Lanusei's most beloved celebration marks the ripening of the prized local cherries with tastings, farmers' markets, folk music, and traditional costumed dances. Producers open their orchards and local families prepare traditional cherry-based sweets. An unmissable event that draws visitors from all over Sardinia.
Dates to be confirmed each yearThe patron saint of the city is celebrated with a solemn procession from the cathedral through the streets of the historic centre, accompanied by launeddas and the chants of the Sardinian religious tradition. The evening concludes with fireworks and a town fair that fills the squares and streets until late at night.
Dates to be confirmed each yearIn collaboration with INAF, the Lanusei Astronomical Observatory opens its doors to the public for evenings of sky observation with professional telescopes. Astronomers and science communicators guide visitors in the discovery of planets, nebulae, and star clusters, making full use of the extraordinary transparency of the Ogliastra sky.
Dates to be confirmed each yearAs part of the regional circuit 'Autumn in Barbagia', Lanusei opens its historic courtyards and ancient homes to visitors, offering tastings of local products: pecorino cheeses, strawberry-tree honey, culurgiones, and artisan myrtle liqueur. Local craftspeople and artists display their works, bringing the most hidden corners of the village back to life.
Dates to be confirmed each year