Carnival fever gets underway later this month all across Gozo, with 7 fun-packed days of events aimed at all ages.

Carnival time in Gozo takes on a traditional pattern and visitors to the island during this very popular event will be welcomed with a riot of colour and plenty of excitement to keep all ages entertained!

There will be extravagantly coloured floats perched on lorries ready for the procession, children running around in fancy costumes, dancers, music and much much more…….

So take a break, visit Gozo and and experience Carnival events that are planned for all the family to enjoy.

Malta Public Transport has said that it will be operating a special public transport service to facilitate travel and accessibility to those attending the Carnival in Nadur, between the 24th and the 26th of February.

The programme for Carnival in Gozo is as follows:

Sunday 19th of February

Organised Carnival – Nadur village square – from noon

Wednesday 22nd of February

Children’s carnival – Gharb village square – from 5.30pm

Friday 24th of February

Gozo Regional carnival – Independence Square, Victoria – from 7.30pm

Spontaneous Carnival – December 13th Street, Nadur – after sunset

Organised Carnival – San Lawrenz – from 7.00pm

Organised Carnival – St Joseph Square, Qala – from 7.30pm

Saturday 25th of February

Gozo Regional Carnival – Independence Square, Victoria – from 9.30am

Gozo Regional Carnival – Republic Street and Fortunato Mizzi Street, Victoria – from 6.00pm

Traditional Carnival – Nazzarenu, Xaghra – from 7.00pm

Spontaneous Carnival – December 13th Street, Nadur – after sunset

Sunday 26th of February

Organised Carnival – Xewkija village square – from 9.30am

Organised Carnival – Victory Square, Xaghra – from 10.00am

Organised Carnival – Zebbug Village Square – from noon

Gozo Regional Carnival – Republic Street and Fortunato Mizzi Street, Victoria – from 2.30pm

Spontaneous Carnival – December 13th Street, Nadur – after sunset

Monday 27th of February

Organised Carnival – Sannat Village Square – from 6.30pm

Gozo Regional Carnival – Republic Street and Fortunato Mizzi Street, Victoria – from 7.30pm

Spontaneous Carnival – December 13th Street, Nadur – after sunset

Tuesday 28th of February

Gozo Regional Carnival – Republic Street and Fortunato Mizzi Street, Victoria – from 6.00pm

Spontaneous Carnival – December 13th Street, Nadur – after sunset.

Photograph by Alain Salvary

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