Leinì International Cat Show
Pedigree cats from across Italy and Europe at the Palazzetto Falcone
About Leinì Cat Show
A celebration for cat lovers in Leinì
The Leinì International Cat Show is the event that every feline enthusiast in the lower Canavese area of Piedmont has been waiting for. For an entire weekend, the Giovanni Falcone Sports Hall on Via Volpiano 46 transforms into a grand showcase for pedigree cats, with specimens arriving from across Italy and various European countries.
The event is organized by FIAF (Italian Federation of Feline Associations) under the aegis of the WCF (World Cat Federation) and with the patronage of the Municipality of Leinì. While it is one of many feline exhibitions in the FIAF-WCF circuit, it represents a special event for the Canavese territory, capable of attracting a large audience of curious visitors, families, and breeders.
Breeds from around the world
The beauty of this exhibition is the variety of breeds you can admire up close. Recent editions have featured British Shorthairs, Maine Coons, Norwegian Forest Cats, Siberians, Sphynx, Ragdolls, and Selkirk Rex, alongside rarer breeds like the Kurilian Bobtail, native to the Kuril Islands in Russia and recognizable by its distinctive, fluffy, pom-pom-like tail. Each cat is evaluated by a panel of international judges based on their specific breed standards.
More than just competitions
The exhibition is not just about competition: it is, above all, an opportunity to get closer to the feline world, meet breeders, discover the characteristics of different breeds, and spend a day with the family. Previous editions have also featured themed drawings created by local schoolchildren, confirming the event's bond with the community of Leinì and the Turin Canavese area.
An event accessible to everyone
With an affordable entry fee and hours designed for a full day out, the Leinì International Cat Show is an appointment suitable for both expert enthusiasts and those who simply want to spend a few hours in the company of wonderful cats. An unmissable experience for the whole family, just a few kilometers from Turin.
Leinì Cat Show — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Leinì International Cat Show confirmed the success of the event, attracting a large audience of enthusiasts to the Palazzetto Falcone. Organized by the FIAF under the aegis of the World Cat Federation, it showcased numerous breeds, from the most well-known—such as British, Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest Cats, Siberians, Sphynx, Ragdolls, and Selkirk Rex—to the most unique. Among the side activities, the exhibition of themed drawings created by local schoolchildren stood out.
Programme Leinì Cat Show 2026
Saturday, February 21, 2026
- 10:30 AM - Opening to the public and morning traditional judging
- 2:30 PM - "American-style" judging: all cats present are judged in three categories (kittens, adults, and neuters)
- 5:00 PM - Best in Show
- 6:30 PM - Closing
Sunday, February 22, 2026
- 10:30 AM - Opening to the public and morning traditional judging
- 2:30 PM - "American-style" judging in the three categories (kittens, adults, neuters)
- Special competition dedicated to the Maine Coon breed
- 5:00 PM - Best in Show
- 6:30 PM - Closing
Highlights Leinì Cat Show 2026
Prices Leinì Cat Show 2026
Practical information — Leinì Cat Show
Location
Palazzetto dello Sport Giovanni Falcone, Via Volpiano 46, Leinì (TO), Piedmont.
How to get there
Leinì is located about 20 km north of Turin, in the lower Canavese area, easily accessible by car from the Turin ring road and the provincial roads to Volpiano and Settimo Torinese. Parking is available near the sports hall.
Opening hours
Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Tickets
Daily admission: 7 euros full price, 5 euros reduced for those over 65, free for children up to 8 years old.
Information
For more information, you can contact the FIAF (Italian Federation of Feline Associations) or the number dedicated to the local organization.
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Where does it take place — Leinì Cat Show
Palazzetto dello Sport Giovanni Falcone
Via Volpiano 46, 10040 Leini