Venue guide · Qawra, St Paul’s Bay

Café del Mar MaltaWhat's On, Tickets & How to Get There

Malta’s sunset pool club, pressed onto one record: the infinity pool at Qawra Point, the Thursday Pool Parties and the big-name nights. What’s on, how it works and how to get there.

Recorded at
Qawra Point, St Paul’s Bay
Season
Spring – autumn
Running time
20:00 – 01:00
Rated
17+ at night
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Our last season

The tracklist

Our Café del Mar nights, one by one, with the original flyers.

ASide A · Sunset

  1. A1 District: Day & Beyond Chicago Night
  2. A2 Oliver Heldens · G7 First of May
  3. A3 Sidewinder · Day pool party
  4. A4 Shimza · Mon Chéri
  5. A5 White Party Edition
  6. A6 Deborah de Luca
  7. A7 Mestiza

BSide B · Night

  1. B1 Gordo · Isle of MTV
  2. B2 Spiral Festival · Day 2
  3. B3 ARTBAT · Panorama
  4. B4 Claptone
  5. B5 Bob Sinclar
  6. B6 Camelphat
Singles

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Credits

Three ways to play it

Thursdays

Thursday Pool Parties

The classic: every Thursday in summer, 20:00 to 01:00, with international DJs.

All in white

White Edition & specials

The all-white White Edition, day pool parties like Sidewinder and festival days like Spiral.

Selected dates

Headliner nights

One-off nights with big international names: Bob Sinclar, Claptone, Camelphat and ARTBAT have all played here.

Liner notes

How to do Café del Mar

Pool party at night at Café del Mar Malta
Side B: a summer night in the pool

Café del Mar Malta in one minute: a pool club on the rocks at Qawra Point, an infinity pool that looks straight out to St Paul's Islands, Comino and Gozo, and a party season that lasts all summer. From 8pm the terrace becomes one of the biggest dance floors on the island.

This is our planner for it: which night to pick, how to time it, what to expect at the door and the easiest way to get there and back.

Pick your night

  • Thursday: the Thursday Pool Parties are the classic Café del Mar night out. They run every week through the summer, 8pm to 1am.
  • The big nights: headliner nights. Recent seasons have brought names like Bob Sinclar, Claptone, Camelphat, ARTBAT and Deborah De Luca.
  • White Edition: a yearly party where everyone wears white.

Timing your evening

Evening tickets are valid from 8pm and most parties finish at 1am. Arrive early on the big nights: the terrace fills up fast.

Tickets, the door and what to bring

  • Events are 17+, and some promoters make it 18+. Bring original photo ID.
  • Expect a bag check at the entrance. No glass, no flares and no outside food or drink.
  • There's no strict dress code, except at the all-white White Edition. Bring something to wear over swimwear if you plan to eat.
  • Card and cash both work, and there's an ATM two minutes away on Pjazza San Pawl.
  • Headliner nights sell out, so buy online before you travel.

Getting there and back

Café del Mar is next to the Malta National Aquarium in Qawra, around 25 minutes from St Julian's.

  • Bus: the TD13 express from St Julian's or Valletta, or route 45 from Valletta, stops at Ben, 3–4 minutes from the entrance.
  • Night bus: the N212 leaves Ben for St Julian's and Sliema every 20 minutes from around midnight; the N11 goes to Pembroke and Swieqi.
  • Taxi or ride-hailing: Bolt, Uber and eCabs all drop off at the complex, about 20–25 minutes from Paceville.
  • Driving: there's an underground car park beneath the aquarium complex.

Café del Mar 2027: what we know

The venue opens for the season in spring and closes in autumn. The 2027 events haven't been announced yet: the first ones usually appear in spring, and the summer headliners follow. Join our Café del Mar list at the top of this page and you'll get the dates that match your trip as soon as they're out. Until then, browse the upcoming events or the events calendar.

Recorded at

Qawra Point, St Paul’s Bay

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

  • TD13 bus from St Julian’s or Valletta, or route 45 from Valletta: get off at Ben, 3–4 minutes on foot.
  • Bolt, Uber or eCabs: about 20–25 minutes from Paceville.
  • Back after midnight: the N212 night bus from Ben to St Julian’s and Sliema.
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FAQ

Your questions

Where exactly is Café del Mar Malta?
At Qawra Point in St Paul’s Bay, in the north of Malta, inside the Malta National Aquarium complex (Triq it-Trunċiera, Qawra). It’s about 13 km from Paceville.
What’s the quickest way there from St Julian’s?
The TD13 tallinja Direct bus to the Ben stop takes about 25 minutes; a Bolt, Uber or eCabs ride takes 20–25 minutes. To get back after the party, the N212 night bus runs from Ben to St Julian’s and Sliema.
How old do you have to be?
Evening events are 17+ (some promoters set 18+) and original photo ID may be checked. During the day families are welcome, with under-18s accompanied by an adult.
Do I need a ticket, or can I just turn up?
On party nights you need a ticket, valid from 8pm. Buy online before you travel: the big nights sell out.
When is the Café del Mar season?
Café del Mar opens in spring and closes in autumn, and the Thursday Pool Parties run through the summer. The 2027 calendar isn’t out yet.