First Night Malta 2025/26

Malta's New Year's Eve Malta Events 2025/26
Partying Around The Islands And The Capital City, Malta

Date Last Updated: 6th December 2025 (Added a few NYE events)

Imagine the main squares of Malta and Gozo packed with music, lights, and countdown energy as midnight approaches. This guide to your first night in Malta and New years eve events in Malta helps you choose how to celebrate, whether you want crowds, cocktails, or something low-key.

From all-night club parties to open-air festivities and cosy get-togethers at home, we’ve narrowed down the options. Use it to plan a New Year’s you’ll actually remember!

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• New Year's Eve Malta Events 2025/26
• Transport to New Year's Eve Events
• Maltese Traditions for New Year's Eve and Day
• New Year's Eve Malta Restaurants
• What Is The Weather Like During New Year's Eve
• What To Do On New Year's Day In Malta
• Questions People Ask About NYE Malta

Kicking off the New Year at the capital is one way of doing it. A big concert is held at St. George's Square. This event draws thousands of tourists and locals. The event will have both live music and a fireworks display on the countdown to the new year.

Malta is known for its nightlife, but for New Year's there is no exception. Below is a list of events that are being held all around the island together with links to book your tickets online. Book now to avoid disappointment.

If partying isn't your thing, then have a get-together with your friends for a memorable end of year dinner at one of our islands' many restaurants.

Find out more details about Malta New Year's Eve events or see other Christmas in Malta events.

New Year's Eve Events 2025/26

NYE Celebrations In Valletta

Malta hosts the national countdown with a main stage, DJs, dazzling light projections, and midnight fireworks. People pack Republic Street and St George's Square, waving sparklers, taking selfies, and cheering.

• Organiser: Malta Cultural Agency
• Location: St. George's Square, Valletta
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Entrance: Free
• Public Transport Buses: Special services will operate after midnight as additional trips to the normal schedule from the Valletta Bus Terminus. See more information here.
• Late-night ferries: Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal for the Gozo Channel keeps operating normal night schedule and Gozo Highspeed Ferry, if you need to go to back to Gozo.
  

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Gozo's New Year's Eve 2025

Enjoy fireworks over Victoria, live music and family entertainment. A magical experience to the countdown to 2026 under dazzling Mediterranean skies on the island of Gozo.

• Location: Independence Square, Victoria, Gozo
• Organisers: Cultural Heritage Directorate
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00 onwards
• Entrance: Free
• Late-night ferries: Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal for the Gozo Channel keeps operating normal night schedule and Gozo Highspeed Ferry, if you need to go to back to Gozo.

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NYE Experience

• Venue: Aria Complex, Triq Ħal-Għargħur, Iklin
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00
  

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Le Roi Soleil - A NYE Ball

• Venue: Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 19:30
  

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NYE - One Vision of Queen ft. Marc Martel

• Venue: WH21, Paola
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00
  

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Golden Bash New Year's Eve 2026

• Venue: THE RENAISSANCE, Montekristo Estates, Siggiewi
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 20:30
  

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DJ SUE NYE SPECIAL featuring ROZALLA

• Venue: White Tent, Montekristo Estate, Siggiewi
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00
  

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Casino Royale NYE 2026

• Venue: Tigullio, Triq Mikiel Ang Borg, St. Julian's
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 22:00
  
• Minimum Age: 17+

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The-End I New Year’s Eve

• Venue: Tigullio, Triq Mikiel Ang Borg, St. Julian's
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 20:00

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The Cisk Tap New Year's Eve Celebration

• Venue: The Cisk Tap, Level 5, The Brewhouse Mdina Road, Birkirkara
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00
  

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New Year's Eve Paceville Pub Crawl 2026

• Venue: Black Bull, St. Julian's (In the heart of Paceville Piazza)
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00
  

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DJ Alex Grech NYE 2026

• Venue: Zion Bar & Restaurant, Marsascala
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00
  

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NYE Exclusive Celebration

• Venue: Pinto Farmhouse, Limits of Rabat, Malta
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:30
  

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Glitter & Glam NYE 2026

• Venue: Montekristo Estate, Four Hooves Equestrian, Triq Ħal-Farrug, Siġġiewi
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 20:30 to 02:00
  

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Sky Club NYE Visual Show

• Venue: Sky Club Malta, Triq Dragonara, St. Julian's
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00 to 04:00
  

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New Year's Eve Celebration at Bottegin Palazzo Xara!

• Venue: Bottegin Palazzo Xara, 19, Triq San Pawl, Rabat, Malta
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00 to 02:00
  

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Zodiac NYE 2025

• Venue: Hilton, St. Julian's
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00 to 02:00
• Dress Code: Cocktail

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The Exclusive NYE Dinner Concert & Party

• Venue: The Phoenicia Malta, The Mall, Floriana
  
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 20:00 to 02:00
  

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The Chapels' NYE BrewFest

• Venue: The Chapels Gastrobrewpub, Birkirkara
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00
  

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Back to the Future - NYE

• Venue: House of Flavours, Santa Venera
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00
  

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Burlesque, Bingo & Comedy - New Year's Eve 2026

• Venue: Spritz Social Den, Gzira
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00
  
• Minimum Age: 21+

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Masquerade New Year's Eve Party

• Venue: Ostricia, St. Paul's Bay
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00

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New Year's Eve Open Bar

• Venue: Rosso Bar Kazin San Gejtanu, Hamrun
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 20:30

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New Year's Eve at Kuch Kuch

• Venue: Mercury House, Saint Julian's
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025

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NYE 2026 - MFCC

• Venue: MFCC, Attard
• When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
• Time: 21:00
  

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Transport On New Year's Eve

Getting around Malta on New Year’s Eve is essential to plan ahead and it is easier than you might think. From extended public transport to private options, there are several ways to make sure you get to and from the celebrations safely.

• Buses: On New Year’s Eve, many routes run later than usual to handle the post-midnight rush. Expect crowds and longer waits. You can aim for an earlier bus when possible.
• Park & Ride: Services operate past midnight. It’s a good option if you’re driving in from outside Valletta. Allow extra time for queues after the countdown.
• Taxis / Ride-Hailing: High demand means most rides are pre-booked. Reserve your return trip in advance, confirm the pickup point, and keep your driver’s details handy.
• Parking: Car parks on the outskirts of Valletta open as normal but fill up early. If you must drive, arrive well before evening or consider Park & Ride instead.
• Extra Tips: Leave earlier than you think, expect road closures and diversions near event areas, and have a backup route home.

Use our Getting Around Malta guide for more practical details and options.

Maltese NYE and New Year's Day Traditions

have a mug of Imbuljuta Tal-Qastan or a glass of champagne

It used to be customary to prepare and serve a traditional Maltese beverage around Christmas and New Year's Eve. Usually made with chestnuts, cocoa, cloves, citrus zest (such as orange or tangerine), sugar, and almonds, this soup is warm and comforting.

The pop of a champagne bottle at the start of every new year has become a traditional way to start the new year joyfully.

families meet up for meals

On both NYE and New Year's Day, there are many family-friendly events, such as countdowns to the new year and traditional meals.

Traditionally, New Year's Eve is marked by a lovely dinner at home, followed by dancing, champagne and music to welcome the new year.

New Year's Day is traditionally marked by a big lunch at home, where typical Maltese dishes are prepared. Around the island, most restaurants will be full on this day.

During tea time, traditional Christmas sweets such as Christmas cake, panettone, and mince pies are prepared.

eat traditional maltese dishes

Maltese tables typically serve dundjan fil-forn (oven-baked turkey) with gravy, potatoes and vegetables, imqarun or timpana (Maltese baked pasta) and lasagne. For dessert, mince pies make a great choice as well as puddings like pudina tal milied (Christmas pudding) or Qagħaq tal-Għasel (honey treacle ring), and other sweets and coffee.

a round of wishes all night and day long

While not traditionally Maltese, everyone will wish their family and friends a Happy New Year by sending messages, hugs, and kisses all day and night.

New Year's Eve Malta Restaurants

If instead of going to a New Year's party, you prefer going to dine at a restaurant, Malta has plenty of restaurants where you can dine. Not all restaurants will be open, but the majority will be. Many restaurants will serve a set menu, or buffet, but you will find restaurants which will have à la carte. One thing to make sure of is that you book your table as early as possible due to the high demand of Maltese who go out for dinner.

Apart from dining at restaurants, you may want to celebrate right from your hotel. A few hotels open their restaurants for dining and also for celebration. It is best to check with your hotel to avoid disappointment. Luxury hotels also organise a New Year's Eve ball.

What Is The Weather Like During New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve's weather normally drops to low temperatures, with the temperature usually falling around 11°C during the evening of New Year's Eve. However, this is not always the case.

If you are considering spending the night in Valletta and celebrating New Year's there, we recommend that you dress warmly and carry an umbrella if it seems like the weather will be cloudy on the night.

What To Do On New Year's Day In Malta

If you are looking for a restaurant to eat at, we recommend you book as early as possible since many locals like to eat out on this occasion. You will find restaurants that offer set menus or à la carte.

If it is a nice day, you can go for a coastal or countryside walk as everywhere else will be closed. Many families go for afternoon walks and then go for a coffee at a café.

If you love to party and enjoy a nice drink, you can head down to Paceville where there will be many youngsters celebrating the new year.

All shops, historical sites and other establishments will be closed. The only establishments you will find open are in St. Julian's.

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On behalf of Malta Info Guide, we wish you all a prosperous New Year!

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