February in Malta
Bursting at the seams with colour and creativity. Carnival spills across the island with all its playful chaos, while the Feast of St Paul grounds the month in one of Malta’s most important religious celebrations. Add theatre, music, exhibitions and more, and you’ve got a month that never slows down.
The Grandmaster’s Ball
When: 7th February
Where: MCC, Valletta
Set in the magnificent Sacra Infermeria in Valletta’s historic Mediterranean Conference Centre, the latest edition of Carnevale promises its guests a complete Carnival experience that will see them transported five centuries into the past. This year’s immersive Grandmaster’s Ball will be abuzz with exciting rumours of a mysterious new world recently discovered on the far side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Il-Karnival ta’ Malta
When: 13th - 17th February
Where: Valletta
Malta’s capital is the centre of the island’s most grandiose Carnival celebrations, with huge parades, elaborate floats, dance troupes and costume competitions set against Valletta’s baroque streets and squares. This colourful and boisterous family-friendly festival blends tradition, spectacle and centuries-old pageantry.
Carnival in Nadur
When: 13th - 17th February
Where: Nadur, Gozo
Nadur’s Carnival is famously more anarchic and satirical, known for its darker-edged humour and unfiltered creativity. Costumes tend to be on the scarier side, and the atmosphere is raw, irreverent and unlike any other Carnival celebration on the islands.
Karnival Tradizzjonali Għaxqi
When: 13th - 17th February
Where: Ħal Għaxaq
For Carnival celebrations that are smaller in scale but still as rich in character, head to the village of Ħal Għaxaq. This annual activity continues to grow in popularity thanks to its more homespun nature and focus on local community participation. Get ready for plenty of homemade costumes, village dance groups, playful floats and live band club music filling the streets.
Carnival Exhibition
When: 1st - 22nd February
Where: Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
This special showcase celebrates the extraordinary creativity, craftsmanship and spirit of Malta’s Carnival. Featuring dazzling displays and imaginative works by carnival enthusiasts, the exhibition highlights both the rich legacy of this beloved tradition and the fresh aspirations shaping its future.
ŻfinDays 2026
When: 20th - 22nd February
Where: Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
Experience the breadth of ŻfinMalta’s work, and the distinct visions of three European choreographers making their mark in the international dance scene. Featuring the world premiere of NÁCAR by Paloma Muñoz, alongside BORDER by Matthew William Robinson and Sita Ostheimer’s Mortal Heroes, all performed by Malta’ national dance company.
Press Mute
When: 20th - 22nd, 27th - 28th February & 1st March
Where: Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
This quick-moving, satirical production is all about truth, lies, the media, fast-paced technology and the chaos in between. It follows two exhausted journalists trying to expose a scandal, a charismatic podcaster, a slick minister and the algorithm that knows us better than we know ourselves!
The Acoustic Club
When: 27th - 28th February
Where: Sala San Duminku, Valletta
Akustika returns with an intimate, club-style concert celebrating acoustic music. Featuring a collective of local musicians, the programme reimagines rock classics, jazz standards and Maltese songs in stripped-back arrangements, creating a warm, close-listening atmosphere rooted in live musicianship and collaboration.
For a guide to upcoming religious celebrations and traditional feasts across the Maltese Islands, be sure to visit inkontru.app
