Sant Michel | 19 September – 5 October 2025
With the celebrations dedicated to Alghero’s patron saint between late September and early October, the tourist season on the Coral Riviera ideally comes to a close. A series of events including theatre performances, exhibitions, music festivals, and food and wine events. One more opportunity to choose Alghero outside the classic peak periods.
After a great summer that has seen Alghero as one of the most visited destinations in Sardinia, with thousands of presences recorded during the Alghero August holidays (Ferragosto), we are now heading towards the more relaxed autumn period. With this in mind, the Festival di Sant Michel is proposed, amidst culture, concerts and traditions to discover the city at one of the best times of the year.
Sant Miquel: patron-saint of Alghero
29th September is a popular feast day in Alghero, an act of faith and tradition that has lasted for centuries. The San Michele church located in the historic centre of Alghero is one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Sardinia. Rebuilt in the late 17th century (but with evidence dating back as far as 1300), it contains important historical evidence such as some paintings made in the early 17th century, panels and a crucifix dating back to 1700.
The true symbol of the San Michele Church – which has become the Alghero icon– is the dome made of polychrome majolica by architect Antoni Simon Mossa in 1950. There is no pictures that better represents Alghero than its famous dome!
➡ 5 Things to see in the old town of Alghero ⬅
Sant Michel Festival Alghero: calendar of events
The Sant Michel Festival Alghero begin on 19 September and end on Sunday 5th October. Among the most interesting events are:
26 SEPTEMBER
🕔 18.00 | Colles Castelleres
Spectacular performances by human towers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
📍Old Town
🕔 20.45 | Polyphonic concert
📍Santa Maria Cathedral
27 SEPTEMBER
⏱️ 16.45 – PARADE & EXIBITIONS CERCAVILA
With the catalan groups: Los Mataresos de líAlguer, Xics de Granollers,
Gegants de Peralada, Colla Gegantera del Bisbalet, el Ball de Pastorets d’Igualada
📍 Starting from the port (front of fish market)
⏱️ 18.00 – 19.30 – PRIMERA DIADA CASTELLERA DE SANT MIQUEL
Exibition castellera (human tower)
📍 Piazza Sulis
⏱️ 19.30 -20.30 – BALLI DEI GIGANTI – Giant dances
📍 Piazza Sulis
28 SEPTEMBER
🕔 17.30 | CONCERT in Catalan/Algueres Plataforma per la Llengua
GIONTA I RICCARDO – ARBRE DEL PEIX – ELS CATARRES
📍 Piazza Sulis
⏱️ 20.45 | 32° Music Festival NOTE DI FINE ESTATE
Vocal Concert
📍 Santa Maria Cathedral
29 SEPTEMBER – Dia de Sant Michel
Procession & Marching band
⏱️ 18.30 – Solemn Mass
Following the procession in the Old Town by Marching band Banda Musicale A. Dalerci
2 OCTOBER
⏱️ 20.30 – CONCERT OF SONGS IN THE ALGHERO LANGUAGE
📍 Lo Quarter
For more information and the complete calendar for the San Michele Alghero festival visit AlgheroTurismo
Please note: the programme is for information purposes only and is subject to change at any time. Always consult the website and official channels of the Municipality of Alghero. *Source of information: AlgheroTurismo.eu
