Welcome to Malta Artisan Markets

Malta’s original artisan market, a platform for hobbyists, crafters and foodies to showcase their talent and bring people who support local together.

 

What’s included when you apply with Malta Artisan Markets? 

  • Stall space size as selected
  • Option to hire table or bring your own
  • A post on the Facebook event page
  • A post on Instagram
  • A post of Malta Artisan Market’s Facebook page which boasts 12k + followers

Malta Artisan Markets – Christmas Market at Palazzo Parisio


Welcome to the Malta Artisan Markets – Christmas Artisan Market 2024 @ Palazzo Parisio!

Join us for a festive day of holiday shopping at the Malta Artisan Markets! Our Christmas Market will be held at the stunning Palazzo Parisio, a grand and historic venue in the heart of Naxxar that is truly one of a kind. Known for its breathtaking architecture, intricate Baroque interiors, and lush gardens, Palazzo Parisio offers a magical setting that perfectly complements the festive spirit of the season. For years, this magnificent palace has been home to our traditional Christmas Market, making it a cherished location for locals and visitors alike to gather, shop, and celebrate.Explore unique, handcrafted items from local artisans and find the perfect holiday gifts for family and friends. With a wide selection of arts, crafts, and festive decor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Experience the magic of the season, support local artisans, and make this Christmas truly special.

  • Date: 15th December 2024
  • Time: 10am – 6pm
  • Location: Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar

 


New Artisans

If you are an artisan and would like to form part of our ever increasing artisan community, we invite you to fill in the first time participants online form in order to apply for approval to join our stallholders!


About Malta Artisan Markets

Launched in May 2011 in Vittoriosa, the Malta Artisan Markets – Malta’s original artisan market – has taken place in numerous beautiful historic settings in Malta including Couvre Porte, Birgu; Senglea; Kalkara, Palazzo de Piro in Mdina, Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar, Fort St. Elmo in Valletta, Is-Suq tal-Belt & Fort Manoel together with the Easter and Christmas Markets at the Phoenicia, Cavalieri Art Hotel and other private venues and also forming part of large events.

The markets have been warmly welcomed on the local scene and have given locals and visitors to Malta the opportunity to buy locally produced, fresh, high quality, affordable products direct from carefully selected food producers, artists and craftspeople.

Organised by The Definitive(ly) Good Guide Co – publishers of The Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants in Malta & Gozo and The Malta Kids Directory, and organisers of Offbeat Malta Food Trails. Malta Artisan Markets’ aim is to further promote high quality local arts and crafts and quality food products amidst a convivial atmosphere. The market is a brilliant selling point for artists and craftspeople and for enterprising individuals who are creating delicious delicacies with local seasonal products and serves as an excellent showcase.

  • Have a look at the previous market photos here & watch our promo.
  • We are delighted to announce that for a second time Malta Artisan Markets has been awarded by National Enterprise Support Awards (NESA). We are very happy that such a body is continuing to support us in our initiative to offer a platform to Malta artisans so that they continue to improve their products and skills. Have a look at the video!

We are still inviting artisans to get on board our online platform for a virtual market experience in 2024! This initiative will run alongside our physical markets to enable visitors to support local artisans throughout the year.

To register your interest for the virtual market drop us a line,  follow Malta Artisan Markets on social media-  FacebookInstagram.

Meet Our Partners

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Restaurants Malta is online at www.restaurantsmalta.com
 

Family Fun in Malta & Gozo

Malta Baby & Kids directory is online at www.maltababyandkids.com
 
Offbeat Malta Food Trails is online at www.offbeatmaltafoodtrails.com
Very well done Lisa and the team… a large percent of my business comes from this initiative and so offers me valuable assistance in making my business succeed… a big thank you!!!
Last Sunday’s Fair organised by Malta Artisan Markets at Palazzo de Piro turned out to be a fantastic event! The setting was spectacular and the people amazing! A big thank you to all the organisers and to everyone who attended! Had some amazing conversations both with clients and fellow artisans! Thank you one and all!
Andrew Vella Montague, Dragonlord Creations
Big thanks to everyone that came to the artisan market in Mdina yesterday.Thank you Nevena for keeping your cool and pulling off another superbly organised day!
Thank you to all involved in organising the great Easter Market weekend! We had a super show and marvellous time!
Rosita Gasiunaite, RG Silk Sensations
Thanks to the organisers, it was a great day, loads of fun!
Michelle Muscat, Cards by Micha
Well done all….a delightful afternoon in Palazzo de Piro!
Claudine Zerafa
A big thank you from us at My Melts to the organizers of the event and everyone who visited our stand. Met some amazing ppl over the weekend. Many smiling faces and laughs Xxxx
Stace Abela, My Melts
Another great event by the MAM team! A big thank you to all who came, the organisers and not least all the artisans with whom it is such a pleasure to meet up and discuss ‘stuff’
Andrew Vella Montague, Dragonlord Creations
Thank you thank you thank you! For the organizers and MAM for the great market! It was a great vibes during market, and some great new friends found 🙂
Virag Komjathy, Virag Design
Very interesting as usual and also enticing. Had a great time and some stalls even had card machine which made things easier.
Joan Sheridan Manara
Thank you Lisa and all those involved in organizing the event, especially Nevena, who never seemed to be still for more than 2 minutes. I look forward to the next Fair, although it IS quite a lot of work. Enjoyable socialising!
What a brilliant weekend! So much fun! Thanks to all those involved and the lovely visitors to my stall!
Hana Allison, Justonemore Slice
Thank you to all who visited us this weekend, familiar and new faces alike! Thank you to the MAM team who as usual give their best to make each event successful. And may I add that apart from my work finding its way to local homes, it will also be traveling to Brussels and Israel. Till the next one MAM
Stephanie Borg, Stephanie Borg
Another successful market at the Phoenicia hotel. Thanks to all the Artisan Fair staff for the great organization!
Jo Monte-Bello, Burlesque Candles
Thank you to all the scrumptious people that visited the market over the weekend and took genuine interest in the work created … thank you to the other Makers who are such fun to share a space with (thankfully a big space else we would cause havoc! ) … and huge thanks to the organisers who pulled off another successful event … sloppy kisses all round xx
So grateful for a successful and enjoyable Easter Malta Artisan Market at the Phoenicia Hotel this weekend! Thank you to the thoroughly professional, helpful and friendly MAM staff for all your hard work behind the scenes; to my fellow artisans who were such a pleasure to work alongside and share experiences with; and to all the lovely visitors from Malta and abroad who were interested to learn more about our arts. Here’s to the next wonderful Malta Artisan Market! Hope to see you there!
Suzana Gaal, Suzana Gaal
Thank you so much to the organizers tried but happy!
Josette Farrugia, Dolce Mani
A big thank you to organizers, It was a gr8 weekend, meeting lots of new people. Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas to all from us at My Melts 🙂 X
Anastasia Marie Abela, My Melts
Thank you for giving me the chance again to be part of this wonderful event,it was well organised and really enjoyed every minute, and thank you to all who visited my stand. Wishing you a Happy Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Marygrace Alamango, Sweet Blossoms
A huge thank you and well done goes to all the Artisan Market Team for organising such an excellent fair. On a personal note, a big thank you goes to Nevena for the support you gave us which enabled us attend and be part of this wonderful activity. All the best to everyone 🙂
Marlene Fenech Polidano, Marmar's Creations by Marlene
Thank you Lisa Grech, Nevena Ilic, Denise Briffa and all the Malta Artisan Market team for another impeccably organised event!
Stephanie Borg, Stephanie Borg
We had a very nice time last weekend @ the Grand Phoenicia Hotel – organised by the Malta Artisan Markets. Thanks to the organisers and to the people who visited us and especially to those who support our handwoven products. We wish you all a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous and Healthy New Year. Cheers!
Antoine Vella, Weaving & Lace Craft
A warm thank you goes to the organizers and fellow artisans for such a lovely and colourful event. A big thank you also to those who bought from and visited my stand – your support for choosing handmade is appreciated.
Sandra Relton, Aless Accessories
Wow, what a weekend! It was a really well organised Christmas fair! A huge thanks to the Malta Artisan Markets Team for yet another great event. Special thanks to all those who visited, and chose gifts from Firecrafted stand, as well as fellow makers and artisans for a weekend of great company Thoroughly enjoyed it Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas! xx
Silvana Mallia, Firecrafted
Another fantastic event at the Phoenicia with the Malta Artisan Market! Thanks to everyone involved and all those who attended the Christmas Market – was great talking to you all!
Andrew Vella Montague, Dragonlord Creations
Thanks to the team at Malta Artisan Markets for a fantastic event! A special “Thank You” to those who visited my stand and to those who chose to buy my beadwork either for themselves or to give as gifts. Merry Christmas to one and all!
Joanne Zammit, Joanne Zammit Beadwork
Thanks to all the team of Artisan Market, it was well organised!
Marygrace Alamango, Sweet Blossoms
Well done for everything, to anyone involved! I really hope next year the venue will be used again!!!
Marcon Camilleri Caruana, Emerald Inceptions
Well done to all for the organisation, the venue and the artisans. Looking forward for the next one!
Doreen Vella, Weaving & Lace Craft
A huge thank you to Lisa and everyone who helped to make Saturday and Sunday with MAF such a success! The Palazzo De Piro was a stunning location and the crowds of very appreciative customers just kept coming… It was so lovely catching up with old friends and making new ones too…
Once again a big thank you to the Malta Artisan Markets girls for organising an incredible event at a fantastic venue – Well done! and another thank you to all who visited and especially those of you who chose to become our clients! Just love talking to people who are passionate about art, its history and jewellery in particular Thanks for a fantastic two days! See you at The Phoenicia!
Andrew Vella Montague, Dragonlord Creations
My other fellow artisans have said it all! Thank you MAM ladies, great work as always I was shattered by the end of it all, but man was it worth it!!! Great location, great atmosphere, great people, till the next!
Stephanie Borg, Stephanie Borg
Thank you for a lovely Xmas shopping morning! Congrats to all the organisers and the artisans!
Natasha Fabri
We came, We saw, We bought…..an enjoyable Sunday morning.
Gorg Sciberras
Thanks to all the team! It was a great weekend. Looking forward to the next one!
Silvana Mallia, Firecrafted
THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUU! We sure missed the amazing Malta Artisan Markets! Well done for a fantastic start of a series of markets for 2014!!! Looking forward to the next!!!
Marcon Camilleri Caruana, Emerald Inceptions
Had a total blast this weekend … very big thank you to everyone!!! It all ran very smoothly thanks to the proactive organisation and behind the scene was just such fun.
Thank you also from John and I. We can only reflect what everyone else is saying….this was our first but can’t wait to be involved in more. Many thanks to Nevena and the team!
Ruth Paris, Paris ART Studio
It was a fantastic two days! Thanks to one and all!
Andrew Vella Montague, Dragonlord Creations
Big thank you to Nevena, great job and loved it when we were visited this morning to check if we needed anything! Thank you all – really enjoyed it.
Fantastic location – well done!
Natalie Debono
Another fantastic Artisan Market Event! Thanks again guys especially poor Nevena who was bouncing all over the place from Friday! Well done! Enjoyed Gozo a lot!
Andrew Vella Montague, Dragonlord Creations
Would like to thank everyone who visited our stand last Saturday at the Malta Artisan Markets in Palazzo Parisio. It was fun participating and meeting everyone. See you all at the next one…
Jade Camilleri, Jade's Bakes & Treats
Palazzo Parisio – A beautiful place to be…
Sandra Relton, Aless Accessories
Another successful Market! Well done to all the team 🙂
Stephanie Borg, Stephanie Borg
Many thanks for Lisa Grech and Nevena Ilic and the whole team for the great work!
Virag Komjathy, ViragDesign
Fantastic event at Palazzo Parisio – such a fantastic location! A big thank you to all the Malta Artisan Market team and all who attended – especially those who purchased our creations!
Andrew Vella Montague, Dragonlord Creations