Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Celebrate the festa with the people of Balluta

The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is celebrated annually in the area of Balluta, located between Sliema and St. Julian's. For weeks, the town is fully decorated in colourful lights, statues and other street decorations, creating a unique atmosphere that suits the mood. Brass band marches take place around the town every evening, accompanied by beautiful aerial and ground fireworks, as well as several nougat and ice-cream stalls to tempt your senses.

On the day of the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, there is a procession around Balluta with the titular statue of the town followed by brass bands and a crowd of devotees. Festas are very awaited events in Malta, you can read more information about Maltese festas, but to experience the magic of Maltese festas, make sure to visit Balluta for the festa of Our Lady of Mount Carmel this year.