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Victoria Malta European Capital of Culture 2031

Overview

Victoria, located on the island of Gozo in Malta, has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2031. The selection was the result of a nine-month competitive process involving an independent panel of national and EU experts. During the pre-selection stage in November 2025, Birgu was eliminated, leaving Victoria to proceed to the final round and secure the title.

This designation marks the second time a Maltese city has received this honor, following Valletta in 2018. Local organizations, including the Gozo Tourism Association and the Gozo Business Chamber, view the title as a significant milestone for economic and social development. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola described the selection as “beautiful news,” noting its potential to increase international visibility, investment, and opportunities for artists and young people.

Entities

Victoria · Gozo · Malta · Gozo Business Chamber · European Capital of Culture

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Victoria, Malta, named European Capital of Culture 2031

    Victoria, located on the island of Gozo, has been officially named the European Capital of Culture for 2031 after a competitive selection process.

  2. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Victoria named European Capital of Culture for 2031

    Victoria has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2031, a designation expected to boost tourism, economic development, and international visibility for Gozo.

Sources

businessnow.mt · europesays.com · lapolo.in · lovinmalta.com · napolipiu.com