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Malta International Challenge Marathon

27 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

The annual Malta International Challenge Marathon features a unique three-stage formula - the three together make up the distance of a regular marathon. The first leg starts at Mdina, the…

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Historic re-enactment in Malta. Courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority

Alarme!

Dec 2009 (monthly)

Held at historic Fort St Elmo, Alarme! is an hour-long re-enactment of the Napoleonic tenure in Malta (1798-1800). It is staged by the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta on the third…

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Historic re-enactment in Malta. Courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority

Alarme!

Jan 2010 (monthly)

Held at historic Fort St Elmo, Alarme! is an hour-long re-enactment of the Napoleonic tenure in Malta (1798-1800). It is staged by the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta on the third…

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Feast of St Paul's Shipwreck

10 Feb 2010 (annual)

Held every year in Valletta, the Feast of St Paul's Shipwreck remembers the saint's miracles after he took refuge on the island. A procession carries his statue through the streets accompanied…

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Extravagant masks at Nadur Carnival. Courtesy of Nadur Local Council

Nadur Carnival

12 - 16 Feb 2010 (annual)

Nadur Carnival, on Gozo island, is an odd carnival also known as the Silent Carnival because participants often keep silent to remain disguised. They also wear camouflage costumes consisting…

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A carnival mask, Malta. Courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority / www.visitmalta.com

Carnival in Malta

12 - 16 Feb 2010 (annual)

A series of events takes place during Carnival in Malta with extravagantly coloured floats and masks. Celebrations tend to concentrate around Valletta, although other towns and villages across…

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Historic re-enactment in Malta. Courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority

Alarme!

Feb 2010 (monthly)

Held at historic Fort St Elmo, Alarme! is an hour-long re-enactment of the Napoleonic tenure in Malta (1798-1800). It is staged by the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta on the third…

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Running the Malta Marathon. Courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority

Malta Marathon

28 Feb 2010 (annual)

The Malta Marathon, the biggest athletic event on the island, begins in medieval Mdina and ends at the seaside resort of Sliema, attracting more than 1000 enthusiastic runners. A half marathon…

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Historic re-enactment in Malta. Courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority

Alarme!

Mar 2010 (monthly)

Held at historic Fort St Elmo, Alarme! is an hour-long re-enactment of the Napoleonic tenure in Malta (1798-1800). It is staged by the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta on the third…

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Freedom Day Regatta

31 Mar 2010 (annual)

On Freedom Day a ceremony commemorating the withdrawal of the British troops and the Royal Navy from Malta is held at the War Memorial in Floriana. In the afternoon the Grand Harbour hosts a…

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Medieval Mdina Festival

9 - 11 Apr 2010 (annual)

Jousting tournaments, medieval football competitions, human chess challenges and art performances take the town of Mdina back to the Middle Ages, offering visitors an engaging history lesson.…

The Good Friday procession in Malta. Photo courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority / www.visitmalta.com

Holy Week and Easter

Apr 2010 (annual)

Commencing on the Friday preceding Good Friday, the Holy Week and Easter celebrations in Malta involve thousands of locals in solemn processions and re-enactments.

Performance at the Manoel Theatre, Malta. Courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority / www.visitmalta.com

International String Orchestra Festival

Apr 2010 (annual)

Malta hosts the International String Orchestra Festival, featuring performances, masterclasses and workshops from top international musicians.

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Historic re-enactment in Malta. Courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority

Alarme!

Apr 2010 (monthly)

Held at historic Fort St Elmo, Alarme! is an hour-long re-enactment of the Napoleonic tenure in Malta (1798-1800). It is staged by the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta on the third…

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Fireworks. Photo by Barbara Realini, © whatsonwhen

Malta Fireworks Festival

29 - 30 Apr 2010 (annual)

Held in Valletta's Grand Harbour, the Malta Fireworks Festival features spectacular pyrotechnic displays from competing national and international firework manufacturers. A "History of Malta"…

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Historic re-enactment in Malta. Courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority

Alarme!

May 2010 (monthly)

Held at historic Fort St Elmo, Alarme! is an hour-long re-enactment of the Napoleonic tenure in Malta (1798-1800). It is staged by the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta on the third…

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Folk dancer, Malta. Courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority / www.visitmalta.com

GĦANAFEST

May 2010 (annual)

Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts, the GĦANAFEST takes place in Floriana's Argotti Botanical Gardens, Valletta. Sephardic melodies from Israel, Gnawa music from Algeria…

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Historic re-enactment in Malta. Courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority

Alarme!

Jun 2010 (monthly)

Held at historic Fort St Elmo, Alarme! is an hour-long re-enactment of the Napoleonic tenure in Malta (1798-1800). It is staged by the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta on the third…

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Maltese folk dancers. Courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority / www.visitmalta.com

L-Imnarja

Jun 2010 (annual)

Coinciding with the feast of St Peter and St Paul, Malta's L-Imnarja harvest festival opens the summer season on the island with open-air folk dancing, singing and horse and donkey races.

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Isle of MTV

Jul 2010 (annual)

The Isle of MTV, Malta's biggest free open-air party, returns to the island for another six days of music and crazy beach parties. Various international artists appear on stage before the…


Highlights

Alarme!

Fort St Elmo, Valletta

Dec 2009 (monthly)

Nadur Carnival

Nadur

12 - 16 Feb 2010 (annual)

Carnival in Malta

Valletta

12 - 16 Feb 2010 (annual)