Evening Għana Performances
Families gather under the stars to listen and participate in folk singing sessions; local għannejja (singers) improvise poetic verses in a communal atmosphere.
Imnarja (Harvest Festival & Għana, Buskett Gardens)
L-Imnarja — Festa ta’ San Pietru u San Pawl fi Ġnien il-Buskett
Rabat, Malta
Jun 28 - 29, 2026Expected
Each June, Malta's oldest folk festival fills the wooded Buskett Gardens for L-Imnarja, a celebration of the harvest. Crowds gather by firelight as singers trade verses in the island's traditional għana, alongside agricultural shows and horse and donkey races, in a festival of deep rural roots.
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Ġnien il-Buskett
Rabat, Malta
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Read the local rhythm
Hat or rain gear (weather dependent)
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
MAJOR RELIGIOUS RITUAL
Imnarja (Harvest Festival & Għana, Buskett Gardens)
L-Imnarja — Festa ta’ San Pietru u San Pawl fi Ġnien il-Buskett
Rabat, Malta
Each June, Malta's oldest folk festival fills the wooded Buskett Gardens for L-Imnarja, a celebration of the harvest. Crowds gather by firelight as singers trade verses in the island's traditional għana, alongside agricultural shows and horse and donkey races, in a festival of deep rural roots.
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The story behind it
Rooted in centuries-old Maltese customs, Imnarja historically celebrated the saints of farmers with bonfires and communal feasting. Today it remains an authentic glimpse of Maltese village culture, where local songs, food, and games preserve the community’s Mediterranean farming traditions.
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Evening Għana Performances
Families gather under the stars to listen and participate in folk singing sessions; local għannejja (singers) improvise poetic verses in a communal atmosphere.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Comfortable footwear
Read the local rhythm
Hat or rain gear (weather dependent)
Respect local boundaries
Join the festivities by sharing local food, participating in family-friendly games, and enjoying the music. Do...
Photo with care
As a religious feast, visitors should conduct themselves respectfully during masses and processions. Dress mode...
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Jun 28 - 29, 2026
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Rabat
Malta (Main Island)
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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