Events and Festivals in Santa Teresa di Gallura: Annual Calendar
Calendar of events and traditional festivals in Santa Teresa Gallura
Santa Teresa Gallura is more than just a postcard-perfect destination. It’s a place that lives all year round, thanks to deeply rooted traditions, cultural events, and festivities that bring the entire community together. If you’re planning a trip to Gallura, keep an eye on this calendar—you’ll experience the most authentic side of Sardinia, through local flavors, culture, and celebrations.
January – Feast of Sant’Antonio Abate
The new year begins with one of the most heartfelt celebrations in Gallura: the feast of Sant’Antonio Abate, protector of animals and farmers, and a key figure in Sardinian rural tradition. Locals and visitors gather around the traditional bonfire, lit according to tradition, to enjoy local sweets, live music, and share stories by the fire.
February – Santa Teresa Gallura Carnival
Colorful and lively, the Carnival of Santa Teresa Gallura brings energy to the town’s streets with parades of floats, music, and entertainment for all ages. The afternoon is all about the kids with games, music, and the traditional “pentolaccia”. Adults get their turn later, with their own long awaited pentolaccia. Local specialties like warm sandwiches and traditional Sardinian fritters are served during the event. The celebration continues into the evening with DJ sets and shows in the main square, turning the heart of town into a dance floor under the stars.
April – Easter Monday at Capo Testa & Easter Festival
Easter Monday is the perfect time to spend a day in nature. Capo Testa becomes a favorite destination for hikers, families, and groups of friends to enjoy the mild spring weather, scenic trails with granite rocks shaped by the wind, and outdoor picnics with local food.
Back in town, the Santa Teresa Gallura Easter Festival brings music, performances, local crafts, and food stands to the streets. A perfect mix of tradition and modern flair, this event celebrates spring with entertainment and flavors for all ages.
May – Feast of San Pasquale
In May, Santa Teresa di Gallura honors its patron saint San Pasquale Baylon with a celebration that blends religious devotion and community spirit. The festivities include a solemn procession with songs and prayers, followed by a mass and outdoor lively social moments. The town comes alive with food stalls, live music, and activities for all ages, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. The feast is a special opportunity to discover local devotion and experience the village at its most authentic.
June – Feast of San Giovanni Battista
June is packed with events that reflect Santa Teresa’s spiritual and culinary traditions. One of the most important is the Feast of San Giovanni Battista (June 24), a deeply felt religious celebration featuring a procession, traditional music, and folk dancing in the main square.
The month also includes food festivals dedicated to local gastronomic culture like the “Sagra del Pesce”, where it is possible to sample freshly prepared seafood dishes in a festive and welcoming setting enjoyed by both locals and tourists.
July – Musica sulle Bocche Festival & Gallura Buskers
July brings two major summer events that showcase the region’s artistic soul. The Musica sulle Bocche Festival spans several Gallura towns and fills the air with concerts and live performances turning the streets and squares into true open-air stages.
Since 2013, the International Street Artists and Contemporary Circus Festival Gallura Buskers has brought street performers and contemporary circus acts from around the world to Santa Teresa’s squares. It’s a celebration of creativity and talent in all their forms, with shows for children and adults alike featuring music, dance, and unexpected surprises.
August – Seadas Festival, Town Founding & Ferragosto
August is the high point of summer in Santa Teresa Gallura, filled with events that highlight local culture and cuisine. The Seadas Festival celebrates the island’s iconic dessert: crispy on the outside, warm and cheesy inside, topped with honey.
On August 12, the town commemorates its founding with a celebration that recalls Santa Teresa’s roots and growth.
Ferragosto on August 15 honors the Assumption of Mary with a traditional sea procession that goes from the church to the splendid Rena Bianca beach—an emotional event for the local community and visitors that blends spirituality and folklore.
September – Folk Fest & Santa Reparata
September is a month dedicated to Sardinian traditions with events that combine music, culture and local food. The Folk Fest: “Sounds and Flavors of Sardinia” is a highlight, offering folk music, traditional dances, and local cuisine. During this event, visitors can savor traditional Sardinian dishes, such as porceddu and seafood specialties, while immersing themselves in the local musical culture.
Also in September is the feast of Santa Reparata, the patron saint of the local parish. This religious event includes processions and church celebrations.
October – Feast of the Patron Saints: San Vittorio, Saint Teresa of Ávila, and Saint Isidore
October is the month dedicated to the three patron saints of Santa Teresa Gallura, a celebration that blends spirituality and popular tradition. The Patronal Feast honors San Vittorio, Saint Teresa of Ávila, and Saint Isidore, with a series of sacred rites culminating in religious processions for each saint.
But the festival goes beyond its religious aspects: the community also comes together for performances, concerts, and folk events. Among the most anticipated moments are the Gara di Li Carruleddi, a traditional race with decorated carts, and the Corsa alla Stella, a thrilling competition involving the town’s youth. The streets of Santa Teresa fill with music, joy, and a strong sense of community, celebrating Gallura’s traditions in an event that attracts both locals and visitors.
November – Ligghjendi Literary Festival
November is a quieter month in terms of festivals and events in coastal towns like Santa Teresa Gallura, marking the shift into the low tourist season. However, it is not without noteworthy occasions: the Ligghjendi Literary Festival takes place in November, a cultural event that celebrates Sardinian literature and the Gallurese language, involving authors, readers, and cultural enthusiasts. The festival is held mainly in various cultural venues throughout the town and offers talks, book presentations, public readings, and discussions on topics related to local history and traditions.
December – Christmas markets and Nativity scenes
As winter arrives, Santa Teresa Gallura transforms: twinkling lights and the scents of the holidays create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Nativity scenes—crafted from terracotta and wood—are displayed in both public and private spaces, recreating the magic of a Sardinian Christmas.
During the Christmas season, the town center comes alive with traditional Christmas markets, where visitors can purchase local handicrafts, handmade decorations, and typical Sardinian holiday foods such as Sardinian panettone, nougats, and traditional sweets like pastorelle and caggionetti. These markets are also a wonderful opportunity to discover the region’s artistic and artisanal traditions, from ceramics to handwoven textiles.
Experience Santa Teresa Gallura all year round
Each season brings its own events, each month a reason to travel. If you’re looking for a journey that reveals the most authentic side of Sardinia, Ichnusa Lines takes you there. And if you’re a resident of Corsica or Sardinia, you can take advantage of a 25% discount on ticket fares—an offer designed for those who live on the islands year-round. Depart from Bonifacio or Santa Teresa Gallura and let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of tradition.
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