Rabat · Mdina · Ta’ Qali · Buskett · Valletta
A winter market in the old streets, a festival among the trees, a day immersed in books. Discover another side of Malta, with confirmed upcoming occasions in date order.
Stay in historic Rabat for Mdina on your doorstep, Ta’ Qali and Buskett nearby, and cultural days out further afield in Valletta.
4–8 November 2026
Ta’ Qali · Books & culture
MFCC, Ta’ Qali
Approximate proximity · From historic Rabat: roughly 4–6 km / 10–15 min drive
Discover Maltese publishing, browse books and explore the National Book Council’s festival programme, a short journey from Rabat.
Confirmed official-source dates · check programme and admission
Dates checked 15 October 2026
18–19 November 2026
Ta’ Qali · Gaming & industry
MFCC, Ta’ Qali
Approximate proximity · From historic Rabat: roughly 4–6 km / 10–15 min drive
An industry gathering for gaming professionals. Consult the organiser for the agenda, professional admission and registration.
Confirmed official-source dates · check programme and admission
Dates checked 15 October 2026
19–22 November 2026
Ta’ Qali · Gaming & industry
MFCC, Ta’ Qali
Approximate proximity · From historic Rabat: roughly 4–6 km / 10–15 min drive
Games, esports and cosplay at Malta’s gaming expo. Check the programme and admission rules for your visit.
Confirmed official-source dates · check programme and admission
Dates checked 15 October 2026
4–5 December 2026
Ta’ Qali · Music
MFCC, Ta’ Qali
Approximate proximity · From historic Rabat: roughly 4–6 km / 10–15 min drive
Two nights of electronic music for a livelier evening beyond Rabat. Check tickets, admission requirements and return transport with the organiser.
Confirmed official-source dates · check programme and admission
Dates checked 15 October 2026
4–13 December 2026
Ta’ Qali · Christmas
Oak Tree Circle, Ta’ Qali National Park
Approximate proximity · From historic Rabat: roughly 4–6 km / 10–15 min drive
A festive market among the trees. Pair a leisurely browse with a winter day out near Rabat; check the organiser for daily opening times.
Confirmed official-source dates · check programme and admission
Dates checked 15 October 2026
8 December 2026
Ta’ Qali · Music
MFCC, Ta’ Qali
Approximate proximity · From historic Rabat: roughly 4–6 km / 10–15 min drive
A Christmas concert at MFCC. Visit the organiser for tickets and current arrangements; ticket availability is not guaranteed.
Confirmed official-source dates · check programme and admission
Dates checked 15 October 2026
11 December 2026
Mdina · Music
Metropolitan Cathedral of St Paul, Mdina
Approximate proximity · From historic Rabat: roughly 1–2 km / 10–20 min walk
A festive orchestral evening in Mdina’s cathedral. Refer to the Malta orchestra’s programme for admission and performance details.
Confirmed official-source dates · check programme and admission
Dates checked 15 October 2026
20 December 2026
Mdina · Sport & motoring
Mdina start
Approximate proximity · From historic Rabat: roughly 1–2 km / 10–20 min walk
A traditional Christmas road race starting in Mdina. Check the official route, registration and any local access restrictions before travelling.
Confirmed official-source dates · check programme and admission
Dates checked 15 October 2026
28 February 2027
Mdina · Sport & motoring
Mdina starting area · race arrangements to be confirmed
Approximate proximity · From historic Rabat: roughly 1–2 km / 10–20 min walk
Stay near the historic starting area or enjoy the race-day atmosphere. Race routes, access and road closures remain subject to confirmation; consult official race information.
Confirmed official-source dates · check programme and admission
Dates checked 15 October 2026
These announcements are not fully verified and are not included in the confirmed calendar.
4–13 December 2026 · announced, not fully verified
Rabat · Christmas
Historic Rabat
Approximate proximity · Historic Rabat · walkable
Announced dates; check the organiser’s programme before planning.
Announced dates — programme and source require recheck
Announced dates · check the organiser’s programme
Valletta, Sliema, St Julian’s and beyond. Listed on What’s On Malta — check the organiser for times, tickets and admission. Recurring events run on the selected dates shown only.
Selected Saturdays only: 17 Oct 2026 · 24 Oct 2026 · 31 Oct 2026 · 7 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026
St Julian’s · Nightlife
Meeting point: Paceville, St Julian’s
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
A guided night out around Paceville’s bars and clubs, listed on selected Saturday evenings.
Listed on What’s On Malta — check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
Selected Sundays only: 18 Oct 2026 · 25 Oct 2026 · 1 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026
Valletta · Heritage & history
Fort St Elmo, Valletta
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
A costumed historical re-enactment at Fort St Elmo on scheduled Sundays only, with the fort and war museum open to visitors on those days.
Listed on What’s On Malta — check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
Selected dates only: 18 Oct 2026 · 25 Oct 2026 · 18 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 2 Dec 2026 · 14 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026
Valletta · Heritage & history
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
An augmented-reality app experience revisiting the historic hospital that is now the Mediterranean Conference Centre.
Listed on What’s On Malta — check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
Selected dates only: 24 Oct 2026 · 28 Nov 2026
Sliema · Music
Teatru Salesjan, Sliema
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
A concert series showcasing Malta’s alternative and rock bands. The 24 October performance features DJUN; check the organiser for each line-up.
Listed on What’s On Malta — check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
26 October 2026
Valletta · Music
Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
An evening of 20th- and 21st-century chamber music for flute, violin and piano.
Listed on What’s On Malta — check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
30 October – 1 November 2026
Valletta · Music
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
An interactive Halloween staging of the cult rock musical.
Listed on What’s On Malta — check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
9 November 2026
Valletta · Music
Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
A folk-rock evening in the Beatfest concert strand.
Listed on What’s On Malta — check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
19 November 2026
San Ġwann · Community & business
The Notch Conference Centre, San Ġwann
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
An awards day recognising small Maltese businesses with eco-friendly products and services.
Listed on What’s On Malta — check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
23 November 2026
Valletta · Music
Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
A chamber-music evening in the Chamberfest strand; see the organiser for the programme.
Listed on What’s On Malta — check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
7 December 2026
Valletta · Music
Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
A small-venue rock night with local band PROJEKT.
Listed on What’s On Malta — check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
14 December 2026
Valletta · Music
Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
Maltese musicians perform piano trios by Beethoven and Mendelssohn.
Listed on What’s On Malta — check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
The source listings show conflicting or unannounced dates. These are not confirmed — check the organiser before planning.
Source dates unconfirmed — Source listing says until 31 Dec 2026, but its detail page shows a past date (20 Feb 2026).
Valletta · Heritage & history
St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
Visit Valletta’s Baroque cathedral with an audio guide; check opening hours with the cathedral.
Listed on What’s On Malta — source dates unconfirmed, check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
Source dates unconfirmed — Source lists 21 Oct 2026, but its description includes older programme dates; confirm the current exhibition.
Valletta · Books & culture
Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
An exhibition series drawn from Spazju Kreattiv’s permanent art collection.
Listed on What’s On Malta — source dates unconfirmed, check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
Source dates unconfirmed — Source listing says until 2028, but its detail page shows a past date (8 Apr 2026).
St Julian’s · Nightlife
Paceville, St Julian’s
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
A hosted Paceville night out with games and drinks offers.
Listed on What’s On Malta — source dates unconfirmed, check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
Source dates unconfirmed — Source listing says until 18 Dec 2026, but its detail page shows only a past date (17 Apr 2026).
Qawra · Music
Misty Blue, Qawra
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
An open-mic night for music and comedy performers.
Listed on What’s On Malta — source dates unconfirmed, check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
Source dates unconfirmed — Source listing says until 3 Jan 2027, but its detail page shows a past date (5 Jul 2026).
Pietà · Heritage & history
Villa Frere, Pietà
Wider Malta · check your journey before travelling
Historic 19th-century terraced gardens; check the organiser for open days.
Listed on What’s On Malta — source dates unconfirmed, check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
Source dates unconfirmed — Source shows 25 Apr 2027, but also states no dates have been announced yet — not a confirmed date.
Ta’ Qali · Music
Ta’ Qali National Park
Approximate proximity · From historic Rabat: roughly 4–6 km / 10–15 min drive
A boutique music and culture festival returning in 2027.
Listed on What’s On Malta — source dates unconfirmed, check organiser
Source: What’s On Malta · checked 15 October 2026
Dates to be announced. These are ideas to follow, not confirmed upcoming events.
Dates to be announced
Mdina · Sport & motoring
Mdina and surroundings · future venue to be announced
Approximate proximity · From historic Rabat: roughly 1–2 km / 10–20 min walk
The 2026 edition ran 1–4 October and is over. Look out for the next edition; 2027 dates await an official announcement.
Seasonal watchlist · future dates not verified
Official-source watchlist · upcoming dates not verified
Dates to be announced
Buskett · Christmas
Verdala / Buskett · future arrangements to be announced
Approximate proximity · From historic Rabat: roughly 4–6 km / 10–15 min drive
Watch for future light-trail announcements. Upcoming dates are not verified; previous winter dates are not a guide to the next edition.
Seasonal watchlist · future dates not verified
Official-source watchlist · upcoming dates not verified
Dates to be announced
Malta · Books & culture
Malta · venues to be announced
Approximate proximity · Journey varies by venue · check your destination
Follow official announcements for exhibitions, theatre, village festas and food or wine occasions. No specific future event or date is confirmed here.
Seasonal watchlist · future dates not verified
Official-source watchlist · upcoming dates not verified
Travel estimates are from historic Rabat, not individual properties. Locations vary and traffic can increase journey times. Independent local events, not organised by Full of Character. Dates, programmes and tickets may change; check official sources before making plans.
Event admission policies are separate from accommodation: Units 1–6 and the Family Terrace Suite are adults only — children and infants are not permitted. This guesthouse rule does not apply to the separate Labini and Bartholomew houses.
Directory · 103 feasts
Source dates have no year and may be outdated. Confirm this year’s date and programme with the parish before planning.
Showing 25 of 103 matching feasts (103 total)
| Source date · year unconfirmed | Feast | Locality |
|---|---|---|
| 25 January | Conversion of St Paul | Birkirkara |
| 25 January | The Holy Family | Iklin |
| 26 January | Conversion of St Paul | Mdina· near our stays |
| 10 February | Shipwreck of St Paul | Valletta |
| 19 March | St Joseph | Rabat· near our stays |
| 11 April | Our Lady of Sorrows | Various Parishes |
| 01 May | St Joseph the Worker | Birkirkara |
| 03 May | Holy Cross | Birkirkara |
| 04 May | St Publius | Floriana |
| 09 May | St George Preca | Swatar |
| 11 May | St Augustine | Valletta |
| 22 May | St Rita | Birkirkara |
| 22 May | St Rita | Valletta |
| 25 May | St Anthony | Birkirkara |
| 01 June | St Joseph | Ħal Ghaxaq |
| 01 June | The Annunciation | Ħal Tarxien |
| 06 June | Our Lady of Fatima | Gwardamangia |
| 06 June | Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart | Sliema |
| 08 June | Mary Help of Christians | Birkirkara |
| 08 June | St Philip | Ħaż-Żebbuġ |
| 13 June | St Anthony | Birkirkara |
| 15 June | Our Lady of the Lily | Mqabba |
| 15 June | Holy Trinity | Marsa |
| 15 June | St Catherine | Żejtun |
| 22 June | Corpus Christi | Rabat· near our stays |
Source: What’s On Malta feasts list · checked 15 October 2026. Independent parish celebrations, not organised by Full of Character.
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