Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover Rivoli's Christmas spirit with our holiday guide. Whether you're a local or a visitor, we'll guide you through the most interesting events and attractions of the festive season in our historic city.
Rivoli's historic center transforms during the Christmas period, with the Ducal Castle serving as a majestic backdrop to the celebrations. The main square hosts the traditional Christmas market, while the central streets come alive with artisanal stalls and food stands. Along Via Piol, illuminated by characteristic Christmas decorations, cultural events and shows take place, involving both residents and tourists.
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Rivoli Holiday Light Displays
Artist Lights
- What to Expect
- Scenic lighting of contemporary art works.
- Description
- Luci d'Artista is a public lighting exhibition that transforms the center of Turin into a contemporary art work. The event features various works by international artists, including Rebecca Horn's "Piccoli spiriti blu," which surrounds the Monte dei Cappuccini with a series of blue glowing circles.
- Where
- Turin | More Info : Artist Lights
Rivoli Holiday Markets and Shopping
Santa's Village
- What to Expect
- Christmas attractions in wooden houses with an ice skating rink.
- Description
- Santa's Village in Rivoli is a rich event filled with activities and animation services, featuring wooden houses that host a Christmas market and an ice skating rink. The main attraction is Santa's House, where children can meet Santa and hear his stories.
- Where
- Rivoli | More Info : Santa's Village
Piazza Martiri Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with handmade and local products.
- Description
- The Piazza Martiri Christmas Market is an event offering a wide range of handmade and local products, creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and visitors.
- Where
- Rivoli | More Info : Piazza Martiri Christmas Market
Magical Christmas Village of Govone
- What to Expect
- Santa Claus House with an original Christmas musical.
- Description
- The Magico Paese di Natale in Govone is a unique event that transforms the Piedmontese village into an enchanted place during the Christmas festivities. The House of Santa Claus, the Elves' Market, and the School of Elves offer magical experiences for both children and adults.
- Where
- Govone | More Info : Magical Christmas Village of Govone
Castle of Govone Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Meeting Santa Claus and his elves inside the Savoy Castle.
- Description
- The Christmas celebration in Govone takes place at the Royal Castle, a historic site rich in traditions and culture. The event, recognized as one of the best Christmas markets in Europe, offers a unique winter atmosphere with lights, colors, fairies, and elves. Visitors can meet Santa Claus and his elves, explore the Savoy Castle rooms, and participate in festive games and activities.
- Where
- Govone | More Info : Castle of Govone Christmas Market
Turin Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- Markets featuring artisanal products and international specialties.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Turin offer a variety of artisanal products and international specialties, creating a unique and richly traditional atmosphere.
- Where
- Turin | More Info : Turin Christmas Markets
Elves' Village in Turin
- What to Expect
- Elves' Village with unique attractions and creative workshops.
- Description
- The Elves' Village in Turin features attractions like elves at work, circus performers, stories, games, and creative workshops on sustainability. Santa Claus welcomes visitors to his new house to receive their Christmas letters. The market offers handcrafted and fair trade gifts, while the Xsmas Street Food provides culinary delights.
- Where
- Turin | More Info : Elves' Village in Turin
Asti Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- One of Europe's best Christmas markets with wooden houses and local products.
- Description
- The Asti Christmas Market is a unique event that transforms Asti's historic center into a festive place, hosting 130 wooden houses with artisanal products, gastronomy, and street food.
- Where
- Asti | More Info : Asti Christmas Market
Langhe-Roero Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- A unique and authentic Christmas market experience.
- Description
- The Langhe-Roero Christmas Markets offer a wide range of local products, including wines, chocolate, cheeses, and cured meats, in an environment rich in tradition and culture.
- Where
- Alba | More Info : Langhe-Roero Christmas Markets
Rivoli Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The House of Santa Claus
- What to Expect
- An itinerant path with unexpected surprises.
- Description
- La Casa di Babbo Natale is an itinerant path that takes you through an enchanting village where elves create sparkling magic. Through the corridors of the House of Santa Claus, an ancient legend will captivate you, revealing the secrets of Christmas. Inside the House, after a fairy-tale path through illuminated cottages, Christmas music and unexpected surprises… until the emotion of meeting Santa Claus.
- Where
- Govone | More Info : The House of Santa Claus
Hunting Lodge in Stupinigi
- What to Expect
- A historic building with original 18th-century furnishings.
- Description
- The Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi is a historic Savoy residence built in 1729 by Filippo Juvarra, featuring an extension of over 31,000 square meters and a 150,000-square-meter park. It houses original 18th-century artworks and furnishings, including Napoleon's carriage.
- Where
- Turin | More Info : Hunting Lodge in Stupinigi