The Mercato di San Benedetto spans 8,000 square metres across two floors and has been feeding Cagliari every morning since 1957. Here's what it is, what you find there, and why no visit to the city is complete without it. Most people arriving in Cagliari head straight
Every summer since 1983, one of Italy's most atmospheric performing arts festivals takes place in the only Roman theatre in Sardinia — right on the coast, 25 kilometres from Cagliari. Almost nobody outside the island knows it exists. There are festival settings, and then there is Nora. The ancient
Between the city centre and the beach lies a 1,600-hectare nature reserve that most visitors to Cagliari never find. Right now, it is home to one of Europe's most important flamingo nesting sites. Entry is free. Most people arriving in Cagliari expect a city. A port, a
April 2026
The world's most influential travel guide just named Sardinia the only European destination worth a special trip this year. Here's what the recognition means, why it happened, and what the island does with it. Every October, Lonely Planet publishes its Best in Travel list — a global
April 2026
Thirty meetups in. That's not just a number — it's a testament to the quiet but steady revolution happening in Cagliari's business scene. Entrepreneurs Meet Cagliari (EMC) reaches its 30th gathering this April, and the milestone deserves a moment of recognition. Since its founding, EMC
April 2026
On May 1st, one of Europe's oldest and largest religious processions sets off through the streets of Cagliari. Here's what it is, where it comes from, and why — after 370 unbroken years — the city still stops everything for it. Most visitors arriving in Cagliari in early
April 2026
On May 21–24, the waters off Cagliari become the opening stage of the most prestigious sailing competition on earth. Here's what it is, what's coming, and why this moment matters far beyond sport. Most people have heard of the America's Cup. Far fewer
Entrepreneurs Meet Cagliari Turns November Into a “Headshots Party & Demo Day”
The entrepreneurial community in Cagliari has a major milestone to celebrate this month: Entrepreneurs Meet Cagliari (EMC) is officially turning two!
Sardinia’s innovation landscape is alive with potential — but not yet united by purpose. Across the island, there are research centers, incubators, coworking spaces, and digital hubs all doing extraordinary work. Yet too often, they operate in parallel rather than in sync.
This August, the EMC 22nd Meetup is shaking things up. For this special event, we're shifting the focus from Sardinian entrepreneurs who take their ideas global to the innovators who have chosen our island as their home. What is it about Sardinia that attracts creative minds from around
Capturing Cagliari’s Pulse in Business, Culture, and Art
The Teatro Lirico di Cagliari has announced its highly anticipated 2025-2026 season, featuring an impressive lineup of seven operas and six major dance productions that blend internationally acclaimed talent with celebrated Sardinian artists. A Season of International Excellence and Local Pride The new season launches on December 10, 2025, with
Sardinia Unlocked 2025 stands out as a groundbreaking initiative of collective intelligence and civic innovation, uniting nearly 400 participants from Sardinia and beyond in a transformative co-design marathon on November 29-30, 2025. This visionary event, spearheaded by the Nodi association with backing from the Sardinia Region's Industry Department,
Discover the Enchanted World of Daniela Spoto's "Geographies of the Invisible" Art Exhibition Step beyond the visible into Geographies of the Invisible, Daniela Spoto's captivating solo show that unveils nature's hidden order, the cosmos's secret beauty, and the fragile threads
A night dedicated to Fabrizio De André where his music becomes the guide of a journey. Routes and constellations are the thread that connects Sardinia, Genoa, and the sea, stories and memories, landscapes and nights. A journey of listening and atmosphere, to navigate De André like navigating a route: following
The atmospheres of Manchester clubs and the energy of 90s London are making a comeback. After the great success of the event held on February 6th, "Brit Supernova" returns to Cagliari, celebrating the best of British music. The event is a must-attend for indie rock and Britpop fans
After more than ten years of absence from the exhibition rooms of the Civic Art Gallery of Cagliari, the Civic Collection of Sardinian Artists is finally visible to the public again with a new project that aims to enhance one of the most identity-rich assets of the Civic Museums. This
With the Artemis II mission returning to the Moon and in honor of the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's first flight into space, astrophysicist Manuel Floris will share with children how we reached space and the Moon, and what it takes to become an astronaut. Weather permitting, at the
Cagliari is getting ready to be painted with vibrant colors of Korean pop and international fantasy. On April 23rd, starting at 6 pm, the Auditorium of the Conservatory will become the stage for a unique event: "Kpop Warriors - Demon Hunters - Live Tribute". This global success brings
Art Against Addictions: A Spring Preview for the project "Gambling: Theater speaks to Generation Alpha" – Is Mirrionis / Theater Without Quarter 2025, promoted by Teatro del Segno with the artistic direction of Stefano Ledda as part of the Sardegna | Ruin is a Game 2026 program, with the endorsement and
EMC Fires Up Cagliari: Hustle, Grow, Connect, and Find Clarity in March Cagliari's entrepreneurial pulse beats stronger with each Entrepreneurs Meet Cagliari (EMC) gathering. On March 20th at 7:00 PM, we're hosting Hustle & Grow — Connection & Clarity at Dialogando (Via Albert Einstein 19), co-organized
On Wednesday, March 4th at 8:00 PM at the Teatro Carmen Melis, the musical event "Rotte Sonore" continues, a new musical showcase organized by the Teatro Lirico in Cagliari, with an interesting and engaging proposal aimed at the audience, particularly young people. The Opera for Kids The
After the great success of the first event with the Cagliari audience, featuring the show on January 29th at the Nova Karel Art Gallery, "ContoS-Sonori: an island of legends" returns to the city for an unmissable second appointment. This time in the magical and unique setting of the