Bosa Wine Festival 2026: program and practical info

The Bosa Wine Festival takes place in the medieval center of Bosa (Oristano province) on 23 and 24 May 2026. The event animates the streets around Castello Malaspina with wine tastings, local producers, food trucks and folk music.

At a glance

• What: food and wine festival with about 25 wineries, exhibitors, street food area and traditional music.
• Where: historic center of Bosa, tasting route around Castello Malaspina (Via Canonico Gavino Nino).
• When: 23–24 May 2026.
• Admission: free entry to the exhibition area; tasting kit is paid (€20 on site, €15 in presale plus fees).

Main schedule

• Saturday 23 May
  • 18:00 – Opening and inauguration in Via Canonico Gavino Nino.
  • 18:15 – Start of the tasting route with 25 wineries and exhibitors.
  • 19:00 – Live music featuring Aurora Contini (guitar) and Eleonora Sanna (drum); itinerant performances and traditional songs; folk group "Ballerinas Sindiesas" present.
  • Until 01:00 – Tastings, street food and exhibitors; first evening closes with a toast.
• Sunday 24 May
  • 10:00 – Food area and exhibitors open.
  • 16:00 – Performance by Antonio Tanca on the accordion.
  • 17:00 – Tasting sessions resume.
  • 23:30 – Festival closing and farewell toast.

Tickets, tasting kit and rules

Entry to the expo area is free. A tasting kit is required for tastings and includes a branded glass, a glass holder and 6 tastings of your choice. Prices: €20 on site, €15 in presale (+ fees). Group discounts are available for organized groups (minimum 15 people) by contacting the organizers. Alcohol service is prohibited to anyone under 18.

What to expect along the route

Expect a selection of Sardinian wines such as Cannonau and Vermentino, alongside national labels and some international producers. Food stands serve Bosan and Sardinian specialties: river fish dishes, pecorino cheeses, artisanal cured meats and local sweets. The food truck "Mangia Vagabondo" will offer sandwiches and traditional dishes.

Visiting Bosa: practical tips

• Use the festival as an opportunity to visit Sa Costa, Castello Malaspina and the old tanneries on the Temo river.
• Wear comfortable shoes for cobbled alleys and leave time for photography between the colorful houses.
• Book accommodation in advance: hotels, B&Bs and holiday homes in the historic center can fill up during the festival weekend.

How to get there

• From Cagliari / southern Sardinia: take the SS131 then follow signs for Macomer, then SS129bis to Bosa.
• From Sassari / Alghero: the coastal SP49 is recommended for a scenic route.

Contacts and information

For updates and organizational details contact the festival team:

• Phone: +39 376 0050630 | +39 333 8147870
• Email: [email protected] | [email protected]

The festival is an excellent chance to taste local wines and discover a historic Sardinian village: plan ahead and enjoy the experience with friends and family.