San Simplicio
15 May
With parades, sporting events, festivities and ceremonies celebrating Olbia’s patron saint, this is the town’s biggest shindig and one of the most important religious festivals in Sardinia.
Time in Jazz
August
Taking place in nearby Berchidda, a pretty village that was the birthplace of musician Paolo Fresu (who founded the event), this lively jazz festival attracts a host of international bands and solo performers.
Aglientu Summer Festival
September
A three-day festival in the small town of Aglientu, a few kilometres from Olbia, dedicated to jazz and blues, with food stalls serving fine local cheeses and meats, and red, white and passiti wines.
Sacred Music Choir Festival
September
Organised by the Lorenzo Perosi Choral Association, this festival sees indoor and outdoor performances of classical pieces, sacred music, gospel, folk music and more. Many different international choirs come to Olbia, and events take place all over the city.
Festa Del Bel Canto
October
This event marks the end of the Sacred Music Choir Festival, with international choirs singing songs including Sardinian folk tunes.