International Parade in Ittiri
Spectators line the square and streets for free; many locals perform, creating a vibrant atmosphere where visitors can take photos of traditional costumes
~21:00
Ittiri Folk Festival
Ittiri Folk Festa
Ittiri, Italy
Jul 17 - 22, 2026Expected
Each July, the Sardinian town of Ittiri gathers folk dance troupes from around the world for the Ittiri Folk Festa. Now decades old, it fills the town with the dances and costumes of many cultures, in a celebration that makes this corner of the Sassari countryside a meeting place of the world's folk traditions.
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Day 2 · Jul 18
Where it happens
Piazza Università
Ittiri, Italy
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Plan the timing
Basic knowledge of folk dance (useful but not required)
Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes for standing and walking
Keep the visit respectful
Familiarity with outdoor summer festival etiquette
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Key moments
Processions
Food & drink
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REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Ittiri Folk Festival
Ittiri Folk Festa
Ittiri, Italy
Each July, the Sardinian town of Ittiri gathers folk dance troupes from around the world for the Ittiri Folk Festa. Now decades old, it fills the town with the dances and costumes of many cultures, in a celebration that makes this corner of the Sassari countryside a meeting place of the world's folk traditions.
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Jul 17 - 22, 2026Expected dates
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The festival is organized by the Su Ballu Tundu association in Ittiri, promoting Sardinia as a meeting point of Mediterranean dance traditions. While it invites international participants (making it somewhat global by scope), it retains local flavor: processions through Ittiri’s streets, folk bands at the town square, and inclusion of Sardinian tenore singing. It is deeply embedded in local culture, with Ittiri residents and...
Key moments to know
Day 2Jul 18~21:00Expected
International Parade in Ittiri
Spectators line the square and streets for free; many locals perform, creating a vibrant atmosphere where visitors can take photos of traditional costumes
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Basic knowledge of folk dance (useful but not required)
Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes for standing and walking
Keep the visit respectful
Familiarity with outdoor summer festival etiquette
Respect local boundaries
Respect dancers’ space and wait for designated moments to dance. Always ask before taking individual photos.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Jul 17 - 22, 2026
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City / Area
Ittiri
Anglona
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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