MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES TO ENJOY FOR FREE IN CAGLIARI

🎶 Free Summer Concerts – Parco della Musica

📍 Location: Parco della Musica, Via dei Giudicati
🆓 Entry: Free during open-air concert events (mainly in summer)
🕰️ When:

  • June to September, mostly Friday & Saturday evenings (20:00–23:00)

What to Expect:

  • Free jazz, classical, or Sardinian folk concerts in the open amphitheater
  • Part of Festival di Sant’Efisio or Notte dei Musei programs
  • Occasional dance and theater groups perform here too

🚍 How to Get There:

  • Bus 5 or 8 → Stop: Giudicati / Parco della Musica

🪕 Traditional Folk Music & Dance – Piazza San Giacomo

📍 Location: Piazza San Giacomo, Villanova District
🆓 Entry: Always free
🕰️ When:

  • Especially weekends, late afternoon or evenings (18:00–22:00)
  • Most frequent in May–October, often aligned with festivals or weddings

What to Expect:

  • Sardinian folk musicians playing launeddas, guitars, and accordions
  • Impromptu dance performances, including ballu tundu
  • A charming piazza surrounded by bars and cafés with free viewing

🚶 How to Get There:

  • Walk from Via Garibaldi or Bastione Saint Remy – ~5 min

🥁 Buskers and Street Performances – Via Roma & Marina District

📍 Location: Via Roma, Largo Carlo Felice, and surrounding streets
🆓 Entry: Always free
🕰️ When:

  • Daily from late afternoon to evening (~17:00–23:00)
  • Busiest on weekends and public holidays

What to Expect:

  • Acoustic guitarists, indie bands, African drumming troupes, and street theater
  • Often gathers crowds near Piazza Yenne and Via Baylle
  • Perfect spot to enjoy music while strolling or grabbing a snack

🚍 How to Get There:

  • Steps from Piazza Matteotti (main bus/train station)

🎤 Free Performances at Bastione di Saint Remy

📍 Location: Bastione Saint Remy Terrace
🆓 Entry: Free access to terrace
🕰️ When:

  • Spring & summer evenings, especially during festivals and art nights
  • Sunset time (~19:30–21:00) for best ambiance

What to Expect:

  • Informal jazz, solo vocalists, classical duos with a panoramic view
  • Stunning sunsets over the Gulf of Cagliari provide a natural stage
  • Also part of the European Heritage Days and Musei Aperti

🚶 How to Get There:

  • Located in the Castello district, walkable from the city center

🎧 DJ Sets and Live Music – Poetto Beach (Public Events)

📍 Location: Poetto Beach promenade (especially Marina Piccola zone)
🆓 Entry: Free public beach events
🕰️ When:

  • Late spring through summer (June–September)
  • Sunset to midnight, usually weekends

What to Expect:

  • Occasional open-air DJ sets or local band performances
  • Beach bars and city council host free music nights by the sea
  • Bring a towel, enjoy a drink, and dance barefoot under the stars

🚍 How to Get There:

  • Bus PF or PQ → Stop: Marina Piccola
  • ~20 mins from city center

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