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Feast of St Bartholomew in Ħal-Għargħur
MostaSun, Aug 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Overview
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Experience a beloved village feast in Ħal-Għargħur
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Saturday 29 August 2026 brings the Feast of St Bartholomew to Ħal-Għargħur, a small village in the Mosta region honouring its patron saint. This traditional Maltese festa features a solemn procession carrying St Bartholomew's statue through decorated streets, often accompanied by a marching brass band club. Colourful lights, bunting, and religious imagery adorn buildings and balconies as the village celebrates.
Throughout the day, food stalls serve traditional Maltese specialities: qubbajt (nougat), imqaret (fried date pastries), and seasonal local fare. The late-August timing falls within Malta's peak festa season, when villages across the islands hold their traditional celebrations.
As evening descends, fireworks — ground-based petards and aerial displays — burst overhead in celebration, closing out Ħal-Għargħur's village feast.
What to expect
A solemn procession with the saint's statue, colourful street decorations, traditional food stalls, brass band music, and evening fireworks.
Good to know
- Saturday 29 August 2026
- Ħal-Għargħur village, Mosta region, central Malta
- Free entry to village and celebrations; food stalls charge separately
- Procession of St Bartholomew's statue
- Traditional Maltese food and evening fireworks
Frequently asked questions
When is the Feast of St Bartholomew 2026?
Saturday 29 August 2026.
Where does it take place?
In Ħal-Għargħur, a small village in the Mosta region of central Malta.
Is entry free?
Yes, entry to the village and feast is free. Traditional food stalls charge for items.
What should visitors expect?
A solemn religious procession, colourful street decorations, traditional Maltese food, brass band music, and evening fireworks.
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