Holy Week and Easter
17/04/2011 - 24/04/2011
Good Friday and Easter are celebrated in Malta in a liturgical and ceremonially prominent manner. On Palm Sunday, one may assist to the liturgical rites that usher in Holy Week. On Thursday evening and Friday morning, churches have their paintings draped over in purple or black velvet. The Maltese folk turn out in their thousands to visit and pray in seven different churches as traditionally observed.
For further information:
Email: info@visitmalta.com
Website: http://www.maltadiocese.org/
Malta International Fireworks Festival
29/04/2011 - 30/04/2011
The Parliamentary Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture and the Malta Tourism Authority, will be organizing the 9th edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival on Friday the 29th and Saturday 30th April 2011. The Grand Harbour will once again provide the perfect setting for this event. The festival forms part of the 7th anniversary celebrations of Malta's accession to the European Union. (2004).
Numerous Maltese fireworks factories are expected to participate in the event and two foreign fireworks companies will provide the international flavour. The event will feature fireworks displays synchronized to music as well as a series of competitive displays by Maltese fireworks factories.
Venue : Grand Harbour - Valletta
Contact : The Malta Tourism Authority
Email : info@visitmalta.com
Medieval Mdina
06/05/2011 - 08/05/2011
A full program of events to explore in Mdina and a Festival that guarantees three days of Medieval Fun. Pageantry, a Medieval Market, Medieval Food, Medieval Games and a flower show.
Venue : Mdina
Contact : Mdina Local Council
Email : mdina.lc@gov.mt
Valletta Grand Prix
16/05/2011 - 22/05/2011
The Valletta Grand Prix is an important element to Malta's 2011 calendar of events. The event not only attracts local aficionados, but is an added attraction to foreign motoring enthusiasts and tourists alike. It creates a new niche market associated with prestigious European Motor Sport activities and today we are proud to confirm that the Valletta GP Event is on the inetrnational scene and Motoring Calendar of Events. It is seen as the Monaco of the Med. The 2010 event attracted a mix of over 70 local and foreign participants. From the encouraging response and interest received so far from both foreign and local prospective participants, VGPF envisages that participation for the 2011 VGP Event will increase to a maximum of 120 cars.
Venue : Valletta
Contact : Valletta Grand Prix Foundation
Email : info@vallettagrandprix.com
Malta Music Week
26/06/2011 - 30/06/2011
In the days leading up to the Isle of MTV concert, Malta will be hosting the Malta Music Week, featuring various activities from club nights, beach parties and street concerts in Malta’s hottest nightspots.
This year's edition of the Malta Music Week will be bringing together three major international brands from the music field: the Isle of MTV, Creamfields and the Ministry of Sound.
This is Malta's biggest music event of the year. Simply unmissable!
Venue : Various Locations
Email : info@g7events.com