Things to do in Gozo 2026

Top Gozo events in 2026

• Aurora International Folk Festival (from 25 Jun) — international folk in Victoria.
• Fireworks & Gastronomy Festival (26 Jun) — food and pyrotechnics in Victoria.
• Feast of St John the Baptist, Xewkija (late June) — one of Gozo's biggest village feasts at the Rotunda.
• Chamber music season — Cordia Quartet, Pro Arte Trio Prague, Clarinet & Pianoforte recitals.

Why visit Gozo

Gozo trades Malta's bustle for a slower pace: the Ġgantija megalithic temples (older than the pyramids), the Cittadella citadel and museums above Victoria, the inland sea and diving at Dwejra, and Ramla l-Ħamra's red-sand beach. Summer brings a string of village festas with brass bands, street food and fireworks.

Reach Gozo by the 25-minute car ferry from Ċirkewwa at the north of Malta, or the fast passenger ferry from Valletta. Victoria (Rabat) is the central town and the hub for most events.

FAQ

What is there to do in Gozo in 2026?

Gozo's 2026 events include the Aurora International Folk Festival and Fireworks & Gastronomy Festival in Victoria, the Feast of St John the Baptist in Xewkija, and a chamber-music season. Year-round: the Cittadella, Ġgantija temples, Dwejra and Ramla beach.

How do I get to Gozo?

Take the 25-minute Gozo Channel car ferry from Ċirkewwa (north Malta) to Mġarr, or the fast passenger ferry from Valletta. Victoria, the central town, is a short bus ride from the ferry terminal.

When is the Aurora Folk Festival in Gozo?

The Aurora International Folk Festival takes place in Victoria (Gozo) from late June 2026, alongside the Fireworks & Gastronomy Festival in the same week.