Expo – Cultural Tourism Expo In Sardinia
The Cultural Tourism Expo in Sardinia returns for its 11th edition, scheduled in Barumini from 7 to 10 November 2025. It remains one of the most important events dedicated to promoting cultural tourism across the island.
The event serves as a key meeting point between operators, institutions and territories, acting as a driving force for the promotion and enhancement of Sardinia’s rich heritage.
It’s the ideal platform to build partnerships, present new models of heritage experience, and highlight the excellence that makes Sardinia unique, strengthening its image as a high-quality cultural destination on both national and international stages.
An important new feature this year will be the first edition of the “Barumini Award – Il Betilo per la Cultura,” an award with which Barumini intends to pay tribute to figures who have distinguished themselves in the archaeological and cultural landscape of our country.
SCHEDULE
This is the complete programme of the event: Download the Program
Award Ceremony: Barumini Award – The Betilo for Culture
November 7, 2025 – Giovanni Lilliu Centre
▷ 10:00 – 12:00 – Award Ceremony: Barumini Award – The Betilo for Culture
WORKSHOP B2B
A core event of the Expo: a B2B Workshop designed to create connections and open new markets for Sardinia’s tourism industry.
This is more than a networking event it’s a true business platform where Sardinia’s cultural, gastronomic, artistic and tourism excellence meets international buyers.
Twenty-two buyers from Italy, Europe and North America, specialised in cultural and experiential tourism, will meet Sardinian operators in cultural heritage, gastronomy, craftsmanship, hospitality and tourism services.
Before the workshop, an educational tour will allow the buyers to experience Sardinia’s cultural and natural heritage firsthand, inspiring them to create authentic travel proposals.
CONFERENCES
The 2025 edition offers a rich and diverse programme of conferences covering topics such as identity, sustainability, and archaeology.
Highlights include:
7 November 2025 – Giovanni Lilliu Centre
16:00 – 18:00 – Presentation of the exhibition catalogue “Nuragic Sardinia. Excavations and Discoveries between the 19th and 20th centuries” curated by Gianfranca Salis
8 November 2025 – Giovanni Lilliu Centre
10:00 – 11:30 – Conference “Identità? Sostantivo femminile plurale” curated by Maria Antonietta Mongiu
11:30 – 12:30 – Presentation of the book “Lo scrigno-storie,fatti,contesti e persone” by Luigi Lilliu
16:00 – 18:00 – Conference “Conservare il Pianeta: I siti Naturali UNESCO come modello di Sostenibilità ”
10 November 2025 – Casa Zapata Museum Complex
9:30 – Presentation of the new Master’s Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, organised by the University of Cagliari and SABAP
EXHIBITION – “RESTITUZIONI. DAL PATRIMONIO DEPREDATO AL PATRIMONIO RESTITUITO ”
7 November 2025,18:00 – Giovanni Lilliu Centre
Opening of the exhibition “Restituzioni. Dal Patrimonio depredato al Patrimonio restituito”
EXHIBITOR STANDS
Numerous exhibitors will animate the fair, representing the best of Sardinia’s identity and craftsmanship — a microcosm to explore through:
▷ Cultural Heritage: The Guardians of History
▷ Artistic Craftsmanship: The Authentic Soul of Sardinia
▷ Local Flavours: The Excellence of Sardinian Food and Wine
WORKSHOPS
Enter a truly experiential dimension, where culture comes alive through creativity and curiosity.
Educational and creative workshops will engage visitors of all ages, turning them from spectators into participants in Sardinia’s living heritage.
November 7, 2025 – Giovanni Lilliu Center
▷ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
“Slow Food”
Workshops for schools
▷ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
“Educational Workshops”
Workshops for schools
▷ 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“Slow Food”
Workshop open to the public
▷ 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
“Educational Workshops”
Workshop open to the public
November 8, 2025 – Giovanni Lilliu Center
▷ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
“Educational Workshops”
Workshops for schools
▷ 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
“Slow Food”
Workshops for schools
▷ 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“Slow Food”
Workshop open to the public
▷ 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
“Educational Workshops”
Workshop open to the public
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