Sardinia is a region full of events all year round, especially during the beautiful season, with outdoor activities, fun with friends, and carefree evenings in sweet company. Between a dip in the crystal-clear water and a visit to explore some archaeological site, there are many annual events, from festivals to fairs, that will make your holiday in Sardinia unforgettable, both in summer and winter.

What are the dates and programs not to miss?

All events in Sardinia 2025 in spring and summer

To move comfortably in Sardinia and be able to reach distant places while hunting for unmissable festivals and fairs, you need the right mode of transportation. The simplest and most common solution is car rental. You can rent a car in Olbia or any other arrival airport, such as Cagliari or Alghero.

What’s more fun than traveling by car with friends to discover a land that has many things to reveal? Besides events, there are many other things to see on the island, but today we will focus on the events that you cannot miss.

Here is a list divided by province.

Cagliari

  • April 24th to 27th, 2025 – Sagra degli Agrumi di Muravera
  • May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2025 – Sagra di Sant’Antioco Martire (Sant’Antioco)
  • May 1st, 2025 – Festa di Sant’Efisio in Cagliari
  • May 23rd to June 2nd, 2025 – Girotonno in Carloforte
  • August 1st, 2025 – AFTERHOURS Tour 2025 at Arena in Fiera in Cagliari
  • First Sunday of August – Matrimonio Mauritano in Santadi
  • September 14th, 2025 – Antico Sposalizio Selargino

Nuoro

  • August 24th, 2025 – Festa del Redentore in Nuoro

Sassari

  • Second week of August, Sagra del Mirto in Telti

Oristano

    • April 24th to 27th, 2025 – Bosa Beer Fest

    • September 7th, 2025 – Corsa degli scalzi in Cabras

Olbia

    • May 13th to 18th, Festa di San Simplicio in Olbia

    • June 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th, Rally Italia Sardegna – World Rally Championship FIA

    • August 13th to 16th, Red Valley Festival in Olbia with Max Pezzali, Fedez, Lazza, Salmo, Guè and many other artists

The island’s beauty also in autumn and winter

But the beautiful season isn’t the only time to visit the island. Even autumn and winter offer a unique experience: in these cooler months, Sardinia shows itself in all its authenticity, with a calendar full of events among traditions, colors, and flavors.

Starting from September, with the beginning of Autunno in Barbagia, local traditions are celebrated in the heart of Sardinia. Visitors can immerse themselves in the warm and welcoming atmospheres of the small Sardinian villages: enjoy typical dishes and breathtaking landscapes in one of the oldest lands in our country.

Also in autumn, the Cortes Apertas event opens the historic courtyards of several towns, particularly in the province of Nuoro, offering the unmissable opportunity to discover the secrets of local life, taste typical dishes, and attend exhibitions and folk shows.

And what about Sartiglia? Sardinian winter gives us the race par excellence. On the last Sunday of Carnival and Fat Tuesday, in the city of Oristano, you can attend one of the most spectacular and ancient equestrian races, which every year enchants thousands of spectators with its mix of history, folklore, and skill.

How to organize your holiday in Sardinia

If you plan to visit Sardinia, you can make your holiday even more special by participating in events and festivals that allow you to connect with Sardinian traditions and culture. Not to mention that during the summer season, numerous concerts and festivals of the biggest national artists are expected.

Are you ready to organize your perfect holiday in Sardinia? Start by booking essential services: flights, accommodation, and a rental car!