Breaking Borders

The world’s largest Desi destination festival returns to Malta. After 2025’s hugely successful edition, Breaking Borders – the world’s biggest Desi destination festival – is returning to Malta in 2026.

Taking place between 3 – 6 September, the festival will once again bring together the best of the South Asian music scene and community for four unforgettable days and nights on the Mediterranean island of Malta. Global icon Karan Aujla returns for two headline sets across two nights (Friday and Sunday), and in a career first, he will perform two different setlists.

Global hitmaker AP Dhillon has also been announced as the Saturday headliner. The stacked lineup of nonstop live music and performances also includes Jasmine Sandlas, Sukha, The PropheC, Tegi Pannu, Harkirat Sangha, BK, Panjabi MC, Miss Pooja and Prabh. Curated takeovers from Desi Beatz and Jawani 4eva will bring additional party energy.