Saturday, 9 May 2026, Swatar parish
The biggest one is the feast of St George Preca, run by the Swatar parish.
The 2027 date comes when the Archdiocese publishes it. Most feasts move to a Sunday that suits the parish, so we do not guess.
St George Preca is always on the same day of the year, so it should be on Sunday, 9 May 2027.
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 Swatar.
Parking near the church is hard on feast days. Take the bus, or leave the car at the edge of Swatar 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.
Swatar has no weekly market of its own, but one is a short drive away.
Towns close to Swatar have their own feasts in the same month.
More local shops and makers a short trip from Swatar, nearest first.
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List your business, freeDates 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.