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 concerts

  • Joseph Calleja Christmas Concert 2026: Malta’s star tenor with special guests Claudio Baglioni and Sarah Brightman, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra and the BOV Joseph Calleja Children’s Choir, on Friday 18 December (20:30, doors 19:00) at the MFCC, Ta’ Qali. Seated tickets from €60 · 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.
  • Reflex 80’s Party: DJ Alex Grech’s 80s dance hits, played 100% on vinyl, at Beachaven, Xemxija, on Saturday 12 December (21:00). Tickets €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.
  • NYE in Vegas: DJ Sue’s Las Vegas themed party in the White Tent at Montekristo Estate, Siġġiewi, on Thursday 31 December (21:00 to 04:00). General Entry from €15, VIP from €25 (early bird) · our guide.
  • Zion NYE Party: DJ Alex Grech and Alberto Palmieri at Zion Bar & Restaurant, St Thomas Bay, Marsaskala, on Thursday 31 December from 21:00 (17+). Early bird €20 including a drink · our guide.

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), the Joseph Calleja Christmas Concert with Claudio Baglioni and Sarah Brightman (18 December) and New Year’s Eve parties in Ta’ Qali, Siġġiewi and Marsaskala (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?

Zion’s NYE party in Marsaskala starts at €20 with a drink, DJ Sue’s NYE in Vegas at Montekristo from €15 (early bird), and Global Dance Events’ open-bar NYE 2027 party in Ta’ Qali costs €70 for adults and €15 for children, all plus booking fee.

When is Joseph Calleja’s Christmas Concert 2026?

Friday 18 December 2026 at the MFCC, Ta’ Qali, with Claudio Baglioni and Sarah Brightman. Seated tickets cost €60 to €200 plus booking fee.

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.