Isle of MTV Malta 2026
Isle of MTV Malta 2026: Your Complete Guide to Malta Music Week (22–26 July)
Isle of MTV Malta 2026 returns to Il-Fosos Square (The Granaries) in Floriana on Wednesday 22 July 2026, with global pop icon Katy Perry confirmed to headline her first-ever show on the Maltese Islands. As Europe’s largest free open-air music festival, the concert is only the opening act: it kicks off Malta Music Week 2026, a five-day takeover of the island’s best clubs, beaches and boats running from 22 to 26 July 2026. Below you’ll find the full schedule, every official Music Week event, and exactly how to lock in your tickets before they sell out.
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What is Isle of MTV Malta 2026?
Isle of MTV Malta is Europe’s biggest free music festival, held every summer at the open-air Granaries (Il-Fosos Square) in Floriana, just outside the walls of Valletta. The 2026 edition — the 18th in the festival’s history — takes place on Wednesday 22 July 2026 and is headlined by Katy Perry, one of the biggest names ever booked for the event. Past editions have drawn crowds of 30,000 to 50,000 fans, and the show is later broadcast on MTV worldwide.
The main concert is free to attend, but you must register for your free tickets through the official Isle of MTV channels. The festival is family-friendly (under-14s must be accompanied by an adult, per official rules), while the surrounding Malta Music Week club, beach and boat parties are separate, paid, strictly 17+ events — and that’s where Malta Party Vibes has you covered.
Isle of MTV Malta 2026 schedule at a glance
Here’s the full week of official Isle of MTV Malta Music Week 2026 events, day by day. Tap any event to see full details and secure your spot:
| Date | Event | Venue | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 22 Jul | Official Isle of MTV After Party ft. Afrojack (Kapuchon) | Gianpula Main Room | €25 |
| Thu 23 Jul | Isle of MTV Day Boat Party | Sliema Ferries | €55 |
| Fri 24 Jul | G7 Fridays ft. NERVO | Gianpula Main Room | €20 |
| Sat 25 Jul | Café del Mar Special ft. GORDO | Café del Mar, St. Paul’s Bay | €30 |
| Sun 26 Jul | Toy Room Beach Pool Party ft. Dizzee Rascal | Toy Room Beach Club, Sliema | €20 |
Official Isle of MTV After Party 2026 ft. Afrojack (Kapuchon) — Wed 22 July
The night doesn’t end when the Isle of MTV concert finishes — the official Isle of MTV after party in Malta carries the energy straight into the early hours. Global superstar Afrojack takes over Gianpula Main Room in his underground Kapuchon alias for the biggest after-show of Music Week.
- Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026
- Time: 23:30 – 04:00 (last entry 02:30)
- Venue: Gianpula Main Room, Żebbuġ, Malta
- Age: Strictly 17+ — valid photo ID required
Isle of MTV Boat Party 2026 — Thu 23 July
One of the most popular daytime events of Music Week, the Isle of MTV Malta boat party sets sail from Sliema Ferries for a full day at sea along Malta’s stunning coastline — sunshine, swimming and non-stop grooves on the Mediterranean. If you want the ultimate boat party in Malta during the island’s biggest music week, this is it.
- Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
- Boarding: 11:30 | Departs: 12:00 sharp
- Departure: Sliema Ferries (opposite McDonald’s), Sliema, Malta
- Age: Strictly 17+ — valid photo ID required
Isle of MTV G7 Fridays ft. NERVO — Fri 24 July
A special Isle of MTV edition of G7 Fridays — the biggest Friday night out at Malta’s most popular outdoor club, Gianpula Main Room — brings global chart-topping DJ duo NERVO to the decks. Expect the biggest Friday club night in Malta of the entire summer.
- Date: Friday 24 July 2026
- Time: 23:00 – 04:00 (last entry 02:30)
- Venue: Gianpula Main Room, Żebbuġ, Malta
- Age: Strictly 17+ — valid photo ID required
Isle of MTV Café del Mar Special ft. GORDO — Sat 25 July
Set against Malta’s most breathtaking sunset views over St. Paul’s Islands, the Isle of MTV Café del Mar special brings headline DJ GORDO to the island’s most legendary open-air venue. World-class music, golden-hour views and one of the standout nights of Malta Music Week 2026.
- Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
- Time: 20:00 – 01:00 (last entry 23:00)
- Venue: Café del Mar Malta, Triq It-Trunciera, St. Paul’s Bay
- Age: Strictly 17+ — valid photo ID required
Isle of MTV Toy Room Beach Pool Party ft. Dizzee Rascal — Sun 26 July
Closing out the week in style, the Isle of MTV Toy Room Beach pool party brings UK grime and chart legend Dizzee Rascal to the beachfront, where day beds turn into dance platforms. A sun-soaked finale and one of the hottest pool parties in Malta all summer.
- Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
- Time: 13:00 – 23:00 (last entry 20:00)
- Venue: Toy Room Beach Club, Tigné Seafront, Sliema, Malta
- Age: Strictly 17+ — valid photo ID required
How to get Isle of MTV Malta 2026 tickets
There are two ticket types to keep straight for Isle of MTV Malta 2026:
- The main concert (22 July, The Granaries): free to attend, but you must register for your free standard tickets through the official Isle of MTV channels in advance.
- Malta Music Week events (22–26 July): the after party, boat party, club nights and pool parties are paid, ticketed and strictly 17+. These sell out fast every year — book early through Malta Party Vibes to guarantee your place.
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VIP, groups and where to stay during Malta Music Week
Most Isle of MTV Music Week venues sit around Sliema, St. Julian’s and Gianpula Village, with the main concert in Floriana right next to Valletta — so wherever you stay, you’re close to the action.
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- Travelling as a group? Contact our team and we’ll organise your tickets and tailor your Malta Music Week itinerary.
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When is Isle of MTV Malta 2026?
The main Isle of MTV Malta concert takes place on Wednesday 22 July 2026 at Il-Fosos Square (The Granaries) in Floriana. Malta Music Week events run from 22 to 26 July 2026.
Who is headlining Isle of MTV Malta 2026?
Katy Perry is confirmed as the headliner for the 2026 edition — her first-ever performance on the Maltese Islands.
Is Isle of MTV Malta free?
Yes. The main concert is free to attend, but you must register for free tickets through the official Isle of MTV channels. The surrounding Malta Music Week club, beach and boat parties are separate, paid, 17+ events.
What is Malta Music Week 2026?
Malta Music Week 2026 is a five-day series of official parties around the Isle of MTV concert (22–26 July), spanning venues like Gianpula Village, Café del Mar and Toy Room Beach Club.
What are the official Isle of MTV after parties and Music Week events?
The official line-up includes the After Party with Afrojack (Kapuchon) on 22 July, the Day Boat Party on 23 July, G7 Fridays with NERVO on 24 July, the Café del Mar special with GORDO on 25 July, and the Toy Room Beach pool party with Dizzee Rascal on 26 July.
What is the minimum age for Malta Music Week events?
The paid Music Week parties (after party, boat party, club nights and pool parties) are strictly 17+ and require a valid photo ID. The main concert is family-friendly, with under-14s admitted when accompanied by an adult, per official rules.