Luci d'Artista
The open-air contemporary art museum illuminating Turin
About Luci d'Artista
Luci d'Artista: contemporary art lights up Turin
When the days grow shorter and winter wraps around Piedmont, Turin glows with a special light. Luci d'Artista is the major public art exhibition that has been transforming the Piedmontese capital into an authentic open-air museum since 1998: these are not simple Christmas lights, but true contemporary works of art signed by renowned Italian and international artists, installed throughout the city's streets and squares.
Promoted by the City of Turin and produced by the Fondazione Torino Musei, the event has become a European benchmark for participatory art in public spaces, helping to establish Turin as a capital of contemporary art.
A journey through iconic works
The permanent collection includes numerous installations that have become part of the collective imagination of locals and visitors alike. Among the most famous:
- Il volo dei numeri (The Flight of Numbers) by Mario Merz, the Fibonacci sequence climbing the dome of the Mole Antonelliana;
- Regno dei fiori (Cosmometrie) (Kingdom of Flowers) by Nicola De Maria, in Piazza Carlo Emanuele II (Piazza Carlina);
- Piccoli spiriti blu (Little Blue Spirits) by Rebecca Horn, illuminating the Monte dei Cappuccini;
- Amare le differenze (Loving Differences) by Michelangelo Pistoletto in Piazza della Repubblica;
- Doppio passaggio (Double Passage) by Joseph Kosuth on the Ponte Vittorio Emanuele I.
Each year, these historic works are joined by new installations, often created through collaborations with Italian and European cultural institutions, renewing the exhibition's international vocation.
When and where
Luci d'Artista lights up every year from late October to mid-January, accompanying the entire holiday season. The installations are spread across the historic center of Turin and its neighborhoods, from Piazza San Carlo to Via Roma, and from Piazza Castello to the outskirts. They are free to view while strolling through the city in the evening. It is the perfect opportunity to discover the Province of Turin and Piedmont in their winter guise, amidst art, culture, and festive spirit.
Luci d'Artista — edition 2026
Luci d'Artista 2026-2027: the 29th edition
For the 2026-2027 holiday cycle, Turin prepares to host the 29th edition of Luci d'Artista. The historic collection of light installations will return to illuminate the city center, from Piazza San Carlo to the Mole Antonelliana, accompanied by new works that the organization presents each year through collaborations with Italian and European cultural institutions.
The dates indicated (from October 25, 2026, to January 11, 2027) follow the event's traditional calendar. The complete list of new installations, the artists involved, and the program of side events will be officially communicated by the Fondazione Torino Musei in the months preceding the opening.
Access remains free: the works will be visible while strolling through the streets and squares of Turin in the evening hours.
Programme Luci d'Artista 2026
The detailed program for the 29th edition, including the list of new installations and artists, will be announced by the Fondazione Torino Musei in the months leading up to the inauguration (scheduled for late October 2026). As every year, the exhibition features the return of works from the permanent collection — including Il volo dei numeri by Mario Merz on the Mole Antonelliana and Regno dei fiori by Nicola De Maria — alongside several new installations by contemporary artists.
Highlights Luci d'Artista 2026
The return of the permanent collection of light installations in the center of Turin and the announcement of the new works for the 29th edition.
Prices Luci d'Artista 2026
Practical information — Luci d'Artista
How to get there
Turin is easily accessible by train (Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations, with high-speed connections from Milan, Rome, and Paris) and by car via the A4, A6, and A21 motorways. Turin-Caselle Airport is approximately 16 km from the city center.
Hours and prices
The installations typically light up from 6:00 PM until late at night. Access is completely free: the works can be viewed by walking freely through the city's streets and squares.
Tips
We recommend getting around on foot or by public transport (metro and tram) to fully enjoy the light trail. A map of the installations can be downloaded from the official website.
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Where does it take place — Luci d'Artista
Centro storico di Torino
Piazza San Carlo, 10121 Torino