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The 40th Isa Bionda International Folklore Festival 2026 brings the charm of folk traditions to Northern Sardinia.
The folklore festival welcomes groups from Sardegna and various parts of the world.
In Tempio Pausania, participants parade in traditional costume and perform traditional dances, winding their way through the streets of the town centre and across Piazza Gallura.
One evening is dedicated to children, featuring the ‘Tomasina Mannoni’ Folkgiovani event.
The programme also continues in Codrongianus and Perfugas, with two travelling events.
The event celebrates the bond between community, identity and folk culture.
An event that brings together generations, regions and traditions through the living language of folklore.
📅 31 July – Tempio Pausania
An evening dedicated to children, featuring a parade through the town centre and the “Tomasina Mannoni” Folkgiovani event, with Sardinian groups made up of children.
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📅 1 August – Tempio Pausania
Opening night with a parade through the town centre and a show in Piazza Gallura, featuring foreign and Sardinian groups.
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📅 2 August – Codrongianus
Performance in Codrongianus as part of the 40th “Isa Bionda” International Folklore Festival.
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📅 3 August – Tempio Pausania, Piazza Gallura
Closing night featuring a parade through the town centre and a show in Piazza Gallura, with foreign and Sardinian groups.
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📅 4 August – Perfugas
A show in Perfugas for the final event on the programme of the 40th “Isa Bionda” International Folklore Festival.
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