Christmas in Trino
The festive calendar in the heart of the Vercelli area
About Christmas in Trino
The Christmas of the Municipality of Trino
Every year, with the arrival of December, the Municipality of Trino—a town in the rice-growing plains of the Vercelli province, in Piedmont—dresses up for the holidays. Christmas in Trino is not a single event, but a true widespread calendar that unfolds over more than forty days, from the lighting of the illuminations until Epiphany. The squares of the historic center, from Piazza Martiri della Libertà to Piazza Audisio, and the shopping streets fill with lights, music, and initiatives designed for all ages.
A program built by the community
The strength of Christmas in Trino lies in its choral dimension: behind the program are the Municipality, the Trino Pro Loco, the Giuseppe Verdi Town Band, the Alpini Group, the parishes, the merchants, and the many local associations. It is this blend of volunteer work and tradition that gives the Trino Christmas period its authentic character, far from the impersonal shop windows of the big cities.
What to expect during the holidays
- Christmas markets with stalls selling handicrafts, local products, and gift ideas, often in conjunction with the "Trino antica: arte e mercanti" antique market.
- Concerts and musical moments, above all the traditional appointment with the Giuseppe Verdi Town Band.
- Nativity scenes set up in churches and spaces around the town, part of the Vercelli nativity scene network.
- Santa Claus and his Elves, with the delivery of gifts to school children organized by the Pro Loco.
- Lottery, entertainment for the little ones, and merchant initiatives with shops open and themed window displays.
Trino and its territory
Trino is located among the rice fields of the Vercelli area, a few kilometers from the Po River and the Bosco delle Sorti della Partecipanza nature reserve, one of the last great lowland forests in Piedmont. Experiencing Christmas in Trino also means discovering a town with a strong farming and working-class identity, where the end-of-year holidays retain the flavor of a community gathering in the square.
When to go
The calendar runs throughout the month of December, with the lighting of the illuminations as the opening moment and a series of events that continue until January 6th. The detailed program for each edition is published by the Municipality and the Pro Loco in the weeks leading up to the holidays.
Christmas in Trino — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Christmas in Trino is confirmed: the official page of the Municipality of Trino indicates the start of Christmas events from December 1, 2026, with the calendar currently being updated.
Based on previous editions, the program will take place in the historic center with the lighting of the illuminations, markets, concerts by the Giuseppe Verdi Town Band, nativity scenes in the churches, the lottery, and entertainment for children, up to the visit of Santa Claus and his Elves organized by the Pro Loco.
The day-by-day program, with dates, times, and locations, will be published by the Municipality and the Pro Loco of Trino in the weeks preceding the holidays.
Programme Christmas in Trino 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published: the official page of the Municipality of Trino reports the start from December 1, 2026, with the note "being updated".
Based on previous editions, the program usually includes:
- the lighting of the illuminations in the squares of the historic center (opening of the festivities);
- Christmas markets, often combined with the "Trino antica: arte e mercanti" antique market;
- concerts, including that of the Giuseppe Verdi Town Band;
- the setting up of nativity scenes in the town's churches;
- the delivery of gifts to children with "Santa Claus and his Elves" organized by the Pro Loco;
- the lottery and entertainment for the little ones.
Details with dates and times will be announced by the organizers in the weeks preceding the holidays.
Highlights Christmas in Trino 2026
- Lighting of the illuminations and opening of the festivities in the square
- Christmas markets in the historic center
- Concert by the Giuseppe Verdi Town Band
- "Santa Claus and his Elves" with school children (Pro Loco)
Prices Christmas in Trino 2026
Practical information — Christmas in Trino
How to get there
Trino is located in the province of Vercelli, in Piedmont. By car, it can be reached from the A26 motorway (exit towards Vercelli or Casale Monferrato) and from the provincial roads of the Vercelli plains. The most convenient train station is Vercelli, from where you can continue by bus or car.
Where it takes place
The events are held in the historic center of Trino, particularly in the squares (Piazza Martiri della Libertà , Piazza Audisio), in the churches, and along the town's shopping streets.
Information
Municipality of Trino, tel. +39 0161 806011 — Corso Cavour 70, 13039 Trino (VC). Program and updates on the Municipality's website and the "Comune di Trino" Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Christmas in Trino
Centro storico di Trino
Corso Cavour 70, 13039 Trino