In August, Sardinia is the island of jazz: the 5 most important festivals

In August, Sardinia is not only the island of beaches, sea, culinary traditions and culture. In August, Sardinia becomes the island of jazz music. Thanks to these 5 awaited festivals.

1. Cala Gonone jazz festival (July-August)

The first edition took place in 1988. Today, Cala Gonone Jazz Festival is one of the must-see events for all jazz enthusiasts. The scheduled events take place in the nature of Nuoro and in the charming Grotta del Bue Marino.

Official website: Intermezzonuoro.it

2. Time in jazz (August)

Berchidda, easy to reach from Olbia, is the birthplace and home of one of the best-known jazz trumpeters of the Peninsula: we are talking about Paolo Fresu. And Time in Jazz takes place every year in Berchidda. A real “music journey” to discover the other villages in this part of Sardinia, such as Budoni, Calangianus and Tempio Pausania.

Official website: Timeinjazz.it

3. Ai confini tra Sardegna e jazz (August-September)

Sant’Anna Arresi is a small town in the province of Carbonia-Iglesias, easy to reach from Cagliari. A small town that becomes the home of great jazz during Ai confini tra Sardegna e jazz, that welcomes national and international jazz musicians.

Official website: Santannarresijazz.it

4. Musica sulle Bocche (August)

The fourth events of this jazz journey in Sardinia is Santa Teresa di Gallura. Where, usually in August, takes place Musica sulle Bocche: jazz music performed near the wonderful sea of the Strait of Bonifacio (“Bocche di Bonifacio” in Italian).

Official website: Musicasullebocche.it

5. Time in Sassari (August)

We can’t talk about jazz in Sardinia without mentioning Time in Sassari: a 2-days event dedicated to great jazz music with national and international musicians.

Official website: Timeinjazz.it

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