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✈️How to get to Sunny Side Festival
Planning your trip to Sunny Side Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Malta International Airport (MLA), about 8 km from the venue.
- Allow about 11 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Valletta or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Sunny Side Festival
Accommodation near the Sunny Side Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Valletta, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Valletta.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near Sunny Side Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Sunny Side Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Valletta and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Sunny Side Festival 2026: Malta's Electronic Music Oasis
Sunny Side Festival transforms Ta' Qali Craft Village into a true temple of techno and underground electronic music from May 14-17, 2026. On the Mediterranean island of Malta, this essential gathering of the European electronic scene brings together 47 of the most respected artists from the global house and techno scene, in an enchanting setting that blends artisanal heritage with world-class festival infrastructure.
The 2026 lineup features a prestigious roster with headliners like BEN UFO, legend of cutting-edge music selection, Helena Hauff with her scorching hardware sets, and veteran Chez Damier, pioneer of Detroit house. The festival also welcomes Fumiya Tanaka, iconic figure of the Japanese techno scene, and Giammarco Orsini, representing the new Italian wave.
The unique atmosphere of Sunny Side Festival is built around particular attention to sound quality and immersive experience. Festival-goers can discover sets from DOUDOU MD, David Elimelech, Garrett David, and Hugo Martinez in an environment where passion for minimal and deep house sounds thrives at every moment.
Between Mediterranean sunshine, impeccable technical production, and demanding artistic selection, Sunny Side Festival establishes itself as a destination of choice for authentic electronic music lovers. Emerging talents like Alexia Glensy, Bengy, and Danny Vibe & Jigz complete a lineup that celebrates the diversity of the dub and ambient spectrum, making this event much more than just a festival: a true celebration of Mediterranean club culture.
