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 2026 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

  • From April 19, 2026 – Muravera Citrus Festival
  • From April 20, 2026 – Festival of Sant’Antioco Martire (Sant’Antioco)
  • From May 1 to 4, 2026 – Festa di Sant’Efisio in Cagliari
  • From May 23 to June 2, 2026 – Girotonno in Carloforte

Nuoro

  • From August 22 to 29, 2026 – Festa del Redentore in Nuoro

Sassari

  • Penultimate Sunday of May 2026 – Cavalcata Sarda in Sassari
  • June 6 and 7, 2026 – Ardia di San Costantino in Pozzomaggiore
  • From July to August 2026 – ABBABULA, Music and Words Festival (featuring various concerts such as Lucio Corsi, Joan Thiele, Raphael Gualazzi in Sassari; Brunori Sas, De André, and Diodato in Alghero)
  • August 2026 – Zichi Festival in Bonorva with tastings, workshops, and folk music
  • August 14, 2026 – La Discesa dei Candelieri in Sassari (in Sardinian, Faradda di li Candareri)
  • Second week of August 2026 – Mirto Festival in Telti

Oristano

  • From April 24 to 27, 2026 – Bosa Beer Fest
  • September 5 and 6, 2026 – Corsa degli Scalzi in Cabras

Olbia

  • From May 12 to 17, 2026 – Festa di San Simplicio in Olbia
  • From October 1 to 4, 2026 – Rally Italia Sardegna – World Rally Championship FIA
  • From August 13 to 15, 2026 – 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!