Welcome to GV Malta’s comprehensive calendar of events showcasing the vibrant culture and exciting happenings across the Maltese Islands. As you explore our calendar, you’ll uncover a plethora of events ranging from cultural festivals and art exhibitions to live music concerts and outdoor adventures.
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Whether you’re seeking to expand your language proficiency, forge new friendships, or simply indulge in unforgettable experiences, our calendar of events serves as your gateway to discovering the best of Malta while pursuing your educational goals. Join us in this extraordinary journey of language, culture, and exploration.
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On the 8th of December, Malta celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a significant religious and cultural event observed with great reverence across the island. Students at GV Malta can immerse themselves in the solemn yet festive atmosphere as Malta’s towns and villages come alive with religious processions and traditional rituals.
On the 13th of December, Malta proudly celebrates Republic Day, a significant national holiday marking the anniversary of the country’s transition to a republic in 1974. Students at GV Malta have the opportunity to join in the patriotic festivities and witness the vibrant celebrations that unfold across the island. In Valletta, the capital city, flag-raising ceremonies, parades, and cultural performances take center stage, with dignitaries and citizens alike coming together to honor Malta’s sovereignty and democratic ideals.
Our school will be closed on this day.
What to Do: Experience Malta’s unique Christmas traditions, such as midnight mass, elaborate nativity scenes (presepji), and Christmas markets in Valletta and Sliema.
Must-See: The large-scale nativity scene in Ghajnsielem, Gozo.
Our school will be closed from 23rd December 2024 to 3rd January 2025.
Spanning over three weeks, the festival offers a quintessential experience of all that is Baroque as it takes place in exquisite venues such as St John’s Co-Cathedral, The Verdala Palace, Palazzo Parisio, and Teatru Manoel to name a few. These venues are authentic Baroque spaces adorned with lavish decor, sculptures and paintings that are typical of this period. Organised by Festivals Malta every January, under the artistic direction of Kenneth Zammit Tabona, the festival highlights the enormous versatility of the baroque idiom and its mass appeal. Above all the festival’s strength lies in the wonderful baroque settings that one finds in Valletta and the Maltese archipelago; a precious legacy that each and every one of us Maltese treasure
A religious feast commemorating St. Paul’s shipwreck on Malta in AD 60.
Our school will be closed on this day.
What to Do: Experience Carnival in Valletta, Floriana, and Nadur (Gozo), with vibrant parades, elaborate costumes, floats, and street parties. Nadur is known for its quirky and satirical version of Carnival.
Must-See: The main Carnival parade in Valletta, featuring extravagant floats and costumes.
A national holiday marking the withdrawal of British troops from Malta in 1979.
Our school will be closed on this day.
A solemn Christian holiday with religious processions across the island.
Our school will be closed on this day.
A joyful celebration of the resurrection of Christ, with various festivities and church services.
A national holiday celebrating workers’ rights.
Our school will be closed on this day.
The Malta International Arts Festival (MIAF) blends innovation with accessibility – curating a programme of artistic excellence with strong contemporary aesthetics, accessible to a wide audience. MIAF goes beyond the conventional performance by hosting most of the programme within unique heritage sites. Every festival can programme a concert recital … but this year MIAF is proposing concerts inside the subterranean 16th century cistern built by the Knights … and invites audiences on a beautiful two-masted vessel to experience a theatre production set within the unique panoramic views of Grand Harbour.
MIAF isn’t just a festival … it is an “experience” where Malta becomes the stage and the backdrop.
A traditional Maltese festival celebrated with agricultural fairs and horse races in Buskett.
Our school will be closed on this day.
15th August in Malta is celebrated with great fervor as the Feast of the Assumption, a significant religious and cultural event for the Maltese people. Students at GV Malta can immerse themselves in the vibrant festivities that take place across the islands, particularly in villages with dedicated church patronages. Experience the colorful processions, adorned with intricate statues and decorations, as they wind through the streets accompanied by lively band marches and fireworks displays.
Our school will be closed on this day.
8th September in Malta marks the feast of Our Lady of Victories, a deeply revered event steeped in religious and cultural significance. Students at GV Malta can partake in the spirited celebrations that unfold across the island, particularly in historic towns and villages adorned with festive decorations. Join the vibrant processions as they wind through the streets, accompanied by traditional music and joyful revelry. Marvel at the intricately crafted statues of the Virgin Mary and patron saints, which are paraded with great reverence by devotees. Visit iconic churches such as the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Valletta or the Parish Church of St. Julian in St. Julian’s, where special masses and religious ceremonies are held to honor the occasion.
Our school will be closed on this day.
The 21st of September in Malta coincides with Malta Independence Day, a momentous occasion commemorating Malta’s declaration of independence from British colonial rule in 1964.