Piazza Vittorio Veneto stays alive all summer. The city empties, but something better happens: the people who love Turin stay put, and the events get more interesting. Walk to the water's edge, grab a drink, stay late. The week ahead is full.
Events: 30 August – 5 September
Evergreen Fest — Last Day — Parco della Tesoriera, Sun 30 Aug, 11:00–19:00. The summer festival closes. Free concerts, yoga, and workshops under the trees. Tram 15 from the piazza, corso Francia direction.
Fiera del Peperone di Carmagnola — Carmagnola, through Sun 6 Sep, from 18:00. The great pepper festival returns. Typical dishes, live music, and the massive communal peperonata on the final night. 30 minutes south by train from Porta Nuova.
Cinema sotto le Stelle al Planetario — Infini.to, Pino Torinese, through Fri 4 Sep, 19:15–23:30. Open-air cinema on the hill. Films projected under the stars, plus telescope observation. The clearest sky near the city. From €6.
Sere d'Estate alla Reggia di Venaria — Reggia di Venaria, through Sat 5 Sep, 18:30–23:00. Aperitivi at sunset, 5,000 candles in the royal gardens, live performances. The Savoy residence at its most theatrical.
NID Platform — Piattaforma della Danza Italiana — Various venues, Tue 1–Thu 4 Sep. Italy's contemporary dance showcase. Performances, open studios, and panels across Turin, Collegno, Moncalieri, and Venaria. Check nidplatform.it for the programme.
RaggaMuri Fest — Bocciofila Vanchiglietta, Lungo Dora Pietro Colletta 39/a, Fri 4–Sun 6 Sep, from 16:00. Three days of reggae and dancehall. General Levy, Million Stylez, Ensi on stage. Three sound systems, artisan stalls, food, and a full bar. ARCI card required.
Markets
- Sun 30 Aug: No regular market this Sunday — fifth Sunday of the month. Markets resume in September.
- Next: check guidatorino.com for the September calendar.
The shop
Maison Guida. Piazza Vittorio Veneto 14, Torino. Open daily 11:00–19:30. Email: hello@maisonguida.com
