After a first edition in July 2025 headlined by Dream Theater and Opeth, Malta Metal Weekend is back for three nights, 13-15 November 2026, at Eden Arena within the InterContinental Malta in St George’s Bay, St Julian’s. Doors open at 17:00 each day.
The line-up, day by day
Friday 13 November
Kreator: German thrash legends from Essen, formed in 1982 and one of the “Big Four” of Teutonic thrash, plus Paradise Lost, the Halifax band whose 1991 album Gothic helped invent gothic metal. With Omnium Gatherum and Angelcrypt.
Saturday 14 November
Doro, the “Metal Queen” and former Warlock singer; Dirkschneider, Accept co-founder Udo Dirkschneider playing Accept’s 1983 album Balls to the Wall in full; and Swedish epic doom masters Candlemass. With Anvil and Anchorite.
Sunday 15 November
Europe (yes, the “The Final Countdown” band) on their 40th anniversary tour, and Vandenberg: former Whitesnake guitarist Adrian Vandenberg revisiting his Whitesnake years, with Mats Levén on vocals. Plus Gus G with Ronnie Romero, and Atomic Flame.
An Afternoon with Nicko McBrain
On Sunday 15 November at 15:00, Iron Maiden’s longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who played his final Maiden show in December 2024, hosts a spoken-word afternoon in the InterContinental’s CDC Hall.
Tickets
- Day ticket (Friday, Saturday or Sunday): €81
- 3-Day Block ticket: €216
- An Afternoon with Nicko McBrain: €38.50
- Holiday packages (3 nights + 3-day ticket): from €486 at Holiday Inn Express, or €648 at the InterContinental or voco
Accessibility tickets are available for every option. Prices include the booking fee.
FAQ
When and where is Malta Metal Weekend 2026?
13-15 November 2026 at Eden Arena, InterContinental Malta, St George’s Bay, St Julian’s. Doors 17:00 each day.
Who is headlining?
Kreator and Paradise Lost on Friday, Doro, Dirkschneider and Candlemass on Saturday, and Europe and Vandenberg on Sunday.
How much is a weekend ticket?
The 3-Day Block ticket is €216; day tickets are €81, booking fee included.