🎅 Year-End Festivities 2025

Christmas in Piedmont and Aosta

Discover the most enchanting Christmas markets, festive shows, traditional celebrations and special events in one of the most magical regions of Italy.

🎄 November - January
✨ Festive Experiences

Magic of Christmas in Piedmont

Piedmont and the Aosta region transform into a fairy tale setting during the Christmas season. Traditional markets with local crafts, bright lights illuminating historic streets, musical shows, ice skating and celebrations that combine tradition with modernity.

From November to January, Piedmont cities offer unique experiences: from the famous Christmas markets of Turin to the Alpine celebrations of Aosta, passing through the gastronomic festivities of Alba and Asti.

Come experience the magic of Christmas in one of the most enchanting regions of Italy, where tradition, gastronomy and celebrations come together to create unforgettable memories.

🎄 Turin - Festive Capital

The largest Christmas celebration in Piedmont with markets, shows and attractions for the whole family

Turin Christmas Market Market

Turin Christmas Market

📍 Piazza Castello and surroundings

📅 November 15 - January 6

The largest Christmas market in Piedmont with over 200 stalls selling local crafts, decorations, gifts and local gastronomic specialties. Festive lights, live shows and magical atmosphere.

Local Crafts Gastronomy Live Shows
Ice Skating Sports

Ice Skating - Piazza Castello

📍 Piazza Castello

📅 November - January

One of the largest ice skating rinks in Italy, with a view of the historic Piazza Castello. Perfect for families, couples and friends to have fun during the festive season.

Large Rink Classes Available Warm Café
Light Show Spectacle

Turin Light Festival

📍 Historic Center

📅 December - January

Artistic light installations transform Turin's historic center into a nighttime visual spectacle. 3D projections, interactive lighting and creative displays on main squares and streets.

Light Art 3D Projections Photogenic
Christmas Concerts Music

Christmas Symphony Concerts

📍 Turin Theaters

📅 December - January

Turin Symphony Orchestra presents special concerts with classic and modern Christmas repertoire. Performances in historic theaters with exceptional acoustics.

Symphony Orchestra Christmas Classics Historic Theaters

🍷 Alba - Gastronomic Festivities

Celebrations that combine Christmas tradition with world-class gastronomy

Truffle Fair Gastronomy

Alba White Truffle Fair

📍 Historic Center of Alba

📅 October - November

The famous Alba White Truffle Fair, where the "diamond of cuisine" is celebrated. Tastings, truffle auctions, special restaurants and exclusive gastronomic experiences.

White Truffle Tastings Auctions
Christmas Market Market

Alba Christmas Market

📍 Piazza Risorgimento

📅 December 1 - January 6

Traditional Christmas market in the heart of Alba with local crafts, typical sweets, Barolo and Barbaresco wines, and festive decorations. Welcoming and authentic atmosphere.

Crafts Local Sweets Piedmont Wines
Wine Tasting Wine

Christmas Wine Tastings

📍 Alba Wineries and Restaurants

📅 December - January

Special tasting experiences of Barolo, Barbaresco and other Piedmont wines in harmony with Christmas dishes. Masterclasses with sommeliers and local producers.

Barolo & Barbaresco Masterclasses Pairing
Festive Dinners Cuisine

Special Festive Dinners

📍 Award-Winning Restaurants in Alba

📅 December - January

Michelin-starred and traditional restaurants offer special Christmas menus with local ingredients, truffles and selected wines. Reservations recommended.

Michelin Stars Special Menus Local Ingredients

🎭 Asti - Traditional Celebrations

Cultural events, traditional festivities and celebrations that honor local heritage

Christmas Market Market

Asti Christmas Market

📍 Piazza San Secondo

📅 December 1 - January 6

Traditional market with crafts, Christmas sweets, sparkling Moscato d'Asti wine and festive decorations. Family-friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the heart of the medieval city.

Moscato d'Asti Crafts Christmas Sweets
Live Nativity Tradition

Asti Live Nativity

📍 Historic Center

📅 December - January 6

Live reenactment of the birth of Jesus with local actors, real animals and historic settings. A tradition that rescues the Christmas spirit with authenticity and emotion.

Local Actors Real Animals Historic Settings
Concerts Music

Christmas Choral Concerts

📍 Historic Churches of Asti

📅 December - January

Local and regional choirs present Christmas music concerts in historic churches with exceptional acoustics. Repertoire ranging from classics to modern compositions.

Local Choirs Historic Churches Perfect Acoustics
Palio of Asti Event

Christmas Palio Celebrations

📍 Piazza Alfieri

📅 December

Festive version of the famous Palio of Asti with medieval parades, fireworks shows and celebrations that combine tradition with Christmas spirit. Spectacular and emotional event.

Medieval Parades Fireworks Festive Tradition

❄️ Aosta - Alpine Magic

Christmas celebrations in a mountain setting with snow, Valdostan traditions and unique events

Christmas Market Market

Aosta Alpine Christmas Market

📍 Piazza Émile Chanoux

📅 December 1 - January 6

Traditional market with Valdostan crafts, mountain cheeses, local wine and festive decorations. Alpine setting with views of the Alps creates unique magical atmosphere.

Valdostan Crafts Mountain Cheeses Alpine Views
Live Nativity Tradition

Aosta Live Nativity

📍 Historic Churches

📅 December - January 6

Live reenactments of the birth of Christ with traditional Valdostan costumes. Rustic Alpine settings with real animals create an immersive and emotional experience.

Traditional Costumes Rustic Settings Real Animals
Christmas Skiing Sports

Christmas Ski Season

📍 Ski Resorts in the Region

📅 December - January

Ski resorts in the region offer perfect conditions with natural snow and special events. Slopes for all levels, festive après-ski and mountain Christmas celebrations.

Natural Snow Varied Slopes Festive Après-Ski
Valdostan Gastronomy Cuisine

Valdostan Gastronomic Festivities

📍 Restaurants and Taverns

📅 December - January

Culinary celebrations with traditional Valdostan dishes: fondue, raclette, mountain soups and Christmas sweets. Authentic experiences in rustic and welcoming settings.

Fondue & Raclette Traditional Dishes Rustic Atmosphere

🎉 Other Special Events

Celebrations in other cities and regions of Piedmont

Christmas Market Market

Alessandria Christmas Market

📍 Historic Center of Alessandria

📅 December 1 - January 6

Traditional market with crafts, decorations and local specialties in a festive and family-friendly atmosphere.

Crafts Local Specialties Family Atmosphere
Light Festival Spectacle

Novara Light Festival

📍 Historic Center of Novara

📅 December - January

Artistic light installations and 3D projections transform the city into a nighttime visual spectacle during the festive season.

Light Art 3D Projections Visual Spectacle
Nativity Tradition

Vercelli Artistic Nativity

📍 Churches of Vercelli

📅 December - January 6

Artistic nativity scenes created by local artisans in historic churches. Exhibitions that combine traditional art with contemporary creativity.

Traditional Art Local Artisans Historic Churches
Market Market

Cuneo Christmas Market

📍 Piazza Galimberti

📅 December 1 - January 6

One of the largest Christmas markets in Piedmont with over 150 stalls, live shows and intense festive atmosphere.

150+ Stalls Live Shows Festive Atmosphere

📅 Festive Period

Most events start on December 1st and run until January 6th. Some special events like the Truffle Fair occur in October-November.

🎫 Tickets and Information

Most markets are free. For shows, concerts and special events, it is recommended to check ticket information on the official websites of the cities.

🚗 How to Get There

All cities are accessible by train or car. Turin is the main hub with direct connections. Aosta is about 2 hours drive from Turin.

🏨 Accommodation

It is recommended to book in advance, especially for December. Options range from luxury hotels to traditional inns and cozy guesthouses.