Teatro Carignano Theater
18th-century theatre in Turin, ornate neoclassical interior
Piazza Carignano's Teatro Carignano in Turin is an 18th-century neoclassical theatre hosting plays and concerts; visitors note its intimate auditorium, period architecture and central location near the city's museums.
Teatro Carignano at a Glance#
Address: Teatro Carignano, Via Carlo Alberto 12, Turin (Torino), Piedmont, Italy
Website: https://www.teatrocarignano.it/
Hours: Performance schedule varies; box office hours depend on programming
Admission: Ticketed performances (prices vary)
About Teatro Carignano#
Teatro Carignano is a historic theatre located in central Turin, in the Piedmont region of Italy. It is one of the city’s well-established small theatres used for dramatic and musical performances.
The theatre dates to the 19th century and has been part of Turin’s theatrical scene for many decades, hosting touring companies and local productions. It occupies a central urban location adjacent to other historic buildings in Turin.
Found in Turin’s city centre, the theatre sits within the historic quarter close to other civic and cultural landmarks.
How to Get to Teatro Carignano#
Teatro Carignano is in central Turin on Via Carlo Alberto, a short walk from Porta Nuova train station or from the Teatro Regio area. Multiple tram and bus lines stop nearby.
Tips for Visiting Teatro Carignano#
- Look for guided visits tied to the theatre's season for a peek behind the curtain and access to historical boxes.
- Sit in the stalls rather than the upper gallery for the best sightlines of the relatively intimate stage.
- Check local listings; small, experimental productions are often staged between larger seasons.
Best Time to Visit Teatro Carignano#
Visit during the theatre season (autumn to spring) to catch performances and guided visits.
Weather & Climate near Teatro Carignano#
Teatro Carignano's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (872 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | 3° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 0.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |
| February | Good | 1° - 9° | 5° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 0.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 9° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 97 mm | overcast | 69% | 1.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 12° - 22° | 17° | 129 mm | overcast | 69% | 1.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 15° - 26° | 21° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 18° - 29° | 24° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 1.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 28° | 23° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 1.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.9h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 24° | 19° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 0.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 0.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 7° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 0.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 4° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 0.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
