Last updated: 11 November 2024
Turin is preparing to celebrate the Christmas season with a rich calendar of events and activities. Our guide accompanies you to discover the most interesting festivities of the holiday season, both for Turin locals and visitors.
From the majestic Royal Palace to the evocative Piazza San Carlo, the historic center transforms into a festive journey with traditional markets, light displays, and artistic installations. The main squares host local craft stalls and Piedmontese gastronomic specialties, while Via Roma and Via Garibaldi offer decorated shop windows and Christmas atmospheres that extend to the Mole Antonelliana.
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Turin Holiday Light Displays
Artist Lights
- What to Expect
- Site-specific light installations that interact with the urban environment.
- Description
- Luci d'Artista is an annual event that transforms Turin into an open-air museum of light installations created by Italian and international artists. The event celebrates high culture through works that interact with the urban infrastructure, creating a unique visual experience.
- Where
- Turin | More Info : Artist Lights
Turin Holiday Markets and Shopping
Magical Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- A holiday event spread across the Langhe, Monferrato, and Roero territories.
- Description
- The Magico Paese di Natale event transforms Asti and Govone into enchanting places during the holiday season. The market stalls, Santa's House, and the Elves of the magical court create a unique and engaging atmosphere.
- Where
- Govone | More Info : Magical Christmas Village
Turin Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas villages with wooden houses and ice skating rinks.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Turin offer a variety of attractions, including covered and heated markets, ice skating rinks, nativity scenes, and handmade products.
- Where
- Turin | More Info : Turin Christmas Market
Asti Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The only Christmas market in Italy to enter the Top Ten of the best markets in Europe.
- Description
- The Asti Christmas Market is a unique event held in the historic Piazza Alfieri, featuring 130 wooden houses with artisanal products, food, and street food. The event is open every weekend in November and from Thursday to Sunday in December, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Where
- Asti | More Info : Asti Christmas Market
Father Christmas' House at Stupinigi
- What to Expect
- The Santa Claus House welcomes children's letters in a historically decorated environment.
- Description
- The Santa Claus House at Stupinigi is a place where children can write letters to Santa Claus and receive a special welcome. The environment is rich in historical details and Christmas decorations.
- Where
- Turin | More Info : Father Christmas' House at Stupinigi
Cuneo Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Union of Christmas markets with family activities.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Cuneo offer a variety of events and attractions, including the Boves Christmas Market, the Caraglio Christmas Market and Babbo Run Caraj, and the Magical Country of Christmas in Govone. These events provide a rich holiday experience with decorations, food, and activities for the whole family.
- Where
- Cuneo | More Info : Cuneo Christmas Market
Turin Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Alba Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Immersive light and music shows in the town hall and cathedral square.
- Description
- The city of Alba and Borgo San Lorenzo present the 16th edition of the Notti della Natività, with Christmas atmospheres that can be enjoyed while walking through the historic shopping center streets. The event features immersive light and music shows, a traditional nativity scene, and various attractions like Casa Claus and Santa’s Factory.
- Where
- Alba | More Info : Alba Christmas Market
Turin Other Holiday Activities
Living Nativity of Dogliani
- What to Expect
- Living scene and detailed Nativity setting.
- Description
- The Dogliani Living Nativity is an event that represents the Nativity with a living scene and detailed settings, created by local artists.
- Where
- Dogliani | More Info : Living Nativity of Dogliani
Living Nativity of San Damiano d'Asti
- What to Expect
- Historical reenactment with hundreds of actors in period costumes.
- Description
- The Living Nativity of San Damiano d'Asti reenacts the nativity with a procession of travelers passing through historical settings, encountering carpenters, blacksmiths, fishermen, and other characters in traditional period costumes.
- Where
- San Damiano d'Asti | More Info : Living Nativity of San Damiano d'Asti
Turin Ice Skating Rink
- What to Expect
- Carousel for children.
- Description
- The ice skating rink in Torino is open every day from December 1, 2023, to February 18, 2024, with different schedules for weekdays and weekends. The rink is an ideal place for families and winter sports enthusiasts.
- Where
- Turin | More Info : Turin Ice Skating Rink