Bħala Ministru għal Għawdex nistidinkom tesperjenzaw ilprogramm Springtime in Gozo 2026, programm varjat u mifrux fuq aktar minn ħames ġimgħat, bejn l-10 ta’ April u t-13 ta’ Ġunju, fi żmien ir-rebbiegħa, meta Għawdex ikun fl-aqwa tiegħu.
Permezz ta’ dan il-programm, qegħdin nassiguraw li l-isbaħ aspetti f’Għawdex, matul dan il-perjodu favorit ma’ ħafna, jitgawdew aktar. Il-jiem jibdew jitwalu, il-pajsaġġi jieħdu l-ħajja wara r-raqda tax-xitwa u r-ritmu kulturali jibda jistejqer sew bi preparazzjoni għas-sajf li ma jkunx tant ’il bogħod. Permezz ta’ Springtime in Gozo, qed inwaslulkom programm varjat li jgħaqqad flimkien lirresidenti u lill-viżitaturi f’ċelebrazzjoni tassew awtentika.
Għawdex huwa gżira vibranti fejn il-kultura għandha rwol prominenti fil-prodott turistiku tagħna u r-rebbiegħa hija ż-żmien meta dan jispikka bl-aktar mod ċar. Il-programm ta’ din is-sena jkompli jibni fuq dawk preċedenti fejn jgħaqqad il-fidi, il-wirt storiku, il-kreattività u esperjenzi għall-familja kollha: minn mużika sagra sa teatru u opra, u minn fieri komunitarji u logħob tan-nar sa bosta attivitajiet oħrajn.
Fost l-avvenimenti ewlenin insibu RockAstra, Leone Goes Pop, Sqaqien, Resurrexit, Lux Tenebris, il-Festival tal-Logħob tanNar fin-Nadur, il-Festivals tal-Gastronomija u taċ-Ċikkulata, l-attività Science in the Citadel, ċelebrazzjonijiet tal-inbid bħal Est! Est! Est! u Bis-Saħħa, l-Infjorata Internazzjonali ta’ Għawdex, u bosta oħrajn.
Għawdex m’għadux destinazzjoni staġjonali biss. Is-suċċess turistiku tagħna qed ikompli jkun inkoraġġanti u b’saħħtu, fatt li jikkonferma l-attrazzjoni tal-gżira tul is-sena kollha; kemm għall-viżitaturi lokali kif ukoll għal dawk internazzjonali.
Inħeġġiġkom tużaw dan il-ktejjeb bħala l-gwida tagħkom: esploraw l-irħula tagħna, gawdu l-gastronomija lokali, skopru l-artisti u t-talenti tagħna, u esperjenzaw dak kollu li jagħmel lil Għawdex uniku.
Clint Camilleri
Ministru għal Għawdex u l-Ippjanar
As Minister for Gozo, I warmly invite you to discover Springtime in Gozo 2026, a seasonlong celebration unfolding between 10 April and 13 June. This season captures our island at its most uplifting; with longer days, brighter landscapes and a cultural rhythm that brings together residents and visitors in a truly authentic celebration.
Gozo is a dynamic island where culture plays a central role in our tourism offering, and spring is when this is most vividly expressed. This year’s programme blends faith, heritage, creativity and family-friendly experiences, from sacred and choral music to theatre and opera, from community fairs and fireworks to hands-on events that spark curiosity.
The calendar features a rich array of highlights, including RockAsta, Leone Goes Pop, Sqaqien, Resurrexit, Lux Tenebris, Nadur’s Fireworks Festival, the Gastronomy and Chocolate Festivals, the Science in the Citadel event, wine celebrations such as Est! Est! Est! and Bis-Saħħa, the Gozo International Infiorata, and much more.
Importantly, Gozo is no longer a seasonal destination. Our tourism performance continues to be encouraging and robust, reinforcing the island’s year-round appeal, both for domestic visitors and inbound guests. I encourage you to use this booklet as your guide: linger in our villages, enjoy our gastronomy, discover our artists and performers and embrace the calm that makes Gozo unique. Together, let us celebrate a spring season that is proudly Gozitan, welcoming, diverse and full of life.
Clint Camilleri Minister for Gozo and Planning
IL-HADD,
12 T'APRIL
2026
minn 12:00 'il quddiem -
Sparatura fuq il-plattini, bankarella bl-oġġetti tad-dar, bankarella b’għasafar u ħut, bankarella bil-pjanti, dawra bil-pony, logħba tal-fliexken, wirja tat-trakkijiet tal-ġarr, bankarelli bl-ikel u xorb u logħob b’XEJN għat-tfal.
Divertiment għall-familja kollha!
F’każ ta’ maltemp issir il-Ħadd ta’ wara.
19
APRIL
SUNDAY
17:00
San Sultana Xow
MBC Theatre, In-Nadur
Kummiedja msejsa fuq esperjenzi ta’ kuljum, kultura lokali, u realtajiet soċjali kontemporanji. L-ispettaklu huwa mfassal biex ikun aċċessibbli, divertenti, u reżonanti kulturalment, u joffri lilludjenzi esperjenza ta’ arti live.
A live comedy show, in the Maltese language, delivering sharp humour, relatable stories, and hilarious observations inspired by everyday Maltese life.
24 25 26
APRIL
FRIDAY
19:00 - 22:00 10:00 - 22:00 09:00 - 22:00
Esibizzjoni Żgħażagħ Għajnsielem
St Joseph Band Club, Għajnsielem
Wirja fotografika fejn se jiġu esposti proġetti kbar, spettakli, wirjiet ta’ piroteknika u attivitajiet oħra kulturali li jikkommemoraw għaxar snin ta’ xogħol volontarju mis-sena 2016 sal-ġurnata tal-lum minn Sinfonia del Sole u għaqdiet oħra tar-raħal.
A photographic exhibition commemorating ten years of continuous voluntary and cultural activity by Sinfonia del Sole and other voluntary organisations in Għajnsielem, showcasing major projects, cultural events, spectacles, and pyrotechnic displays.
Qala chocolate festival
QALA SQUARE | 25TH APRIL 2026 | 5.00PM
19
25
APRIL
APRIL
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
16:00 - 16:45
16:00 - 16:45
Festival tal-Qniepen
Festival tal-Qniepen
Victoria
Victoria
Festival fejn se jindaqqu bosta qniepen madwar
il-Belt Victoria u b’intervent tas-Sur Kenneth Cauchi, kampanoloġista Malti, li se jagħti tagħrif storiku u artistiku dwar il-qniepen tal-knejjes.
Festival fejn se jindaqqu bosta qniepen madwar il-Belt Victoria u b’intervent tas-Sur Kenneth Cauchi, kampanoloġista Malti, li se jagħti tagħrif storiku u artistiku dwar il-qniepen tal-knejjes.
A festival where many bells will be rung around Victoria and with an intervention by Mr Kenneth Cauchi, a Maltese campanologist, who will provide historical and artistic information about church bells.
A festival where many bells will be rung around Victoria and with an intervention by Mr Kenneth Cauchi, a Maltese campanologist, who will provide historical and artistic information about church bells.
24
25
APRIL
APRIL
26
25
APRIL
APRIL
SATURDAY SUNDAY 19:30 18:00
SATURDAY SUNDAY 19:00 18:00
Karmena Abdilla fil-Honeymoon
Karmena Abdilla fil-Honeymoon
Oratory Don Bosco, Victoria
Oratory Don Bosco, Victoria
Wara s-suċċess tal-kummiedja It-Tieġ ta’ Karmena
Abdilla, l-Oratorju Don Bosco qed itella’ din ilkummiedja ġdida miktuba minn Charles Clews bil-parteċipazzjoni ta’ bosta atturi lokali fejn se nsegwu l-avventuri komiċi ta’ Karmena u Paċifiku hekk kif imorru fuq qamar il-għasel ġewwa Għawdex.
Wara s-suċċess tal-kummiedja It-Tieġ ta’ Karmena Abdilla, l-Oratorju Don Bosco qed itella’ din ilkummiedja ġdida miktuba minn Charles Clews bil-parteċipazzjoni ta’ bosta atturi lokali fejn se nsegwu l-avventuri komiċi ta’ Karmena u Paċifiku hekk kif imorru fuq qamar il-għasel ġewwa Għawdex.
Following the success of last year’s production, and with the cooperation of Charles Clews’ children, the Don Bosco Oratory will be presenting a sequel that follows Karmena and Paċifku on their honeymoon in Gozo.
Following the success of last year’s production, and with the cooperation of Charles Clews’ children, the Don Bosco Oratory will be presenting a sequel that follows Karmena and Paċifku on their honeymoon in Gozo.
FREE ENTRY
SUNDAY, 26TH APRIL 2026
10AM - 5PM
CITADEL, VICTORIA, GOZO
Poster 26th April Dwejra Spring Fest
DWEJRA DWEJRA
26 20 12.00PM 26 APR
- Merry-Go-Round
- Rodeo Bull
- Rock Climbing
- Adventure Park Multiplay
- Sports Pitch - Cartoon Characters - Falcon Show Experience and much more...
27 03
27 03
APRIL MAY
01
MAY
01 MAY
APRIL MAY
MONDAY SUNDAY
10:00 - 12:00 & 17:00 - 20:00
MONDAY SUNDAY
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
08:30
08:30
Ejja Skopri l-Qala! - Treasure Hunt
Ejja Skopri l-Qala! - Treasure Hunt
St Joseph Square, Il-Qala
St Joseph Square, Il-Qala
il-biċċa l-kbira minnhom għadhom fil-gwarniċ
il-biċċa l-kbira minnhom għadhom fil-gwarniċ oriġinali tagħom li jmur lura ħafna snin.
An exhibition featuring a unique collection of around fifty antique lithographs, most of which are still in their original frames.
still in their original frames.
Skopri s-sigrieti u l-stejjer moħbija tal-Qala permezz ta’ esperjenza kulturali interattiva li tieħdok fuq vjaġġ bejn bosta siti storiċi tar-raħal. Matul it-triq, il-parteċipanti jridu jiffaċċjaw sfidi, isibu ħjiel, u jitgħallmu dwar l-istorja, il-wirt u t-tradizzjonijiet tar-raħal b’mod divertenti. Addadat għal etajiet ta’ 10 snin ’il fuq.
Skopri s-sigrieti u l-Istejjer moħbija tal-Qala permezz ta’ esperjenza kulturali interattiva li tieħdok fuq vjaġġ bejn bosta siti storiċi tarraħal. Matul it-triq, il-parteċipanti jridu jiffaċċjaw sfidi, isibu ħjiel, u jitgħallmu dwar l-istorja, il-wirt u t-tradizzjonijiet tar-raħal b’mod divertenti. Addattat għal etajiet ta’ 10 snin ’il fuq.
A unique cultural treasure hunt, where participants travel between historic sites by train, solving clues, and uncovering fascinating facts about Qala’s heritage along the way. A fun and engaging experience, suitable for ages 10 and up.
A unique cultural treasure hunt, where participants travel between historic sites by train, solving clues, and uncovering fascinating facts about Qala’s heritage along the way. A fun and engaging experience, suitable for ages 10 and up.
DAWRA DURELLA DAWRA DURELLA Lura fiż-Żmien
LOGĦOB | GASTRONOMIJA | TRADIZZJONIJIET
Dance Narratives | Angel Voices | Rebecca & The Passengers
The Turning Pointe | Taverna | Aurora Folk Group
Logħob, żfin, kant, bankarelli artiġjanali u veduti millaqwa qalb in-natura IL-ĦAMES EDIZZJONI
IS-SIBT 9 TA’ MEJJU
ATTIVITÀ B’XEJN! Għaqda Festa Għajn Tuta tippreżenta
5:00PM 'IL QUDDIEM
TRIQ GĦAJN TUTA, TA’ KERĊEM
15 MAY
JOLENE SAMHAN
FEATURING: MICHELA GALEA
JANVIL
22
22
MAY
MAY
FRIDAY
23
MAY
MAY
SATURDAY
20:00
FRIDAY
Summer of Cultures
20:00
Triq il-Kardinal Alessandru Franchi, Il-Fontana
Summer of Cultures
Attività li tinkludi divertiment għall-familja kollha
bil-parteċipazzjoni tal-grupp Kantera u kantanti rinomati u li se tippromwovi l-“ġelat tan-nanna”.
Attività li tinkludi divertiment għall-familja kollha bil-parteċipazzjoni tal-grupp Kantera u kantanti rinomati u li se tippromwovi l-“ġelat tan-nanna”.
A family activity, with the participation of the Kantera group and other renowned singers, that will promote the “ġelat tan-nanna”.
A family activity, with the participation of the Kantera group and other renowned singers, that will promote the “ġelat tan-nanna”.
SATURDAY
20:00
Taħt Bandiera Waħda - Flags of Unity
20:00
St Joseph Square, Il-Qala
Taħt Bandiera Waħda - Flags of Unity
Ċelebrazzjoni vibranti ta’ kultura, mużika u tradizzjoni organizzata mill-Menħir Qala Folk Group, bil-parteċipazzjoni ta’ żewġ gruppi internazzjonali, li tgħaqqad il-komunitajiet flimkien fi spirtu ta’ vera unità hekk kif joffru spettaklu ta’ żfin u folklor.
Ċelebrazzjoni vibranti ta’ kultura, mużika u Group, bil-parteċipazzjoni ta’ żewġ gruppi internazzjonali, li tgħaqqad il-komunitajiet flimkien fi spirtu ta’ vera unità hekk kif joffru spettaklu ta’ żfin u folklor.
A vibrant celebration of culture, music and tradition, hosted by the Menħir Qala Folk Group, featuring two distinguished international groups, that brings communities together in a true spirit of unity.
tradition, hosted by the Menħir Qala Folk Group, featuring two distinguished international groups, that brings communities together in a true spirit of unity.
27 MAY
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
10:30
The Order – A Talk By Peter Portelli
10:30
Gozo Public Central Library, St Francis Square, Victoria
The Order – A Talk By Peter Portelli
Gozo Public Central Library, St Francis Square,
Taħdita mill-awtur Malti Peter Portelli fuq ilkitba tiegħu, kemm minn lat artistiku kif ukoll bħala sengħa. L-awtur se jiddiskuti fost l-oħrajn kif żviluppa n-narrazzjoni u l-karattri waqt li għaddej l-Assedju l-Kbir, l-isfidi u l-opportunitajiet li tippubblika f’Malta jew pajjiżi barranin, u l-possibbiltà li l-istorja titkompla f’kotba oħra.
Taħdita mill-awtur Malti Peter Portelli fuq ilkitba tiegħu, kemm minn lat artistiku kif ukoll bħala sengħa. L-awtur se jiddiskuti fost l-oħrajn kif żviluppa n-narrazzjoni u l-karattri waqt li għaddej l-Assedju l-Kbir, l-isfidi u l-opportunitajiet li tippubblika f’Malta jew pajjiżi barranin, u l-possibbiltà li l-istorja titkompla f’kotba oħra.
A talk by Maltese author Peter Portelli, about his writing as an artistic expression and craft. He will also discuss the importance of plot and characters in driving a story forward and share insights into his debut novel, which focused on the Great Siege, while looking at the challenges and opportunities of being published in Malta and abroad.
A talk by Maltese author Peter Portelli, about his writing as an artistic expression and craft. He will also discuss the importance of plot and characters in driving a story forward and share insights into his debut novel, which focused on the Great Siege, while looking at the challenges and opportunities of being published in Malta and abroad.
31 MAY
31 MAY
SUNDAY 10:00 - 13:00
SUNDAY
Pet Awareness Day
10:00 – 13:00
Visitation Square, l-Għarb
Pet Awareness Day
Avveniment għall-pubbliku kollu li għandu l-għan li jippromwovi kuxjenza dwar ir-responsabbiltà fuq annimali domestiċi, il-benesseri tal-annimali, u l-edukazzjoni permezz ta’ attivitajiet u inizjattivi relatati mal-annimali u l-kura tagħhom.
Avveniment għall-pubbliku kollu li għandu l-għan li jippromwovi kuxjenza dwar ir-responsabbiltà fuq annimali domestiċi, il-benesseri tal-annimali, u l-edukazzjoni permezz ta’ attivitajiet u inizjattivi relatati mal-annimali u l-kura tagħhom.
An event for the general public that aims to promote awareness of responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, and education through activities and initiatives related to pets and animal care.
An event for the general public that aims to promote awareness of responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, and education through activities and initiatives related to pets and animal care.
SATURDAY 6TH JUNE 2026
FROM 20:00
Friday 12 June - Monday 1 � July
Artistic Director: George J. Frendo
Qoxra tal-Ktieb / Front Cover
SYMPHONY OF ROSES OIL ON CANVAS - Rachel Galea
L-informazzjoni f’dan il-ktejjeb ġiet miġbura b’reqqa u attenzjoni. Il-Ministeru għal Għawdex u l-Ippjanar ma jerfa’ l-ebda responsabbilità għal kull tibdil li jista’ jinqala’ fl-attivitajiet. Żomm ruħek aġġornat fuq l-avvenimenti kollha li jsiru f’Għawdex permezz ta’ www.eventsingozo.com jew segwu l-paġna ta’ Facebook: EventsinGozo.
The information in this booklet has been collected with thorough attention. The Ministry for Gozo and Planning is not responsible for any changes that might happen within the programme. To stay up to date with all the events in Gozo visit the official website www.eventsingozo.com or follow EventsinGozo Facebook page.
