Urzulei tra montagne e tradizioni 2026

Urzulei tra montagne e tradizioni 2026: what to expect

In mid-November Urzulei opens its streets for a weekend devoted to the mountain culture of Sardinia. "Urzulei tra montagne e tradizioni" (Urzulei between mountains and traditions) is an event of traditions, music and entertainment launched in 2025 by the Pro Loco and the Municipality, bringing to this Ogliastra village some of the best-loved names in Sardinian folk music and dozens of folk groups in traditional dress. The 2026 edition is expected on the weekend of 14 and 15 November: dates and the official programme will be confirmed by the organisers. At the first edition the mornings were devoted to craft stalls and a food and wine trail, with hands-on workshops on local traditions, while in the afternoon the square filled with organetti, accordions, tenores and polyphonic choirs, along with performances by folk groups from Lula, Villagrande, Orosei, Oliena, Tortolì, Tertenia and the home group. On Sunday morning walkers set off from Piazza Fontana for an excursion into the Supramonte of Urzulei, followed by an afternoon of dancing, traditional Sardinian masks and choral singing. A chance to see the traditional dress of Ogliastra and Barbagia up close and to discover one of the island's most authentic villages outside the summer season.

Programme Urzulei tra montagne e tradizioni 2026

The official programme for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. Below is the programme of the first edition (15 and 16 November 2025), useful as a guide to timings and the type of events; this page will be updated as soon as the new poster is available. Presented by Giuliano Marongiu.

Saturday 15 November 2025

From 10:00 — opening of the craft stalls and the food and wine trail, with hands-on workshops devoted to local traditions.

From 15:00 — a big afternoon of music and folklore with Giuseppe Masia, Maria Giovanna Cherchi, Incantos, Roberto Tangianu & Peppino Bande, Andrea Zara, Laura Santucciu & Fabrizio Sanna and Simone Cabiddu, together with the Tenores di Urzulei, the Tenore "Murales" from Orgosolo and the Tenore "Tuones" from Oliena. This is followed by performances of folk groups in traditional dress and the Tamburini e Trombettieri "Pro Loco" from Oristano.

• Urzulei — Tenores di Urzulei
• Orgosolo — Tenore "Murales"
• Oliena — Tenore "Tuones"
• Lula — Gruppo Folk di Lula
• Villagrande Strisaili — Gruppo Folk "San Gabriele"
• Urzulei — Gruppo Folk di Urzulei
• Orosei — Gruppo Folk "Santa Rughe"
• Oliena — Gruppo Folk "Battos Moros"
• Tortolì — Gruppo Folk "Sant'Anna"
• Tertenia — Gruppo Folk "Santa Sofia"
• Oristano — Tamburini e Trombettieri "Pro Loco"

From 21:00 — concert by Novos Sonos (Alessio Carta, Claudio Sanna, Francesco Lodi, Simone Argiolas, Andrea Sanna), offered by the Fedales 1962. Throughout the day the streets are livened up by the strolling accordionists Simone Cabiddu and Federico Perino.

Sunday 16 November 2025

09:30 — meeting point in Piazza Fontana for the excursion into the Supramonte of Urzulei. From 10:00 the craft stalls and the food and wine trail reopen, with hands-on workshops devoted to local traditions.

From 15:00 to 18:00 — on stage Fantasias de Ballos (Fabrizio Piras, Luca Oppo, Yago Mastinu, Lino De Marchi, Andrea Pisu), traditional Sardinian masks, the Coro Polifonico "Gusana" from Gavoi conducted by Claudio Deledda, the Amigos (Davide Puligheddu, Martino De Luigi, Michele Deiana, Costantino Lai, Maria Antonietta Bosu) and the Coro Polifonico "Voches 'e Ammentos" from Galtellì conducted by Pietro Marrone.

• Gavoi — Coro Polifonico "Gusana"
• Galtellì — Coro Polifonico "Voches 'e Ammentos"

From 18:00 — performance by "A Ballare" (Roberto Fadda, Emanuele Bazzoni, Stefano Tatti, Massimo Pitzalis), a show offered by the Fedales 1962. The strolling accordionists Simone Cabiddu and Federico Perino accompany the day.

Frequently asked questions

When does Urzulei tra montagne e tradizioni 2026 take place?

The second edition is expected in mid-November, on the weekend of Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026, like the first edition held on 15 and 16 November 2025. Final dates will be confirmed by the Pro Loco of Urzulei.

Where does the event take place?

In the historic centre of Urzulei, in Ogliastra, at the foot of the Supramonte. The meeting point for the Sunday morning excursion is Piazza Fontana.

Is admission free?

Yes, the shows in the square and the stalls are free to attend. Tastings, craft products and some workshops may have a cost.

What can you see at the event?

Folk groups in traditional dress from Ogliastra and Barbagia, canto a tenore, polyphonic choirs, organetto and accordion, traditional Sardinian masks, craft stalls and a food and wine trail, plus a guided excursion into the Supramonte of Urzulei.

How do you get to Urzulei?

By car along the SS125 Orientale Sarda: about 2 hours 45 minutes from Cagliari via Tortolì and 2 hours 30 minutes from Olbia via Nuoro and Dorgali. ARST bus services are limited and absent in the evening, so a car is recommended.

Is special gear needed for the Supramonte excursion?

Hiking boots, layered clothing and a waterproof jacket are recommended: in November the mountain weather can change quickly. It is worth asking the Pro Loco about the length and difficulty of the route.