Aurora International Folk Festival

23/08/2026

A recap of the 7th edition of the Aurora International Folk Festival.

The 8th edition will be held from the 25th to the 27th June 2027.

For more info contact us on [email protected]

Aurora Folk Group
Soċjetà Filarmonika Leone A.D. 1863
Visit Malta
Rabat - Citta’ Victoria
Għawdex
Elzan Properties
Bargate Bookshop
Aurora Bistro Cafè
Blue Lion Gastro Bar

📹 Bradley Farrugia Film & Visuals

19/08/2026

Aurora International Folk Festival will be back for its 8th edition, from 25-27 June 2027.

Applications now open.

For more info email us on [email protected]

Aurora Folk Group
Soċjetà Filarmonika Leone A.D. 1863

11/07/2026

After the morning parade on Sunday 28th June, the celebration continued with more performances as part of the Aurora International Folk Festival 2026.

These photos capture the music, dance, traditional costumes, and energy shared by our local and international guest groups during the morning programme.

Thank you to all the performers, organisers, helpers, and everyone who joined us for this special celebration of folk culture in Gozo.

📷 Kevin Carbonaro

Aurora Folk Group
Visit Malta
Għawdex
Rabat - Citta’ Victoria
Blue Lion Gastro Bar
Aurora Bistro Cafè
Elzan Properties
Bargate Bookshop
Soċjetà Filarmonika Leone A.D. 1863
Ta' George Pastizzerija Mezzan
Victoria Central

09/07/2026

The streets came alive with colour, music, traditional costumes, and the joyful energy of our local and international guest groups as they shared their culture with the community.

Thank you to all the participants, organisers, helpers, and everyone who came to watch and support this special celebration of folk culture in Gozo.

Aurora Folk Group
Soċjetà Filarmonika Leone A.D. 1863
Aurora Bistro Cafè
Blue Lion Gastro Bar
Bargate Bookshop
Elzan Properties
Rabat - Citta’ Victoria
Għawdex
Victoria Central
Visit Malta
Ta' George Pastizzerija Mezzan

📷 Kevin Carbonaro

07/07/2026

More behind-the-scenes moments from the Aurora International Folk Festival 2026.

These photos were taken on Sunday 28th June, during the preparations before the day’s performances. A small look at the work, organisation, and final moments that happen before the stage comes to life.

Thank you to everyone involved, both on stage and behind the scenes, for helping make the festival such a special celebration of folk culture in Gozo.

Aurora Folk Group
Bargate Bookshop
Visit Malta
Għawdex
Rabat - Citta’ Victoria
Blue Lion Gastro Bar
Elzan Properties
Aurora Bistro Cafè
Victoria Central
Ta' George Pastizzerija Mezzan

📷 Kevin Carbonaro

03/07/2026

Highlights from the performances of Saturday 27th June at the Aurora International Folk Festival 2026.

A beautiful evening of traditional music, dance, colour, and culture, shared by our local and international guest groups.

Thank you to all the performers, organisers, helpers, and everyone who joined us for this special celebration of folk culture in Gozo.

📷 Kevin Carbonaro

Aurora Bistro Cafè
Blue Lion Gastro Bar
Bargate Bookshop
Elzan Properties
Rabat - Citta’ Victoria
Għawdex
Visit Malta
Victoria Central
Ta' George Pastizzerija Mezzan
Aurora Folk Group
Soċjetà Filarmonika Leone A.D. 1863

01/07/2026

30/06/2026

A few moments before taking the stage at the Aurora International Folk Festival 2026 ✨

These photos capture the preparations, final checks, and the calm before the performances began on Saturday 27th June.
Thank you to everyone who helped behind the scenes and to all the groups who brought so much energy and colour to the festival.

📷 Kevin Carbonaro

28/06/2026

Highlights from the third and final day!

Thanks to:

Aurora Bistro Cafè
Aurora Folk Group
Bargate Bookshop
Blue Lion Gastro Bar
Elzan Properties
Għawdex
Rabat - Citta’ Victoria
Soċjetà Filarmonika Leone A.D. 1863
Ta' George Pastizzerija Mezzan
Victoria Central
Visit Malta

📷 Pix by P