Turin after sunset
First Aperitivo under the arcades, then dinner, later bars in San Salvario, Vanchiglia or along the Po. Here's which district suits which kind of evening, what you can still visit after dark and how to get back to your hotel at night.
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See the evening tour
Turismo Torino describes a nightlife "for every taste" – from historic cafés to cocktail bars, breweries, clubs and live music. The evening usually follows a set order:
It's quieter during the week; on Fridays and Saturdays the districts are packed. Public transport is geared to this too: only on these nights and before public holidays do the night buses and the metro run later (see below).
We deliberately don't recommend individual bars and clubs. Venues in Turin open and close all the time; pick what you like on the spot. This page shows you where to look.
Turismo Torino names these areas as evening meeting places. Each has its own character – and its own crowd.
According to Turismo Torino the city's main nightlife district, right next to Porta Nuova station. Its centre is Largo Saluzzo, surrounded by cocktail bars, breweries, trattorias and clubs, popular with young people. At weekends it goes on until morning.
The university district behind the Mole Antonelliana. Turismo Torino counts it, together with Aurora, among the districts where more and more bars, bistros and pizzerias are opening, often with concerts and culture. The meeting point is Piazza Santa Giulia with Via Giulia di Barolo.
According to Turismo Torino, the city's oldest district is also its traditional nightlife area: narrow lanes with restaurants serving Piedmontese and international food, and bars with cocktails and music. The evening extends on into Borgo Dora.
Until the 1950s, fishermen's boathouses sat beneath these 19th-century embankment walls. Today, according to Turismo Torino, there's apericena, dinner, cocktails and music right on the river, just below Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
Turin's largest square, lined with arcades, with historic cafés and restaurants. This is the classic place to start the evening with vermouth or Piedmontese wine. From the square you look across the Po to the church of Gran Madre di Dio.
For an elegant evening in the centre. According to Turismo Torino, Caffè San Carlo (since 1822) and Caffè Torino (since 1903) offer an elegant setting for an aperitif. Afterwards, the whole old town is within walking distance.
A rough guide. Ideally, combine two areas that are close to each other.
| Area | Atmosphere | Good for | Combine with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piazza San Carlo | elegant, historic cafés | Aperitivo before the theatre or dinner | Via Roma, Piazza Castello |
| Piazza Vittorio Veneto | classic, arcades, view of the Po | Vermouth at sunset | Murazzi, Via Po, Vanchiglia |
| Murazzi del Po | by the water, music | Apericena and cocktails, especially in good weather | Piazza Vittorio Veneto |
| Quadrilatero Romano | old town lanes, restaurants and bars | Dinner followed by a drink | Porta Palazzo, Borgo Dora |
| San Salvario | young, crowded, loud | Bar-hopping until late | Parco del Valentino, banks of the Po |
| Vanchiglia | studenty, small venues | A relaxed evening among locals | Piazza Vittorio, Murazzi |
Noise levels and crowds vary a lot between weekdays and weekends.
Turin is at its most beautiful on foot in the evening. The arcades keep off the rain, and the big squares are lit up. An evening walk that links almost all the nightlife areas:
Head back over the bridge to the Murazzi or carry on to Vanchiglia. Read more about the Gran Madre and Monte dei Cappuccini on our page on Borgo Po and the Gran Madre; places that cost nothing are listed under Free things to do in Turin.
According to the National Cinema Museum, the Mole doesn't open in the evening beyond 19:00. The Cinema Museum and the panoramic lift are open Wednesday to Monday 09:00–19:00 and closed on Tuesdays. The ticket office closes an hour before closing time, and the last lift goes up ten minutes before closing.
Even so, you can see the city after dark from here: after the clocks change in late October, it's dark in Turin before 19:00. If you take one of the last lifts in late autumn or winter, you look out from the terrace at 85 metres over the illuminated streets and squares.
All times, prices and tours are on our page on the Mole Antonelliana and the National Cinema Museum.
Most museums in Turin close between 18:00 and 19:00. These stay open later on certain days:
| Museum | Late opening | Closed or shorter hours | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Museum | Saturdays until 20:00 | Mondays only until 14:00 | last admission 1 hour before |
| MAO – Museum of Asian Art | Thursdays until 20:00 | Monday | ticket office closes 1 hour before; in the Quadrilatero Romano |
| Musei Reali | Thursday to Tuesday until 19:00 | Wednesday | last admission 18:00 |
| Cinema Museum & Mole | Wednesday to Monday until 19:00 | Tuesday | ticket office until 18:00, last lift 10 minutes before closing |
| MAUTO | Tuesday to Sunday until 19:00 | Mondays only until 14:00 | last admission 1 hour before |
| Pinacoteca Agnelli | until 28 October 2026 until 19:00, then until 18:00 | Monday | ticket office closes 30 minutes before |
As of 1 October 2026 according to the museums' websites. Different hours apply on public holidays.
Until 31 October 2026, the Musei Reali are holding their "Estate Reale – Una sera al museo" evenings. On selected evenings, according to Turismo Torino, the museums open from 19:45 to 23:30, last admission 22:45. Each evening features a different area of the Musei Reali, with a programme of events.
There are separate tickets for the evenings. Which dates are still on in October and which area is open is shown in the Musei Reali ticket shop. Whether the programme will return in 2027 was not known on 1 October 2026.
Since 1998, the Luci d’Artista have turned Turin into an open-air gallery of light every winter. According to Turismo Torino, the 29th edition runs from 22 October 2026 to 10 January 2027. The works hang above squares, on bridges and on rooftops – you can see them for free on an evening walk.
Several installations are right in the nightlife areas:
So the walk above combines nicely with light art. The city doesn't publish fixed lighting times – it's best to set off after dark. All works and locations are on our page on Christmas and Luci d’Artista.
Turin is known as a city of magic and dark legends – and they're best told after sunset. On top of that, there are tours with Aperitivo and bars.
According to the provider, the esoteric tour of Turin's "two souls" starts at sunset on Piazza Statuto, the "heart of darkness", and leads to the Portone del Diavolo and Masonic symbols, among other places. Duration two to two and a half hours.
Languages according to the provider: Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese – as a group tour in Italian and English, the other languages as a private tour.
from €55.00
See Torino Magica
Two and a half hours of stories about witches, crimes and the plague. Plus exclusive openings: the church of the Misericordia and a climb of around 200 steps up a bell tower with a view over Turin at night. Meeting point according to the provider: in front of the cathedral, Via XX Settembre 87.
Language according to the provider: Italian only.
from €32.00
See Turin Noir
For solo travellers and anyone who wants to meet people: two and a half hours through three or four bars in the Quadrilatero Romano, with icebreaker games, spritz and drinks discounts. According to the provider, it starts at 21:30 on Piazza Palazzo di Città, 18+ only.
Languages according to the provider: English, Italian.
from €18.00
See Social Night
The perfect start to the evening: three hours with a local from Piazza San Carlo to Vanchiglia, with Nebbiolo and cured meats, craft beer, street food and, to finish, a cocktail or vermouth. Maximum twelve people.
Languages according to the provider: English, Italian.
from €93.00
See the Aperitivo tourFor all four tours, the product page states: free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Read more about legends and places on our page on magic Turin.
Besides bars and clubs, Turin has plenty of culture in the evening. According to Turismo Torino, many venues in Aurora and Vanchiglia combine a bar with a cultural space, with live music, exhibitions and concerts. As big annual events, Turismo Torino names the Torino Jazz Festival, Sonic Park and the Kappa FuturFestival, with an international audience.
The 2027 dates had not been published on 1 October 2026. You'll find current concerts and events in the Turismo Torino calendar; what's on in which month is summarised under best time to visit.
According to GTT, the metro runs Monday to Thursday until around 21:30, after which the M1S replacement bus takes over until 00:30. On Fridays and Saturdays the metro runs until 01:00. On Sundays and public holidays it stops again at 21:30, also with a replacement bus until 00:30. Short-notice changes are posted on gtt.to.it.
On Fridays, Saturdays and before public holidays, ten night bus lines run. The central hub is Piazza Vittorio Veneto, with stops near the main nightlife areas. According to GTT, buses run from Piazza Vittorio to the outer districts from 01:00 to 05:00, and from the outer districts into the centre from 00:00 to 04:00. Normal tickets are valid. Lines and a map are available at GTT Night Buster.
A "City 100" single ticket costs €1.90 digitally (TO Move app or contactless with a bank card via Tap&Go) and is valid for 100 minutes. The "Daily" ticket is valid until the end of service at around 02:00. All fares are on Public transport in Turin.
Radio Taxi Torino can be reached around the clock, including on public holidays, on 011 5737 or 011 5730, or via the Wetaxi app. Especially late at night during the week, a taxi is often the easiest option.
The ZTL Centrale only applies on weekday mornings, so in the evening you can drive into the centre. Exception: the ZTL Area Romana is closed to through traffic and parking daily from 21:00 to 07:30, and the ZTL Valentino around the clock. Blue parking zones are chargeable Monday to Saturday until 19:30. Everything else is on our page on Driving, ZTL and parking. And: if you drink, don't drive.
Under the City of Turin's police regulations, the sale and consumption of drinks in glass or metal containers between 23:00 and 07:00 is prohibited throughout the city. In 20 busy zones, according to the city, the ban applies from 21:00. The municipal police carry out regular checks in the nightlife districts. In practice this means: drink inside the venue or at its outdoor tables, not from a bottle in the street.
San Salvario, Vanchiglia and the Quadrilatero are residential districts. The City of Turin has drawn up a dedicated noise-control plan for the nightlife streets in San Salvario and Vanchiglia. Keeping quiet on your way home is considered good manners in Turin. If you're staying in one of these districts: it can be noisy until late at weekends.
In the busy districts, Turin is generally fine to get around in the evening. The usual big-city rules apply:
The Egyptian Museum is open until 20:00 on Saturdays, the MAO until 20:00 on Thursdays – with the Torino + Piemonte Card, entry to both is free. That way you can still fit in a museum visit before Aperitivo.
Vermouth, apericena and the best spots to start the evening: everything about Turin's Aperitivo, with tours and tastings, is on its own page. We cover Turin's vermouth separately.
According to Turismo Torino: in San Salvario around Largo Saluzzo, in Vanchiglia on Piazza Santa Giulia, in the Quadrilatero Romano, at the Murazzi on the Po and on Piazza Vittorio Veneto. It's busiest on Fridays and Saturdays.
For bar-hopping until late: San Salvario. For an evening by the river: the Murazzi and Piazza Vittorio Veneto. For dinner in old town lanes: the Quadrilatero Romano. Studenty and relaxed: Vanchiglia. Elegant: the historic cafés on Piazza San Carlo.
Yes. GTT's "Night Buster" network runs ten lines on Fridays, Saturdays and before public holidays. From Piazza Vittorio Veneto the buses run from 01:00 to 05:00, and from the outer districts from 00:00 to 04:00. Normal tickets are valid.
According to GTT, until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Monday to Thursday and on Sundays and public holidays it runs until around 21:30; after that, the M1S replacement bus runs until 00:30.
Between 23:00 and 07:00, the sale and consumption of drinks in glass or metal containers is prohibited throughout the city under the municipal police regulations, and in 20 busy zones from 21:00. It's best to drink inside the venue or at its tables.
The Cinema Museum and the panoramic lift are open Wednesday to Monday until 19:00 and closed on Tuesdays. The last lift goes up ten minutes before closing. In late autumn and winter it's already dark by then, and you see the illuminated city from the terrace at 85 metres.
The Egyptian Museum until 20:00 on Saturdays, the MAO until 20:00 on Thursdays. The Musei Reali, the Cinema Museum and MAUTO close at 19:00. Until 31 October 2026, the Musei Reali open on selected evenings for "Estate Reale" from 19:45 to 23:30.
The 29th edition runs from 22 October 2026 to 10 January 2027. The light artworks hang on Piazza Vittorio Veneto, the Ponte Vittorio Emanuele I, the Mole Antonelliana and the Monte dei Cappuccini, among other places. You can see them for free.
Yes. "Turin Noir" tells stories of witches, crimes and the plague in the evening, with a bell tower and the church of the Misericordia – but only in Italian. The "Torino Magica" tour on white and black magic starts at sunset and runs as a group tour in Italian and English, and as a private tour in other languages too.
In the busy nightlife districts you're generally fine in the evening. The usual big-city rules apply: keep your valuables safe, choose well-lit streets, avoid large parks at night and plan your way home. Emergency number throughout Piedmont: 112.