Qawra on Malta has one feast in the 2026 church calendar: St Francis of Assisi on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
The biggest one is the feast of St Francis of Assisi, run by the Qawra 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 Qawra.
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 Qawra 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 Qawra
Local shops and services in Qawra
One local business is listed in Qawra, by trade: charity shops (1).
Puttinu Cares Charity ShopCharity Shops. One long, well-stocked room in Qawra, full of donated clothes, baby gear, toys, books, glassware, china and things for the house. The stock changes with what people bring in, so two visits are rarely the same. Prices are marked on the items and the rails are kept in good order. All proceeds go to the Puttinu Cares Foundation, the Maltese charity that supports children and adults with cancer, and their families.
Other feasts near Qawra in September
Towns close to Qawra have their own feasts in the same month.
