Things to do in Marsaxlokk, Malta

Feasts, markets and more in Marsaxlokk

Marsaxlokk has one feast in the 2026 church calendar: Our Lady of Pompei, on Sunday, 2 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 Our Lady of Pompei, Sunday, 2 August 2026Marsaxlokk parish. 2027 date when the Archdiocese publishes it

Marsaxlokk has its own regular market.

Marsaxlokk Sunday fish marketEvery Sunday, about 7am to 12:30pm, in Marsaxlokk. Fresh fish, colourful boats and a long row of stalls by the harbour. Come before 10am.

One local business is listed in Marsaxlokk, by trade: restaurants (1).

Ir-RizzuRestaurants. On the Marsaxlokk waterfront opposite the fishing boats, run by two Georges (Barbara and Galea). The day's catch comes from the market a stone's throw away; diners are invited into the kitchen to choose their fish. Red mullet, black spot bream, octopus and aljotta.

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

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

Every festa, market and event we know about, sorted by date. See what's on in Malta and Gozo

How this list is ordered: Promoted listings first (they pay for the spot), then Founding and Verified members, then everyone else.

Pick your fish from the counter, facing the Marsaxlokk luzzus