Here I Stay Festival: Sardinia’s Indie Music Gem Returns for Its 15th Edition

Winter Cultural Revival

Here I Stay Festival, launched in 2006, combats Sardinia’s musical isolation by hosting over 250 bands like June of 44, A Place to Bury Strangers, and The Soft Moon in unique island venues for passionate crowds . Cagliari thrives beyond summer tourism, with winter events like this one proving the city’s entrepreneurial communities keep the arts alive through music, gatherings, and indie discoveries . The 14th edition lit up Orani’s Museo Nivola in July 2024, setting the stage for this seasonal shift .

2025 Lineup and Vibe

On Saturday, December 27, doors open at 6 PM at Campidarte in Ussana for live sets by Acid Arab, A/lpaca, FØRMS, Post Coital Tristesse, and TVS, plus DJs Trasimeno, Jimmy Jaguar, and Yallah . This one-day winter format offers Cagliari locals an intimate, high-energy escape without festival crowds . Tickets are available via Boxol and DIY Ticket—nominal and non-refundable, with support at assistenza@diyticket.it or WhatsApp 06.0406 .

Iconic Venues and Eco Ethos

From the panoramic park of Museo Nivola in Orani—dedicated to artist Costantino Nivola amid sculptures, nature, and terraces—the festival now warms Ussana’s Campidarte, easily reachable from Cagliari . Eco-focused for over a decade, it’s plastic-free, uses reusable glasses (reducing waste by 80% since 2011), compostable plates, zero-km food, and offsets CO2 through tree-planting with partners like Alberea .

Tips for Cagliari-Goers

No glass, cans, alcohol, fires, or weapons allowed; wristbands are mandatory for entry . Children under 14 enter free with ID; accessibility assistance available via info@hereistay.com . A quick 30-minute drive from Cagliari makes it perfect for a lively winter night out, blending music with the capital’s ongoing cultural buzz .

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