These are the music superstars coming to Malta this summer

In the coming weeks, Malta will host a packed programme of concerts and festivals, as organisers prepare for what they say could be the island’s biggest summer for international headliners.

The line-up (see below) spans genres, from award-winning artists and rock bands to 1980s legends, leaving music fans spoilt for choice.

“2026 is looking like it is going to be one of the biggest summers in Malta in terms of festivals and international artists performing on our island,” Owen Spiteri, G7 Events director, told Times of Malta.

According to Spiteri, the increase in the tourism industry has helped and encouraged other organisers in the entertainment industry to invest further in international line-ups with top global artists.

“The entertainment industry has grown drastically after COVID-19. Another important factor, I believe, is that Malta still offers a very good value for money when it comes to the type of entertainment when one compares it to other Mediterranean hot spots like Ibiza, Mykonos and the French Riviera.”

According to the CEO of Greatt, an entertainment and event company, the summer is a clear demonstration of what the islands can achieve in the entertainment sector.

“Never before has Malta welcomed such a volume of international artists, nor artists of the calibre we are seeing this season,” Mark Grech said.

“Beyond the artists themselves, this season proves that Malta has the ability not only to attract the best of international talent, but also to deliver the standards and experience expected of such events on this scale. It sends a strong message that our country is increasingly establishing itself as a credible and attractive destination for world-class entertainment.”

He added that the list of headliners demonstrates that Malta can confidently compete with larger destinations and continues to attract some of the biggest names in the industry, benefiting both the local entertainment sector and the wider economy.

Festivals Malta provides funding to support the development and delivery of high-quality and large-scale events in Malta through its Large Scale Events Support Scheme (LSESS). The scheme offers grants up to €2 million per project for events featuring internationally recognised headliners.

June 16:  Scorpions

Ta' Qali MFCC

Legendary rock band Scorpions will kick off the packed festival programme at MFCC, Ta’ Qali on Wednesday. Fans can expect to hear tracks including Wind of Change, Rock You Like a Hurricane and No One Like You.

July 4: BBC Concert Orchestra ABBA vs Bee Gees

Floriana Granaries  

More than 70 world-class musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra will take the stage at Malta's biggest open-air space to celebrate the music of ABBA and the Bee Gees.

July 8: Michael Bublé 

Ta' Qali National Park

The Canadian crooner known for hits like Haven't Met You Yet, Feeling Good and Home will bring his brand of Sinatra-esque music to Malta in July, performing at the national park's concert venue.  

July 21: Ricchi e Poveri

2026 Għaxaq Music Festival, Għaxaq Grounds

Fans of Italian tracks will also be in for a treat as the stars behind the tracks Sarà perché ti amo and Che sarà will be performing in Malta mid-July at the Għaxaq Music Festival.

July 22: Katy Perry, Afrojack @ Isle of MTV

Fosos, Floriana

This year's Isle of MTV lineup will feature one of its biggest headliners in years: global pop superstar Katy Perry.  Afrojack will hit the decks for a closing DJ performance and local star Aiden will also thrill the Granaries crowds. 

July 31-Aug 2: Fatboy Slim, Nina Kraviz @ Spiral Festival

Gianpula and Café Del Mar

The people behind Serbia's famous EXIT festival are bringing their world tour to Malta for a three-day electronic music event that will see Fatboy Slim return to Malta.  Russian DJ Nina Kraviz and German DJ and producer Lilly Palmer will also headline the event. 

July 31: Robin Schulz 

Café Del Mar

Robin Schulz's music has been played over 20 billion times on Spotify worldwide, making the German DJ and producer one of the world's most successful artists. 

He will be bringing his world-famous repertoire, including hits like “Sugar,” “Waves,” and “Prayer in C," to Malta this July. 

August 2: Pitbull with Lil Jon

Ta’ Qali National Park

The Grammy Award-winning US rapper will make a stop in Malta as part of his ongoing I’m Back! tour across the US and Europe. He will be backed by live band The Agents and dancers The Most Bad Ones. 

August 5: Steve Aoki 

Gianpula Village

Aoki will perform at Gianpula Village.

The world-renowned American DJ, music producer, record executive, and entrepreneur is one of the most recognisable figures in electronic dance music (EDM) and is famous for his high-energy performances and massive global influence. He's no stranger to Malta and will be back this summer for a perfomance at Gianpula Village. 

August 11: Lewis Capaldi @ Summer Daze

Ta’ Qali Concert Area

The Scottish singer-songwriter became a global sensation for his powerful, soulful voice, emotional ballads, and his incredibly candid, humorous personality. 

His self-deprecating sense of humour and humility have endeared him to fans: he can expect a high-energy crowd to greet him when he performs at this year's Summer Daze festival.  

August 12-15: Glitch Festival

Different venues

Glitch celebrates its 10th year this coming August and it will do it with four days of dancefloor energy across multiple venues - from rooftop pool parties to sessions inside the historic vaults at Gianpula. 

August 15: Calvin Harris @ Summer Daze

Ta’ Qali Concert Area

Another major electronic music name to perform in Malta this summer, Calvin Harris will headline the final night of Summer Daze. 

The producer and DJ has a catalogue of dancefloor classics including We Found Love and How Deep Is Your Love, and that repertoire has earned him a Grammy and 14 MTV VMA nominations over the years. 

August 18: Lionel Richie

Ta’ Qali Concert Area

Crowds will be hoping to dance All Night Long when global music icon Lionel Richie performs in Malta this coming August. 

Richie is a household name, having sold over 90 million records worldwide including hits such as Dancing on the Ceiling, Hello. Can't Slow Down and Say You, Say Me.