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Adventures in Gozo

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Sister Act – The Musical

Sister Act – The Musical

Teatru Astra proudly presents its fifth consecutive live musical. This season, Astra is planning to continue the diversification of its genres and repertoire, through the choice of ‘Sister Act’, a 1992 American blockbuster turned into a record-breaking hit musical in the recent years. ...

Celebrating Harmony in Diversity

Celebrating Harmony in Diversity

This intercultural event celebrates the traditions of many countries, thus creating links between Gozo’s diversified communities. All those present can come together to enjoy music, dance, food, and exhibitions. Free Entrance.

American Brunch Now in Gozo

American Brunch Now in Gozo

Our American Buffet Brunch will feature over forty items prepared by our Culinary Team. You can feast your eyes on the succulent presentations of exquisite dishes featuring seafood, meats,pastas, fruits, vegetables, salads and mouth watering desserts. A feast celebration you don’t want to mi...

#Women Can

#Women Can

Celebrating International Women’s Day. Il-Hjata, in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo and Eco-Gozo during Dwejra – Looking Beyond, is organising an event in which we celebrate women…not just any women, but successful Gozitan women who are recognised for their achievements...

Dwejra Looking Beyond

Dwejra Looking Beyond

The Azure Window was one of many wonders, but Dwejra definitely has many more impressive characteristics to it! Dwejra features outstanding and spectacular natural formations, including it’s one-of-a-kind flora and fa...

Easter in Gozo

Easter in Gozo

Easter in Gozo is a special time, when faith and traditions meet, offering a rich experience amidst centuries old activities that have survived generations. Events peak during Holy Week, providing real life re-enactments of the passion of Christ. From sorrowful band marches during Holy Week to the...

A New Year’s Toast

A New Year’s Toast

The Gaulitanus Choir musically ushers in the New Year in style with a concert; indeed a musical bonanza featuring a lively and bouncy repertoire. The choir, its soloists and friends, will participate under the musical and artistic direction of Mro Colin Attard. Free entrance. More info on www.gaulit...

Hilltop Rock

Hilltop Rock

Mark your calendars for another edition of HillTop Rock: the concert that rocked Gozo last year is back, bigger and better!

Gozo Japan Friendship Event

Gozo Japan Friendship Event

Welcome to 1st edition Gozo Japan Friendship event. Every autumn, thousands of lanterns light up Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, South part of Japan, Jinko-shiki Festival. The illumination from the lantern represents ‘the light of the ancient capital’. This year lanterns will illuminate the G...

Sweet Tooth Festival

Sweet Tooth Festival

We present you the SWEET TOOTH FESTIVAL on the charming island of Gozo!

Not Just The Wall

Not Just The Wall

A rock Orchestral tribute to the music of Pink Floyd.

Halloween in Nadur

Halloween in Nadur

The Halloween will once again be celebrated at Nadur, for the sixth year running, and this time it will be even bigger and better.

Miriam Gauci Master Concert

Miriam Gauci Master Concert

 Sat, 30th Mar 2019 at 11:30am LISA NEWILL-SMITH | LAURA PETIT | MICHAELA YOUNG Singers JULIA MILLER Repetiteur – USA/Belgium/Australia/Poland Ministry for Gozo Hall, Victoria This vocal recital presents select participants from the Miriam Gauci Vocal Master Class – held i...

Motocross Master Classes

Motocross Master Classes

   Sat, 30th Mar 2019  Sun, 31st Mar 2019   First time in Gozo! Benefit from professional training and take your riding to the next level while you work your way to the front of the pack! European champions Dimitri Asmanov and Nenad Maxims will lead an inten...

Paganini & the Violin

Paganini & the Violin

Tue, 26th Mar 2019 at 7:30pm MALTA FINE INSTRUMENT SOCIETY University of Malta Gozo Campus, Xewkija Paganini was one of the exponents of the virtuoso trend, which characterized the Romantic era. His performances mesmerized audiences allowing him to attain a star status. The MFIS seeks to s...

Fly to Smile

Fly to Smile

 Fri, 29th Mar 2019  Sat, 30th Mar 2019  Sun, 31st Mar 2019 This event will be held between 29th and 31st March in Gharb, Gozo. This three-day event will include a hot air balloon ride that will leave from the Gharb football ground. More info soon!

Love is Love

Love is Love

   Sat, 9th Feb 2019 at 9:00am to 2:00pm LGBTI+ Gozo invites the public to join its annual open day. A series of talks, celebrating equal love, will be held. Stands will also be available to provide information about the organisation’s work, alongside other events that includ...

Għawdex #inħobbok Concert

Għawdex #inħobbok Concert

 Sat, 16th Feb 2019 at 9:00pm A series of live acts, artists and DJs for a spectacular night with a difference at the heart of Victoria, in Independence Square. Ivan Grech (former Winter Moods frontman) is set to headline the event, backed by Pocci, Micimago & Benny Gee. Mark the date an...

Valentine’s Sweet Bakes

Valentine’s Sweet Bakes

Sun, 10th Feb 2019 at 9:00am to 12:00pm Enjoy a variety of local pastries and chocolates that can be given as an ideal gift for this year’s Valentine’s Day. Event organised by Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana. Free Entrance.

Made with Love – Artisan Fai

Made with Love – Artisan Fai

   Sat, 9th Feb 2019 at 10:00am to 6:00pm  Sun, 10th Feb 2019 at 10:00am to 6:00pm Stroll in the Villa Rundle Gardens and enjoy a variety of genuine handmade goods produced by local artisans. The fair will feature a vast assortment of crafts, showcasing the passion with wh...

Queen Meets Coldplay

Queen Meets Coldplay

Sat, 16th Mar 2019 at 8:00pm The spectacular concert follows the successful Pink Floyd Concerts – Dark Side over Gozo and Dark Side over Valletta. Queen Meets Coldplay is a production of The Gozo Youth Orchestra in collaboration with 7 Star Pyramid Productions through Festivals Mat...

Lejl Imkebbes

Lejl Imkebbes

   Sat, 16th Mar 2019 at 6:00pm to 11:45pm Lejl Imkebbes (Mediterranean Diwali) is a festival of lights, which will be organised at the majestic city of Cittadella in Gozo in collaboration with the Ministry Of Gozo, Visit Malta and VisitGozo.com. Over 30,000 candles of all forms ...

Gozo Wedding Fair

Gozo Wedding Fair

 Sat, 9th Mar 2019 at 5:00pm to 11:00pm  Sun, 10th Mar 2019 at 2:00pm to 6:00pm Wedding fairs are a superb way for future brides and grooms to get inspiration for their special day. This popular event brings together a range of exhibitors, who are conveniently housed under one roo...

Gaulitana – A Festival of Music

Gaulitana – A Festival of Music

Gaulitanus Choir is proud to announce the 13th edition of Gaulitana: A Festival of Music. Running from 9th March until 7th April, “Gozo’s main classical festival” will feature a multifarious programme of events in various genres and styles. The Gaulitana Festival of ...

Nadur Organised Carnival

Nadur Organised Carnival

The Nadur Local Council invites you to be part of its organised Carnival which is happening on the 24th of February 2019 at St. Peter and St. Paul Square. Expect hilarious sketches, dancing, colourful costumes and floats. The traditional kukkanja brings this event to a close late in the afternoon....

Santa’s House

Santa’s House

An event for all the family which includes a typical Christmas village with a Santa’s house where children can take a photo with Santa. Donations collected will be given to the Malta Community Chest Fund. In case of bad weather the activity will be held on December 20th from 7:00pm onwards. ...

The Grand Christmas Concert

The Grand Christmas Concert

Is-Soċjetà Mużikali Santa Margerita VM proudly presents the fifth edition of The Grand Christmas Concert with the participation of St Margaret Band and various other guest singers under the direction of Mro George Apap. – Is-Soċjetà Mużikali Santa Margerita VM ta’ Sanna...

Nadur 8K – Christmas Run for a good cause

Nadur 8K – Christmas Run for a good cause

  The Organising Team is pleased to announce that Nadur Garmin 8K (4th Edition) will be held on Sunday 16th December at 9:30am. This will firstly include the 8K RUN, followed by the 5K WALK and finally the Kids Races (three different Kids Races depending on the age group). The 4th Event...

Swejjaq – Open Market Christmas Edition

Swejjaq – Open Market Christmas Edition

This Christmas edition of Swejjaq features the “Il-Fiera tal-Milied”: A traditional Christmas Fair that includes turkeys, Christmas-related objects and stalls selling crafts associated with Christmas. Food and drinks related with Christmas will be served. The event runs until late at nig...

Christmas, an island of joy

Christmas, an island of joy

Christmas is a joyful time and Gozo steps up to celebrate. The town of Victoria and main village squares light up with decorations and there is a hustle and bustle around the island that heralds the festive event. Look out for beautiful choir singing and traditional cribs that reveal true craftsmans...

Frammenti

Frammenti

Frammenti is a collective photographic exhibition organised by the Gozo Photography Association. This fourth edition of the exhibition features work by eight Gozitan photographers – Maggie Bajada, Alex Buttigieg, Charlie Buttigieg, Amanda Cassar Torregiani, Anthony Grech, Justin Micallef, An...

Christmas Market

Christmas Market

The Ministry for Gozo is organising the first edition of the Christmas Market at the Villa Rundle gardens. This market will feature Gozo artisan products and will be open on weekends and public holidays as indicated below:

Resurfacing Philosophies

The collective ceramic exhibition will present the works of (the late) Neville Ferry, Valerio Schembri, Sina Farrugia, Kenneth Grima, Charles Sammut & Paul Vella Critien. The exhibition presents an exploration of forms and ideas. Clay is a malleable medium which allows for construct and decons...

OASI Cup Run 2018

The OASI Foundation believes that sports is one of the keys in reaching a healthy well-being and is a scientifically approved tool in preventing substance abuse. The OASI Cup Run is organized to encourage people to engage in a healthy lifestyle through the use of exercise. OASI Cup Run will take p...

17th Edition of the Festival Mediterranea

This is an annual celebration of culture let off at the very heart of the Mediterranean, on the history laden island of Gozo. Mythology has it that the charm of this island aided the most beautiful nymph Calypso to halt Ulysses on his journeys and hair-raising quests, to lull him, lure him away fr...

La Traviata

La Traviata

   Thu, 25th Oct 2018 at 7:30pm to 11:30pm  Sat, 27th Oct 2018 at 7:30pm to 11:30pm La Traviata Lyric Opera by Giuseppe Verdi. Love knocks unbidden: the result is La Traviata! Gabriele D’Annunzio’s telegraphic phrase about Verdi, “colui c...

Music+ Festival

Music+ Festival

28th September 2018 – Recital by Edlira Shkurti (violin) and Erga Halilaj (piano) from Albania – Exhibition Hall, Ministry for Gozo – 7.30pm 29th September 2018 – Master classes in clarinet, violin, and piano by Laura Magistrelli, Edlira Shkurti and Erga Hali...

Qala International Folk Festival

Qala International Folk Festival

Music, folk dance, costumes… the 13th edition of the Qala International Folk Festival is organised by the Qala Local Coucil and the Qala Menhir Folk Group. A weekend of folk dance, music and traditional food. The quaint village square is brought to life by a unique intercultural programme, th...

Re/MARK/ABLE

Re/MARK/ABLE

   Sat, 8th Sep 2018 to Sat, 29th Sep 2018  9:00am to 5:00pm everyday Re/MARK/ABLE – a showcase of contemporary applied craft Decorative, functional and wearable collections from nine Gozo artisans exploring their individually chosen themes in the media...

The Jim Barry Master Class

The Jim Barry Master Class

Abraham’s is proud to have become the exclusive direct importer of Jim Barry Wines in Malta, and on this occasion, we are presenting ‘The Jim Barry Master Class’. Join us on Saturday, 15th of September, 2018 for the Jim Barry Master Class, presented by the French Sommelier Wine C...

Magna Żmien Landing #2 GOZO

Magna Żmien Landing #2 GOZO

Magna Żmien is a movement to collect, convert and make available fading memories through the digitisation of sound and image home collections. These salvaged memories will provide a fertile collective context for present and future cyberspace navigators and storytellers. The event forms part of th...

Delicata Classic Wine Festival 2018

Delicata Classic Wine Festival 2018

Organised by Emmanuel Delicata Winemaker in collaboration with the Nadur Local Council, the Delicata Classic Wine Festival in Nadur, Gozo is back for its 16th Consecutive year for 3 nights between the 31st August and the 2nd September. Each night the Festival will start at 7pm and run until midnight...

Bread & Tomato Festival

Bread & Tomato Festival

A festival of authentic traditional Maltese food recipes using local tomatoes and bread. This event is in aid of ALS Malta Foundation.

Antonin Under the Stars

Antonin Under the Stars

The Event On the 24th & 25th August, once again this year Marsovin will be holding a unique wine event in their picturesque estate- Ramla Valley Estate, Gozo. The event will bear the name of Antonin Under The Stars, a name which takes after the award winning wine Antonin Blanc, made from grape...

Gozo Film Festival

Gozo Film Festival

Following last year’s success, the Gozo Film Club is proud to announce the second edition of the Gozo Film Festival, that will take place in Gozo between Friday 24th and Sunday 26th of August 2018 in the beautiful setting of one of the Citadel’s bastions. This is a three-day long event...

Marsalforn Mondays

Marsalforn Mondays

 Mon, 16th Jul 2018 at 9:30pm to 11:00pm  Mon, 23rd Jul 2018 at 9:30pm to 11:00pm  Mon, 30th Jul 2018 at 9:30pm to 11:00pm  Mon, 13th Aug 2018 at 9:30pm to 11:00pm  Mon, 20th Aug 2018 at 9:30pm to 11:00pm  Mon, 27th Aug 2018 at 9:30pm to 11:00pm ...

#WaveOfChange Clean Up

#WaveOfChange Clean Up

On International Youth Day, a clean up will be taking place in Marsalforn Bay. Participants will also be able to enjoy some water activities free of charge! Everyone is invited.

Etnika Live in Concert

Etnika Live in Concert

  A live concert by *etnika. An unlikely mix of artists, characters and instruments, *etnika’s sound layers enchanting melancholy and traditional tunes & lyrics over effected guitars, retro-futuristic synths, unconventional percussion and footwork, deep, groovy bass, raspy sax...

Upper Lip Live in Concert

Upper Lip Live in Concert

Gozo’s finest Rock band Upper Lip will be organizing a rock concert with the collaboration of the Ministry of Gozo and Gozo Culture Office. This event will take place in Mġarr Harbour on the 17th of August, 2018 at 9.30 p.m. Formed in 2013, Upper Lip is a promising band which shares a love f...

Malta International Food Festival – Gozo Edition

Malta International Food Festival – Gozo Edition

   Fri, 10th Aug 2018 at 6:00pm  Sat, 11th Aug 2018 at 6:00pm 10 Malta’s most sought after food event will head to Gozo for another special edition of the Malta International Food Festival. Over 6,000 patrons flocked to Xewkija last September for a night ...

Sax under the Stars II

Sax under the Stars II

We are proud to announce that the second edition of “Sax under the Stars” will be held on the 4th August 2018 at Xwejni Saltpans, Gozo. The stunning venue is characterised by the chequer board of rock-cut saltpans protruding out into the sea. These saltpans have existed in this norther...

I Love Xlendi Events

I Love Xlendi Events

I Love Xlendi events for summer 2018 Saturday 14th July – Traditional illumination of bay with torchlight fires // 8.30pm – 12.30am Monday 16th July – Traditional illumination of bay with torchlight fires // 8.30pm – 12.30am Saturday 21st July &ndash...

Mġarr Fridays

Mġarr Fridays

This summer, enjoy Mġarr Fridays – Bringing to you live entertainment, every Friday, at Mġarr Harbour, Gozo. 27th July 2018 – Chorus Urbanus Live Choir – Manoel de Vilhena Street Stage 3rd August 2018 – Rock Side Kick – Manoel de Vilhena Street S...

Concert Under the Stars

Concert Under the Stars

Gozo CCU Foundation in collaboration with the Sovereign Hospitallier Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights of Malta are proud to present an evening under the stars at Ta’ Frenc, Gozo. Brass Tubes will be performing live and guests will be treated to a five course dinner. Booking is recommen...

Evviva Wine Festival

Evviva Wine Festival

Great fun in a unique setup. Live entertainment by Ta’ Verna and D Capitals. Free park and ride from Gozo Heliport.

Out of Light

Out of Light

The Art Factory Presents: Out of Light, a tale danced by children and other monsters Book Your Tickets Here

Hilltop Rock

Hilltop Rock

The Classics, As Never Before. Fig Festival Weekend is this year crowned with an evening of rock. On 30 June, run to the hill ready to rock your socks (or heels).

Il-Festa Għawdxija

Il-Festa Għawdxija

In this event all elements of a usual feast; band marches, fireworks, street decorations, traditional food and much more.

Summer Book Festival in Gozo

Summer Book Festival in Gozo

This is the cultural programme of events for the Summer Book Festival in Gozo 2018 (mobile version). Two full days of activities for the public have been prepared as part of the festival, which will take place at Exhibition Hall, Ministry for Gozo, St. Francis Square, Victoria on 22 and 23 June 2018...

Solar Cinema

Solar Cinema

For this event in Qala, we present a special hour long short film programme:

Minguet Quartet

Minguet Quartet

Performing artists: Ulrich Isfort, Annette Reisinger (violin)/Aroa Sorin (viola)/Matthias Diener (violoncello) – Germany This event is part of the Victoria International Arts Festival.

Pianoforte Recital

Pianoforte Recital

Performing artist: Giovanni Bertolazzi – Italy This event is part of the Victoria International Arts Festival.

Zip-Line & Target Shooting

Zip-Line & Target Shooting

Fair Play presents zip-lining and target shooting in aid of Dun Anton Grech’s mission in Guatemala.

Victoria International Arts Festival

Victoria International Arts Festival

For five weeks starting on the 6th of June 2018, Victoria joins the festival cities of the world, with artistes and ensembles from all over the world combining to leave their mark on the soul of the island.

Għasri Festa

Għasri Festa

Feast of Christ the Saviour held in the tiny village of Għasri.

Abode on the Rock

Abode on the Rock

Gozo is a small Maltese island in the Mediterranean Sea… Expect beautiful landscapes, beaches and sunshine as Adobe take over the island for a multi event weekend festival.

Organ Concert and Masterclass

Organ Concert and Masterclass

A Masterclass on organ performance and organ building by Paolo Oreni & Noel Gallo will be held on 2nd June at 10:30 on the new Organ of the Xewkija Parish Church.

Gozo Alive

Gozo Alive

Gozo Alive is a three-day cultural spectacle which will combine creative, cultural and artistic aspects, and is taking place between Friday, the 18th and Sunday, the 20th of May on the island of Gozo. See Gozo as never seen before!

The Puzzle that is Peace

The Puzzle that is Peace

Helene Markstein, the installation artist, shall utilise purified Gozo stones to form the word PAX. A short ritualistic dance by the Gozo Perfomance Group will be followed by musical interludes performed a number of local choirs

A Tribute to the Azure Window

A Tribute to the Azure Window

This Thursday is the first anniversary since the collapse of the Azure Window at Dwejra, an iconic landmark on Gozo.

NORMA - Gaulitana 2018

NORMA - Gaulitana 2018

Norma, Bellini’s ultimate love story, will be the operatic production for this year’s Gaulitana: A Festival of Music. Following on last year’s “triumphant” Madama Butterfly with Miriam Gauci, the opera promises to be a spectacular night for opera buffs.

Jesus Christ Superstar Production

The Astra Theatre has announced that the renowned YADA Dance company, together with choreographer Felix Busuttil who is from Victoria, will be part of the theatre’s 50th anniversary production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Cast announced for Norma Opera

Cast announced for Norma Opera

The operatic production for this year’s Gaulitana: A Festival of Music will be – Norma – Bellini’s ultimate love story and the cast has now been announced.

Extra Gozo Channel trips for Carnival weekend in Gozo

Extra Gozo Channel trips for Carnival weekend in Gozo

The company said that it will be performing two additional trips early Sunday morning as follows: From Mgarr, Gozo, they will be running at 00.45am and 2.30am, and from Cirkewwa, Malta at 1.30am and 3.00am.

Love at Villa Rundle Gardens

Love at Villa Rundle Gardens

Cupids and hearts are welcoming visitors to the gardens and have proved to be the perfect photo opportunity, the perfect place to visit with the one you love.

Nadur Carnival gets underway next Sunday

Nadur Carnival gets underway next Sunday

There will be something to entertain all ages, including a riot of colour, laughter, a variety of carnival dances, hilarious sketches, costumes, maskeruni, floats – both large and small, and the traditional kukkanja to bring it to a close.

Gozo Tourism Awards 2017

Gozo Tourism Awards 2017

This was the tenth edition of the Gozo Tourism Awards, which were bestowed to the Gozo Tourism Worker of the Year, the Gozo Young Tourism Worker of the Year, and the Gozo Tourism Entrepreneurship Award.

 Don Bosco Grand Concert 2018

Don Bosco Grand Concert 2018

The Gozo Youth Wind Band within the Gozo Youth Wind Band & Orchestra is currently during its last preparations to present yet again its annual concert

Gozo Events 2018

Gozo Events 2018

Like its larger sister island of Malta, Gozo offers a colourful annual calendar of traditional seasonal events, including its very own distinct carnival and a number of summer festas. Every year, an eclectic blend of local and international events, entertainment and exhibitions take place. The islan...

Festival of Music

Festival of Music

A festival of music to be held in Gozo during the first months of 2017. The programme includes Puccini's Opera “,”Madamma Butterfly“,”

May Offers

May Offers

May special offers, information about the new Environmental Contribution, Alitalia to buy 49% stake in Air Malta and new Gozitan tourism product.

Malta Airport

Malta Airport

Malta Airport tops list of World's most scenic airport landings.

Xlendi Bay

Xlendi Bay

The picturesque bay of Xlendi

Gozo Tourism Awards

Gozo Tourism Awards

Mr. Brian Mizzi awarded the 'Lifetime Gozo Tourism Achievement Award'

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

A number of concerts organised by various choirs in Gozo aim to put the sacred and spiritual back into Christmas.

Christmas in Gozo

Christmas in Gozo

Tradition and Folklore during the Christmas period.

Four members of the Royal Family in Malta together.... for the first time

Four members of the Royal Family in Malta together.... for the first time

The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit Malta next month for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting. It will the first time the four will be on an official visit to the same country together. Prime Minister of Malta Joseph Muscat wi...

'By the Sea'

'By the Sea'

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt talk “,”challenging“,” 'By the Sea': “,”It's not autobiographical“,” they tell Hollywood Reporter

La Bohème in Gozo

La Bohème in Gozo

Opera at the Teatru Astra is an integral artistic experience.

Tourism provides one in every five jobs in Gozo

Tourism provides one in every five jobs in Gozo

The Tourism Minister Edward Zammit Lewis, with the contribution and participation of social partners involved directly with the tourism sector, recently launched a Report on Tourism in Malta and its relationship to our economy.

A light shines through

Surrounded by legend, vested in mystery, the small chapel of San Dimitri stands at the edge of a promontory in Gharb where the wind whispers stories of sorrows and joys from long ago.

Late escapes!

Late escapes!

Avail yourself of our May special offers to get a reduced stay in our of our spectacular farmhouses.

Marsalforn Bay

Marsalforn Bay

Would you like to get to know our island a bit more? Today we will be focusing on the picturesque bay of Marsalforn.