December in Malta is all about Christmas parties, pantomimes and one very big night to close the year. Here’s what’s on, with dates, venues and where to get tickets.

Pantomimes and family shows

  • The Magical Christmas Show: the Malta National Children’s Choir’s 90-minute family show with Mickey Mouse and Stitch at City Theatre, Valletta, from Friday 4 December. Tickets from €13 · our guide.
  • Chucky’s Solo Panto: Spill-the-Tea Party: Chucky Bartolo’s adults-only take on Alice in Wonderland at Sirena, Sliema, with 20 nights from 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 (19:30). Tickets from €25 · our guide.
  • MERLIN: ACTion Productions’ Maltese-language family pantomime at Teatru Dun Mikiel Xerri, Ħaż-Żebbuġ, on 11, 12 and 13 December. Early bird €16.20 adults, €10.80 children under 12 · our guide.

Christmas parties

  • QuickSilver at UNO Malta: the man behind the classic hit Bellissima plays Treehaus, UNO Malta, Ta’ Qali, on Saturday 5 December (22:00), with Sandro, Soulsignal, Cathy K and Darryl. General Entry €10.
  • White Christmas: The White Edition: DJ Alex Tonna’s 80s, 90s and 2000s party at Tigullio, Spinola Bay, St Julian’s, on Saturday 12 December (21:30 to 04:00). Dress code: white. Standard €10, VIP €15 · our guide.
  • Bring It Back: Christmas Special: 2000s and 2010s throwbacks at Gianpula Main Room on Saturday 12 December (22:00 to 04:00). Tickets from €10 · our guide.

Sunday afternoons: Boozy Bingo

The Pyjama Drama season runs into December at Gianpula Main Room, with shows on Sundays 6, 13 and 20 December (15:00). Standing tickets €20, with tables for six also available · all the dates.

New Year’s Eve

  • New Year’s Eve 2027 with Maria Nayler: the voice behind Naked & Sacred headlines Global Dance Events’ NYE party in Ta’ Qali on Thursday 31 December (21:00), with Cathy K, Chris Funkytown, Commander Jay, Darryl and Sandro, plus an open bar and food stalls. Adults €70, children €15.

Also in December

Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem, Gozo’s open-air living nativity village, usually opens in mid-December and runs into early January. The 2026 dates had not been announced at the time of writing, so check with the organisers before you plan a trip.

Prices exclude booking fee.

FAQ

What’s on in Malta in December 2026?

Highlights include Chucky’s Solo Panto (1 December to 3 January), the MERLIN pantomime (11-13 December), White Christmas and Bring It Back’s Christmas Special (both 12 December) and New Year’s Eve with Maria Nayler (31 December).

Which Christmas pantomimes are on in Malta this year?

MERLIN, a Maltese-language family panto in Ħaż-Żebbuġ (11-13 December), and Chucky’s Solo Panto, an adults-only show at Sirena in Sliema (1 December to 3 January).

How much are New Year’s Eve tickets?

Global Dance Events’ NYE 2027 party costs €70 for adults and €15 for children, plus booking fee, with an open bar.

Are there family-friendly events in December?

Yes. The Magical Christmas Show at City Theatre, Valletta, is made for families, MERLIN is a family pantomime with child tickets for under 12s, and Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem in Gozo usually opens in mid-December.

Featured photo: Christmas atmosphere at City Gate, Valletta, by Godwin Borg, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.