Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to Cuneo's Christmas events guide! We have gathered all the festive appointments in the city, offering both Cuneo residents and visitors a complete journey through the territory's winter celebrations.
The city transforms during the Christmas period, with the historic center becoming the heart of festivities. Piazza Galimberti hosts the traditional Christmas market, while Via Roma lights up with characteristic Piedmontese decorations. From Viale degli Angeli to Contrada Mondovì, every corner of the city participates in the celebrations with stalls, cultural events, and typical Cuneo culinary specialties.
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Site-specific light installations created by international artists.
Luci d'Artista is a public lighting event that transforms the city of Turin into a living work of art. The event features light installations created by international artists, such as Rebecca Horn's "Piccoli spiriti blu," which surrounds the Monte dei Cappuccini with a series of blue neon circles.
Where: Turin | More Info: Artist Lights
Immersive light displays and traditional nativity scenes.
The city of Alba and Borgo San Lorenzo present the 16th edition of the Notti della Natività, with Christmas atmospheres evoked while walking through the historic central shopping streets.
Where: Alba | More Info: Alba Christmas Market
Authentic Christmas traditions in a historic castle.
The Christmas Festival at Govone Castle is a unique event that transforms the castle into an authentic Christmas tradition setting. The atmosphere is characterized by lights, colors, fairies, and elves, with Santa Claus residing in the castle. The festival includes a craft market, a Christmas exhibit, and an elf-guided tour.
Where: Govone | More Info: Govone Castle Christmas Market
The House of Santa Claus at the Royal Castle of Govone.
The Magico Paese di Natale event transforms Asti and Govone into a festive holiday village, featuring markets, shows, and traditions that recreate the most engaging atmosphere of the year.
Where: Govone | More Info: Magical Christmas Village
Christmas market with local handicrafts and wooden sculptures.
The Saluzzo Christmas Market offers a variety of stalls, shows, and activities for the whole family. Visitors can find local handicrafts, wooden sculptures, and regional products. The city is animated by Santa Claus, fireworks, and Christmas music.
Where: Saluzzo | More Info: Saluzzo Christmas Market
Procession of the Magi with characters and musicians.
The Christmas Market in Marmora animates the town's squares with numerous stalls offering local products and handmade crafts. The procession of the Magi crosses the town, stopping at its most characteristic points, accompanied by traditional Christmas melodies and characters.
Where: Marmora | More Info: Marmora Christmas Market
Antique decorations and items in the Castello di Monticello d'Alba.
The Christmas Market in Monticello d'Alba features a traditional setting with exhibitions of antique decorations and items in the Castello di Monticello d'Alba. Each room of the castle is decorated with wreaths, gifts, advent calendars, an ancient Nativity scene, and richly decorated Christmas trees. There is also a collection of antique toys and the painting "Sacra Famiglia" by Ottavio Mazzonis.
Where: Monticello d'Alba | More Info: Monticello d'Alba Christmas Market
Christmas markets with various activities for all ages.
The Christmas markets in Cuneo offer a variety of holiday events, including the Caraglio Christmas Market and Babbo Run Caraj, the Magical Christmas Country in Govone, and the Christmas Market at the Forte di Vinadio. Each event provides a unique atmosphere and activities for all ages.
Where: Cuneo | More Info: Cuneo Christmas Market
A Christmas market with local artisan and food stalls.
The Christmas Market at Piazza Martiri offers a wide range of handmade products and local cuisine, creating a welcoming and festive atmosphere.
Where: Turin | More Info: Piazza Martiri Christmas Market
Attractions for children like Legoland and Merry-go-round.
The Acqui Terme Christmas Market features twenty wooden stalls along via XX Settembre, showcasing local handicrafts, holiday decorations, sweets, and local flavors.
Where: Acqui Terme | More Info: Acqui Terme Christmas Market
130 wooden houses with artisanal products and food.
The Asti Christmas Market features 130 wooden houses with artisanal products, food, and street food. The historic Piazza Alfieri is decorated with sparkling lights, scents, and festive music.
Where: Asti | More Info: Asti Christmas Market
Baroque and Rococo architecture with historical frescoes.
The Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi is a historic Savoy residence built in 1729 on a project by Filippo Juvarra. It is renowned for its Baroque and Rococo architecture, featuring an oval central hall and trompe l'oeil frescoes on the theme of hunting.
Where: Turin | More Info: Stupinigi Hunting Lodge Christmas
Historical reenactment of the nativity with traditional characters and scenes.
The Living Nativity Scene in San Damiano d'Asti is a historical event that reenacts the birth of Jesus with scenes of ancient crafts and traditional characters. Visitors can meet artisans, blacksmiths, fishermen, laundresses, spinners, shepherds with their flocks, bakers, censors, centurions, and priests, crossing about thirty different settings, including inns and places of refreshment.
Where: San Damiano d'Asti | More Info: Living Nativity Scene in San Damiano d'Asti