The best Events in Sardinia in August

9 best August Events not to be missed

We’re in the heart of summer and Sardinia is preparing to receive a large number of tourists and visitors that will populate the small villages and the beautiful beaches. Although Sardinia is most famous for its Caribbean beaches, there are also beautiful mountain regions to explore and can be easily reached by driving around by car. From north to south, be prepared for the many events that will take you to the traditions and peculiarities of the island.

Among the most important events in Sardinia in August you can assist to the Discent of the candlesticks of Sassari (Discesa dei Candelieri) and the Feast of the Redeemer of Nuoro, one of the oldest and important event of the island.

There are truly numerous events in Sardinia in August and during the week of Ferragosto, so we have decided to select the most interesting and typical ones linked to the territory.

If your August vacation in Sardinia has not been planned yet, read our tips on what to do and where to go for Ferragosto in Sardinia, so you won’t find yourself unprepared as the month promises to be sold-out!

9 Events in Sardinia in August that you’ll be thrilled to live this summer!

#1 | JERZU | Wine Music Festival

3 – 10 August

Between August 3rd and August 10th, the wine festival event is held around the cellars of Jerzu. The Cannonau wine is the protagonist of this event. You can not fully experience Sardinia except through a glass of its most representative red wine, the Cannonau.

Jerzu – a tiny village in the hinterland just a short distance from the Gulf of Orosei – opens its doors and its cellars through a tour of music, food and wine. Tastings, visit to the cellars, Sardinian music and folk groups dancing from various Sardinian countries. On 10 August, the final evening with Calici di Stelle…there will be dancing, eating and of course…drinking! Definetely one of the best events in Sardinia in august.

PROGRAM 2023 – JERZU WINE FESTIVAL


August 3rd-4th-5th: Book Day. Presentations with Sardinian authors.
August 6th: Vespa and Sports Day. Vespa tour of the valley with visits to local wineries. Music and dancing in the evening through the streets of the town of Jerzu.
August 7th: Games Day. Entertainment for children and adults. At 10:00 PM, “La Corrida” and music in the square.
August 8th: Cinema Day. Film screenings in the square.
August 9th: Jerzu Run Festival. Athletics competitions and evening music.
August 10th: Calici sotto le stelle. At 6:00 PM, opening of the town’s wineries with tastings of local typical products. Mogoro marching band parade and evening music with Venom, Isla Sound system, DJ Zep, DJ Palitrottu, RataPignata.

🔝 PLACES TO STAY IN JERZU


📍 Sa Domu ‘Eccia: a typical dwelling furnished and maintained in the ancient Sardinian style. An experience worth trying! Prices starting from €70 on Booking.com.

📍 B&B Selu: located in a completely natural environment surrounded by nature, with an excellent breakfast! Prices starting from €80 on Booking.com.

#2 | ARABAX Music Festival | 

16-17-18-19 August

One of the most spectacular locations in Sardinia hosts the most exciting and eagerly awaited festival of the summer. The best artists of the moment in four days of non-stop music and pure adrenaline. Don’t miss the 2023 edition, to name but a few: Mahmood, Tedua, Fabri Fibra, Durdust…and many others.

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#3 | MURAVERA | Maskaras – Summer Carnival

9th August

Every summer Muravera creates a unique show through the summer carnival “Maskaras”. The theme of the carnival is represented by groups of masks arriving from the most internal areas of Sardinia. They perform in a long parade that traces the entire main street of the village. Ritual dances that evoke propitiatory rites linked to the life of the camps.

What are the meanings of the masks?

Mamuthones and Issohadores of Mamoiada among the most ancient and typical masks of Sardinia. They evoke a sacred and melancholy dance, aimed at driving away evil spirits in a mysterious and gloomy ritual. Accompanied by the intensity of cowbells

Boes and Merdules of Ottana devalue tied through a rope that symbolizes the union between man and beast. Among the various figures stand out “Sa Filonzana” the most feared that represents the Greek Parca of death.

Su Bundu of Orani staging the ritual of sowing with all the beliefs and superstitions of the farming environment of Barbagia

Mamutzones and Urzu of Samugheo, with their bells, play the rhythm of passion and death to ingratiate themselves with nature so that the crops are abundant.

S’Urthu di Fonni instead mimics in his representations the process suffered by the character “su Ceomo”, puppet that symbolizes the carnival. Sentenced to ‘hanging and burned at the stake, responsible for all the wrongdoings made by members of the community

S’Urtzu of Ula Tirso, victim of the carnival, is a tragic mask half man and half animal. Representation of the god Dionysus, has the power to ward off curses and drought, propitiating fertility.

Sos Tamburinos of Gavoi revive the most cheerful part with dances to the sound of ancient instruments and on pipiolu (archaic flute in cane)

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#4 | SASSARI | La Discesa dei candelieri 

14th August

The festival of the Candelieri is the festha manna (the big feast) of Sassari that dates back to the thirteenth century and has been chosen by UNESCO as a world heritage event. The procession of Candelieri (Candlesticks) – called Faradda by the locals – is a ritual involving an entire island. A procession in which the entire population participate: the bearers of the huge candles (the candlesticks), the Gremi and the gremianti.

Right in the middle of the summer this is the most awaited event in Sardinia in August. On the 14th of August, early in the morning, the day of Faradda begins with the so-called “dressing”. The descent of the Candelieri takes place on the evening of August 14th starting from 18.00h from Piazza Castello. The candlesticks walk the streets of the city center to the rhythm of music dancing with the huge wooden columns. The procession ends late at night upon reaching the church of Santa Maria di Betlem, where the vow can be considered fulfilled.

The protagonists of the festival are the Gremi, the ancient associations of arts and crafts of Spanish origin. In Sassari there are nine: the stonemasons (ie the stone workers), the travelers (people who travel for trade), the peasants, the carpenters, the gardeners, the shoemakers, the masons, the tailors and the massai.

BOOK IN THE CENTRE OF SASSARI FOR THE EVENT


📍L’ACCADEMIA DEI SOGNI – a cosy and modern establishment a stone’s throw from Piazza d’Italia. Prices from 102€ on booking.com

📍LOCANDA CARRA MANNA – in a finely renovated ancient building in an excellent location. Breakfast included. Prices from 106€ on booking.com

#5 | NUORO | Festival of Redentore 

27th August

The festival of the Redentore of Nuoro is one the oldest and biggest event in Sardinia in august. In 2023 the edition number 123 is celebrated, for over a century it is one of the most profound and heartfelt events of the entire island.

The festival is celebrated with the traditional parades of Sardinian costumes, the parade of the 100 knights, folk groups of Sardinian music, eno-gastronomy, parades, street-food, crafts and the 500 Sardinian carnival masks. The Sagra del Redentore is an event of great interest and curiosity for people who want to learn about and appreciate Sardinian culture.

PROGRAMME 2023 (To be confirmed)


🗓️ Sunday 27 August

10.00 am – Parade of Traditional Costumes of Sardinia
12.00 – The Parade of Knights in Traditional Costume with the representation of the Carabinieri Mounted Corps
13.00 – Solemn benediction imparted by the Bishop of the Diocese of Nuoro, His Excellency Monsignor Antonello Mura | Santa Maria della Neve Cathedral
20.00 – Regional Folklore Festival

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➡️ Agriturismo S’Armidda – In the heart of Seùlo – the village of centenarians – you will find this corner of authentic flavours. Local products prepared according to traditional recipes. A place where you can breathe in the welcome and atmosphere of the island. You will feel at home in this corner of deep Barbagia.

➡️ Rifugio Gorroppu – located at the foot of the Dorgali mountains, from here you can enjoy a spectacular view and landscape. The strong point is the cuisine with typical local products and comfortable rooms where you can relax. Worth a try.

➡️ Palas de Serra Country Resort – two minutes from Onifai and five minutes from the beaches of the Gulf of Orosei. A perfect place to spend a few relaxing days immersed in nature. Breakfast and with typical products. There is also a swimming pool.

#6 | BOSA | Festival of  Madonna del mare  

6th August

Amongst the best events in Sardinia in august there’s the the feast of  Madonna del Mare in Bosa. This is a colorful and engaging celebration that takes place on the first Sunday of August. A procession of boats that goes up the Temo river and reaches the Cathedral of the Immaculate in the historical center of the city, where the statue of the Holy Mary is carried in procession.

A day of celebration and colors that makes the village of Bosa once again one of the most evocative and favorite destinations for local events of Sardinia.


#7 | MONTI | XXIV Festival of Vermentino Wine

6th August

On the first Sunday of the month, the small village of Monti dedicates an entire day to one of its excellences: the vermentino wine. A typical white grape variety, it finds its highest quality in these parts of Gallura with its most representative wine: Funtanaliras.

In the historic winery Cantina Sociale di Monti, excellent quality wines are produced in all forms from sparkling to passito, via classic and structured white. Besides being a festival with wine tasting and sampling of typical products, there will also be traditional Sardinian folk shows.

Every year there is an increasing number of visitors, making it one of the most eagerly awaited events in Sardinia in August.

The Vermentino is an ancient tradition in Monti. The vine was imported by the Spaniards several centuries ago and since 1975 the Vermentino wine has been recognized DOC Denomination of Controlled Origin – and in 1996 DOCG – Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin.


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#8 | BONORVA (SS) | XXIV Sagra of the bread Zichi 

12th August

Zichi is the typical Bonorva soup bread. During the festival, you can taste the various recipes based on zichi bread and attend the various shows of music and traditional dances.

From 5 pm: parade of traditional Sardinian costumes. Tasting of Zichi bread both in the traditional method and with boiled sheep meat, potatoes onions.

From 10 pm: Concert by the Modena City Ramblers

THE ORIGIN OF THE ZICHI BREAD

The characteristic of this bread is that it can be consumed both hard and soft. Being long-life it was ideal for long journeys of shepherds or farmers who, being away from home, could not have fresh bread daily.

The preparation is rather long but simple. The evening before the bakery is prepared Sa madrighe (the dough for bread) crumbling in lukewarm water Su femmentalzu to ferment the dough of the zichi.

The dough is flattened in order to obtain bread disks of 35-40 cm in diameter. The bread forms are placed under the covers to encourage leavening that lasts 6 to 12 hours. Once ready, it is fired in a wood-burning oven where the leavening of bread becomes a sort of oval ball

Once cooled and hardened, it is cooked in boiling sheep broth or in lard and parsley. It is kept on the fire for 10-15 minutes and is seasoned with pecorino cheese. Tasty! It is certainly one of the most representative and ancient products of typical Sardinian cuisine.


#9 | OLBIA | Red Valley Festival |  12-15 Agosto

One of the great events in Sardinia in august is the Red Valley Festival bringing on the big names in Italian and international music in the Olbia Arena. An event divided into four evenings in which great guests will take the stage to dance, jump, and scream at the top of their lungs the hits of the summer. This year’s guests will beLazza, Guè, Emis Killa, Madame, Pinguini Tattaci Nucleari, Black Eyed Peas… to name but a few. Grand finale on Ferragosto day with Articolo 31, Elodie, Paul Kalkbrenner, Salmo, Tananai.

The Line-Up of the event

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