What's On in Turin — 2026
Festivals, events, and things happening month by month.
By
Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-11
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Jan 2026
New Year's Eve
Celebrate with free fireworks over Mole Antonelliana at midnight. Join locals in Piazza Castello for the official countdown.
FREE
Feb 2026
Turin Carnival
Watch the "Bersaglieri" parade in historic costumes along Via Po. Arrive by 10am for front-row spots at the parade start.
FREE
May 2026
Giro d'Italia Finale
Witness the cycling race climax on Via Po. Grab a spot along the route early for peloton views.
FREE (route viewing)
Jul 2026
Jazz a Torino
Enjoy free jazz concerts in Piazza San Carlo. Book seats for premium stages (€10-15) online 2 months ahead.
10-15 EUR
Sep 2026
Turin Food Festival
Taste authentic Piedmontese dishes at Porta Palazzo. Reserve lunch slots early to avoid 2-hour queues.
30-50 EUR
Oct 2026
Torino Film Festival
See indie films at Cinema Massimo. Get free outdoor screenings at Parco del Valentino (arrive 1h early).
FREE (outdoor)
Nov 2026
Torino Libri Book Fair
Discover new authors at the historic Mole Antonelliana. Buy tickets online for exclusive meetups (€15-20).
15-20 EUR
Dec 2026
Christmas Market
Stroll through ice-skating rinks and artisan stalls at Piazza Castello. Try hot chocolate at the "Bianca" stand (free samples).
FREE
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