Quartiere Cristo Spring Fair
Stalls, music, and entertainment along the streets of the Cristo district in Alessandria, every April 25th
About Cristo Spring Fair
A day of celebration in the heart of the Cristo district
The Quartiere Cristo Spring Fair is one of the most anticipated spring events in Alessandria, the capital of the province of the same name in Piedmont. Every April 25th, the Cristo district, located in the western part of the city, comes alive from early morning with a long procession of stalls extending for about 2.5 kilometers along Via Carlo Alberto, Corso Acqui, Piazza Zanzi, and surrounding areas.
More than just a market fair, it is a true community celebration: over 160 stands offering crafts, hobbies, and local food products are interspersed with exhibitions of vintage cars, motorcycles, and historic vehicles, while concerts, entertainment, and family activities fill the neighborhood streets. The event is organized by the Quartiere Cristo Business and Trade Association, in collaboration with local businesses and community groups.
Music, motors, and tradition
The program offers something for everyone. The day kicks off with the roving music of the Donkey Stuzzica Band, while Corso Acqui hosts a gathering of vintage cars, motorcycles, and historic vehicles, including classic tractors. In the afternoon, the district's squares turn into stages: from choral singing and dance music to rock, blues, and cover bands that recreate the atmosphere of the 70s and 80s.
- Stalls featuring crafts, hobbies, and local products
- Exhibitions of vintage cars, motorcycles, and historic vehicles
- Concerts, live bands, and dance music in the squares
- Entertainment, workshops, and eco-games for children
- Official casting for the Zecchino d'Oro
The Zecchino d'Oro and the little ones
One of the attractions that has made the event famous is the Alessandria stop for the casting of the Zecchino d'Oro, the historic children's song festival from the Antoniano in Bologna. For an entire day, children can participate in auditions, workshops, and entertainment activities, turning the Cristo district into a small "Children's City." It is this mix of music, motors, popular tradition, and family-friendly focus that makes the Spring Fair an unmissable event for the people of Alessandria.
Cristo Spring Fair — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, scheduled for Saturday, April 25th, confirmed the event's winning formula, with over 160 stands spread over approximately 2.5 km and a rich calendar of shows for all ages. With growing public participation, live music, historic motors, and the national stage of the Zecchino d'Oro, it was one of the most attended editions.
Programme Cristo Spring Fair 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
- From 8:00 AM — Opening of stalls along Via Carlo Alberto, Corso Acqui, and Piazza Zanzi
- 9:00 AM — Gathering of vintage cars, motorcycles, and historic vehicles on Corso Acqui
- 10:00 AM — Inauguration on Via Carlo Alberto with the roving music of the Donkey Stuzzica Band
- 10:00 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00 PM–6:00 PM — Official casting and workshops of the Zecchino d'Oro (69th edition) for children
- 3:00 PM — "Spring Notes" concert in Piazza Zanzi with the Coro Divertimento Vocale, over 150 voices for the bicentenary of Saint John the Evangelist
- 3:00 PM — Matteo Tarantino Orchestra Show on Corso Acqui, for lovers of popular dance
- 4:00 PM — "Spring Rhythm" show and fashion show
- 5:30 PM — Closing event "Grey Lounge" with a book presentation
Throughout the district streets, rock, blues, and 70s/80s cover bands performed, alongside entertainment, eco-games, face painting, magic, and cosplay competitions.
Highlights Cristo Spring Fair 2026
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Practical information — Cristo Spring Fair
When
Every year on April 25th, from 8:00 AM until evening. Most activities are free to attend.
Where
Quartiere Cristo, Alessandria (Piedmont): Via Carlo Alberto, Corso Acqui, Piazza Zanzi, and surrounding areas, covering a route of about 2.5 km.
How to get there
Alessandria is easily accessible by train (Alessandria station, on the Turin–Genoa and Milan–Genoa lines) and by car via the A21 and A26 motorways. The Cristo district is located in the western part of the city; traffic restrictions are in place during the fair, so it is recommended to use parking lots in adjacent streets.
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Where does it take place — Cristo Spring Fair
Quartiere Cristo
Via Carlo Alberto, 15121 Alessandria