Turin Events Calendar – Eurovision 2022
With the Eurovision community visiting Turin for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, there are official and unofficial meet-ups, shows, and events all being planned. ESC Insight’s Ben Robertson is keeping track of as many as possible.
Turin Nightlide (photo: Citta Di Torino)
Welcome To Our Turin Events Page
The aim of this page is to create a one-stop list of all the events in Turin that are:
- Open to all to attend
- Have a Eurovision theme
If there are other events that you know of that are taking place that you would like included in this list please contact ben@escinsight.com
There is a (long) list of Eurovision side events that the City of Turin is keeping track of on their website. We have included those that feel most ESC themed in this events list, but do check out that if looking for something else. They have already made a free guidebook to Turin a free download from now until May 14th.
We have also added all venues from this list to this publicly accessible Google Maps which may be useful when out and about Turin.
The contents of this page are as follows:
- The Eurovision Song Contest
- EuroClubs
- Eurovision Village
- Euro Fans Club
- Academic Conferences
- Concerts/Events
- Other activities
The Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 will take place in the Pala Alpitour venue in Turin. Tickets are available for nine shows in total – the live broadcasts on the Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday as well as shows where juries vote the night prior and a so called Family Show starting at 15:00 each day of the live broadcast.
As of today (May 7th) there are tickets available for all shows from Tuesday to Thursday, that is for the First and Second Semi Final and associated rehearsals, excluding the 1st Semi Final Jury Show. Use this link to buy tickets from TicketOne, the official provider.
FanSale.it is the official ticket reseller and also as of today has tickets for all shows from Tuesday to Thursday as well.
Turin is running an extended public transport network during the Eurovision events – you can find out which routes are running via this link.
EuroClubs
There are ten official EuroClubs dotted around the city of Turin. Access is open to everyone to these venues (unless potentially booked for delegation events) and anybody who is accredited will be able to get 10 percent off usual rates, if not more.
EuroClubs this year don’t just consist of going out party venues, but also places ideal for an afternoon coffee, pre-show drink or organised delegation events. We have reached out to each venue and if we hear more about what each will offer we will add them in here for Eurovision fans.
Clubs
Pick-up Dal 1971 (Facebook page) and Supermarket Club (website)
DJ Fede from Pick-up replied to my request for event information as follows:
Tuesday Chica Loca, Urban evening – DJ Fede + Ricky Jo
Thursday Blaash, college party – Dj Fede + Kardo
Friday Sayonara trap and hip hop night – Dj Okin & Sebki
Saturday Gate8 house night – Dj Fabrizio Di Lorenzo + guest
Sunday HC half urban and half house evening – Dj Fede & Fabrizio Di Lorenzo + Ares Favati
Coffee Bars
Otium Pea Club (website), BAUHAUS (courtyard of the Paratissima Art Gallery – website), One Apple (Facebook page)
Hubs
La Centrale (within the headquarters of Lavazza – website), Snodo (website)
Restaurants
Eataly Lingotto (website), Osteria Lanterna (Facebook page)
Shop
Mercato Centrale Torino (website)
Mercato Centrale contacted me to say they plan to show all three Eurovision shows live with a special drinks service available, this will be on the second floor at Spazio Fare.
Additionally on Friday May 13th there will be a special Eurovision themed DJ set from 19:30 on their terrace, and in collaboration with the Cantina Social winery, the very best wines will be on offer.
In addition to EuroClubs…
The City of Turin has also co-ordinated a special package deal with bars and restaurants in the city. For €15 there are “around 50” restaurants in the city are participating in a special deal, where 4 small appetizers are offered as well as one drink. A list and map of participating venues is here.
Furthermore there are about 20 locations offering a special aperitif offer for €10, which includes a selection of cold cuts and a drink. A list and map of participating venues is here.
Eurovision Village
Parco del Valentino (official website)
Running from Saturday May 7th through to Grand Final night on May 14th the Parco del Valentino will be the venue for this year’s Eurovision village. The picturesque location combining the calmness of the River Po with the proximity to the bustling centre of Turin also features a botanical garden, medieval castle and playground. Expect to find live music, food stalls and sponsors in the village area.
While a full program will be revealed on May 5th, we already know the headline themes of each day.
Saturday May 7th – Theme of peace
Eurovision acts on stage at 21:00: Vladana, LPS, Zdob şi Zdub & Fraţii Advahov
Sunday May 8th – LGBTQ+ community theme
Eurovision acts on stage at 21:40: Michael Ben David, Nadir Rüstəmli, Mia Dimšić, followed by Lo Stato Sociale from Sanremo
Eurovision acts on stage at 20:50: Cornelia Jakobs, Malik Harris, Jérémie Makiese, Konstrakta, followed by Negrita from Sanremo
Tuesday May 10th – Eurovision Semi Final One on the big screen
Eurovision acts on stage at 19:15: Emma Muscat, WRS, Circus Mircus, Chanel
Wednesday May 11th – “Torino Calling” Day
Eurovision acts on stage at 21:15: Subwoolfer, Kalush Orchestra, Alhan & Ahez
Thursday May 12th – Eurovision Semi Final Two on the big screen
Sinplus (Switzerland 2012) and Senhit (San Marino 2011 and 2021) will perform from 17:55
Friday May 13th – World Music Day
Saturday May 14th – Eurovision Grand Final on the big screen
EuroFansClub
Hiroshima Mon Amour (official website of EuroFansClub)
EuroFansClub is a privately-run, unofficial event run by Eurovision fans for the Eurovision fans. Running from Monday 9th May to Saturday May 14th the 1000-capacity venue promises Eurovision DJs providing your favourite tracks and former Eurovision acts performing for your pleasure.
700 tickets have been made available for each night and many have already sold out. We have been informed that 300 tickets will be available on the door for fans to buy each night for €15.
The themes for each night at EuroFansClub are as follows:
Monday 9th May – Opening Party with Senhit + special guest
Tuesday 10th May – Ice party with The Roop and KEiiNO
Wednesday 11th May – WiwiJam
Thursday 12th May – London Calling with SuRie + special guest
Friday 13th May – Balkan Party with Bojana, Sunstroke Project and Poli Genova
Saturday 14th May – Celebration Party with Rosa Lopez and Conchita Wurst DJ Set
Academic Conferences
There are two academic conferences that are taking place during the Eurovision fortnight.
Song Contest / Song Context – Transmedia perspectives on Eurovision
The University of Turin is organising a conference from Monday May 2nd to Wednesday May 4th including academics both from Italy but also abroad. The seminar sessions will focus on four themes: Europe, Song, Contest and Vision. Topics include “Fandom and audiences”, “Songs and Genres Between Italy and Europe and “Identity, Media and Nations”
Download the full programme on this link.
Eurovisions
The Eurovision conference is now in its 5th year of taking part. The aim is to bring people together to learn more about the Eurovision Song Contest, no matter your academic background. This year the event will be taking place on Tuesday May 10th and Wednesday May 11th. This year’s overarching theme is “Adding Value, Music and Public Television.”
Click on this link to find the full programme and you can contact the team here.
Concerts and Events
There is expected to be plenty of musical events taking place in and around Turin during the coming fortnight, including an abundance of street performers entertaining locals and visitors alike. This list just picks out a few that appear to be obviously connected to Eurovision in recognisable ways.
Teatro Concordia
On the outskirts of the city limits is a concert venue hosting some names that Sanremo fans might be familiar with. They include:
Monday 2nd May and Tuesday 3rd May – Sangiovanni
Thursday 12th May – Aiello
Friday 13th May – Tananai
Monday 16th May – Mahmood
Tickets for these shows have starting prices that range from €20 to €32 and can be purchased via the theatre’s website.
Concert and Conversation with Gigliola Cinquetti
The winner of Eurovision 1966, Gigliola Cinquetti, will be in Turin on the night of Wednesday 11th May to perform at the Aula Magna of the University of Turin. After talking to local academic Jacapo Tomatis she will perform together with a piano and a guitar.
The event is free but one must pre-register. Contact Jacapo Tomatis for more information.
San Mauro Eurovision Party
The suburb of San Mauro, about 40 minutes outside the city centre of Turin, will be hosting a Eurovision Party in the Piazza Europa on Friday May 6th. DJ BR1 promises to play Eurovision hits from 1956 all the way through to Måneskin and the local youth centre will perform from 20:30 to 21:30.
Official information from the City of Turin website.
EuroQueever
Queever is an iconic gay night in Turin that will be turning into Euroqueever for the night of the Eurovision Grand FInal. Tickets will cost €15. Check out Queever’s website closer to the time with more information.
Other Events
Cocktails, Cuisine and Company
Eurovision blogger and YouTuber Alesia Michelle is co-ordinating two luxurious events for fans to get to mingle and enjoy the best of Turin
Saturday May 7th – Turin Nights Bar Crawl: A Fun Cocktail Experience
Wednesday May 11th – “Volare” a Turin! – A Dining Experience (now sold out)
These events can be booked via Eventbrite and cost from $71. Click on the links above to find out more information and order a spot.
Museums at Reduced Entry Fee
All Eurovision ticket holders have been offered reduced entry fee into three of the art galleries in Turin. GAM (the Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery), MAO (The Museum of Oriental Art) and Palazzo Madama (with antique art) are all opens for a general entry fee of just €6. They are also open from 10:00 to 21:00 from Tuesday to Friday, and until 23:00 on Saturday itself.
There are also reductions available for some of the special exhibitions at each location as well.
Film Evening
Tuesday May 3rd sees the Cinema Massimo play the documentary film “A Song Called Hate” which followed Hatari’s journey in the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest.
The film will play from 20:30 and prices start at €6.50.
Tickets can be purchased via this link.
And there you have it! If you know any other venues or events that you think visiting Eurovision fans would love to experience in Turin then please drop an email to ben@escinsight.com.