UPPER BARRAKKA GARDENS, VALLETTA

“Legends of Pop Edition”

8, 9 and 10 August 2025

Malta’s Grandest Wine Festival Dazzles Valletta with Legends of Pop Finale

COMING THIS AUGUST 

Delicata announces the 22nd annual Classic Wine Festival, a weekend celebration of Malta’s most-loved wines, delicious food and top local musical talent staging a one-time Legends of Pop finale on Sunday night.

New vintage releases of Delicata quality wines combined with tasty food and an unprecedented special bill of live entertainment are set to spice up the city in this year’s Delicata Classic Wine Festival held on August 8, 9 and 10 at Valletta’s Upper Barrakka Gardens, each night from 7 pm till midnight.

GET YOUR WINE PURSE

Wine coins are the common currency at Delicata Classic Wine Festival, exchangeable for glasses of delightful wines.

Whilst entrance is free, to try the wines you need to purchase a purse of 24 wine coins and a souvenir glass (yours to keep) for a € 25.00 fee.

Handing over the correct change of wine coins at the stalls inside will prompt dedicated wine stewards to pour a standard 125 ml glass of the wine on show in the festival glass. We serve all wines by the glass: no tasters, no bottles.  Glasses and left-over wine coins are not refundable and not convertible to cash or bottles. By purchasing you consent to the terms and conditions.

GREAT AWARD-WINNING WINES

In all, there will be 20 wines to sample. Various vintages of Delicata’s award-winning wine brands are served from wine stalls spread along the garden’s periphery.

These include the semi-sparkling Frizzantes (6 coins) made from the very rare native old bush vines Girgentina and Ġellewża, a selection of delectable white, red and rosé home-grown Medina (6 coins) and Victoria Heights boutique wines (6 coins), noble mono-varietals of the iconic flagship Gran Cavalier selection (8 coins) and Malta’s most internationally awarded Grand Vin de Hauteville range (8 coins).

Besides the sweeter lifestyle Dolcino (4 coins) and the exclusive  Falcon wines (4 coins), the popular lush Casella Moscato and other varietals of the Classic Collection (4 coins) as well as all three of the  Pjazza Reġina wines (6 coins) will also be on show to taste. And, you also get a chance to enjoy Delicata’s SpritZZers (4 coins).

ENJOY DIFFERENT CUISINES

Live cooking stalls will be serving a tempting variety of both traditional Maltese and international dishes to tease a wide range of palates prepared by some of Malta’s top caterers.

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS

But the 2024 edition also boasts a unique line-up of Malta’s top musical talent.

Sunday night will dazzle with “Legends of Pop” – a spectacular tribute to timeless pop hits. Expect powerful vocals, iconic tunes and high energy as Maltese music stars Glen Vella, Ludwig Galea, and Michela Galea join forces with the Spiteri Lucas Band for an unforgettable live show of classic pop covers.Each evening kicks off with live performances from top local acts:
• Friday: The stage welcomes Lara and the Jukeboys, followed by the great Matthew James.
• Saturday: Rock it out with The Crowns, then groove with fan-favourite Kurt Calleja.
• Sunday: Cash and Band set the tone before the grand Legends of Pop finale.

ONLINE PRIORITY LANE 

As always, cash points will be open on the night (at 7 pm each evening). So, you may pay for your glass and coins at the door on the night. Cash and major credit cards are accepted.

But, you can also purchase your wine purse and souvenir glass online in advance – at no extra charge! Then, on the night, go straight on through to your favourite Delicata wines!

The swift cart system is easy: just settle the standard fee online, print a copy of your booking confirmation and then, on the evening, collect your wine coin-filled purse and included festival wine glass from the special online priority lane outside the gardens against presentation of your printed ticket.

In doing so, you will save time queuing at the most popular wine event of the year.

ENJOY RESPONSIBLY & GET A RIDE 

Getting to the gardens (Google Map) is possible from the main entrance to the right of Castille Hotel of course. Patrons are reminded to enjoy themselves responsibly and never drink and drive.

There are private taxis in the vicinity. Reliable rides will be offered by our rides-sharing partner UBER offering shared and private rides to anywhere in Malta at discounted rates. 

IMPORTANT – When booking any ride online, do NOT pin your pick-up location inside the Upper Barrakka Gardens but well outside on Street / Triq Girolamo Cassar.

Whilst entrance to the Festival is free, strictly no wine will be served to anyone under 17. Wine glasses are sold until 11 pm, wine is poured up to 11.30 pm and the festival closes at midnight. Mineral water and soft drinks are also available for purchase.

The Upper Barrakka lift will operate as normal till midnight.

See you there!

Disclaimer: The info provided is accurate at the time of writing 25 April 2025. However, the winery shall not be held accountable in case of any possible changes. For more information contact the Emmanuel Delicata Winery on 2182 5199 or via email on [email protected].