The most eagerly awaited event of the year, where you can discover the soul of the island. Discover Barbagia in the midst of wine, food and handicrafts.
What is Autumn in Barbagia? It is a journey in stages through more than 30 villages in the deep heart of Sardinia. A journey inside Sardinia. This is AUTUMN IN BARBAGIA.
From September until December, every weekend is dedicated to the discovery of a village in the province of Nuoro. This region, bordered by the Gennargentu and Supramonte mountains, has a deep and ancient history. Once considered a hostile area and a place of exile, today it recounts its past through the beauty of its mountains and culture. The people who live there and guard it make it a unique and precious place to be preserved: come and get to know Barbagia.
Each stage is unique with different events depending on the traditions of the host country, so it is advisable to visit them all. Each country’s customs will be shown, with the possibility of visiting the houses and cortes and tasting typical local products. A great celebration of good food and local experiences. Exhibitions, conferences, workshops and folk shows are also included in the programme.
Between September and December, ancient Sardinia is on show and during Autunno in Barbagia you have the chance to get to know some of the traditions that not even time has managed to erase.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE AUTUMN IN BARBAGIA EVENT?
Food tasting of local products in the streets or at the typical agriturismo, the host village offers a series of traditional activities of its region.
It’ll be possible to take guided tours of the sights in the area. In the streets of the town there will be exhibitions of textiles, filigree jewellery, Sardinian masks and leather.
You’ll see workshops where local artisans demonstrate the making of carpets, pottery and the famous knives. There are also laboratories for processing bread and making cheese, fresh pasta and sweets and of course the famous Cannonau wine and the roast suckling pig.
Finally, the performances of Canto a Tenore, folklore groups with the typical Sardinian costumes and Launeddas concerts cannot be missed.
A complete Sardinian full-immersion will make you discover one of the oldest lands in the world!
WHEN IS HELD AUTUMN IN BARBAGIA?
The event usually begins the first weekend of September and continues every weekend until December. The 2026 edition will be from 5 September to 13 December.
It starts – as usual – from Bitti, one of the oldest villages in Sardinia, famous for its ancient polyphonic singing in Tenore. Continue to Lollove, a timeless village where the novels characters of the Nobel prize winner Grazia Deledda still seem to reside.
Atzara, land of vineyards and home of the Mandrolisai wine (which means Barbagia in Sardinian). Orgosolo, with its fascinating Murals and then the rugged mountains of the Supramonte in Oliena.
AUTUMN IN BARBAGIA EDITION 2026 – CALENDAR
*Source: cuoredellasardegna.it
Autumn in Barbagia 2026 – Full Calendar
September
- 5–6 September: Bitti
- 12–13 September: Oliena
- 19–20 September: Lodine, Sarule
- 26–27 September: Austis, Dorgali, Orani
October
- 3–4 October: Lula, Meana Sardo, Orotelli, Sorgono
- 10–11 October: Gavoi, Lollove, Onanì, Tonara
- 17–18 October: Belvì, Orgosolo
- 24–25 October: Aritzo, Olzai, Ottana
- 31 October–1 November: Desulo
November
- 6–8 November: Mamoiada
- 7–8 November: Ovodda
- 14–15 November: Nuoro, Tiana, Ollolai
- 21–22 November: Atzara
- 28–29 November: Gadoni, Oniferi
December
- 4–8 December: Fonni
- 12–13 December: Ortueri, Orune, Seulo
👉 The stories behind the event: 33 villages, 33 stories: read more about the small Sardinian Villages
HOW TO GET TO AUTUMN IN BARBAGIA?
The best way is by car. We recommend renting a car at reasonable prices from 🚗 DiscoverCars.
Alternatively, some private companies offer shuttle buses from the main towns of the island. Getting to Autumn in Barbagia by bus:
- Bus from Alghero – Olmedo – Sassari: Cattogno Viaggi
- Bus from Cagliari: Ajò in Pulmann
- Bus from Olbia – Porto San Paolo – San Teodoro: Tueco Viaggi
Discover the wild Barbagia mountains
Many agritourisms offer bed and breakfast or half board accommodation and the possibility to practise activities such as kayaking or horse riding on their own property to explore the mountainous areas. We recommend the accommodation with the best views of the mountains!
Feeeling the autumn vibe of Sardinia
So much history and tradition in this region far removed from time, where nature remains the key element. You won’t feel lost when contemplate the immensity of these landscapes, but richer for having experienced the millennial heart of this island
All this is Sardinia and furthermore is Autumn in Barbagia
Read also: 7 reasons why you should visit Sardinia in September and October
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