GOZO FOOD FESTIVAL
The Gozo Food Festival is back on the 11th & 12th of July 2025!
Food enthusiasts flock to Xewkija for two nights of food, culture and entertainment.
It is a free street food festival with Food stands hosting culinary delicacies from all over the world. Taste authentic Asian cuisines, fresh Mediterranean delights, the best of Europe, all the way to South America, and genuine Gozitan delicacies.
A perfect night to discover new tastes and special wines for a tasting experience, all rhythmed by a special set of live musicians right beneath the majestic Xewkija Parish church.
The Gozo Food Festival is organised with the support of the Ministry for Gozo, ECO Gozo and the Xewkija Local Council
HOW TO GET THERE
ARRIVING AT XEWKIJA
Xewkija, which is situated between Għajnsielem and the main town, Victoria, is the oldest village in Gozo. It became the first parish outside Victoria on 27 November 1678.
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The name is derived from the Arabic word "Shawk", meaning "thistles" or "thorns". Xewkija is famous for its church, The Rotunda of Xewkija, which is dedicated to St. John the Baptist was built from Maltese stone by local masons and craftsmen. It is the largest in Gozo and its dome dominates the village.
ARRIVING BY BUS
The Malta Public Transport and other operators will be offering a shuttle service from the Mgarr Ferry Terminal to the Xewkija and back from 17:45 till 24:00.​
Vapur is the name of the bus stop near the Mgarr ferry terminal and D’Amato is the name of the bus stop in San Bert Street, Xewkija.
ARRIVING BY FERRY
One can reach Gozo using Gozo Channel which departs from Cirkewwa throughout the day and offers transit service for both persons and vehciles. Gozo High Speed is another ferry service to Gozo offer a fast ferry service from Valletta to Mgarr Harbour.