CITY&CITY CULTURAL AND LITERARY FESTIVAL, 2026

Alghero and Sassari

The City&City 2026 Cultural and Literary Festival addresses Alghero and Sassari through events dedicated to books, music and cultural dialogue.

The festival brings together authors, journalists, musicians, traditional choirs and leading figures from Sardinian and national culture.

Following the May event in Alghero, from 1 to 7 September the Cloister of Santa Maria di Betlem in Sassari will host a week of presentations, readings, performances and concerts.

The event is presented by journalist and radio presenter Maria Pintore.

The photographic exhibition *Gente di Borutta*, curated by Marco Ceraglia, runs throughout the September programme.

The Carpante Farm, a partner of the event, is also offering a wine tasting during the week.

All events are free to attend, subject to availability, with dedicated access for people with disabilities via the library entrance on Via Artiglieria.

The Festival continues from 20 to 22 November at the Tom Benetollo Cultural Centre, at Piazza Castello 11 in Sassari, with a programme dedicated to books, music and socialising.

The City&City Festival is organised by the City&City Cultural Association, in collaboration with the Church of Santa Maria di Betlem, the Giunti al Punto bookshops in Sassari and the Maria Carta Foundation.

The event is made possible with the support of the Autonomous Region of Sardegna, the Sardegna Foundation, the Municipality of Sassari and Camera di Commercio di Sassari via the Salude & Trigu network, with the support of partners C.A.P.R.I. Scarl, Web Solutions and Maggi, and media partner City&City Magazine.

List of dates

📅 29 May – Sa Mandra Farm, Alghero
Presentation of the book *Prigioniero del mio nome. Cronistoria di un doppio sequestro di persona*.
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📅 1 September – Cloister of Santa Maria di Betlem, Sassari
Opening of the exhibition *Gente di Borutta*, presentation of *I mercanti di anime* and an event with Beppe Dettori featuring books and live music.
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📅 2 September – Cloister of Santa Maria di Betlem, Sassari
Pepe Corongiu presents *Gherras*, followed by a discussion with Annino Mele on the book *Il bandito e il santo*.
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📅 3 September – Cloister of Santa Maria di Betlem, Sassari
Three events combining history, current affairs and music: Riccardo Frau, Giovanni Seu and the show dedicated to Ornella Vanoni featuring Elisa Carta and Francesco Ogana.
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📅 4 September – Cloister of Santa Maria di Betlem, Sassari
Laura Spada and Maria Laura Berlinguer meet the public for an evening combining literary presentations and musical readings.
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📅 5 September – Cloister of Santa Maria di Betlem, Sassari
Meetings with Melania Muscas, Gavino Zucca and Ciriaco Offeddu, accompanied by a performance from the Florinas Choir.
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📅 6 September – Cloister of Santa Maria di Betlem, Sassari
Antonio Boggio and Marco Atzeni present their works, with musical accompaniment by the Ossi Choir.
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📅 7 September – Cloister of Santa Maria di Betlem, Sassari
The debate ‘Ricomincio da me’ brings the summer session to a close with a discussion focusing on the present and future of Sassari.
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📅 20–22 November – Tom Benetollo Cultural Centre, Sassari
Three days dedicated to books, music and socialising.
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→ See the full programme: 21 November

→ See the full programme: 22 November