Culture · TourismMalta's Għana Festival Returns May 21-24 with Traditional Performances and Workshops
Festgħana 2026 celebrates Malta's UNESCO-listed għana folk music May 21-24. Free performances, workshops & cultural events at Floriana and Żejtun.
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Tourism · EconomyMalta's Tourism Boom Strains Housing and Island Infrastructure
Malta tourism jumped 11.3% with €234M spent in March alone—but the surge strains housing, ferry capacity, and infrastructure for residents and expats.
Culture · TourismPicasso and Chagall in Gozo: Exhibition Closes Sunday, May 3
View rare Picasso etchings and Chagall lithographs at Arthall Gozo in Victoria, Malta this Sunday, May 3. Free admission to modernist collection before it closes.
Culture · TourismHistoric Garment Talk at Palazzo Falson Explores Malta's Vanishing Textile Skills
Palazzo Falson hosts dress historian Caroline Tonna and seamstress Maria Muscat on May 12 to discuss Malta's vanishing textile crafts. Limited spaces—book now.
Transportation · TourismNew Sliema-Gozo Ferry Launches May 5: Cheaper Commutes, Faster Tourism Access
New fast ferry connects Sliema to Gozo from May 5. Gozitans pay €2.25, tourists €8.50. 75-minute journey transforms inter-island travel for Malta.
Culture · TourismWalk Through Malta's WWII History: Free Military Mtarfa Event May 17
Explore Malta's wartime past at Military Mtarfa on May 17. Free access to historic cemetery, field kitchen, restored vehicles, and hands-on learning with volunteer historians.
Culture · TourismGuerrilla Girls Bring 40 Years of Feminist Art Activism to Malta's Museums
Activist art collective challenges gender inequality at Malta Biennale 2026. Free exhibition "Laugh, Cry, Fight" at MUŻA runs through May 29. Discover why this matters for art in Malta.
Economy · TourismMalta's English Language Schools Face Enrollment Decline as Visa Rules Tighten
Malta's English language sector saw 6% fewer students in 2025. New visa rules start August. What it means for residents and the economy.
Culture · TourismMalta Biennale Gets Permanent Foundation Status as 2026 Edition Draws Record Applications
Malta's Biennale Foundation offers artists €13,000 grants, transforms 27 heritage venues, and attracts 3,200+ global applications. What it means for residents.