As autumn settles over Sardinia, the island prepares to welcome the soulful sounds of Mario Biondi. With his This Is What You Are — 20th Anniversary tour, Biondi offers two unforgettable evenings of music, promising to captivate audiences with his signature blend of soul, jazz, and rhythm and blues.
"Mario Biondi brings his distinctive soul-jazz voice to Sardinia, offering an intimate performance setting that celebrates his international success."
Sardinia Concert Dates and Ticket Prices
Cagliari: November 30 at Teatro Massimo
The confirmed Cagliari details are:
- Date: Monday, November 30, 2026.
- Start: 9 p.m., local Sardinia time.
- Venue: Teatro Massimo.
- Performance space: Sala M1.
- Published ticket categories: €69 for platea and €59 for loggia.
Teatro Massimo identifies Associazione Culturale Jazzino in its event information, while the wider Italian tour is promoted by Friends & Partners. If you are staying in southern Sardinia, this is the most straightforward of the two island dates to build around a Cagliari visit.
Sassari: December 1 at Teatro Politeama Verdi
The Northern Performance
The confirmed Sassari performance is:
- Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
- Start: 9 p.m., local Sardinia time.
- Venue: Teatro Politeama Verdi.
- Published address: Via Politeama, 07100 Sassari.
TicketOne lists four seating categories:
- Platea: €69.
- Palchi platea: €69.
- Galleria: €59.
- Palchi galleria: €59.
Use the current booking record rather than an old search preview when arranging transport or accommodation.
Fees, Availability and Booking
Understanding the Costs
TicketOne’s artist page advertises both Sardinia concerts from €59, with fees additional. It explains that prices include applicable VAT and that a booking fee, currently stated as up to €5.69, may be added, alongside delivery costs where relevant.
Before paying, confirm:
- Your chosen city and date.
- The correct theatre.
- Seat category and visibility.
- Ticket-delivery method.
- The final total.
- Cancellation or exchange conditions.
Mario Biondi’s Career and the Anniversary
A Sicilian Voice With International Reach
Mario Biondi is the stage name of Mario Ranno, an Italian singer and composer born in Catania in 1971. His deep baritone became central to a sound blending soul, jazz, and rhythm and blues. Biondi is Sicilian, not Sardinian. The island concerts are stops on a wider tour, bringing his music to two different Sardinian cities.
"This Is What You Are became the defining breakthrough associated with Biondi’s international success."
The 2026 tour celebrates twenty years around the success of Handful of Soul and the period when the song established Biondi’s recognisable voice. It should not be described as the twentieth anniversary of the song’s very first appearance.
Handful of Soul and Later Work
Exploring Biondi’s Musical Journey
Handful of Soul, released in 2006, helped establish Biondi’s warm, rhythm-driven identity. His official biography also discusses later albums, including Beyond from 2015 and the song “Rivederti,” presented at Sanremo in 2018.
Listen to more than the signature song. A broader selection reveals the contrast between upbeat grooves and slower, more reflective material. These are catalogue examples, not a confirmed Sardinia set list.
New Music Alongside the Anniversary
Anticipating Fresh Sounds
A September announcement identifies Two Entities, scheduled for release on October 16, 2026, as a new English-language album featuring international soul and jazz collaborators. It also says the autumn tour will include material from that record alongside established songs.
The announcement names collaborators including Antonio Faraò, Leee John, Till Brönner, Harvey Mason, and John Patitucci. Their involvement in the recording does not confirm that they will appear onstage in Cagliari or Sassari.
What to Expect From the Theatre Shows
Soul-Jazz Rather Than a Festival Set
The promoter presents This Is What You Are — 20th Anniversary as a theatre tour celebrating Biondi’s career and musical identity. For audiences, a theatre setting encourages attention to the voice, arrangements, and interaction between musicians.
Arrive open to the performance rather than expecting a reproduction of one album in its original order.
Discover Sardinia Around the Music
Choose Cagliari or Sassari Thoughtfully
The two concerts take place in different parts of Sardinia. Choose according to where you plan to stay and what you want to explore, rather than assuming consecutive dates make attending both effortless.
Cagliari’s cultural sights include its cathedral and the Shrine of the Martyrs, an underground crypt containing relics associated with 192 martyrs. Check current visiting hours and access separately. A concert ticket does not include sightseeing or a guided city tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Things People Always Want to Know
When are the Sardinia concerts?
November 30, 2026, in Cagliari, and December 1, 2026, in Sassari, both at 9 p.m.
Where is the Cagliari show?
At Teatro Massimo, Sala M1.
Which Sassari theatre is correct?
The current confirmed venue is Teatro Politeama Verdi, not Teatro Comunale.
How much are tickets?
Published categories are €59 and €69, with applicable booking and delivery fees additional.
What does the anniversary celebrate?
The tour celebrates twenty years around Biondi’s 2006 breakthrough and Handful of Soul. The title song first appeared earlier, in 2004.
Will album collaborators perform?
Their live participation in Sardinia is not confirmed. Recording credits should not be treated as a touring lineup.
Are these Christmas concerts?
No. They are advertised as anniversary soul-jazz theatre performances, not seasonal-carol shows.
Verified Information at a Glance
- Event category: Live soul, jazz, and rhythm-and-blues concert.
- Artist: Mario Biondi.
- Tour: This Is What You Are — 20th Anniversary.
- Cagliari: Monday, November 30, 2026, 9 p.m., Teatro Massimo, Sala M1.
- Sassari: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 9 p.m., Teatro Politeama Verdi.
- Sassari address: Via Politeama, 07100 Sassari.
- Cagliari prices: €69 platea; €59 loggia.
- Sassari prices: €69 platea and palchi platea; €59 galleria and palchi galleria.
- Additional fees: Applicable TicketOne booking and delivery charges.
- Cagliari listed window: 9–11 p.m.; exact performance duration not guaranteed.
- Not verified: Doors-open times, complete set lists, band roster, VIP packages, and child-admission rules.
- Information checked: October 8, 2026.
Choose Cagliari on November 30 or Sassari on December 1, 2026, reserve an available seat, and give yourself time to enjoy the city around it. With a distinctive voice, anniversary repertoire, and new music ahead, Mario Biondi offers a compelling reason to discover Sardinia after the summer season.
