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Feast of the Assumption in Żebbug
MdinaSo., 23. Aug. 2026 · 00:00 – 00:00
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Experience a beloved village feast in żebbug.
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Żebbug, a village near Mdina in central Malta, celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady on Saturday 22 August 2026. The festa centres on a procession carrying Mary's statue through streets decorated with lights and religious ornamentation, led by a marching band club.
Food stalls sell qubbajt, imqaret and other seasonal Maltese fare through the day. Mid-August is peak festa season across Malta, with several villages marking their titular feast within the same fortnight — Żebbug's is one of a cluster held around the Assumption.
Fireworks, both ground-based and aerial, close the celebrations after dark.
Was Sie erwartet
A solemn procession with Our Lady's statue, colourful street decorations, traditional food stalls, brass band music, and evening fireworks.
Gut zu wissen
- Friday 22 August 2026
- Żebbug village, Mdina area, central Malta
- Free entry to village and feast; food stalls charge separately
- Solemn procession of Our Lady's statue
- Traditional Maltese food and evening fireworks
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When is the Feast of the Assumption in Żebbug 2026?
Friday 22 August 2026.
Where does it take place?
In Żebbug, a village in the Mdina region of central Malta.
Is entry free?
Yes, entry to the village and celebrations is free. Traditional food stalls charge for items.
What makes this festa special?
Żebbug's Assumption celebration is part of Malta's peak festa season in August, honouring Mary with procession, decorations, food, and fireworks.
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