Turin is selected for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. The biggest European song event will be held in Northern Italy after the national band Måneskin won the Rotterdam edition in 2021. We are thrilled with this big announcement and excited about having such a huge musical event in our city. One thing is sure, all the preparations for the Eurovision 2022 Turin edition have already started.
This guide to Eurovision Italy 2022 will be updated as soon as more information about the event will be realized. By now, we only know a few things like Eurovision 2022 location, dates, participants, and when the tickets will be available.
Below you will find all the information about the Eurovision 2022 Song Contest, but if you have never heard of Turin before, you can find a guide to the best things to do in Turin here. For those who love to combine the music shows for a holiday but are not sure if Turin is the best destination for a Springbreak, here are 10 reasons why you should visit Turin at least once in a lifetime.
Now let’s go back to Eurovision 2022!
Eurovision 2022 Dates
The Eurovision 2022 is happening in May 2022. It will be a week of action with three main shows: Semi-final 1, Semi-final 2 and the Grand Final :
Turin Eurovision 2022 dates
Semi-final 1: 10 May 2022 (Tuesday)
Semi-final 2: 12 May 2022 (Thursday)
Grand Final: 14 May 2022 (Saturday)
The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 official website says that all shows will start at 21:00 CEST. For those that can’t follow the whole week of action, save this date: Eurovision finals date is May 14th, 2022.
Turin Eurovision 2022 Location
Eurovision 2022 is in Turin, the capital of the Piedmont region, Northern Italy. The venue for hosting such a big music contest must be big enough to host 10,000 people. On top of that, the city must have the infrastructure (accommodation, transportation, and restaurants) for all participants and visitors. In this scenario, Turin is the perfect match as it has a great variety of hotels, and in the region, there are over 2,500 hotel beds.
The Eurovision 2022 location is the Pala Alpitour Arena, a multipurpose indoor arena with a seating capacity of 12,350 people. The arena was used for the first time in 2005. Since then, it has been the stage for many concerts, sports events, and the Winter Olympic game in 2026.
Pala Alpitour is the largest indoor arena in Italy and the perfect place for big concerts and events.
So now you know, the Turin 2022 Eurovision Song Contest is happening at Pala Alpitour Arena.
Travel tips: DoubleTree by Hilton Turin Lingotto is one of the best hotels to stay for Eurovision 2022 as it’s only 2.4 km walking or 20 min by public transportation to the venue. Find other hotels for Eurovision Turin here.
Eurovision 2022 Tickets
Eurovision 2022 tickets will probably go on sale between November and December 2021. They have already decided on the city that will host the 2022 song contest (Turi, Italy) and the locations (Pala Alpitour Arena). The organization must now decide which company will be responsible for selling the Eurovision Tickets 2022 and the floor planning of the venue. Eurovision 2022 will happen from May 10th to 14th,2022.
The Eurovision ticket prices vary year to year. Usually, the cheapest Eurovioson tickets are for the semi-final rehearsals. On the other hand, the most expensive 2022 Eurovision tickets are for the Grand Final live show. When the sale starts, there will be tickets for 9 Eurovision shows, 6 rehearsals and 3 Eurovision live shows.
Last Eurovision edition (Rotterdam 2021), the cheapest ticket was €40, and the most expensive was €245. These prices might give us an idea of what to expect for Eurovision 2022 ticket prices.
2022 Eurovision Song Contest Participants
The European countries can submit their application for Eurovision Turin 2022 until October 2021. So far, 33 countries have shown interest in participating in Eurovision Italy 2022, but nothing is set in stone. We can expect a lot of speculation until the final date.
On the Eurovision official website, we found this list of countries that might take part in the 2022 song contest:
Eurovision 2022 participants: Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, CzechRepublic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine.
Now let’s talk about Turin, Italy, and how you can travel to Turin for Eurovision 2022.
2022 Eurovision Turin Travel Tips
Turin has an international airport – Torino- Caselle International Airport Sandro Pertini (airport code TRN). From Turin airport to the city center is about 13km, and you can travel between them by train, shuttle bus or taxi, or if you prefer you can rent a car at the airport.
If you come from Milan (which has 3 international airports), you can easily travel to Turin by train, bus or car. All you need to know about getting to Turin from Milan (city and airports) is in this guide here. Also, read our itinerary ideas for day trips from Milan to Turin, so you can plan wisely.
When it comes to hotels for Eurovision 2022, Turin has many options for all budgets and styles. Here is a list of the best hotels in Turin for Eurovision, with options close to the venue and others less than 45 minutes away (by car or public transportation). And you have great options for private apartments and Airbnbs in Turin here.
You can also have a look at Booking.com (click here) and choose the best place to stay in Turin for Eurovision by yourself.
When planning your trip to Turin for Eurovision, check our guide to Turin weather, so you know what to expect of temperatures and climate for May 2022.
Turin will be packed for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, so you better start planning your trip as soon as possible. Bookmark this article for future reference as we’ll update with more info about tickets, participants, and travel tips.
If you can’t make it to Turin Eurovision 2022, add the city to your travel wish list because it’s worth a visit.