Short answer: to find people to go to a concert in Malta, pick the show first, then post a plan to meet at a public place before it, such as a café or bar near the venue, with a set number of seats and “pay your own”. Everyone buys their own ticket from the official seller; the plan is about having company for the evening. You can also join fan groups and music communities, or ask people you already know from other plans.
Malta has a busy live-music calendar: classical concerts in historic theatres, open-air shows in Valletta, summer festivals, jazz, rock and club nights. Plenty of people end up skipping a show they would love simply because nobody they know wants to go. A concert is one of the easiest plans to share with strangers: you have the music in common before you even meet. Here is how to find company for your next one.
Where concerts in Malta are announced
Before you can find company, you need the show. Some reliable places to look (last checked October 2026):
- Ticketing sites. ShowsHappening is a ticketing site focused on Malta, with categories for live music, classical music, comedy, clubbing and more.
- Festivals Malta. The Festivals Malta calendar lists festivals such as the Valletta Baroque Festival, the Malta International Arts Festival and the Malta Jazz Festival, with their dates.
- Venues. Historic venues such as the Manoel Theatre in Valletta publish their own programmes.
- Orchestras and ensembles. The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra lists its concerts on its site.
- Artists and promoters. For pop, rock and dance events, follow the promoters and artists you like on social media.
Always buy tickets from the official seller listed by the venue or promoter.
How a concert plan works on MeetNow
MeetNow does not sell tickets and does not list events. What it does is help you find company. A host posts a plan at a public place with the date, time, number of seats and who pays; people ask to join with a short note; the host picks who comes, and accepted guests get a group chat. Afterwards, both sides confirm “we met”, which builds each person’s track record.
For a concert, that means:
- The plan is to meet before the show, at a public place such as a café or bar near the venue, and then go in together.
- Everyone buys their own ticket from the official seller. If seats are allocated, say whether people should try to book seats together.
- Who pays is usually “pay your own” for drinks or food before the show.
To get started, read how to ask to join a plan or our overview of MeetNow as an app to meet people in Malta.
How to find people to go to a concert in Malta: post a plan step by step
Hosting your own plan is the most reliable route, because you choose the show, the meeting point and the group. Here is how to set it up so the right people ask to join:
- Choose the concert and check tickets are on sale. Link or name the official seller in the description.
- Pick a meeting point. A café or bar close to the venue, at a time that leaves enough margin before doors open.
- Set the number of seats. Two to five people works well; it is easy to stay together in a crowd.
- Say what kind of concert-goer you are. “Front row and dancing” and “seated, enjoying the music” attract different people.
- Explain tickets. “Buy your own standing ticket” or “try to book seats in row F if you can”.
- Choose “pay your own” for drinks before the show.
- Read the notes and choose your group. Ask people to mention their favourite song by the artist; it is a great conversation starter. You can limit who can join, for example by gender or age range.
- Agree a meeting point after the show in the group chat, in case you get separated.
Example plan description
Jazz concert in Valletta: drinks before and the show together. Meeting at a bar near the venue an hour before the concert starts. 4 seats. Each person buys their own ticket from the official seller (I’ve got mine). Pay your own drinks. I’m a relaxed listener, happy to chat about music before and after. Tell me which artist got you into jazz.
Concert plans for every taste
Not every concert plan needs to look the same. Some ideas:
- Classical or baroque evening. A seated concert in a historic venue, followed by a late dinner nearby, split or pay your own.
- Open-air summer show. Meet early for food, then find a spot together. Bring water and something warm for later in the evening.
- Jazz night. Smaller venues and festival stages; ideal for three or four people who want to talk music.
- Big pop or rock show. Agree a meeting point inside and after the show, because phones can be unreliable in large crowds.
- Free concerts. Some events and festivals include free performances; choose the “free” who-pays option if there is nothing to buy.
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Joining someone else’s concert plan
If you would rather join than host, look for plans that match both the music and the kind of evening you want. Before you ask to join:
- Check you can get a ticket. Make sure tickets are still available from the official seller, and buy yours once the host accepts you, or as the plan describes.
- Read the meeting time and place. Plans usually meet before the doors open, so check you can be there on time.
- Write a short, specific note. Mention why you love the artist or the genre, and whether you prefer to stand near the front or sit back and listen.
- Say hello in the group chat. Once accepted, confirm the meeting point and share your seat or ticket type if it matters.
A concert plan is also a great first plan if you are new to the island: you already share something with everyone at the table, and the music fills any quiet moments.
Tips for concert plans with new people
- Meet before, not inside. It is much easier to say hello over a drink than in a queue or a crowd.
- Share the ticket details early. If people want to sit together, they need to book at the same time.
- Plan the journey home. Big shows end late; check buses or arrange a taxi in advance.
- Keep it relaxed. If someone wants to move closer to the stage and someone else wants to stay back, that is fine; agree where to meet afterwards.
- Follow up. If you enjoyed the company, suggest the next show before you go home.
For an easy pre-show drinks plan, our guide to meeting new people for drinks in Malta has more ideas.
Safety box
Safety box. Meet at a busy public place before the show, tell a friend where you are going and with whom, keep your drink and belongings with you, agree a meeting point in case you get separated, and arrange your own way home. Leave if you feel uncomfortable. On MeetNow, the host chooses who joins and anyone can block a user; read is MeetNow safe?.
FAQ: finding people to go to a concert in Malta
Does MeetNow sell concert tickets?
No. MeetNow does not sell tickets or list events. Each guest buys their own ticket from the official seller; the plan is about meeting up and going together.
Where can I find concerts in Malta?
Ticketing sites such as ShowsHappening, the Festivals Malta calendar, venue programmes such as the Manoel Theatre’s, and the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert listings are good places to start.
How many people should join a concert plan?
Two to five people is ideal: easy to stay together in a crowd and to sit near each other at seated concerts.
Who pays on a concert plan?
Usually “pay your own”: everyone buys their own ticket and pays for their own drinks or food before the show.
What if we get separated at the concert?
Agree a meeting point inside and after the show in the group chat before you go in, because phones can be unreliable in big crowds.
Want to turn this into an actual plan? MeetNow is a free app for meeting people in person: a host posts a plan at a public place, says who pays (host pays, split, pay your own or free) and picks who joins. It is live on the web now, starting in Malta, with the phone apps on the way: open MeetNow and see the plans near you.
