Things to do in Birgu, Malta: festa and markets

Feasts, markets and more in Birgu

Birgu has 2 feasts in the 2026 church calendar. The main one is St Laurence, on Monday, 10 August 2026.

On a festa night the church is lit up, the band plays in the street and the statue of the saint is carried out. It is free and anyone can go.

Feast of St Laurence, Monday, 10 August 2026Vittoriosa (Birgu) parish. Fixed day, so 2027 should be Tuesday, 10 August 2027
Feast of St Dominic, Sunday, 30 August 2026Vittoriosa (Birgu) parish. 2027 date when the Archdiocese publishes it

Birgu has no weekly market of its own, but one is a short drive away.

Is-Suq tal-Belt food marketEvery day, in Valletta, about 1 km away. Valletta's old covered market, now a food hall. Lots of small kitchens under one roof.

BirguFestFriday, 9 October 2026 to Saturday, 10 October 2026. Birgu turns off the street lights and lights thousands of candles. Two evenings of walks, music and food.

Towns close to Birgu have their own feasts in the same month.

More local shops and makers a short trip from Birgu, nearest first.

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