Turin Weekend: What to Do on 9–10 May 2026 — fairs, concerts and

Turin Weekend: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May 2026

Planning a weekend for Mother's Day? Turin and nearby towns offer plenty of options: festivals, special garden openings, theatre shows, concerts, food fairs and family-friendly activities.

Highlights

• R1pud1a – Turin against all wars (Emergency festival): meetings and performances at the Mercato Centrale (8–10 May).
• Verde Svelato: special openings and guided tours of secret gardens in Turin and the province (9 and 10 May).

Concerts

• Tredici Pietro – concert at Teatro della Concordia, Venaria Reale (9 May).
• Prog Legends – Progressive Rock show at Grande Teatro Valdocco (9 May).
• K-pop Warriors: Demon Hunters (tribute) – Teatro Atlantic, Borgaro Torinese (9 May).
• Some concerts start on nearby dates; check each event's schedule for exact times and ticketing.

Theatre

• Beata oscenità with Gianluca Ferrato, directed by Serena Sinigaglia – Teatro Gobetti (runs through 10 May).
• I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini – Teatro Regio (6–17 May).
• Grease by Compagnia della Rancia – Teatro Alfieri (9 and 10 May).
• Kamikaze with Eleazaro Rossi – Teatro Colosseo (9 and 10 May).

Family and kids

• La Cenerentola by Rossini: special Mother's Day show and parade with Gianduja and Giacometta at Casa Gianduja (9 May).
• The Gruffalo: musical tale for children at Teatro della Concordia, Venaria Reale (10 May).
• Free entry for all mothers at the Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio) on 10 May.

Fairs and markets

• Fiori & Vini: plant and artisan market with street food at the municipal park of via Monte di Pietà, Carignano (8–10 May).
• Mercato della Terra e della Biodiversità in the historic centre of San Giorgio Canavese (9 and 10 May).
• Sagra del Canestrello in the historic centre of Vaie (10 May).
• Maggionatura in Giaveno: stalls, open mills, children's activities and the new GiaVino event (10 May).

Sport

• TuttaDritta: road race from Piazza Solferino to the Palazzina di Stupinigi (10 May).

Practical tips

Check the organisers' websites for exact schedules, ticketing and reservation rules. Allow extra travel time for events outside the city centre and arrive early for popular shows and markets. Enjoy your weekend in Turin!