Fireworks Festival in Malta 2027
The Malta International Fireworks Festival is a dazzling display held annually, illuminating the Grand Harbour and other towns. This guide offers details on weekly events during the festival season and year-round tips for enjoying the spectacle. To make the most of your experience, arrive early to secure prime viewing spots and consider bringing ear protection if you're sensitive to loud bangs.
Next: usually the last week of April 2027. Events are added as organisers announce them.
About Fireworks Festival in Malta
Fireworks over the Grand Harbour
Malta's fireworks factories, many of them run by village festa enthusiasts, compete with international teams in the spring Fireworks Festival. The main nights are over the Grand Harbour, with aerial displays watched from the bastions of Valletta and the Three Cities, and further nights held elsewhere on the islands.
Where to watch
The Upper Barrakka Gardens and the Valletta and Three Cities waterfronts fill up early. Across the harbour, Birgu and Senglea give a view back towards Valletta's skyline.
Good to know
- Arrive well before the start: the best bastion spots go early.
- Roads around the harbour close; the ferry and buses are easier than driving.