Malta hosts a large variety of massive music festivals throughout the summer month. Heres a run down on the biggest musical events hitting the island this summer!
Isle of MTV and Malta Music Week
Festival Line up: Marshmello and French Montana
Isle of MTV has hosted some of the biggest artists in Music today throughout its 14 years – this free festival is a much watch for all music lovers. Held on the historic Floriana Granaries – the Isle of MTV concert is main spectacle of a week of parties and events at various locations throughout Malta.
When: 19th July – 24th July 2022
Where: Floriana and Various other locations around Malta
Annie Mac Presents: Lost & Found Festival
Festival lineup: Annie Mac, Gorgon City, CamelPhat, The Blessed Madonna, Helena Hauff, Denis Sulta
Kickstarting summer on the Mediterranean island each year is Annie Mac’s Lost & Found takeover. Showcasing an enviable lineup that spans house and disco, grime and garage, Lost & Found Festival does so across clubs, boats, beaches and castle parties, creating a sun-drenched dance paradise that’s become one of the continent’s most popular festival getaways.
When: 1-4 June 2022;
Where: St. Paul’s Bay, Various Locations
Earth Garden
Festival Line up: Tribali, Manthrax, Ian Valer, Dockerbone, Fakawi
If you want to experience the local vibe then Earth Garden is the place to be. The Earth Garden Festival features music from Funk, House, Disco, Dub, Reggae, Techno & Acid, Psychedlic, as well as electronic music. Earth Garden is a celebration of music, diversity and life, kicking off your summer buzz on the sunny Mediterranean island of Malta with a music lineup that covers world, ska, dub, reggae and electronic music.
When: 3rd – 5th June 2022
Where: Ta Qali Grounds
World Club Dome Malta
Festival lineup: Robin Shulz, Steve Aoki, Lost Frequencies
The famed EDM brand World Club Dome sets up stall in Malta’s Café Del Mar and Gianpula both serving up a typically Maltese backdrop. The city streets will no doubt ignite with the sounds of world-class DJs from their neighbouring town, with a hefty mix of anthemic choruses and bass-heavy beats illuminating one of Europe’s most scenic destinations.
When: 5-7 August 2022;
Where: Haz-Zebbug, Various Locations
Glitch Festival
Festival lineup: Nina Kraviz, Amelie Lens, Ben Klock, Honey Dijon
Sun-kissed house and disco in the day, and darker disjointed techno by night is how things roll at Glitch Festival. Still only five years old, the festival has already brought a wealth of big names to the island – Jon Hopkins, Ben Klock and Marcel Dettmann have all played out in front of the stunning backdrop of cultural ruins and beautiful beaches, and will celebrate 2022’s return with equal impressive names.
When: 13-16 August 2022; Rabat
ABODE On The Rock
Festival lineup: Jamie Jones, Alan Fitzpatrick, Richy Ahmed, wAFF, Danny Howard, Lee Foss
Celebrated London promoters ABODE make their way to Gozo once again this June for their third Maltese takeover, bringing with them the supreme sounds they’ve built their reputation upon. Crystalline coastlines, immaculate beaches, serene sunsets, and the DJs spanning house and techno to soundtrack the occasion.
When & where: 16-20 June 2022; Gozo
