📅 2 September 2026 – 6.30 pm
📍 Cloister of Santa Maria di Betlem, Sassari The second day features two literary events. • 6.30 pm – Pepe Corongiu presents *Gherras* (Janus Cagliari, 2025) in the Sardinian language. • 7.30 pm – Annino Mele presents *Il bandito e il santo* (L’Isola dei Libri, 2026). Born in 1951, Mele recounts the journey that led him to rebuild his life after spending thirty-one years in prison. The event is presented by journalist and radio presenter Maria Pintore. Admission is free, subject to availability. Dedicated access for people with disabilities is available via the library entrance on Via Artiglieria. 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 funding from 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 C.A.P.R.I. Scarl, Web Solutions, Maggi and media partner City&City Magazine. The event forms part of the City&City 2026 Cultural and Literary Festival, a programme which, between Alghero and Sassari, brings together books, music, photography and cultural dialogue. The programme features authors, journalists, musicians, traditional choirs and artists. The winter session, scheduled for 27–29 November, will include literary events and an exhibition marking Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary. → View the full event