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Festivals and events in Sardinia 2019

Nothing compares to Sardinia when it comes to amazing landscapes and breath-taking sea view. But what about events and festivals?

Let’s look at the main Sardinian events for 2019 divided by month so it’s easier for you readers to choose which event to attend and when.

March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |

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March

  1. This year this prominent equestrian event is going to take place in March in Oristano. More on this event on the dedicated page of our blog: Sa Sartiglia Starts: March 03 2019 Ends: March 05 2019
    Oristano Sardinia 09170
  2. Sea urchin Festival (Rassegna del riccio del mare – Bogamarì) The fishing of the sea urchin (called “Bogamarì” in Catalan) and its festival is a long-awaited tradition not only by the Alghero inhabitants but also by tourists. Starts: March 01 2019 Ends: March 30 2019
    Alghero Sardinia 07041

April

  1. Alghero is also popular for the rituals remembering the Crucifixion with a mix of Italian and Catalan traditions. Starts: April 17 2019 Ends: April 22 2019
    Alghero Sardinia 07041
  2. International Street Food International Street Food is an event dedicated to street food and is held in the island of Sant’Antioco. Four days of good food and entertainment, with street performers, exhibitors and concerts every night. Starts: April 19 2018 Ends: April 22 2018
    Sant’Antioco – Province of South Sardinia Sardinia 09017

May

  1. A colorful parade going through the streets of Cagliari and surrounded by beautifully dressed attendants. Starts: May 01 2019 Ends: May 04 2019
    Cagliari Sardinia 09010
  2. Festa di Sant’Antioco Martire The festival of Sant’Antioco (660th edition!) is one of the most important events of the island that embodies tradition, folklore, faith, food and entertainment. Sant’Antioco is the patron saint of Sardinia. Starts: May 4 2019 Ends: May 6 2019
    Sant’Antioco (Carbonia-Iglesias province) Sardinia 09017
  3. Festa di San Simplicio One of the most important events in Olbia, the “Festa di San Simplicio” represents an appointment deeply felt by the citizens of this town: this festival includes dress parades, poetry and songs in Sardinian language and local gastronomy. Not to be missed the fireworks show at night. Starts: May 15 2019 Ends: May 15 2019
    Olbia (Olbia-Tempio) Sardinia 07026
  4. The Cavalcata Sarda is a parade held in Sassari and organized to celebrate the visit to the city of Sassari of King Umberto I. Starts: May 19 2019 Ends: May 19 2019
    Sassari Sardinia 07100
  5. GiroTonno The GiroTonno event is basically an international culinary competition held in the island of San Pietro in the southwest of Sardinia where gastronomes promote the local ancient tradition of the “tonnare” (tuna traps). Starts: May 24 2018 Ends: May 27 2018
    Carloforte (San Pietro island) Sardinia 09014

June

  1. The Italian round of the International Rally WRC will be held once again for the fourth year in a row in Sardinia from 13 to 16 June 2019. Do not miss this opportunity to attend the Rally in this amazing island. Starts: June 13 2019 Ends: June 16 2019
    Alghero Sardinia 07041
  2. Bosa wine Festival The 5th edition of the Bosa Wine Festival is a food and wine event dedicated to the best Sardinian and national products. Bosa is located in the province of Oristano, in the west coast of central Sardinia. Starts: June 09 2018 Ends: June 10 2018
    Bosa (Oristano) Sardinia 08013
  3. Rally Parco Geominerario The 2018 edition of the “Rally Parco Geominerario” will take place across the old mines and industrial sites of the province of the Medio Campidano and the villages of Arbus, Guspini and Montevecchio. Starts: June 23 2018 Ends: June 24 2018
    Arbus, Guspini, Montevecchio Sardinia 08040
  4. Feast of St Giovanni (Focs de Sant Joan) This event is held each year in Alghero on the St Giovanni beach; it is a feast that celebrates the beginning of the summer, the friendship and brotherhood with its famous fires (called Focs in Catalan). Friends (must be dressed in white) who want to seal their friendship are invited to the propitiatory Jump of the Fire (Salto del Fuoco) on the beach. Starts: June 22 2018 Ends: June 24 2018
    Alghero Sardinia 07041

July

  1. S’Ardia A wild horse ride made in honour of Saint Constantine (with 100 knights), which takes place every year on July 6 and is repeated on the morning of July 7; this horse ride remembers the battle of the “Milvian Bridge” between Constantine and Maxentius. Starts: July 06 2019 Ends: July 07 2019
    Sedilo (Oristano) Sardinia 09076

August

  1. Time in Jazz Berchidda (located in the province of Sassari) and the neighbouring villages are hosting the most important Jazz event in Sardinia and one of the most important in Italy. This is the 30th edition of the festival: a lot of special guests are attending (Andy Sheppard, Chicago Art Ensemble, Markus Stockhausen and more) coordinated by the founder Paolo Fresu. Starts: August 08 2018 Ends: August 16 2018
    Berchidda Sardinia 07022
  2. Calici di stelle 2018 This is the most awaited summer event by wine lovers: it takes place on the night of San Lorenzo (10 August) in Sennori (province of Sassari) where you can taste the fine wine produced by the local wineries in Sennori and Romangia and taste the delicacies and the typical gastronomy of the Sardinian tradition while listening to great music on the streets. Do not forget to take your serigraphed glass with its little bag. Moreover, the local astrophile amateur association organises stars gazing with telescopes at night. The same festival takes place on the 9 of August in Dorgali (province of Nuoro) where you can taste the wine produced by the local wineries. Starts: August 09 2018 Ends: August 10 2018
    Dorgali and Sennori Sardinia 07036
  3. “Candelieri” means Candle bearers: in this parade locals carry large candles representing the different Sassari districts they belong to. This is a huge and popular event held in Sassari which we covered earlier in the Descent of the Candelieri blog post. Starts: August 14 2019 Ends: August 14 2019
    Sassari Sardinia 07100
  4. Sagra del Redentore “Il Redentore” is a traditional festival (with religious and folklore events) held in Nuoro during the last Sunday in August. Not to be missed the parades of masks and costumes typical of Sardinia. Starts: August 25 2019 Ends: August 25 2019
    Nuoro Sardinia 08100

September

  1. Autunno in Barbagia A popular event where 32 Sardinian villages (among them Bitti, Oliena, Dorgali, Fonni) open their doors to tourists who want to explore the history, the culture and the most authentic traditions of the island. Find out the complete villages list. Starts: September 1 2018 Ends: December 17 2018
    Ottana, Orotelli, Oniferi, Ortueri Sardinia 08100
  2. Sant Miquel Alghero (Festival of Saint Michael) The feast of “Sant Miquel” is celebrated each year during the last weekend of September with a 12-day festival in honour of St. Michael the patron saint of the city. This celebration used to mark the culmination of the summer season in Alghero; as of today it has become more a must see for visitors with its games, music and many events. Starts: September 29 2019 Ends: September 29 2019
    Alghero Sardinia 07041
  3. Baia delle Ninfe historical car race This historical car race is held in the amazing Riviera del Corallo Alghero and is open to all vintage cars built until 1992. Starts: September 29 2018 Ends: September 30 2018
    Alghero Sardinia 07041

October

  1. FISW Surf Games 2018 The amazing Capo Mannu in Sardinia has been chosen as the location for the 2018 FISW Surf Games consisting of 4 different competitions (Shortboard, Longboard, Sup wave and Bodyboard). Capo Mannu is located near San Vero Milis in the Province of Oristano and is known among the surfers for its stunning waves. Starts: October 08 2018 Ends: November 08 2018
    Capo Mannu (San Vero Milis, Province of Oristano) Sardinia 09070
  2. Cronoscalata Alghero – Scala Piccada The popular time trial automobile race (57th edition this year) usually takes place at the end of October; the 5-km race starts from Alghero and ends in Villanova Monteleone (province of Sassari). Both historic and new car models may participate. Starts: October 27 2018 Ends: October 28 2018
    Alghero Sardinia 07041
  3. Oktoberfest 2018 Sardinian Oktoberfest in Pino Piras square with many events, beers, flavors and folklore. Starts: October 19 2018 Ends: October 20 2018
    Alghero Sardinia 07041

November

  1. Off road: the annual Land Rover meeting in Alghero Off road 4X4: the seventh edition of the Land Rover meeting in Alghero Starts: November 24 2018 Ends: November 25 2018
    Alghero Sardinia 07041

December

  1. Motorsport: challenge ‘Riviera Del Corallo’ The challenge formula is a type of speed race where two cars challenge each other within the circuit created in the Piazzale della Pace located in the Alghero harbour. Starts: December 8 2018 Ends: December 9 2018
    Alghero Sardinia 07041
  2. Cap’Any 2019 in Alghero Christmas and New Year’s Eve are not to be missed in Alghero: as usual the city will salute the new year with the amazing fireworks show that will take place in the harbour area. Starts: December 31 2018 Ends: January 01 2019
    Alghero Sardinia 07041
  3. New Year’s Eve in Olbia 2019 New Year’s Eve in the Olbia harbour with the show of the popular Italian band Måneskin. Starts: December 31 2018 Ends: January 01 2019
    Olbia Sardinia 07026
  4. New Year’s Eve in Cagliari 2019 New Year’s Eve in Cagliari with the popular singer Malika Ayane. Starts: December 31 2018 Ends: January 01 2019
    Cagliari Sardinia 09121
  5. JazzAlguer JazzAlguer is a series of jazz concerts and other events that will take place monthly (mostly on Saturdays) until July, in different popular places of Alghero like the church of San Francesco, the Civic Theatre and the Cathedral. Starts: December 23 2017 Ends: July 21 2018
    Alghero Sardinia 07041