MUSIC & CULTURE

SOUND POSTCARD FESTIVAL, 2026

Sep 5, 2026
9:00 am
Sassari Italia

September 5, 2026 – 9:00 am

  • Sassari Italia

📅 5 September 2026 📍 Viddalba The final day of the Cartoline Sonore Festival brings together nature, wellbeing, archaeology and musical experimentation, from the River Coghinas to the San Leonardo area.

  • 09:00 and 14:00 – Coghinas River A kayak trip offers the chance to explore the river landscape and observe late-summer biodiversity from a unique vantage point. Info, location and bookings: +39 338 125 8403 | www.newkayaksardinia.com
  • 09:00 / 19:00 – Viddalba, MAV Archaeological Museum Guided tours take visitors on a journey of discovery through the historical and archaeological heritage of Viddalba and the Coghinas Valley. Throughout the day, visitors can also experience the interactive installation *Arrogalla – Suite* by composer Francesco Medda, with illustrations by Carol Rollo: an audio-visual experience that allows visitors to manipulate and recompose live soundscapes between Sardegna and the Mediterranean. The work, produced by the Nivola Museum, is a winner of the PAC 2024 award. Information and bookings: +39 327 383 4604 | www.mav-viddalba.it
  • 10.00 am – Viddalba A yoga session accompanied by live performances on traditional instruments culminates in a sound bath dedicated to relaxation and connection. Information, venue and bookings: +39 377 273 3568
  • 8.00 pm – Viddalba, San Leonardo Area Opening of the Concerts & Refreshments Area, featuring a selection of music, a bar and street food for an aperitif at dusk.
  • 9.00 pm – Viddalba, San Leonardo Area Pietro Roffi presents a live performance blending accordion and electronic music. Winner of the Orpheus Award for Best Album, the musician takes to the stage with his Scandalli accordion, weaving the acoustic resonance of the bellows with electronic textures and compositions.
  • 10.00 pm – Viddalba, San Leonardo Area Multi-instrumentalist and composer Edoardo Petracci brings the live performances of the fifth edition to a close with a set in which piano, double bass and electronic sounds come together in an enveloping, cinematic soundscape.
  • Midnight – Viddalba, San Leonardo Area Following the concerts, an environmental guide will lead the audience in an astronomical observation of the September night sky, exploring stars and constellations. Info, venue details and bookings: +39 345 448 5029

Places for the accompanying kayaking and yoga activities are limited: to book and find out the exact departure location, please refer to the individual contact details listed in the programme. Capacity in the Concert Area is limited, and advance booking is strongly recommended. No chairs will be provided; a limited number of cushions will be available, and we recommend bringing a blanket to spread out on the ground. Concert bookings, WhatsApp/Tel: +39 351 788 8545 | Email: cartolinesonore@gmail.com Social media and website: @cartolinesonoresardinia (Instagram and Facebook) | linktr.ee/cartolinesonore | attidarte.eu The event is organised by the Atti d’arte Cultural Association, in collaboration with Viddalba Town Council and with the support of the Pro Loco. The festival is organised with funding from the Sardegna Regional Department of Tourism, the Sardegna Foundation and the Salude & Trigu network of Camera di Commercio di Sassari. Cartoline Sonore is a cultural festival celebrating the connection between music, storytelling and the local area. Each event becomes a sensory postcard, designed to convey the spirit of the places it passes through. → Go to the full event