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On Saturday 3rd October 2026, Valletta will once again turn into one enormous stage for Notte Bianca. 

Sunny days but milder weather. Discover why the autumn months are ideal for your next trip to Malta. 

Discover Malta from September to December, with cultural celebrations, music, sailing and festive experiences. Explore the events worth adding to your autumn or winter city break in 2026.

Discover how Countess Margaret Strickland, co-founder of Malta’s first five-star hotel, gave her name to The Phoenicia Malta’s signature restaurant, Contessa.

The World Travel & Tourism Council brings its 26th Global Summit to Valletta from 7–9 October. Here is where you should stay to make the most of Malta’s largest-ever tourism summit.

Experience the very best of Malta in August, from vibrant festas to relaxing Mediterranean escapes.

Bastion Pool, Bar & Restaurant reopens for summer 2026. Discover the Valletta fortifications, sally port and St Rocco baths behind Malta’s first hotel pool.

Discover all the exciting happenings in Malta, this summer.

Princess Elizabeth danced in The Phoenicia Malta’s Grand Ballroom in 1949 and returned as Queen in 2005. This May, royal biographer Robert Hardman launches his new Elizabeth II biography at the hotel.

Discover the story of the uncovered a 16th-century fortification wall built by the Knights of St John – and how we redesigned the space around it.