The celebrations in Villaputzu begin at the beginning of January: immediately after New Year's Eve, on the 16th Sant'Antonio Abate is celebrated with a riot of bonfires and sweets. It is the opening party of the Sardinian carnival, one of the most authentic and beautiful that can be admired in the entire Mediterranean.
During February Sa Candelora is celebrated (on February 2) and the Villaputzese Carnival complete with floats and masked parades.
After a winter break the celebrations resume between May and June, with the celebrations in honor of San Giorgio Martire (15 maggio), patron of the city and of San Giovanni (June 24th).
Il Launeddas festival it is held on August 7th and involves many launeddas masters and players who all meet in Villaputzu for the occasion. Also in August we celebrate the ravioli and malloreddus festival and the feast of the Madonna of the sea with a suggestive and unusual boat procession. Finally, between 16 and 20 August all the local craftsmanship is on display during the event Market Exhibition.
Santa Maria is celebrated between September and October, Santa Vittoria and San Narciso and October 31st is a holiday for all children: they celebrate each other isanimeddas with traditional collections in honor of the souls of the dearly departed.
The annual cycle ends with i Songs of reeds, a beautiful concert of Launeddas players held on December 26th.
