Less than a month left to Eurovision Song Contest 2022 eve, this year hosted in…Turin!
A great musical event, perfect to make people know about the wonderful city where I actually live. And I want to give my little contribution for this goal with a short “for dummies” guide about Turin. Everything you need to know about where to stay, how to move and what to do during Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
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Some useful info about Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin
Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Turin from 10 to 14 may at PalaOlimpico Alpitour – Palaisozaki. Semifinals are sheduled on 10 and 12 May, the final wil take place Saturday 14 May.
Italy will be represented by Sanremo Festival winners, Mahmood and Blanco, and San Marino by another Italian singer, Achille Lauro.
Where can I buy tickets for Eurovision 2022 in Turin?
Tickets are sold out for the Finals, but are still available for semifinals and collateral events, so check it out. Moreover, some contests (TV Sorrisi e Canzoni, Vodafone Happy Days or Settimo Cielo Retail park) are giving away tickets to attend Eurovision 2022.
What if I just want to breathe the atmosphere in town?
Don’t worry, lots of events are planned during the Eurovision days in Turin. Valentino Park will host Eurovision Village, with free music shows by Negrita, Cristina D’Avena feat Gem Boy, Bandakadabra, Motel Connection, Roy Paci, Davide Shorty. Also, giant screens will allow to watch together Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
The city will also host off-events like expositions, tasting experiences, shows and much more.
You can read the whole stuff here: Comune di Torino Eurovision 2022.
Which are the best areas where to stay in Turin during Eurovision Song Contest 2022?
PalaOlimpico Alpitour – PalaIsozaki is placed on the southern part of the city, few steps away from Torino FC stadium. It’s not downtown but might be a good choice to find a place in Turin during Eurovision 2022.
Another suggested area is Santa Rita, quite close to the event. If you’re looking for something more downtown, comfortable to visit Turin, you can search for an apartment in Crocetta (where tram 4 stops) and San Donato (line 10). Turin city center is well connected but is also more expensive, especially during event days.
I don’t suggest you to pick an apartment or a room at Barriera di Milano zone, and generally talking, all northern suburbs. Turin is a safe place, but that area is not as safe as the rest of the city.
Focus: the best zones of Turin
How to get to Turin Eurovison Song Contest 2022 by public transport?
As said before, the easiest way to reach PalaOlimpico Alpitour – PalaIsozaki fromTurin center is by tram, lines 4 and 10. Bus line 14 could be a good alternative too.
There’s just a subway line in Turin and it doesn’t reach Palasport. The closest stop, Carducci Molinette, is 20 minutes foot-away.
Turin public transports cost 1,70€ for a single trip ticket (100 mins) or 4€ for a daily ticket.
You can buy tickets and save money (and time) from official GTT app (and validate the ticket if you have an Android smartphone with NFC technology). You can also buy from self service ticket machines in every subway stop, and buy tickets from most of cafes and tobacco shops.
During Eurosong contest days public transports in Turin will be empowered: subway should end service at 1:30AM, and from the 2nd of May night buses services Night Buster will be available again.
If you’re wondering it: no, get there by car is not a wise choice. Better by bike or electric scooter.
Focus: Turin transport services guide
What to eat in Turin and where?
Turin food culture is well known worldwide, and goes over the “usual” bagna caoda and gianduiotto chocolate.
If you want to taste it at its best I suggest you to have at least a dinner in piola, typical piedmont taverns, and taste specialties like vitello tonnato (slices of veal with tuna sauce), raw meat cut “al coltello”, agnolotti del plin (handmade filled pasta) cooked with meat sauce, and red wine braised meat.
Turin is the city where aperitivo was borned. So it’s almost mandatory to honour this tradition chosing between these famous locations for an aperitivo in Turin, or – if the weather is fine – having an outdoor aperitivo here.
Where to have fun in Turin by night?
You’ll be spoilt for choice about going out for some fun in Turin. The most crowded zones are San Salvario and Vanchiglia. Piazza Vittorio Veneto and surroundings are well known by youngsters too, as well as the Borgo Rossini area, next to corso Regio Parco. At Quadrilatero Roman, downtown, there are several nice bars and clubs too.
All the zones are full of nice places where to sip an aperitivo, drink an after dinner cocktail or have a beer. Turin have several college faculties, so is not hard to find young people willing to have fun ‘til the next morning.
What to see in Turing while waiting for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022?
It depends on how long you plan to stay. If you’re just leaving the next day you could read this itinerary to visit Turin in less than 24 hours. If you wish to stay for the weekend, here is a 2 day itinerary.
Generally speaking most of Turin attractions are located downtown or not that far away. You can easily hang around by bike or feet, you won’t need public transport.
Some unmissable spots are Mole Antonelliana, where is hosted the national museum of Cinema; piazza Castello with its Savoia Royal Mansion; piazza San Carlo, well known as the “city lounge”; piazza Vittorio Veneto and Gran Madre church, with an amazing view on Po river; Valentino park, probably the most beautiful park in town.
Focus: curious places to see in Turin
Last but not least: some useful app for your stay in Turin
Perhaps is obvious, but I’ll suggest it anyway: download the official Eurovision Song Contest 2022 app (Android |iPhone), to find out more about the artists and vote your favourites.
Finding troubles in understanding Turin public transport? Easen the job using the official GTT ToMove app (available only for Android OS). If you need timetables try with Bus Torino app (Android | iPhone).
Another really useful app in Turin is Satispay (Android | iPhone): it’s a local mobile micro payment system, widespread in town. I suggest you to create an account as soon as possible, since the whole process take a bit of time. If you join using this affiliation link you’ll get a 5 euros welcome bonus.
Focus: best Apps to visit or live in Turin
Final words about Eurovision 2022 in Turin
Hope I’ve given you all the information you needed to enjoy the event. If not, and have further questions about Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, don’t hesitate tolet me know in the comments or writing me down a PM. I’ll be happy to help you!
May the best win! Of course, Mahmood and Blanco (just kidding!).
