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Marsa festa 2026

Marsa on Malta has 4 feasts in the 2026 church calendar. Here are the dates, and what to expect.

2026 dates

  • Main feastAlready happened this year

    Feast of The Holy Trinity

    Sunday, 14 June 2026, Marsa (Holy Trinity) parish

  • Main feastAlready happened this year

    Feast of Marija Reġina (Queenship of Mary)

    Sunday, 30 August 2026, Marsa (Marija Reġina) parish

  • Smaller feast

    Feast of Stigmata of St Francis

    Sunday, 27 September 2026, Marsa (Holy Trinity) parish

  • Smaller feast

    Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

    Saturday, 10 October 2026, Marsa (Holy Trinity) parish

In date order: The Holy Trinity on Sunday, 14 June 2026; Marija Reġina (Queenship of Mary) on Sunday, 30 August 2026; Stigmata of St Francis on Sunday, 27 September 2026 (a smaller, secondary feast); Our Lady of the Rosary on Saturday, 10 October 2026 (a smaller, secondary feast).

The biggest one is the feast of The Holy Trinity, run by the Marsa (Holy Trinity) parish.

And in 2027?

The 2027 date comes when the Archdiocese publishes it. Most feasts move to a Sunday that suits the parish, so we do not guess.

What is a festa?

A festa is a village party for the saint of the parish church. The church is lit up with thousands of bulbs and the streets are hung with flags and statues.

The days before the feast are full of band marches. On the eve there are often fireworks. On the day itself the statue of the saint is carried through the streets.

Anyone can go. It is free, it goes on late, and there is usually a stall selling nougat and hot snacks. Wear comfortable shoes and expect crowds near the church in Marsa.

Good to know before you go

Parking near the church is hard on feast days. Take the bus, or leave the car at the edge of Marsa and walk in.

Fireworks are loud, so small children and dogs may not enjoy them. To go inside the church, cover your shoulders and knees.

Times change from year to year. The parish office and the local band club share the full programme a few weeks before the feast.

More to do in and around Marsa

Markets in and near Marsa

Marsa 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.

Other feasts near Marsa in June, August, September and October

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

Towns near Marsa with local businesses

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

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

Eat, drink and shop in Marsa

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Dates from the Archdiocese of Malta feasts calendar for 2026, checked on Thursday, 24 September 2026. Parishes sometimes change plans, so check with the parish before you travel.