Things to do in Mosta, Malta: festa, markets and local shops

Feasts, markets and more in Mosta

Mosta has 2 feasts in the 2026 church calendar. The main one is The Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Marija), on Saturday, 15 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 The Holy Family, Sunday, 19 July 2026Mosta parish. 2027 date when the Archdiocese publishes it
Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Marija), Saturday, 15 August 2026Mosta parish. Fixed day, so 2027 should be Sunday, 15 August 2027

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

Ta' Qali farmers' marketEvery Tuesday and Saturday morning, in Ta' Qali, about 2 km away. Buy fruit and vegetables straight from Maltese farmers. Go early for the best choice.

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

Ta' MarijaRestaurants. Founded in 1964 by Benny and Marija Muscat and still in the family, Ta' Marija serves traditional Maltese cuisine, from Nanna's ravjul to rabbit three ways, with folklore dinner shows of traditional dance in 18th-century costume.

Towns close to Mosta have their own feasts in the same months.

More local shops and makers a short trip from Mosta, 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.

Gastro Maltese kitchen and folklore nights in Mosta since 1964