Bloom Festival Malta has revealed the first wave of artists for its 2027 edition, bringing together international names from reggae, dub, and sound system culture alongside techno, live music, and talent from Malta’s underground scene. Returning to Ta’ Qali National Park from April 23–25, the three-day festival offers an early-season Mediterranean escape built around underground music, alternative culture, and a shared community experience.
The opening lineup features established voices from across reggae and dub, including Anthony B, Channel One, King Shiloh, Little Lion Sound, Awa Fall, Lasai, and Lorrè Shakalab. They are joined by Special K x Omar Alkilani, performing together as Hijaz Convoy, adding another dimension to the program alongside Hertz Collision and a wider selection of artists and selectors from Malta and beyond.
Originally established as a gathering rooted in reggae, dub, and sound system culture, Bloom grew from an idea shared between friends into a three-day camping event. Its first edition welcomed more than 1,000 attendees, laying the groundwork for a festival that has continued to expand in both scale and musical scope. Despite that growth, sound system culture and the sense of community surrounding it remain central to the event.
Sean Agius, founder of Bloom Festival, reflects on how the gathering began:
“Bloom began with a conversation between best friends after Malta legalised cannabis: ‘Let’s organise a 420 gathering.’ It was the first of its kind in Malta, inspired by the small camping festivals we used to organise for our friends. We wanted to share that feeling of freedom and belonging, and give sound system culture a home in Malta. What started with that conversation grew into a three-day camping festival for thousands.”
Reggae continues to shape the festival’s identity, with its messages of love, kindness, and unity reflected in the wider experience. The program also reaches into techno, live music, and other forms of underground culture, creating opportunities for different musical communities to connect. Reinforcing those foundations for 2027, Mistical Sound System will travel from Sicily to Malta, bringing its sound system tradition to the festival once again.
For Bloom, expanding its musical direction does not mean leaving its origins behind. Instead, the festival continues to build on its original sound system foundation while welcoming new influences and audiences. That balance between growth and community remains a defining part of its approach.
A major step in that development came in 2026, when Bloom moved to Ta’ Qali National Park. The new location introduced an expanded festival site, elevated production, and a camping area that came close to selling out. The program brought together performances from King Shiloh, local techno artists, and live bands, extending the festival’s musical reach while keeping sound system culture at its core.
Agius also shared what attendees can expect from the next edition:
“Reggae has always been central because its messages of love, kindness and unity are what we want Bloom to feel like. The name carries that same idea, giving people space to open up and bloom in their own way, through music, dance and wellness. This year, we’re bringing more headliners and legends to our stages, exploring new sounds with Special K x Omar Alkilani and changing the layout at Ta’ Qali. There’s plenty evolving, but we’re holding on to what made us start: bringing people together and making them feel among friends.”
Beyond the performances, Bloom offers an experience designed to extend throughout the weekend. The festival’s wellness area opens each morning, providing space for movement, connection, and a slower start to the day. Camping also plays an important role, giving attendees more time to connect and making the event feel like a shared weekend rather than simply a series of performances.
The April dates also place Bloom at the beginning of the Mediterranean festival season, giving international visitors an opportunity to turn the event into a longer island getaway. From Malta’s beaches and ancient temples to its food culture and neighbouring Gozo, there is plenty to explore beyond the festival grounds.
With its first artists for 2027 now announced, Bloom Festival Malta will return to Ta’ Qali National Park from April 23–25. Tickets are now on sale, with additional artists and festival updates expected in the coming months.
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