SummerDaze Malta 2022: A Festival Explainer And Survival Guide
Eight days, six venues and one music festival – SummerDaze Malta 2022 has officially kicked off!
The third edition of SummerDaze is running from 10th to 17th August, and with names like Jason Derulo, Bastille and 90s legend Corona headlining the festival, we want to make sure you’re decked out and ready to go, no matter which events you happen to be attending.
With that in mind, check out our survival guide for the two main Headliners Days on the 15th and 17th August.
When and where will the main festival take place?
The Headliners Days will take place on 15th and 17th August at Ta’ Qali National Park.
Expect a stellar lineup on both days of the main festival, on 15th August in collaboration with BBC Radio 1 Dance Live and Creamfields, and on 17th August in collaboration with Radio Deejay and M2O at the Ta’ Qali Picnic Area.
Getting to and from the festival
Driving, taking the bus, or hitching a ride – SummerDaze Malta is catering to all of your preferred transport options.
Bus routes
A number of special services are being put up for the SummerDaze main festival as follows
Direct route from Valletta to Ta’ Qali
Time: between 5pm and 8pm
Frequency: hourly
Identifier: Valletta – Ta’ Qali Special Service
Ta’ Qali to Buġibba
Operating: departure from Ta Qali at 01:00, 01:05, 01:10, 01:30, 01:50, 02:10, 02:15, 02:20
Identifier: Ta’ Qali – Buġibba Special Service
Ta’ Qali to St Julian’s (via Spinola)
Departure times from Ta’ Qali: 01:00, 01:05, 01:10, 01:30, 01:50, 02:10, 02:15, 02:20
Identifier: Ta’ Qali – St Julian’s Special Service
Ta’ Qali to Birżebbuġa
Departure times from Ta’ Qali: at 01:00, 01:10, 02:00, 02:10
Identifier: Ta’ Qali – Birżebbuġa Special Services
Uber
A special code is available to SummerDaze Malta attendees! If you’re taking an Uber to the festival, be sure to check your e-mailed tickets for the SummerDaze exclusive discount code.
Parking
SummerDaze Malta will also have various parking options available to those travelling to the festival by car.
Stay hydrated (and reduce plastic too!)
Like all festivals, it’s important to remember to drink lots of water and stay hydrated. With droves of people expected to attend the main festival events however, SummerDaze is doing its bit to keep plastic use at a minimum.
Reusable cups are now included in a €3 donation as part of the admission pass to the otherwise free two-day music line-ups of SummerDaze 2022. Proceeds will cover the cost of the cups and will be donated to charity.
This is of course not the first time SummerDaze is rolling out efforts to reduce plastic consumption, with a similar initiative for its 2019 run.
There will also be rewashing stations for your cups, which you can find in the official SummerDaze map.
Attendees are also reminded that metal water bottles will not be allowed into the venue for security purposes.
What to eat
Fret not! SummerDaze Malta will be at your service, and multiple food and beverage outlets spread across the venue, you’re sure to be spoiled for choice.
Look out for a selection of pizza, burgers, hot dogs, crêpes, ice creams, slushies, burritos and more…
Other things to watch out for
Worried you might feel overwhelmed? SummerDaze Malta have got you covered too.
In a SummerDaze Malta first, look out for the FreeHour Chill Out Zone, as well as the Chat Bar fuelled by Willingness. Here, you can escape the crowds, lean back and have a chinwag with your friends other fellow festival attendees.
Check out all the areas and parking facilities by swiping through the Instagram carousel below.
Don’t forget all the other SummerDaze events!
Across the rest of the week, check out one of the many supporting events including a beach party headlined by Italian Rapper Tony Effe at Little Armier on 16th August, and an exclusive boat party on 13th August.
Pack your tickets to SummerDaze Malta
Yes, a ticket is required for entry to every single SummerDaze Malta 2022 event.
Each venue will vary in capacity, based on the advice shared by health and safety and security consultants. If you have not yet got your tickets, be sure to do so now to avoid disappointment! Each person can register for up to eight tickets at one go.
Tickets can be shown as both physical or digital copies on admission, and attendees are reminded that re-admission is not permitted if you leave the venue of respective events.
Both main Headliner Days (15th and 17th August) include FREE access barring the €3 reusable cup which will be given on admission.
All other events come at a different price-points depending on your level of access and respective perks. Buy your tickets now at this link here.
Got any other questions? Be sure to visit the SummerDaze Malta FAQs section.
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