vibes, click here

 Christmas Village 2018

1 Dec at 16:00 – 2 Dec at 17:30

PLACE: San Ġorg Preca College Guardian Angel Secondary Education Resource Centre, J. Abela Scolaro Street, HMR 1304 Il-Hamrun, Malta

Our Christmas Village is back once again!

Our school will be transformed in a lovely Christmas atmosphere for you to enjoy! You will find traditional decorations on sale, home & hand-made accessories, cards, gift ware, books, toys, children`s gifts, jewellery and many more gifts for the perfect Christmas shopping!

Kids will also have the opportunity to take a photo with Santa in his own workshop!

Food, refreshments, mulled wine, coffee, mince pies, christmas logs and other delicious cakes and items will be available from our kitchen area!

Entrance is FREE. This is a Guardian Angel Resource Centre fund-raising event. 

North District Christmas Family Fair

2nd Dec,  from 10:00-16:00

PLACE: Training Centre, Triq Camillo Sciberras, Pembroke

Once again, the North District Girl Guides are organising a fundraising event. Come join us for pony rides, games and hand made Christmas crafts by our very own talented girls in a family friendly environment.
Tingle your Christmas taste buds with our homemade various Christmas treats including mulled wine, mince pies, roasted chestnuts and much more!

We will be welcoming the Police Dog Show at 11:30am. Following this, we will be having a Fire Engine show by the CPD at 1:00pm.

STARTING FROM 7TH DECEMBER

Natalis Notabilis 2018 – Malta’s Christmas Village

33, St Martin Street, RBT 1300 Rabat, Malta

Malta’s very own Christmas Village is back for the 3rd time running!

A 7-day event that will transform Rabat’s historic core into a Christmas wonderland. Around 100 stalls will form Malta’s largest Christmas Market, while historic building will be hosting various Christmas-related activities, such as the Nativity Trail within the Franciscan Friary’s Secret Garden, the Natalis Notabilis Crib Exhibition located in a 500 year old convent, Ta’ Gieżu Church will be hosting a number of choir festivals.

A new drama production ‘Il-Klarinett Maġiku’ will be held at 18th Century Palazzo Xara.

Entrance to the Christmas Market is FREE.

Friday 7th December from 6.00pm to 11.00pm

See the other dates, click here

Farmers & Crafters Christmas Market

2 dates · 7 Dec – 8 Dec, from 10am to 5pm

Villa Bologna, ATD 1282 Attard

Crafters meet Farmers offers visitors a curated selection of handmade products, fresh local produce and a place where to saunder in nature. The event will also include music, decor, tour of the garden, tour of the pottery factory and workshops for children.

Entrance is from Farmer’s Deli Shop & Pottery. For more information, click here

Regjun Tramuntana’s Malta International Christmas Choir Festival

3 dates · 7 Dec – 9 Dec, from 19.15 to 22.45

FRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER

THE ST. MARY PARISH CHURCH
DINGLI – 19:30 HRS
La Voix Harmonie Choir – Malta
Associazione Corale Caras – Sardinia
Notre Dame Choir – Malta
Ex Novo Choir – Spain
Vocal Group “Kivi Junior” – Lithuania
Cantorion Creigiau Singers – Wales – UK

THE NATIVITY OF OUR LADY PARISH CHURCH
– MELLIEHA – 19:30 HRS
The Hungarian Starlight Youth Choir – Hungary
St.Julian’s Choral Group – Malta
Corale Polifonica “Libere Armonie” – Sicily
The Hungarian Starlight Adults Choir – Hungary
Gaulitanus Choir – Malta
The Mixed Choir of Levadia “Erkyna” – Greece

TA GIEZU CHURCH – RABAT – 20:00 HRS
Svento Pranciskaus Pauksteliai Choir – Lithuania
AssumptaEst Choir – Malta
Voca’niz Choir – France
Sine Macula Choir – Malta
Cantori della Resurrezione Choir – Sardinia

SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER

THE NATIVITY OF OUR LADY PARISH CHURCH –
NAXXAR – 19:30 HRS
Associazione Corale Caras – Sardinia
Moodswing Choir – Malta
The Hungarian Starlight Youth Choir – Hungary
Svento Pranciskaus Pauksteliai Choir – Lithuania
St. Paul Choral Society – Malta
The Hungarian Starlight Adults Choir – Hungary

THE ST. MARY PARISH CHURCH
MGARR – 19:30 HRS
The Vocal Lane Choir – Malta
The Mixed Choir of Levadia “Erkyna” – Greece
The Regina Angelorum Choir – Malta
Vocal Group “Kivi Junior” – Lithuania
Mary’s Angels Choir – Malta
Cantori della Resurrezione Choir – Sardinia

THE ST. MARY BASILICA
MOSTA – 20:30 HRS
Cantorion Creigiau Singers – Wales – UK
Mirabitur Choir – Malta
Voca’niz Choir – France
Corale Polifonica “Libere Armonie” – Sicily
Amadeus Chamber Choir – Malta
Ex Novo Choir – Spain 

SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER

PARTICIPATION OF INTERNATIONAL CHOIRS IN SUNDAY MASSES

TA’ GIEZU CHURCH – RABAT-09:45 HRS
Corale Polifonica “Libere Armonie” – Sicily

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH CHURCH -QAWRA – 11:00 HRS
Svento Pranciskaus Pauksteliai Choir – Lithuania

THE OUR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH CHURCH – ST. PAUL’S BAY – 11:00 HRS

The Mixed Choir of Levadia “Erkyna” – Greece
THE RISEN CHRIST PARICH CHURCH PEMBROKE – 11:00 HRS

Associazione Corale Caras – Sardinia
ST. OSWALD’S PARISH CHURCH – MTARFA – 11:00 HRS

Cantori della Resurrezione Choir – Sardinia
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH CHURCH – SWIEQI – 12:15 HRS 

Vocal Group “Kivi Junior” – Lithuania
THE ST. MARY BASILICA – MOSTA – 11:00 HRS
The Hungarian Starlight Adults Choir – Hungary

SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER –
FINAL NIGHT
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL -MDINA – 19:15 HRS
Marie Therese Vassallo Voice Studio – Malta
Vocal Group “Kivi Junior” – Lithuania
Cantori della Resurrezione Choir – Sardinia
The Hungarian Starlight Youth Choir – Hungary
Voca’niz Choir – France
Corale Polifonica “Libere Armonie” – Sicily
The Mixed Choir of Levadia “Erkyna” – Greece
Svento Pranciskaus Pauksteliai Choir – Lithuania
Associazione Corale Caras – Sardinia
The Hungarian Starlight Adults Choir – Hungary
Ex Novo Choir – Spain
Cantorion Creigiau Singers – Wales – UK

All Concerts are free of charge. A donation towards charity would be appreciated

Christmas Fair

Sunday, 9 December 2018 from 10:00-16:00

PLACE: Simar Nature Reserve, San Pawl il-Baħar

Let’s have a festive day in nature!

For the second consecutive year, we are organising a Christmas Fair at Simar Nature Reserve!

There will be stands from different organisations as well as educational games and activities especially for families and children.

The Christmas Fair is an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and get closer to nature and wildlife during the winter season. At the same time those attending will be engaged with fun-filled activities and games related to the festive period.

At this year’s event, we will also be holding a presentation on our project Birdtourise focusing on sustainable birdwatching tourism in Mediterranean islands. Find out more about the project and its results, participate in a questionnaire with a reward for most number of correct answers, and enjoy a private tour of the reserve!

For this session, pre-registration is required! Register and find out more here 

Ejjew oqogħdu! – Christmas Village

Saturday, 8 December 2018 from 13:00-15:00

PLACE: Bishop’s Conservatory Primary School
Victoria, Malta

Food Stalls
– home-made burgers
– home-made pizza

Poinsettias, Christmas Carols, Bouncing Castle, haven-decor gifts, students’ crafts, Prayer Space, pan-cakes, Santa’s Photo Boot….& more..

Christmas Street lights Swtich-on

Wednesday, 5 December 2018 from 18:30-19:30

PLACE: Labour Avenue, Naxxar, NXR, Malta

The Naxxar Local Council invites you to the inauguration of the new set of Christmas lights in Labour Avenue. Enjoy the lovely Christmas athmosphere in the Naxxar village.

STARTING FROM 14TH DECEMBER

The Elves’ Christmas Factory – 2018

3 dates · 14 Dec – 16 Dec, from 17.00 to 21.00

Due to the great response to last year’s first ever Christmas Factory in Malta, we are back again to present you with this years edition.

One can admire Santa’s little helpers prepare gifts, taste traditional festive treats, do your Christmas shopping from stalls located at the market,feast your eyes on beautiful poinsettia, admire our Christmas tree made entirely out of recycled tires and last but not least watch us break last year’s NATIONAL RECORD FOR THE LARGEST CHRISTMAS STOCKING. For more information, click here

Magical Christmas Concert 2018 – MCC Valletta

2 dates · 15 Dec – 16 Dec
Saturday 15th from 20.00 – 21.30pm 
Sunday 16th from 16.00 – 17.30pm

PLACE: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta.

Malta’s most anticipated Magical Christmas show is back for the 4th consecutive year as the Mediterranean Conference Centre is expected to turn into one energetic concert on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th December 2018.

Shine a Light along with Mickey and Minnie together with the Malta National Children’s Choir.

90 minute of greatest hits and soul-baring performances including latest hits, Christmas songs and music from Disney’s repertoire. Lively rhythms to make any person of any age sing and dance.

Surely an alternative, yet fun for all children with spectacular visuals, synchronised lights, animation and interactive games. The concert will be creatively produced, choreographed and augmented with performances by guests artists.

Click here for the Online tickets 

Christmas Maltese Artisan Fair 2018

3 dates · 19 Dec – 21 Dec

PLACE: St. George Square, Valletta, from 9.00 – 17.00

The CHRISTMAS MALTESE ARTISAN FAIR features over 45 artisans showcasing and selling their fine and original hand-crafted products.

The great diversity of artisanal products will ensure that you will find something for everyone on your shopping list.

Don’t miss this great opportunity!!!

 

Natale al Collachio – The Vittoriosa Christmas Festival

21 Dec at 18:00 – 22 Dec at 23:30

PLACE: Vittoriosa

For the first time ever, TEN08 together with the Birgu Local Council are organising Natale al Collachio – The Vittoriosa Christmas Festival, on the 21st and 22nd December.

Birgu’s core city centre and its narrow and winding streets will be literally transformed into a Christmas village with decorative Christmas lights, children’s choirs and festive music all throughout the 2 day event.

Book your calendar, and come visit the City of Birgu on the 21st and 22nd of December!

Enchanted Village: Christmas Market at San Ġwann Primary School

14 Dec at 16:00 – 16 Dec at 21:00

The 1st edition of San Ġwann Primary’s Christmas Market is taking place this Christmas season on Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th December.

This 3-day event will transform our school into an Enchanted Village. Apart from the stalls which will offer a unique shopping experience to all visitors, various activities for the whole family will take place throughout the whole weekend. Kids will have the opportunity to meet and take a photo with Santa, listen to animated stories and have fun in the kids’ area.

Our main stage will host a variety of Maltese talent to entertain you while treating yourselves to some traditional food and a perfect glass of mulled wine.

All this and much more during the first edition of Enchanted Village.

Entrance to this event is FREE.

STARTING FROM THE 22ND DECEMBER

Notte da Venerare

Join us on the 22nd of December from 7 in the evening till late, for a full night  of music with a Christmassy atmosphere.

‼️ “Notte da Venerare – L Istrina f’Santa Venera” is a Christmas village organised by the Santa Venera Local Council in aid of “L-Istrina”. A line up of more than 80 local artists and a special guest from Italy is ready to rock the stage in St. Joseph High Road, Santa Venera!

For more information and videos, click here

Santa’s Magical Forest

9 dates · 22 Dec – 31 Dec

PLACE: Inspire, Zinzell Street, Marsascala MSK 4070

The Inspire Foundation for Inclusion would like to welcome you to Santa’s Magical Forest.

Join us for 9 days of fun activities and entertainment for adults & children – just in time for the Christmas Holidays!

This fundraising event will help us raise money to upgrade our Therapeutical Horse Riding facilities that greatly help in improving the quality of life of our members.

Tickets at the door or online from ShowsHappening.com
Adults €5. Children over 2 years €3.50

Should you wish to get in touch, please call us on (356)2092 8150

MYO Christmas Classics

Thursday, 27 December 2018 from 20:00-22:00

PLACE: Pjazza Kastilja, Valletta, VLT, Malta

ALEX BEZZINA
Conductor

BIG BAND BROTHERS JNR

DANIEL CAUCHI
Voice

For this year’s edition of its annual Christmas concert, the Malta Youth Orchestra, directed by its resident conductor Riccardo Bianchi, will team up with another youth ensemble, the jazz orchestra Big Band Brothers Jnr.

The two ensembles will be playing a selection of Christmas-themed swing jazz and pop numbers, including original music composed by Alex Bezzina.

The MPO’s principal percussionist Daniel Cauchi, who is also the founder and leader of the Big Band Brothers, will be singing vocal standards during the concert, along with a number of special guests.

VALLETTA NEW YEAR’S EVE

RING IN THE 2019 IN A GREAT STYLE!

For New Year’s Eve St. George’s Square will once again host the main stage and will see the very best of Malta’s top local artists.

The night will kickstart with local band Xarulu, followed by one of Malta’s biggest artists, IRA LOSCO with her band who will be giving us the very best including her chart-topping singles, “What I’d Give,” “Me Luv U Long Time” & her recent single “One In A Million” which is also included in her 7th album titled ‘No Sinner No Saint’.

The event will be hosted by Corazon Mizzi and Owen Bonnici. Then it’s time for the energetic countdown by DJ Pierre Cordina who will be giving us a mash-up of the best dance anthems of 2018 together with stage special effects and fireworks to welcome the New Year.

Finally, DJ Mykill and trumpet Live will close off this magical night.

See you there!

New Year’s Eve at Valletta Waterfront

End the year with a bang and join in the New Year 2019 celebrations: entertainment for old and young will be provided with live bands and roaming children’s animation.

At the stroke of midnight, there will be an aerial fireworks display coupled with confetti on the Valletta Waterfront promenade, overlooking the historic port and fortifications.

All outdoor events are weather-permitting.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES TO ALL OF YOU!

WITH LOVE, BY

SEE GOZO CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES, CLICK HERE