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Between 18th and 30th April, the 25th anniversary edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival will bring together around 40 fireworks teams to once again light up the skies over the Grand Harbour and Nadur in Gozo, celebrating one of Malta’s most loved cultural traditions whilst continuing to attract tourists outside of the summer months. The Malta Tourism Authority announced details of this anticipated annual event on Monday morning at Fort St Angelo in Birgu, overlooking the Grand Harbour.
This year’s festival will feature eight pyrotechnic teams competing in the pyro-musical competition, an increase from six in the previous year. Four of the competitors are Maltese, while the other four will travel to the Maltese Islands from overseas, including participants from countries that have never previously taken part in this festival. Notably, the 25th anniversary edition will include a Canadian pyrotechnic company, marking participation from outside Europe and reinforcing the festival’s relevance within key long-haul tourism markets.
In total, around 40 fireworks factories and affiliated societies will participate throughout the festival, highlighting the depth of local talent and artistry. Band clubs will also take part across the various dates, bringing the Maltese festa atmosphere to life through music and traditional celebrations.
The festival programme will open on the 18th of April in Nadur, Gozo, featuring non-competitive pyro-musical displays, traditional fireworks and a closing show by the winners of last year’s competition, namely Għaqda Piroteknika 10 ta’ Awwissu, Birgu. Competitive pyro-musical events will then take place in the Grand Harbour, Valletta on the 20th and 25th April, with four competitors performing on each night, accompanied by non-competitive pyro-musical, traditional displays as well as band club participation. The festival will end on the 30th of April with a grand finale at the Grand Harbour, Valletta. Beyond the competition, audiences will once again experience a wide range of traditional Maltese fireworks, including beraq, beraq pront, beraq tal-kulur, beraq bil-logħob, as well as murtali tal-kulur, sfejjer and blalen, showcasing the diversity, craftsmanship and artistry that characterise Malta’s pyrotechnic heritage.
The Malta International Fireworks Festival remains one of the most anticipated events on Malta’s cultural calendar, drawing large crowds of Maltese families and international visitors to Valletta and Nadur. For more information and timely updates, visit the Festival’s Facebook and Instagram page.