# Alghero major event hosting initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alghero-major-event-hosting-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-01T11:07:49.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Alghero has been designated as a central location for several major upcoming events aimed at boosting international and national visibility. In August 2026, the city was officially selected to host the 2027 European Open Water Swimming Championships. The selection was formalized in Paris during a flag-passing ceremony involving European Aquatics and the Italian Swimming Federation. Local officials noted that this appointment follows long-term strategic efforts to establish the region as a premier destination for major aquatic competitions. Additionally, the Sardinia Region approved a project for New Year’s Eve 2026, naming Alghero the central hub for a large-scale televised broadcast titled ‘Notte di San Silvestro 2026/Capodanno in Sardegna’. Supported by a 3 million euro regional allocation and 500,000 euros from the Municipality of Alghero, the initiative seeks to promote Sardinian tourism and the local hospitality sector through a national television production. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Alghero selected as central hub for Sardinia's 2026 New Year's Eve broadcast Alghero has been selected as the central hub for Sardinia's 2026 New Year's Eve celebrations, which will be broadcast on national television to promote winter tourism across the island. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alghero-selected-as-central-hub-for-sardinias-2026-new-years-eve-broadcast ### 2026-08-08: Alghero selected to host 2027 European Open Water Swimming Championships Alghero has been chosen to host the 2027 European Open Water Swimming Championships following an official flag ceremony in Paris. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alghero-selected-to-host-2027-european-aquatics-championships --- Cite as: Alghero major event hosting initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/alghero-major-event-hosting-initiatives