Festivals, food nights, and experiences worth planning around.
Isole che Parlano — September 5–13, 2026 — International music, theatre, and art festival across Gallura’s coastal towns and hinterland.
Festa di Sant Miquel — Last weekend of September 2026 — Alghero’s patron saint celebration with fireworks and parades through the old town.
Autunno in Barbagia / Cortes Apertas — September–November 2026, weekends, village by village — Historic village courtyards open across Barbagia for local food, wine, and craft traditions.
Sagra della Castagne (Chestnut Fair) — Last Sunday of October 2026, Aritzo — Mountain-village festival celebrating the autumn chestnut harvest.
Cagliari Science Festival — November 2026, exact dates TBC, Cagliari — Island-wide science and culture festival with talks, exhibitions, and family events.
New Year’s Village — Late November 2026 – January 6, 2027, Alghero — Christmas markets, ice rink, concerts, and street performances through the holidays.
Dates confirmed closer to each event — check back for updates.