Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover Alghero's festive program with our complete guide to Christmas events. We'll help you navigate through the numerous celebrations that enliven the Catalan historic center during the holiday season.
From the Old Port to Piazza Sulis, the city transforms with traditional Christmas markets, lights decorating the ancient walls, and the characteristic nativity scene in the Church of San Francesco. The historic center hosts local craft stalls, while along Lungomare Dante you can find food stands with Sardinian and Algherese specialties. Piazza Civica becomes the beating heart of celebrations with shows and concerts.
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Alghero Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Alghero New Year's Eve 2023 – 2024
- What to Expect
- Free concert by Luciano Ligabue at Piazzale della Pace.
- Description
- The Cap d'Any del Alguer 2023 – 2024 event animates the city of Alghero with a series of concerts, shows, and cultural and gastronomic initiatives. The celebration culminates with a concert by Luciano Ligabue on December 31.
- Where
- Alghero | More Info : Alghero New Year's Eve 2023 – 2024
Birralguer Winter Edition
- What to Expect
- Artisanal beers and Sardinian gastronomy in a three-day event.
- Description
- The "Mercat Artijanal - Birralguer Winter Edition" is a winter craft beer festival taking place from December 27 to 29. The event will feature music and gastronomy, with a wide selection of artisanal beers and food trucks dedicated to Sardinian traditions.
- Where
- Alghero | More Info : Birralguer Winter Edition
Coral Concert in Algherese
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas concerts with Sardinian and Catalan songs.
- Description
- The Cants del Llum concerts and carols take place at the Chiesa N.S. di Loreto in the Sa Segada neighborhood, offering a musical and spiritual atmosphere during the holiday season.
- Where
- Alghero | More Info : Coral Concert in Algherese
Videomapping
- What to Expect
- Submarine cellar emergence with video show and videomapping spectacle.
- Description
- The evening will be illuminated with a video mapping on the Porto Bastions, an artistic visual work that will transform the city into a unique experience.
- Where
- Alghero | More Info : Videomapping
Alghero Other Holiday Activities
ATELIER# NEW CONTEMPORARY NARRATIVES
- What to Expect
- Site-specific creative project for visual and performing artists.
- Description
- The Fondazione Alghero invites visual artists, performers, sound artists, video artists, designers, and photographers to submit a site-specific creative project that interprets the territory and cultural heritage of Alghero. The residency will take place in May 2024 and will be an opportunity to establish a new dialogue with the community and enhance Alghero beyond its tourist dimension.
- Where
- Alghero | More Info : ATELIER# NEW CONTEMPORARY NARRATIVES