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Marsaxlokk festa 2026, Malta

Marsaxlokk festa 2026 is on Sun 2 Aug, the feast of Our Lady of Pompei.

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    Feast of Our Lady of Pompei

    Sunday, 2 August 2026, Marsaxlokk parish

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Marsaxlokk on Malta has one feast in the 2026 church calendar: Our Lady of Pompei on Sunday, 2 August 2026.

The biggest one is the feast of Our Lady of Pompei, run by the Marsaxlokk 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 Marsaxlokk.

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 Marsaxlokk 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.

The Marsaxlokk festa, up close

Parish church: Knisja Parrokkjali Santwarju Marjan, Madonna ta’ Pompej

The church and the feast

Marsaxlokk's feast is Our Lady of Pompei in early August. The parish church is a Marian sanctuary on Pjazza Madonna ta’ Pompej, on the harbour front, and the parish office is at number 39 on the same square. The parish runs a group of tourist welcomers.

Before you go

This is a fishing village, so the feast happens along the quay, and the bay is the backdrop for the fireworks. The Sunday market takes the quay in the morning, so on a feast Sunday the square only clears in the afternoon. Buses from Valletta stop at the harbour.

Inside the parish

The parish lists two choirs, the Kor Parrokkjali Beata Mater for children and adults and the youth choir Kordi, and a youth group, the Grupp Żgħażagħ Xlukkajri, named after the people of Marsaxlokk. The painted luzzu boats moored along the quay are the backdrop for the procession, and the fish restaurants on the front are busy on feast nights, so book a table.

Sources: Archdiocese of Malta, Marsaxlokk parish.

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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.