BEST EVENTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL DURING AUGUST IN SARDINIA
August holidays are a true celebration of joy, an explosion of emotions that we wish could last forever (if it wasn’t so boiling hot 🫠). With the festive atmosphere and evenings spent by the magic of the moon and the sea. During the month of August, Sardinia offers you an infinity of events and festivals, allowing you to fully experience every moment of your vacation and if you still haven’t booked take a look at our Sardinia August Offers, you can find lots of suggestions on the best hotels to book in August!
Get ready to discover the cool side of Sardinia!
5 Great Musica festival in Sardinia in August
1- ALGUER SUMMER FESTIVAL – ALGHERO
FROM JULY TO AUGUST
The Alghero Summer Festival brings the big names of Italian music and more to the city. It offers a very rich calendar that reaches its peak in the month of August, with music nights just a few meters from the sea. The performances will take place at the Ivan Graziani amphitheater, close to Maria Pia beach, and in the center of Alghero at Largo Lo quarter.
Stay in Alghero! The pearl of the Coral Riviera has flats and villas for every budget.
Booking.com2- RED VALLEY FESTIVAL – OLBIA
13 – 16 AUGUST
Those who experienced Red Valley last year know it: simply epic! It’s a highly concentrated festival that takes place during the Ferragosto weekend and is designed to entertain and bring the best artists of the moment. Four nights where you can sing, dance, scream, and jump under the Olbia Arena stage with explosive special effects… do you really want to miss it?
Are you going to be in Olbia in August?…Book now!
Booking.com3- ARABAX MUSIC FESTIVAL – ARBATAX
2-3 / 8- 9 AUGUST
Exclusive, that’s the word we were looking for! The Arabax Music Festival has quickly become the most incredible event of the summer in Sardinia, set in a marvelous location with the famous red rocks as a backdrop. Great artists will be there to experience intense emotions in one of the most picturesque parts of the east coast.
A great opportunity to attend this extraordinary event and discover this beautiful part of Sardinia. Book your stay in Ogliastra as the event is just around the corner!
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4- MUSICA SULLE BOCCHE – International Jazz Festival
7 AUGUST – 5 SEPTEMBER
Created in 2001 by Enzo Favata, Musica sulle Bocche is an international jazz festival that celebrates the beauty of Sardinia and promotes the island’s tourism and culture. The festival involves several municipalities in northern Sardinia from Alghero, La Maddalena, Sassari, Bulzi, Castelsardo and others.
Visit the site for the full calendar of events...
5- DROMOS FESTIVAL – ORISTANO
18 JULY – 14 AUGUST
The DROMOS Festival celebrates its twenty-sixth edition, bringing together individual and collective rhythms. Dromos combines multicultural expressions, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion, fostering cooperation for the revitalization of marginalized areas. The concept represents plural action and feeling, emphasizing the importance of places. The project placed the community at its core, uniting voices in a harmonious symphony.
The complete calendar can be found on the Dromos Festival website. Not to be missed!
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