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Sagra di Sant'Efisio, Cagliari

1–4 May 2026

2026

1–4 May 2026

2027

1–4 May 2027

Where

Sardinia — Costa Smeralda

What it is

Sagra di Sant'Efisio, Cagliari explained

Sardinia's largest procession, unbroken since 1657: the statue of Sant'Efisio travels 65 km on an ox cart escorted by traccas and costumed groups from across the island.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Sardinia — Costa Smeralda tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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What is Sagra di Sant'Efisio, Cagliari?

Sardinia's largest procession, unbroken since 1657: the statue of Sant'Efisio travels 65 km on an ox cart escorted by traccas and costumed groups from across the island. It's a religious event held in Sardinia — Costa Smeralda.

When is Sagra di Sant'Efisio, Cagliari in 2026?

Sagra di Sant'Efisio, Cagliari runs 1–4 May 2026 in Sardinia — Costa Smeralda. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

When is Sagra di Sant'Efisio, Cagliari in 2027?

The provisional 2027 dates are 1–4 May 2027, in Sardinia — Costa Smeralda.

Is Sagra di Sant'Efisio, Cagliari free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Sagra di Sant'Efisio, Cagliari is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Sagra di Sant'Efisio, Cagliari?

Book a room in Sardinia — Costa Smeralda itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Sardinia — Costa Smeralda also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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