The Farsons Beer Festival 2024 will return to its original location in Ta’ Qali for its 42nd edition. The recently renovated National Park will be home to the 10-day festival this year.

The event will take place from Thursday 25th July to Saturday 3rd August, and as was the case in previous years, entrance is free.

The festival offers a vast selection of award-winning beers, such as the Cisk range, the Farsons Classic Brews range, together with leading international brands including Carlsberg, Budweiser, Peroni and Corona, as well as local and international craft and speciality beers. Gluten-free and alcohol-free beers will also be available together with a range of ciders.

RUG at last year's edition of the festival

There will also be a food court to offer a variety of foods and cuisines to complement the selection of beers.

The Farsons Beer Festival is also an opportunity for top local artists and brands to showcase their talent. This year’s headliners for the main stage include opening act Aidan, as well as Shaun Farrugia, Ira Losco, Tribali, and closing with The Travellers and many others.

The rock stage will be headlined by BNI, Nomad Son, Kill the Action, Clubmurder, RUG, and others. Casa Electronica will feature some of Malta’s most popular DJ’s, including Carlo Gerada, Ruby, DeezTwo, Debrii, and Miss Roberta, among others.

This year’s festival will also see the return of Pjazza Kinnie, offering a laid-back set-up as well as various bands and artists.

Ira Losco during last year's edition of the festival

The official festival beer mug, which has become a collector’s item amongst many loyal visitors, will be available for sale at the bars until stocks last.

Additionally, special return routes have been organised in collaboration with Malta Public Transport. All of the routes depart from Ambaxxata bus stop located in front of the American Embassy.

• ROUTE 1: TQ13 >> Mosta Indipendenza – Technopark – Naxxar – San Ġwann – St Julian’s
• ROUTE 2: TQ15 >> Attard – Birkirkara Valley Road – Msida – Gżira – Ferries
• ROUTE 3: TQ30 >> Burmarrad – St Paul's Bay – Buġibba
• ROUTE 4: TQ80 >> Żebbug – Qormi – Luqa – Għaxaq – Montebello Roundabout – Birżebbuġia
• ROUTE 5: TQ90 >> Aldo Moro – Paola Pjazza –Tarxien – Hompesch – Marsascala
• ROUTE 6: TQ10 >> Aldo Moro – MCAST – Bormla – Cafe Riche – Żabbar – Xgħajra

Further information about route timings can be found by clicking here.

Festival organiser Steve Borg said: “This year we are happy to be returning to the location where previously the event had been held for a number of years prior to 2022.”

“The Ta’ Qali National Park has been totally renovated and makes a gorgeous setting for the Farsons Beer Festival. We appeal to all our visitors to respect the park by caring for the environment and disposing of their waste responsibly,” he added.

Simonds Farsons Cisk plc Head of Sales and Marketing Susan Weenink Camilleri remarked that the company is very happy to have the festival back at the National Park.

Tribali during last year's edition of the festival

“We, together with our suppliers, contractors, partners and performers have been exercising greatest care and attention throughout the set-up process and when dismantling, as well as during the festival itself to ensure we treat this wonderful location with the utmost respect it deserves,” she continued.

She encouraged and appealed to the public to show the same sense of respect and responsibility while enjoying themselves during the festival.

“The Farsons Beer Festival is a key and highly anticipated event in the Maltese summer calendar offering a super fun atmosphere and aimed at all the family. We are proud that we continue to offer free entrance despite the significant costs involved in putting up such a festival,” she continued.

Karl Galea, Chief Marketing Officer at Epic, said that the telecommunications company is thrilled to partner with the event again.

“The Farsons Beer Festival is not just a celebration of great beer, but a showcase of Malta’s vibrant culture and community spirit. And with the recent upgrade of the Epic network in the Ta’ Qali event venue, our customers can look forward to an enhanced experience staying connected, sharing moments in real-time, and enjoying seamless connectivity throughout the festival,” he added.

Further information about the Farsons Beer Festival can be found by clicking here.