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Season 2027

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Café del Mar Malta is where a lot of Malta's summer nights begin: an infinity pool at the water's edge in Qawra, the sun dropping behind St Paul's Islands and a DJ who keeps going long after dark. It takes its name from the Ibiza café that has been putting music to the sunset since 1980, and on the island it has become one of the big venues of the summer, with weekly pool parties and international DJs on the headline nights.

Below you'll find our nights at Café del Mar, the names who have played here and how to get there. When Café del Mar dates go on sale they appear at the top of this page; until then, the list is the fastest way to hear about 2027.

Pool party at night at Café del Mar Malta
A summer night at Café del Mar

01The venue: two pools on the edge of the sea

Café del Mar sits at Qawra Point in St Paul's Bay, in the north of Malta, inside the same complex as the Malta National Aquarium. It's a beach club without a beach: the centrepiece is a long infinity pool that seems to run straight into the sea, with a smaller splash pool, sunbeds, gazebos, VIP terraces, a bar and a restaurant around it. On the big nights it holds up to 3,000 people.

02Our nights at Café del Mar

  • Thursday Pool Parties

    The signature night, running since at least 2017: Thursdays in summer, 8pm to 1am, with international DJs.

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  • White Edition & specials

    The all-white White Edition, day pool parties and festival days like Spiral, usually announced a few weeks ahead.

  • Headliner nights

    One-off nights with big international DJs. These are the ones that sell out first.

    All Café del Mar nights

03Who has played Café del Mar

Recent seasons have brought a long list of international names to the pool. Among them:

  • Oliver Heldens (G7 First of May)
  • Shimza (Mon Chéri)
  • Deborah De Luca
  • Mëstiza
  • Gordo (Isle of MTV Malta Music Week)
  • Argy and Layla Benitez (Spiral Festival)
  • ARTBAT (Panorama)
  • Claptone
  • Bob Sinclar
  • Camelphat (District)

The 2027 line-ups haven't been announced yet. As soon as they are, the dates go on sale here and in the events calendar.

04How to plan your evening

  • Night events are 17+. Some promoters set 18+, and photo ID (passport, ID card or driving licence) may be checked at the door.
  • Dress code: there isn't a strict one, but you can't eat in the restaurant in swimwear alone. The White Edition is all white.
  • Book ahead for headliner nights and peak-season Thursdays: they sell out.

05Getting there

Café del Mar is at Triq it-Trunċiera, Qawra, about 13 km from Paceville.

  • From St Julian's: the TD13 tallinja Direct bus goes from San Ġiljan to the Ben stop in about 25 minutes, and the venue is a 3–4 minute walk away. A taxi, Bolt or Uber takes around 20–25 minutes.
  • From Valletta: route 45 to Ben (about 45–65 minutes) or the faster TD13.
  • From Sliema: route 212 to Buġibba, then a 13-minute walk along the seafront.
  • Getting back: the N212 night bus runs from Ben to St Julian's and Sliema every 20 minutes from just before midnight to about 1:30am. Day fares are €2.50 in summer and night buses cost €3.
  • By car: there's an underground car park with about 140 spaces beneath the complex.

Timetables change between summer and winter, so check Malta Public Transport before you go.

06Café del Mar in 2027

Café del Mar opens in spring and closes in autumn with its Closing Party. The 2027 dates and line-ups are usually announced in spring. Join the list at the top of this page with your travel dates and we'll send you only the Café del Mar nights that fall during your stay. For more ideas, see our guides to pool parties, beach clubs and festivals and artists.

How to get there

Triq it-Trunċiera, Qawra, St Paul's Bay SPB 1500 · Malta National Aquarium

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Questions people ask

Where is Café del Mar Malta?

At Qawra Point in St Paul’s Bay, in the north of Malta, right next to the Malta National Aquarium (Triq it-Trunċiera, Qawra). The pool sits at the water’s edge, facing St Paul’s Islands, Comino and Gozo.

How do I get to Café del Mar from St Julian’s?

The TD13 tallinja Direct bus goes from San Ġiljan to the Ben stop, a 3–4 minute walk from the entrance, in about 25 minutes. A taxi, Bolt or Uber covers the 13 km in roughly 20–25 minutes. After midnight, the N212 night bus runs from Ben back to St Julian’s and Sliema.

What are the Café del Mar Thursday Pool Parties?

Café del Mar’s weekly summer pool party, running since at least 2017: every Thursday in summer, 8pm to 1am, 17+, with international DJs and the crowd in the pool as the sun goes down.

When does the Café del Mar 2027 season start?

The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet. The venue opens in spring and closes in autumn, and the big summer events usually come out in spring. Join the list on this page and we’ll send you the dates first.