Many of the festivities are traditions that have been ongoing for centuries and reveal a lot about the Sardinians themselves and their history. The magnificent costumes and jewellery that the women wear highlight the handicrafts of the island.
Festivals in Sardinia often have a religious theme but there are a plethora of others that celebrate annual events including the fish festival in July where you can sample fried fish or the International Jazz festival in August, one of the most important festivals in Sardinia. We have compiled a list of the main festivals and events so if you are lucky enough to be in Sardinia when one is on, you have no excuse to miss it!
February
Carnival - Various locations
Extremely popular in Sardinia. Masked and costumed figures parade around small villages and bigger towns of the island.
Easter
Easter - Various locations
Costumes, processions and intense drama are the main ingredients of Sardinia's various festas commemorating Easter.
May
Sant’ Efisio - Cagliari
Offers a grand procession commemorating the end of the plague in 1656. It's a magical celebration of faith and folklore, the sacred and the profane.
June
Sagra delle Ciliege - Burcei
Festival celebrating the cherry harvest in the mountain village of Burcei.
July
Sagra delle Pesche - San Sperate
Peach festival held on the feast of the town’s patron saint.
