Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Visit Valletta during the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 

The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is celebrated annually in Valletta in Malta. For the week prior to the festa, Valletta enjoys a great celebratory atmosphere, while it's completely decorated in colourful lights, statues and other street decorations. Brass bands play cheerful marches around Valletta every evening, accompanied by traditional ground and aerial fireworks, as well as several nougat stalls for you to enjoy.

On the day of the feast of Valletta, there is a procession around the town with the titular statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel followed by brass bands and devotees, accompanied by incredible fireworks that spice up the atmosphere.

Festas are very awaited events in Malta, you can read more information about festas, but to truly experience the magic of Maltese festas, don't miss visiting the festa of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Valletta this year.