The 1996 European Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 25 February to 3 March 1996 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, Malta.

[1][2] John Parrott won the tournament, defeating Peter Ebdon 9–7 in the final.

The defending champion Stephen Hendry was eliminated by Joe Swail in the last 16 round.

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