Salone Internazionale del Libro 2027: what to do in Turin after hours

13 to 17 May 2027 · ExpectedTurin, Italy

Salone Internazionale del Libro keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Turin.

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Salone Internazionale del Libro in short

When: 13 to 17 May 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
Where: Lingotto Fiere, Turin, Italy, about 5 km from the centre
Free time: The show floor takes the day, so the evenings, a companion day and the day after are free.
Best base: Quadrilatero Romano: Old town cafés and bars.
Getting there: Turin airport (TRN) has trains and buses to the centre in 20 to 40 minutes; Milan Malpensa is 1.5 hours.
Weather: In May, Turin averages highs of about 20°C and lows of 10°C, with roughly 93 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 14 h 45 min of daylight.
Top things to do: Egyptian Museum; Langhe and Barolo wine tour; Chocolate and coffee walking tour

Weather during Salone Internazionale del Libro

In May, Turin averages highs of about 20°C and lows of 10°C, with roughly 93 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 14 h 45 min of daylight.

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain
May	20°C (68°F)	10°C (50°F)	93 mm

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings.
A rain jacket or umbrella: it rains often in this month.
Comfortable shoes: a day on the show floor easily means 15,000 steps.

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.

Airport to Lingotto Fiere

Turin airport (TRN) has trains and buses to the centre in 20 to 40 minutes; Milan Malpensa is 1.5 hours.

Metro to Lingotto.

Public transport directions to Lingotto Fiere

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Porta Nuova	Hotels by the main station.
Mid-range	Quadrilatero Romano	Old town cafés and bars.
Splurge	Piazza San Carlo area	Historic grand hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hotel Dock Milano Torino
Mid-range: NH Torino Centro
Splurge: Grand Hotel Sitea

Links search the nights from 12 May to 18 May. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 13 to 17 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Thursday 13 May

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

After darkMurazzi riverside bars.
EatCaffè Al Bicerin Coffee, chocolate and cream since 1763

Evening two

Friday 14 May

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

EatEataly Lingotto The original Eataly

Companion day

Friday 14 May

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

Full dayLanghe and Barolo wine tour Full day · Food
Barolo villages and truffles in autumn.

The day after the show

Tuesday 18 May

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Half-dayJuventus stadium tour Half day · Family · Indoor
Allianz Stadium and museum.
EatPorta Palazzo market Huge open market
FreePiazza Castello and Via Roma arcades.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

EatCaffè Al Bicerin Coffee, chocolate and cream since 1763

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family · Indoor

Juventus stadium tour

Allianz Stadium and museum.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor · Family

Mole Antonelliana and cinema museum

Lift to the top of the Mole.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor · Family

Egyptian Museum

The largest collection outside Cairo.

See times and prices

Museum of Cinema.
Valentino park.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Food

Langhe and Barolo wine tour

Barolo villages and truffles in autumn.

See times and prices

After dark

Murazzi riverside bars.

5 tours worth booking for Salone Internazionale del Libro

Tour	Length	Good for
Juventus stadium tour	Half day	Families, Bad weather
Mole Antonelliana and cinema museum	Half day	Bad weather, Families
Egyptian Museum	Half day	Bad weather, Families
Langhe and Barolo wine tour	Full day	Food lovers
Chocolate and coffee walking tour	Half day	Food lovers

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Caffè Al Bicerin Coffee, chocolate and cream since 1763
Eataly Lingotto The original Eataly
Porta Palazzo market Huge open market

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Family · Indoor

Juventus stadium tour

Allianz Stadium and museum.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor · Family

Mole Antonelliana and cinema museum

Lift to the top of the Mole.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor · Family

Egyptian Museum

The largest collection outside Cairo.

See times and prices

Egyptian Museum.
Royal Palace.

Getting around on event days

One metro line, trams and buses.
Trenitalia Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed trains link Milan, Florence, Rome and Venice; book ahead for event weekends.
Validate paper regional train tickets before boarding; contactless works on most city metros.

Day trips from Turin

Langhe: 1 hour
Milan: 1 hour by train

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Salone Internazionale del Libro.

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Questions people ask

When is Salone Internazionale del Libro 2027?

The next edition is 13 to 17 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

What is the weather like during Salone Internazionale del Libro?

In May, Turin averages highs of about 20°C and lows of 10°C, with roughly 93 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 14 h 45 min of daylight.

How do I get from the airport to Lingotto Fiere?

Turin airport (TRN) has trains and buses to the centre in 20 to 40 minutes; Milan Malpensa is 1.5 hours. Metro to Lingotto.

Where should I stay for Salone Internazionale del Libro?

For most visitors the best base is Quadrilatero Romano: Old town cafés and bars.

What can we do between sessions at Salone Internazionale del Libro?

Good short outings in Turin include Egyptian Museum, Chocolate and coffee walking tour, Juventus stadium tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Salone Internazionale del Libro?

Family-friendly picks: Egyptian Museum, Juventus stadium tour, Mole Antonelliana and cinema museum. Museum of Cinema.

How far is Lingotto Fiere from Turin centre?

About 5 km in a straight line. Metro to Lingotto.

How we put this guide together: dates come from the organiser's published calendar or, when not yet announced, from the event's usual pattern; weather from NASA POWER monthly averages 2001 to 2025; venue access and city tips from our own research. Last checked 2 November 2026. How we research.

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