Feast of St. John the Baptist

Visit Xewkija and celebrate the festa with the locals

The Feast of St. John the Baptist is celebrated annually in the town of Xewkija in Gozo. For a whole week, the town enjoys a festive mood, as it is decorated in colourful lights, statues and other beautiful street decorations. There are brass band concerts happening every evening on the days prior to the festa, accompanied by the traditional fireworks, as well as nougat and ice-cream stalls distributed around the village for you to indulge in.

On the day of the feast of St. John the Baptist, there is a procession with the titular statue that goes around Xewkija, followed by brass bands and a crowd of devotees. 

Festas are very awaited events in Malta, you can definitely read more information about religious events, but to experience the magic of Maltese festas, make sure to visit Xewkijia for the festa of St. John the Baptist this year.