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2025 Festival Season: The Afro Island Guide

2025 Festival Season: The Afro Island Guide

Every summer in Malta is special, but 2025 is set to be unforgettable. With over two million additional tourists expected to visit, most are coming for one main reason—the best music festivals in Malta!

Whether you’ve been part of the scene for years (shoutout to the day ones), are just joining in (welcome!), or still considering it, one thing is for sure: we all share the same goal—to experience Malta’s top party venues and enjoy the music we love.

Malta has established itself as the ultimate European island getaway. With the global rise of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Black entertainment, the island’s festival scene is thriving. While Malta has hosted festivals for years, recent shifts have expanded beyond the usual House & Techno genres, creating a more inclusive and diverse party experience.

A quick scroll through #Malta2025 on TikTok showcases the worldwide hype. And as UncleEli famously asked, “When did Malta become the international hub for Black people?”

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We will be there #uncleeli #foryou#fyp #foryoupagе #holiday

♬ original sound – UncleEli

New & Upgraded Party Venues in Malta 2025

With thousands of festival-goers arriving, Malta’s nightlife scene has leveled up. The island has always boasted stunning party locations, with legendary venues like Numero Uno, Gianpula, and Café del Mar leading the way. But as demand grows, so do the venues.

In 2024, Malta unveiled a new outdoor festival arena, introduced Toy Room—a high-end superclub in Paceville, and transformed MedAsia Beach Club into a premium VIP party hub. Tigullio, one of Malta’s largest and oldest nightclubs, is also now undergoing a massive refurbishment to cater to international festivals. Beyond clubs, Malta’s breathtaking natural venues have become festival hotspots. Armeria Bay in Mellieħa provides a stunning backdrop for performances—especially when artists like Asake headline! Meanwhile, Fort St. Elmo remains an iconic party destination, where R&B Slow Jams 2025 will set feature this summer. And let’s not forget last year’s unforgettable Defected Festival in Valletta Ditch, which raised the bar for what’s to come!

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Send this to your travel partner ☺️ #holiday #holidaycountdown #travelvibes #holidaytime #travelgoals #roadtrip #rnb #malta

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Best Festivals in Malta 2025 – The Ultimate Party Season!

Malta’s festival lineup just keeps getting bigger! With a mix of returning favorites and brand-new music events, the variety of genres, artists, and entertainment continues to expand. The summer festival season in Malta is more exciting than ever.

Top Urban Festivals in Malta 2025:

 ✅ Summer in Malta Festival (May 29 – June 2, 2025)
 ✅ DLT Malta (June 5 – June 9, 2025)
 ✅ We Outside Malta (June 12 – June 16, 2025)
 ✅ Pioneer Plays Festival (July 3 – July 7, 2025)
 ✅ Soulful Sessions Malta (August 14 – August 19, 2025)
 ✅ R&B Slow Jams Malta (September 11 – September 15, 2025)
 ✅ Sidewinder Festival Malta (September 19 – September 21, 2025)
 ✅ Caribbean Rocks Malta (September 25 – September 29, 2025)

Only the most dedicated festival lovers will survive the full season! But with such an incredible lineup, both locals and tourists will be making memories that last a lifetime.

Afro Island – Your Gateway to the Best Festivals in Malta

Afro Island has once again partnered with top festivals in Malta to create unforgettable experiences for party-goers. Stay tuned as we reveal our official 2025 festival partners!

For the latest festival updates, VIP party packages, and exclusive tickets, follow us—don’t miss out on the hottest music festivals in Malta 2025!

Malta Festival 2025 – Full Guide & Ticket Info

Summer In Malta 2025

📍 Location: Saint Julian’s, Malta
📅 Dates: May 29–June 2, 2025
🎉 Events: Themed parties, pool gatherings, boat parties, and top DJs
🎶 Genres: Afrobeats, R&B, Dancehall, Amapiano & more
🔗 More Info:

DLT Malta 2025

📍 Location: St. Paul’s Bay, Malta
📅 Dates: June 5–9, 2025
🏨 Venue: Bora Bora Ibiza-Malta Resort
🎶 Genres: Afrobeats, R&B, Dancehall, Amapiano
🔞 Age: 21+ (Valid ID Required)
🔗 More Info & Tickets:

We Outside Malta 2025

📍 Location: St. Julian’s, Malta
📅 Dates: June 12–16, 2025
🎉 Events: Yacht, beach, pool, rooftop, and club parties
🎶 Genres: R&B, Amapiano, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Soca, Afrobeats, House, Funky, Trap
🔗 More Info & Tickets:

Pioneer Plays Malta 2025

📍 Location: Bora Bora Malta Resort, St. Paul’s Bay
📅 Dates: July 3–7, 2025
🔞 Age: 18+ (Valid ID Required)
🎶 Lineup: Capleton, DJ Pioneer, Bucie, Chelsea Como, and more
🎶 Genres: Afrohouse, Amapiano, House, Funky, R&B
🔗 More Info & Tickets:

Soulful Sessions Malta 2025

📍 Location: St. Paul’s Bay, Malta
📅 Dates: August 14–19, 2025
🎶 Genres: Soulful House, Afro House, Amapiano, UK Garage
🎟️ Tickets: From £311.10 (Excludes Boat Party)
🔗 More Info & Tickets:

R&B Slow Jams Malta 2025

📍 Location: Malta
📅 Dates: September 11–15, 2025
🎤 Curated by: Chuckie & Tazer
🎶 Experience: Immersive R&B and Slow Jams festival
🔗 More Info & Sign-up:

Sidewinder Malta 2025

📍 Location: Multiple Venues, Malta
📅 Dates: September 19–21, 2025
🎶 Performers: 50+ Acts Across Multiple Genres
🎉 Events: Boat & Pool Parties + Outdoor Festival
🎟️ Tickets: Early Bird from £99
🔗 More Info & Tickets:

Caribbean Rocks Malta 2025

📍 Location: Various Venues (St. Paul’s Bay)
📅 Dates: September 25–29, 2025
🎉 Events: Pool parties, beach festivals, boat parties, themed nights
🎟️ Tickets: From £249.41 (Boat Parties Sold Separately)
🔗 More Info & Tickets:

Don’t miss the biggest music festivals in Malta 2025—secure your tickets now and experience an unforgettable summer in Malta!

A Season Filled with Festivals

As Summer 2023 finally comes to an end (despite the forecast suggesting otherwise), we reflect on the spectacular series of festivals that graced our beloved island. Afro Island played a central role in five major events throughout the season. Here’s a glimpse of what went down… PIONEER PLAYS The festival season kicked off in May with the iconic Pioneer Plays, curated by the renowned DJ Pioneer. This festival blended the best of House, Bashment, Afrobeats, Amapiano, and R&B—a relatively new sound for the locals in Malta, yet one that resonated deeply, finding its place within the local music scene, thanks......

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THE ISLAND TAKING AFROBEATS BY STORM!

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A SMALL ISLAND IN EUROPE CONTINUES TO KEEP MAKING WAVES IN THE AFRO SCENE!

As Afrobeats continues to dominate the global landscape, there is one small island in the Mediterranean that has quickly become the favoured destination for an ultimate summer getaway! We take a look at to why Malta has quickly become top of the bucket list for festival goers in 2023, especially within the Afro community.

Malta, an island strategically located between Europe and the North of Africa. Known for its stunning coastline, crystal clear waters, historical landmarks and unique locations has often been the destination of choice for party goers, travellers, and explorers alike!

With North Africa only a short distance away. This proximity has meant that Malta not only has historical connections and influences from Africa, but has now developed a unique and diverse culture with influences from all over currently residing on the island.

With 300 days of sunshine a year and average daily temperatures of 30°C from June to September. As temperatures continue to rise in the build up to summer, so does its popularity with those looking to tick all the boxes on their summer wish list.

As the pandemic becomes a thing of the past people are looking to make the most of their summer plans, and sitting at the top of the wish list for many is an overseas festival experience. With the current growth of Afrobeats worldwide Malta has now positioned itself as the “preferred destination for Afro-oriented festivals this summer”.

The country, which has always been popular in the house and techno scene, experienced 4 major Afro festivals on the island for the first time in 2022. Pitch, DLT, Reggae Brunch and Dream Weekender were all 3-day festivals that were a huge success, and look set to return again this year.

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Guests from the UK soak up the Summer sun during DLT Festival. Image owned by DLT©

As a former British colony, EU member and English speaking country, it has quickly become a popular destination especially for tourists from the UK. An attractive prospect to British event organisers, who are looking to promote the perfect summer getaway. Thousands that flocked to the island last year took to social media to showcase the beauty that the island has to offer, and this without doubt putting Malta on the map!

In addition to its perfect location, Malta also offers some of the most unique clubbing experiences imaginable. Outdoor venues, rooftop bars, infinity pools and unique locations – it’s impossible not to be impressed by stunning backdrops as you party the weekend away with friends. This versatile island offers festivals the opportunity to enjoy a range of experiences during their stay. These range from pool parties, outdoor clubbing, jet skiing, boat trips, scuba diving and much much more.

Now that Summer of 2023 is around the corner and festival-goers are planning their trips, Malta is high on the list of destinations.

Alongside this the local scene has continued to flourish year on year, with 2022 undeniably being the most successful season to date. The community continues to grow month on month, and the Afro presence can strongly be felt on the island. With parties, food vendors, clothing brands, dance communities all joining forces – you can now find a variety of Afro based activities to enjoy in Malta.

With the following events and dates already confirmed, there is already an attractive list of dates to choose from for your trip to the island that is taking Afrobeats and Amapiano by storm!

Pioneer Plays – 18th – 22nd May

DLT – 31st May – 4th June

Reggae Brunch – 27th – 31st July

Pitch Malta – 10th – 14th August.

When it comes to events, Afro Island continues lead the way for hosting monthly Afrobeats & Amapiano parties on the island. So if your looking for a getaway this year you can visit Malta pretty much any time of the year to experience a quality Afro event, soak in sunshine and escape from reality!

Simply visit www.afroisland.com or follow on Social for all the latest events.

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MALTA’S FIRST AFRO FUSION FOOD PARTY!

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Here’s what went down as Afro Island hosted Malta’s first ever Afrobeats Food Party!

As the Afro scene continues to thrive in Malta, another globally popular concept came to the island last weekend. Afro Island hosted the island’s first ever Afro fusion food party – Afrobeats  & Bites!

Music, food and friends were brought together under one roof to take over the popular Med Asia Fusion Lounge in Sliema. The evening kicked off with an Afro Fusion BBQ featuring Jerk Chicken, Jollof Rice, Plantain, Coleslaw and Vegetarian Curry, giving guests a feast of food. Served by the authentic Odessa’s Caribbean Fusion.

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The evening was hosted by Aaron Deacon, who was flown in by the Afro Island team to ensure the vibe throughout the evening. Deacon is a popular host and entertainer from the UK who returned to Malta for his second event in less than 4 months. He wasted no time in raising the excitement of the guests who flocked to the venue for this sold out event.

Deacon wasn’t the only guest from the UK as he was joined by DJ Debs who is known for her involvement with Girls of Grime, a female-led platform for UK Female Artists, DJ’s and creatives from the UK.


The female presence was clearly felt in the DJ stand: DJ Xplora, an artist from Malta who is also hailing from the UK, performed at an Afro Island event for the first time, having recently exploding onto the scene. The ever-present and experienced DJ Shay Who completed a well-rounded and diverse line-up of selectors for the evening.

A well blended mix of Afrobeats, Amapiano, Bashment, Afro House and UK Drill was served to the audience who wasted no time in enjoying themselves while they ate their meals. This unique concept sees guests eating, drinking and partying all under one roof. A true celebration of music and food all in one!


After the meal, the restaurant transformed into a nightclub with even more guests arriving to party late into the night. In the sold- out nightclub, dance circles formed on the dance floor as guests showcased their own styles. Energy levels were high until the early hours of the morning and Malta’s first Afro Fusion Food Party was definitely one to remember!

Afro Island‘s next Afrobeats & Bites event will take place on Friday 17th March at Med Asia Fusion Lounge Sliema. Tickets released soon.

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