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FESTIVAL DROMOS HOPE is a choice music, arts and performance in Oristano and province | 18th July - 14th August 2025 | |
The final pieces fall into place in the rich programme of the twenty-seventh edition of the Dromos Festival, scheduled from the 18th of this month until the 14th of August in Oristano and other towns and locations in the province that take part in the event.
This year’s edition is titled Hope, continuing the journey started with the previous editions People and Change, to send a message of hope in these times of conflict and instability, and to imagine a better future.
As always, music takes centre stage in the festival's diverse line-up, which also includes film screenings, talks, and the HOPE AROUND. New York Graffiti exhibition, opening the Dromos summer on Friday 18th.
As previously announced, the concert series will begin seven days later with two performances by harpist Sophye Soliveau in Oristano, before taking flight with four highly anticipated evenings at the archaeological site of Tharros: starring Kurt Elling and the Yellowjackets (Saturday 26 July), Jordan Rakei (Sunday 27), Gregory Porter (Tuesday 29), and Dee Dee Bridgewater (Wednesday 30).
It extends its itinerary between Oristano and the province with:
“Islands of Other Seas” in Tadasuni (8–10 August)
Roman Baths Festival in Fordongianus (11–12 August)
Under the banner of hope, music, film, talks, and street art (exhibition HOPE AROUND. New York Graffiti runs until 25 October).
Highlights:
Sophye Soliveau: solo harp (24 July, Santa Chiara Church); sextet (25 July, Cathedral Square).
Tharros (26–30 July): archaeological arena concerts — Kurt Elling & the Yellowjackets, Jordan Rakei, Gregory Porter, Dee Dee Bridgewater.
Other headliners: Eliades Ochoa, Galliano, Raphael Gualazzi, Danilo Rea Reset Trio, Nubya Garcia, Zac Harmon (touring concerts).
New appearances:
Tadasuni – Islands of Other Seas:
8 Aug: Sulidu (oud/bouzouki, organetto, electronics) + Adi Oasis (funk/R&B/disco).
9 Aug: Stanley Jordan masterclass (tapping guitar); evening: Tres Continentes (folk-world) + Bab L’Bluz (gnawa-rock).
10 Aug: Argia + guest Nicola Urru (traditional singing); finale with Gavino Murgia, Antonello Salis & Stanley Jordan trio (jazz-folk improvisation).
Fordongianus – Roman Baths:
11 Aug: Moti Mo (experimental rock), Oreglo (Londis multi-genre band), Emma‑Jean Thackray (jazz/funk), DJ ArpXP (electronics).
12 Aug: Freak Motel (post-rock/noise/jazz) followed by sax star Nubya Garcia and DJ set by Raffaele Costantino.
Additional events:
Cinema “Faces of Hope” (Oristano, 22–28 July) – film screenings with musical preludes.
Cabras (28 July): parade by Seuinstreet Band.
Oristano:
2 Aug – Galliano (acid jazz)
3 Aug – Eliades Ochoa
4 Aug – Trees of Mint + live graffiti HOPE AROUND
Riola Sardo (5 August): Festa della Terra – debate and concerts (featuring Luigi Lai, Elena Ledda…).
Marrubiu (6 August): Davide Shorty + DisOrchestra, followed by DJ Shocca.
Masullas (7 August): Danilo Rea Reset Trio + Gianluca Petrella (DJ set).
Neoneli (13 August): Raphael Gualazzi with the Marialisa De Carolis Orchestra.
Nureci (14 August) – eve of Ferragosto: Mamma Blues – WilliBoy Taxi + Zac Harmon.
General info:
Tickets, pre-sales, and details: visit the official Dromos website, Telegram, Facebook, and Instagram.
Festival office: Tel +39 0783 310490 • WhatsApp +39 334 8022237 • info@dromosfestival.it
Special tour “Journey through Sardinia with Dromos” in collaboration with Radio Popolare and ViaggieMiraggi — Info: ViaggieMiraggi (Padua 049 8751997 / Milan 02 54102460 • italia@viaggiemiraggi.org)
Organised by: Dromos Association + MiC, Sardinia Region, Fondazioni Sardegna & Mont’e Prama, participating municipalities, and cultural & media partners.
Press release: 10 July 2025
