Defected Malta 2026 Locks In Its Biggest Lineup Yet – You’re Set?

DEFECTED MALTA 2026 — FIFTH EDITION, FULL HOUSE ENERGY

Defected is taking Malta back over this October, and the fifth edition of Defected Malta 2026 is shaping up like a victory lap rather than a routine return. Five years in, Defected Malta runs on a clear formula: 100% house, sun-soaked locations.

This year’s line-up brings together artists from different generations and corners of house music. Green Velvet returns after a defining set at The Ditch, while first-time Malta appearances land from Hot Since 82, Jayda G, Luuk van Dijk, Syreeta, Sidney Charles, and Chez Damier. Add returning names like Kevin Saunderson, Todd Terry, Dennis Ferrer, Eliza Rose, Dan Shake, and Kirollus.

Defected Malta 2026 opens with a pre-party on Thursday 1 October, then rolls on until the early hours of Monday 5 October. And now the picture gets very clear.

The Glitterbox takeover returns in full colour too. Disco-leaning sets from Skream and HoneyLuv, plus David Morales, dancers, and that unmistakable Glitterbox theatre. UNO’s three-room hub, Café Del Mar pool sessions, boat parties, and UNESCO backdrops at Fort St. Elmo and The Ditch are all back on the map.

Defected Malta 2026 runs Thursday 1 October to Monday 5 October, with pre-sale tickets opening Tuesday 10 February. Fans can sign up for pre-sale tickets here.

Photo credits: Emma Tranter (@etranter), Connor Baker (@bonmk1), Danny Sargent (@dsargent.photo)