Local events > July

July 1st to 24th- Malta Arts Festival
This is a great festival held in and around Valletta, involving an assortment of family and cultural entertainment from both local and foreign artists.
Where: Lot's of different venues
Price: Some FREE,others of various prices
Info: visit www.maltaculture.com

July 3rd to 8th - Isle of MTV 2009
The event builds up over six days of musical events, culminating with the mega - concert at The Granaries Floriana. Last year's Isle of MTV was a huge success with, Enrique Iglesias, Lady Gaga, The Kooks, One Republic and NERD all playing live. This year will feature Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga plus loads of others. Thousands will surely gather to join in this year's biggest open-air free party. Make sure you will be part of the crowd this year.
When: July 8th, 1900h
Where: The Granaries, Floriana
Price: FREE!!!
Info: info@visitmalta.com & www.isleofmtv.com

Festa!
This is the second month of local festas! Celebrated by elaborate firework displays, marching bands, local foods and general good times in the street! Find out when your local Festa is and join in :)

FEAST OF THE VISITATION - Gharb (Gozo)
05/07/2009
FEAST OF ST PAUL - Rabat
05/07/2009 
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART - Sliema
05/07/2009
FEAST OF ST ANDREW - Luqa
05/07/2009
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES - Qrendi
05/07/2009 
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL - Fleur De Lys
05/07/2009
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - Hamrun
05/07/2009
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP - Kercem (Gozo)
12/07/2009
FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION - Balzan
12/07/2009
FEAST OF ST JOSEPH - Kalkara
12/07/2009
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL - Fgura
12/07/2009
FEAST OF ST JOSEPH - Kirkop
12/07/2009
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL - Gzira
13/07/2009 
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL - Valletta
16/07/2009
FEAST OF ST GEORGE - Victoria (Gozo)
19/07/2009
FEAST OF ST JOSEPH - Msida
19/07/2009 
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL - Mdina
19/07/2009
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS - St Paul's Bay
19/07/2009
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF HOLY DOCTRINE - Tarxien
19/07/2009
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL - B'Kara
19/07/2009
FEAST OF ST SEBASTIAN - Qormi
19/07/2009
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL - Zurrieq
25/07/2009
FEAST OF ST MARGARET - Sannat (Gozo)
26/07/2009
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL - Balluta
26/07/2009
FEAST OF ST VENERA - St Venera
26/07/2009
FEAST OF ST JOSEPH - Zebbug
26/07/2009 
FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING - Paola
26/07/2009
FEAST OF ST ANNA - Marsascala
26/07/2009     
    
July 16th to 18th - Malta Jazz Festival
The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts will this summer be presenting the 16th edition of the Malta Jazz Festival. This year's event aims to restore the Malta Jazz Festival to its former glory by featuring a line-up of top international and Maltese artists who will be presenting an eclectic mix of jazz styles from the current musical scene. Artistic direction is in the hands of Paris-based Maltese Jazz Guitarist/Composer Sandro Zerafa.
When: 2000h
Where: Ta' Liesse, Grand Harbour
Price: 15 euros a day
Info:www.maltajazzfestival.org or www.maltaculture.com
 
July 19th & 20th - Michael Bolton & Joseph Calleja
Michael Bolton sings with Malta's world famous tenor Joseph Calleja.
When: 2030h
Where: Luxol Stadium, Pembroke
Price: 35 euros
Info: info@nngpromotions.com or www.nngpromotions.com 

July 21st - Laura Pausini
Very famous Italian singer coming to Malta to rock da house!
When: 2030h
Where: Luxol Stadium, Pembroke
Price: 35 euros. Tickets from Agenda, Vodafone and Exotique stores
Info: info@nngpromotions.com or www.nngpromotions.com 

July 24th - Aug 2nd - Farsons Great Beer Festival
Great entertainment for the whole family! Local music, food, play areas and, of course, BEER!
When: 2000h
Where: Ta'Qali
Price:FREE
Info: visit www.maltaculture.com

July 25th- Malta Pride Festival Party
This event is being organised in collaboration with the health and HIV awareness drive , with proceeds going to the AIDS charity.
When: 2200h
Where: Buskett Roadhouse
Price: Free