Nessun Dorma, 2026

Sassari, Alghero, Sorso and Osilo

The Nessun Dorma 2026 – Belle Époque Festival, now in its third year, offers a journey through opera, the performing arts, storytelling and the visual arts.
The project draws inspiration from the refined atmosphere of the Belle Époque, encompassing opera, shadow theatre, concerts, historical re-enactments and narrative walks.
In line with Ars Aurelia’s vision, the festival takes music beyond traditional settings and creates accessible and engaging events.
The programme spans Sassari, Alghero, Sorso and Osilo, transforming theatres, historic buildings, cloisters and urban spaces into meeting places where art, memory and imagination converge.
From musical storytelling dedicated to Fabrizio De André to widespread operatic performances, the programme showcases young performers and internationally renowned artists.
Highlights include the Opera Gala for UNESCO, the ‘Piano Pianissimo’ open-air piano festival, and performances evoking the atmosphere of the Belle Époque.
A blend of talent, aesthetics and storytelling that brings opera to life, making it moving and contemporary.

📅 30 April 2026 – Sassari, Teatro Civico
The evening ‘Le Storie di Ieri: a journey into the heart of Fabrizio De André’ presents the CD of the same name, featuring Denise Gueye and Marco Carta.
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📅 2 May 2026 – Sassari, Palazzo della Città Metropolitana
The opera performance *Giovani all’Opera* is staged by young voices from the Sardinian music scene for *Monumenti Aperti* Sassari 2026.
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📅 3 May 2026 – Sassari, Palazzo Tomè
The opera performance ‘Voci per Tomè’, from the balcony of Palazzo Tomè, is dedicated to soprano voices.
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📅 3 May 2026 – Sassari, Church of San Giacomo
The ‘Lirica soffusa’ evening features a bel canto performance bathed in candlelight.
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📅 12 June 2026 – Osilo
Sunset concert by the young pianist Jakob Schroeder.
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📅 13 June 2026 – Sorso, Baronial
Palace Concert by the young pianist Jakob Schroeder.
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📅 19 June 2026
Programme to be confirmed

📅 30 June 2026
Programme to be confirmed

📅 15 July 2026 – Alghero, Lo Quarter
The UNESCO Opera Evening features an opera gala with Paoletta Marrocu, Antonio De Gobbi, Chiara Guerra, Mauro Secci, Dario Sogos and Andrea Mudu.
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📅 12 September 2026 – Alghero, Villa Mosca
The show *La Chanteuse* takes the audience on a journey through Parisian *cafés chantants*, London music halls, irony, cabaret and retro atmospheres.
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📅 13 September 2026 – Sassari, Cloister of Santa Maria di Betlem
The show *La Chanteuse* is written and performed by Alessia Desogus, alongside Alejandro Tamayo, Arturo Cid and Diego Suarez.
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📅 19 September 2026 – Sassari, Villa Mimosa
The event *The Tea Ceremony in the Belle Époque* recreates a period drawing room blending Parisian tradition, Sassari culture, performers and music.
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📅 25 September 2026 – Sassari, Teatro Civico
Henry Purcell’s opera *Dido and Aeneas* comes to life in a production by Controluce Teatro d’Ombre from Turin.
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📅 3 October 2026 – Sassari, Monumental
Cemetery ‘A Stroll through the Memory of the Sassari Belle Époque’ offers a historical tour featuring the special opening of several tombs and an artistic performance.
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📅 3 October 2026 – Sassari
The first day of ‘Piano Pianissimo’ presents a widespread piano festival dedicated to female performers.
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📅 4 October 2026 – Sassari
The second day of ‘Piano Pianissimo’ features concerts from morning to evening and a programme dedicated to female performers.
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📅 9 October 2026 – Sassari, Giardini Pubblici
A stroll through Sassari’s Belle Époque explores historical tales and curiosities with re-enactors from Mad 2 Factory.
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📅 9 October 2026 – Sassari, Teatro Civico
The Trio Visconti concert brings together Anamaria Rusu, Eric Tornabene and Valerio Battaglia.
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📅 16 October 2026 – Sassari, Teatro Civico
The Grand Opera Gala features soprano Gilda Fiume, pianist Marco Schirru and costumed performers from the Arkadia Association.
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📅 18 October 2026 – Sorso, Palazzo Baronale
The Belle Époque Salon recreates a drawing room of yesteryear dedicated to Parisian-inspired music.
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📅 27 October 2026 – Sassari, Teatro Civico
Paolo Ehrenheim’s piano recital brings the Festival to a close with a journey through history, music and beauty.
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