If you listen closely, you can hear the palace change its tune in December. The cheerful chatter from the summer gardens softens into a warm, contented hum that settles deep within our walls. A softer, golden light catches the gilding on the ballroom mirrors, and the clink of a teacup seems to echo a little more sweetly through the halls. For travellers seeking a truly special experience in Malta during the festive season, our doors are wide open.

This is the time of year we delight in transforming the palace into a sanctuary of warmth and celebration. It’s an invitation to step away from the bustle and create a memory that will become part of your own festive story for years to come.

Throughout the month, our Festive Afternoon Tea makes its welcome return, a perfect, restorative pause in a day of exploring. From the 2nd of December until the 4th of January, our pastry chefs craft exquisite seasonal treats, served alongside delicate sandwiches and, of course, a properly brewed pot of tea.

On Christmas Day itself, our kitchen orchestrates a magnificent Christmas Lunch, a feast that is both traditional and elegant, served in the grandest of settings. We also mark the turning of the year with two extra special occasions: a spectacular New Year’s Eve Dinner to bid farewell to the old year in style, and a graceful New Year’s Day Lunch to welcome the new one with hope and good taste.