Malta Events in November 2026 | What's On & Tickets

November in Malta brings some of the year’s biggest indoor events: three nights of metal, a free gaming festival, the island’s largest book fair and plenty of Sunday afternoon fun. Here’s what’s on, with dates and tickets.

Music

Malta Metal Weekend: 13-15 November at Eden Arena, InterContinental Malta, St Julian’s: Kreator and Paradise Lost (Friday), Doro, Dirkschneider and Candlemass (Saturday), Europe and Vandenberg (Sunday). Day tickets €75, 3-day €200 · our guide.
An Afternoon with Nicko McBrain: Iron Maiden’s longtime drummer in conversation on Sunday 15 November at 15:00, part of Malta Metal Weekend.
The Return of the Legends: Jaycee & Terra: old-school favourites reunite at Westend Terrace, Xewkija, Gozo, on Saturday 14 November, in aid of Id-Dar tal-Providenza. Free Entry Invite.
NEURO: 80s electro, New Romantic and synth pop played 100% on vinyl by DJ Alex Grech and DJ Mozzer at Beachaven, Xemxija, on Saturday 28 November (21:00). Tickets €10 · our guide.

Gaming

PLAYCON 2026: Malta’s gaming and esports festival returns to the MFCC, 19-22 November, with free entry on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November and a Friday-evening Mythic Pass from €10. Get your ticket · our guide.
Symphonic Pixels: a 50-piece orchestra led by Kevin Abela plays reimagined video game soundtracks at the MFCC on Friday 20 November (21:00), with PLAYCON Expo access from 19:30. Tickets from €35 · our guide.
PLAYCON Summit 2026: the industry side of PLAYCON for gaming professionals, 18-19 November. Summit tickets.

Comedy

Max Amini Live in Malta: the comedy star plays the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, with four shows on 21 and 22 November. All four are sold out.

Culture and sport

Terrur Żabbar Halloween Festival: the last night is Sunday 1 November (18:00 to about 21:00) at Misraħ is-Sliem, Żabbar: a haunted WWII shelter (14+, €10), a family-friendly haunted band club (€5) and an 18+ escape room (€10) · our guide.
Floriana v Valletta: the Premier League derby on Sunday 1 November (15:30) at the Tony Bezzina Stadium, Paola. Tickets out soon, adults €10 and seniors €6 with no booking fee in this league · fixtures and tickets.
Malta v Germany rugby: Malta’s national team hosts Germany in the Rugby Europe Men’s Trophy on Saturday 7 November (12:30) at the Tony Bezzina Stadium, Paola. Free entry with a ticket · our guide.
Malta v Sweden rugby: a second home Trophy game a week later, on Saturday 14 November (13:00) at the Tony Bezzina Stadium. Adults €20, children €5, or €30 for a combo with Malta v Czechia in February · our guide.
Malta Book Festival: the 47th edition, 4-8 November at the MFCC, Ta’ Qali: author talks, workshops and family events. Free entry.
Malta Open & Malta Masters darts: a World Darts Federation ranking event in Tarxien, 6-8 November, with men’s, women’s and youth competitions.
Żurrieq Half Marathon & 10K: Sunday 15 November, starting and finishing in Żurrieq’s main square; registration closes on 1 November.
MTGP Malta 2026: the Muay Thai Grand Prix returns to the Ta’ Qali Basketball Pavilion on Friday 27 November, with Muay Thai, kickboxing and boxing bouts and World and Mediterranean titles on the line. General Entry €30, early bird €25 until 15 October · our guide.

Sunday afternoons: Boozy Bingo

The Halloween Special closes on Sunday 1 November, Golden Oldies returns on 8 November, and the Pyjama Drama shows run on 15, 22 and 29 November at Gianpula. Standing tickets €20 · all the dates.

Prices exclude booking fee.

FAQ

What’s on in Malta in November 2026?

Malta Metal Weekend (13-15 November), PLAYCON (19-22 November), the Malta Book Festival (4-8 November), Malta v Germany rugby (7 November), Symphonic Pixels (20 November), Max Amini (21-22 November, sold out) and the Żurrieq Half Marathon (15 November) are among the highlights.