2018
One day, eight bands, and the first Dark Malta gathering.

Moments from the darkness
Step inside the official Dark Malta archive: live performances, crowd encounters, blue stage light, and Mediterranean pool-party daylight.
Featured moments
Photography sourced directly from the current Dark Malta festival gallery.
Crowd · official archiveAmong the crowd
Live · official archiveCut through the light
Live · official archiveMain room ritualGallery
Explore all 39 photographs currently published in the official archive, then open any image in the keyboard-accessible lightbox.
Live moments
Open the current festival film from the official Dark Malta website.
Watch the official film on VimeoThrough the years
Dark Malta began as a one-day, eight-band event and now spans three festival days.
One day, eight bands, and the first Dark Malta gathering.
International bands, DJs, markets, and pool parties.
The next chapter arrives at Gianpula from 16–18 April.
The threshold
Three-day tickets for Dark Malta Festival 2027 are available through the official ticket shop.