Things to do in Paola, Malta: festa and markets

Feasts, markets and more in Paola

Paola has 2 feasts in the 2026 church calendar. The main one is Christ the King, on Sunday, 26 July 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 Christ the King, Sunday, 26 July 2026Paola (Christ the King) parish. 2027 date when the Archdiocese publishes it
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sunday, 23 August 2026Paola (Our Lady of Lourdes) parish. 2027 date when the Archdiocese publishes it

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

Is-Suq tal-Belt food marketEvery day, in Valletta, about 3 km away. Valletta's old covered market, now a food hall. Lots of small kitchens under one roof.

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

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

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

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