Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to the ultimate holiday guide for Cagliari! Here you'll find all the festive events and attractions in the city, with practical information to best experience the Christmas atmosphere in the Sardinian capital.
Cagliari's historic center transforms during the Christmas period, with the traditional Christmas market in Piazza Yenne and holiday lights decorating Via Garibaldi and Corso Vittorio Emanuele. From the Bastione di Saint Remy to the Marina, the streets come alive with artisanal stalls, while in Piazza del Carmine you can admire the large traditional Sardinian nativity scene. The port area hosts gastronomic events featuring local specialties and musical performances.
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Extraordinary market openings during the holiday season.
During the holiday season, the markets of San Benedetto, via Quirra, Is Bingias, Sant’Elia, and Santa Chiara will be open to the public on extraordinary dates. Visitors can purchase high-quality and fresh products.
Where: Cagliari | More Info: Epiphany Markets
Festive events with exhibitions and concerts.
The Fiera di Natale at the International Fair of Sardinia is an event that offers a wide range of festive activities and exhibitions, concerts, and cultural events, making the exhibition center an ideal place to spend the holiday season.
Where: Cagliari | More Info: Christmas Fair at the International Fair of Sardinia
Candlelight Christmas concerts featuring great holiday classics.
Candlelight Christmas concerts in Cagliari offer a unique evening with classical and pop music, performed by professional musicians in a candlelit, suggestive setting.
Where: Cagliari | More Info: Christmas Concerts in Cagliari
Live representation of Jesus' birth with historical characters and settings.
The Presepe Vivente in Cagliari is a religious and cultural event that represents the birth of Jesus with live characters and historical settings.
Where: Cagliari | More Info: Living Nativity Scenes in Cagliari
Performance by Marco Mengoni and local artists in the Cagliari Fairgrounds.
The New Year's Eve Concert in Cagliari will be an international event featuring Marco Mengoni, accompanied by talented local artists. The event will take place in the Cagliari Fairgrounds with access guaranteed only to those who have obtained the access pass through registration on the Boxoffice portal.
Where: Cagliari | More Info: New Year's Concert
The Befana arrives by hot air balloon to distribute gifts to children.
The Festa della Befana is a festive event where the Befana, a charming and agile old woman, arrives in Cagliari by hot air balloon to distribute gifts to children. The event includes juggling and trampoline shows.
Where: Cagliari | More Info: Feast of the Befana