Enjoy the festivals of vibrant Valletta with the Phoenicia Hotel
Enjoy a summer break at Phoenicia Hotel Malta and you can save 30% by booking online, with prices at this five-star hotel in high season from only £57.50 per person sharing.
Consistently voted one of the best hotels in Malta and boasting the TripAdvisor's Traveller's Choice Award, this majestic art-deco hotel is the perfect base for discovering the delights of Valletta whilst also enjoying the sanctuary of its beautiful gardens and impressive pool deck, carved into the city walls.
UNESCO World Heritage City Valletta is set to become European Capital of Culture in 2018, and you'll find a host of events, festivals and concerts happening this summer to suit all tastes, including:
Isle of MTV Malta Special on 26th June - Rita Ora and Rudimental head the line up at this free music festival in Fosos Square, now in its seventh year. From 6pm to 11.30pm. See isleofmtv.com
Malta Arts Festival from 30th June to 14th July - a bonanza of theatre, music, dance and visual arts featuring top international performers. For events and venues see maltaartsfestival.org
Mark Knopfler and band on 17th July. An outdoor concert at The Granaries venue that promises folk, blues, country and rock. Starts at 8.30 pm with standing tickets for €35 available from nngpromotions.com
The Malta Jazz Festival from 18th to 20th July in the open air setting of Ta' Liesse at the Grand Harbour. Now in its 23rd year, this popular festival attracts leading international jazz artists. This year's lineup includes Grammy award winning Robert Glasper Experiment plus the likes of Michael Camilo, Gregory Porter and Vijay Iyer. Single day tickets cost €20 or a three-day ticket is €40. See maltajazzfestival.org
Delicata Wine Festival from the 9th to 12th August at the Barrakka Gardens with stunning views over the Grand Harbour. From 7pm until midnight, it's the perfect place to savour the sunset and enjoy a relaxing summer evening, with live entertainment plus Maltese and international cuisine. Purchase a souvenir glass for €12 and enjoy as much wine as you like. See delicata.com
Stay at Phoenicia Hotel and you can stroll to all the events and take advantage of the summer special online offer, with rooms from just £57.50 per night per person sharing. To book visit phoeniciamalta.com.
Fly to Malta from a choice of 16 UK departure airports with airlines including Air Malta, easyjet and ryanair, with summer prices starting from under £120 return.
