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Città Invicta Festival in Valletta
VallettaFri, Aug 21, 2026 · 01:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Overview
Overview
Celebrating Maltese Heritage, Faith and Sea through art, music and food.
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Città Invicta is Senglea's annual festival marking the town's historic title — 'the unconquered city' — earned for holding out during the Great Siege of 1565. The 2026 edition, its 64th, runs on Friday 21 August across the Three Cities area near Valletta, built around the themes of heritage, faith and the sea that define Senglea's identity as a fortified harbour town.
Expect a mix of art, music and food events through the day and evening, drawing on Senglea's Baroque churches, harbour-front bastions and maritime history. It sits alongside Valletta and the wider Grand Harbour region's late-summer cultural calendar, rather than being a Valletta city event itself.
What to expect
Cultural performances and exhibits, heritage-focused activities, spiritual elements, maritime themes, a celebration of Valletta's multilayered identity.
⏱️ 10 hr 59 min
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Good to know
- Date: Friday 21 August 2026
- Venue: Valletta
- Focus: Heritage, faith, and maritime culture
- Getting there: Throughout Valletta's historic centre
- Entry: Typically free; some activities may require registration
Frequently asked questions
What is Città Invicta Festival?
A cultural celebration honouring Valletta's heritage, spiritual traditions, and maritime identity.
When is it?
Friday 21 August 2026.
Where does it take place?
Throughout Valletta, Malta's fortified capital.
Is it free?
Entry to the streets and main events is typically free, though some specific activities may have a small fee or require registration.
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