Things to do in Gozo 2026
Gozo is Malta's smaller, greener sister island — a 25-minute ferry from the main island, with the medieval Cittadella fortress above Victoria (Rabat), dramatic coastline and a busy cultural calendar of its own.
Quick answer
The 2026 programme is one of the richest outside Valletta: the Aurora International Folk Festival and the Fireworks & Gastronomy Festival in Victoria, the great village feast of St John the Baptist in Xewkija (home to one of the largest church domes in Europe), and a season of chamber-music recitals — the Cordia Quartet, the Pro Arte Trio Prague and clarinet-and-piano evenings.
Below are the upcoming 2026 events we track for Gozo, sorted by date. Confirm times and ticketing on the official organiser page before you travel.
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.
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City Tuesdays - Sarah Bonnici
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Feast of St Margaret- Ta' Sannat
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Festa San Ġużepp - Il-Qala
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Saint Mary traditional Horse Races
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I Love Xlendi - Jolene Samhan
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Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady- Victoria
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Ġostra - OttersFest
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Otters Open Water Races
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