Are there markets in Malta on Sundays?

Yes. Malta Artisan Markets runs on selected Sundays through the year, usually from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar and the Phoenicia/Floriana area, and from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Mercury in St Julian's.

How much does it cost to visit?

Entry to Malta Artisan Markets is free for visitors. Some historic venues charge separately for access to their gardens or attractions.

What can you buy at a Maltese artisan market?

Handmade jewellery, ceramics, textiles, art and prints, candles and soaps, woodwork, plus artisan food such as preserves, baked goods, honey and local sweets — all from carefully selected Maltese makers and small producers.

Where are the markets held?

Our 2026 venues are Palazzo Parisio (Victory Square, Naxxar), Mercury (St Julian's) and Floriana. Past editions have been held in Vittoriosa, Senglea, Kalkara, Mdina, Fort St Elmo and Is-Suq tal-Belt in Valletta.

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Markets in Malta

Dates, venues and opening hours for Malta's original artisan market — running since 2011.

If you are looking for markets in Malta, Malta Artisan Markets is the island's original artisan market. Since May 2011 it has brought Maltese makers, artists and small food producers together in historic settings across the island. Entry is free, markets run on selected Sundays, and every stallholder is selected by application so that what you find is genuinely handmade or independently produced.

2026 market dates and venues

Malta Artisan Markets 2026 schedule
Date	Venue	Hours
Sunday 27 September 2026	Mercury, St Julian's	5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 15 November 2026	Mercury, St Julian's	5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 20 December 2026	Palazzo Parisio, Victory Square, Naxxar, Malta	11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Dates can change for weather or venue reasons — the homepage schedule always shows the latest confirmed listing. View the homepage schedule.

Where the markets are held

Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar — a 19th-century palace on Victory Square in the centre of the island, with stalls in the Ballroom, Sala Lombarda, terrace and library. Easy to reach by bus from Valletta and Sliema.

Mercury, St Julian's — a contemporary open piazza in one of Malta's busiest seaside towns, a short walk from Paceville and Spinola Bay. St Julian's market guide.

Floriana / The Mall — tree-lined public gardens just outside Valletta's gates, walkable from the capital and the main bus terminus.

What you'll find

Handmade jewellery, ceramics and glass
Textiles, knitwear and Maltese lace-inspired pieces
Original art, prints and photography
Candles, soaps and natural skincare
Woodwork, leather and homeware
Artisan food: preserves, honey, baked goods, chocolates and local sweets

Browse photographs from previous editions in our market gallery. View the gallery.

Visiting practicalities

Entry: free
Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Palazzo Parisio and Floriana; 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Mercury, St Julian's
Payment: many stallholders take cards, but cash is useful for smaller makers
Getting there: all three venues are served by public buses; parking is limited in St Julian's
Families: markets are outdoor or ground-level and pushchair friendly

Frequently asked questions

Are there markets in Malta on Sundays?: Yes. Malta Artisan Markets runs on selected Sundays through the year, usually from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar and the Phoenicia/Floriana area, and from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Mercury in St Julian's.
How much does it cost to visit?: Entry to Malta Artisan Markets is free for visitors. Some historic venues charge separately for access to their gardens or attractions.
What can you buy at a Maltese artisan market?: Handmade jewellery, ceramics, textiles, art and prints, candles and soaps, woodwork, plus artisan food such as preserves, baked goods, honey and local sweets — all from carefully selected Maltese makers and small producers.
Where are the markets held?: Our 2026 venues are Palazzo Parisio (Victory Square, Naxxar), Mercury (St Julian's) and Floriana. Past editions have been held in Vittoriosa, Senglea, Kalkara, Mdina, Fort St Elmo and Is-Suq tal-Belt in Valletta.

Are you a maker?

We select stallholders by application for every market. Fees start at €80 per stall.

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