A summer of culture and wonder in the heart of the island. The evocative setting of the UNESCO site of Su Nuraxi hosts three evening events that combine great music with Sardinia's archaeological heritage. The first edition of the Barumini Music & Heritage Festival will take place on July 18th and 25th, and August 1st. This new international festival is organized by the Fondazione Barumini Sistema Cultura, with the contribution of the Regional Directorate of Sardinia Museums, the coordination of the Association of Local Authorities for Cultural and Entertainment Activities, and in collaboration with the Fondazione Teatro Lirico di Cagliari. The festival also enjoys the support of the Ministry of Culture – Directorate General for Entertainment, the Fondazione di Sardegna, and the Autonomous Region of Sardinia – Department of Education, Cultural Heritage, Information, Entertainment, and Sport. This project, under the imposing UNESCO site of Su Nuraxi di Barumini, unites institutions, artists, and the local community to showcase the region in a new light, balancing past and present through 360° art.
The project brings the arts into dialogue with the millennia-old heritage of one of Sardinia's iconic locations, focusing on a quality offering aimed at both tourists and locals.
"The summer performances at the foot of the UNESCO site, Su Nuraxi, represent an extraordinary opportunity to further enhance our historical and cultural heritage," says Emanuele Lilliu, president of the Barumini Sistema Cultura Foundation. "Not just archaeology, therefore, but a comprehensive, high-quality offering that allows you to fully experience Barumini. These events help convey a modern and dynamic image of our community and its outstanding sites."
Valentina Uras, director of the Regional Directorate of Museums of Sardinia, agrees: "Enjoying the beauty of the majestic Barumini palace, while it serves as a wonderful backdrop to the exquisite theatrical and musical performances, will allow for a synesthesia that will enhance the very experience of this jewel of our archaeological heritage."
The lineup: three evenings featuring big names and quality music
