Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to Moncalieri's Christmas events guide! We'll help you discover all the festivities and celebrations that will enliven our city during the holiday season.
The historic center of Moncalieri transforms into a festive path stretching from the majestic Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II to the Royal Castle. Traditional markets line Via Santa Croce, while holiday lights adorn Via San Martino. The Castle Borough hosts local artisan stalls, and Piazza Baden Baden becomes the meeting point for concerts and outdoor shows. Just a few kilometers away, Turin also offers its famous Christmas attractions.
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Moncalieri Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Santa Claus Village with children's workshops.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Moncalieri features enogastronomic stands and natalistic objects, a Santa Claus Village with children's workshops, a Christmas concert, and fireworks.
- Where
- Moncalieri | More Info : Christmas Market
Holiday Market
- What to Expect
- The only Italian Christmas market in the European Top Ten.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Asti is a unique event held in the historic Piazza Alfieri, featuring 130 wooden stalls with artisanal products, gastronomy, and street food. The atmosphere is marked by sparkling lights, scents, and festive music, creating an unforgettable experience for all.
- Where
- Asti | More Info : Holiday Market
Craft Market
- What to Expect
- A market that celebrates local art and ingenuity.
- Description
- The Riccione Artisan Market offers a wide range of creative and artisanal products, creating a rich environment of culture and tradition.
- Where
- Alba | More Info : Craft Market
Moncalieri Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Visit from Santa Claus
- What to Expect
- Events featuring balloon sculptures and magic tricks.
- Description
- Children can participate in magical events with Santa's elves, including balloon sculptures, magic tricks, children's magic, sweet treat shows, holiday-themed caricatures, and the delivery of Christmas letter kits.
- Where
- Moncalieri | More Info : Visit from Santa Claus
New Year's Concert
- What to Expect
- Union of three Italian tenors with the Orchestra Filarmonica del Piemonte and the Coro Lirico Enzo Sordello.
- Description
- The Gran Concerto di Capodanno at the Teatro Toselli in Cuneo features music by Verdi, Leoncavallo, Bizet, Donizetti, Puccini, and J. Strauss, along with Neapolitan songs. On stage are Alberto Profeta, Haruo Kawakami, and Francesco Congiu, with the Orchestra Filarmonica del Piemonte conducted by Maestro Aldo Salvagno and the Coro Lirico Enzo Sordello directed by Francesco Pellegrino.
- Where
- Cuneo | More Info : New Year's Concert
Christmas Celebration
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebration with traditional activities and games.
- Description
- The Christmas Party of Polisportiva Dravelli is an event rich in traditions and fun, with activities and games for all participants.
- Where
- Moncalieri | More Info : Christmas Celebration
Gospel Concert
- What to Expect
- Permanent show of immersive lights and music in the town hall and cathedral square.
- Description
- The Notti della Natività in Alba offer a unique Christmas atmosphere with immersive lights, traditional nativity scenes, and encounters with Santa Claus.
- Where
- Alba | More Info : Gospel Concert
Moncalieri Other Holiday Activities
Immaculate Conception Festival
- What to Expect
- Religious and social celebration with activities for all ages.
- Description
- The Festa dell'Immacolata in Cuneo is a religious and social event celebrating the birth of Don Bosco's work. The program includes prayers, festive aperitifs, theatrical performances, solemn masses, Marian circles, and games for various ages.
- Where
- Cuneo | More Info : Immaculate Conception Festival
Epiphany Festival
- What to Expect
- First sustainable Epiphany bonfire with dynamic projection onto a water screen.
- Description
- The Festa della Befana in Verona features a light installation projecting a large fire onto a water screen, symbolically burning the past year.
- Where
- Bra | More Info : Epiphany Festival
Children's Festival
- What to Expect
- Meeting with Savigliano masks and children's animation.
- Description
- The Festa dei Bambini in Savigliano is a traditional Carnevale event held in Piazza del Popolo. Decades of families gather with music, sweets, and costumes to meet the Savigliano mask group and bid farewell to the "Carlevè 'd Savian." Special guests include Saraset and Sarasetta, along with the Ludobus and face-painting stands.
- Where
- Cuneo | More Info : Children's Festival
Year-End Festival
- What to Expect
- Union of the children's creativity and artificial intelligence to create a special song.
- Description
- The End-of-Year Festival at Rodari was a celebration of sharing and joy for the children of the "Gianni Rodari" preschool. The children sang and danced for the families, while the families sang and danced for the children. Moments of great emotion for the students who graduated.
- Where
- Bra | More Info : Year-End Festival