Turin has officially started the path to becoming a Candidate City for European Capital of Culture 2033.

The engines are warming up of some cities that have decided to run for the title of European Capital of Culture 2033. They are still few in number and can be counted, to date, on the fingers of one hand.

Via Po in Turin is preparing for a day of celebration. On 25 May 2025, Turin's historic street will come alive on the occasion of the Feast of Neighbours #VersoTorino2033, celebrating its reopening after redevelopment work. An event that is part of Turin's candidature as European Capital of Culture 2033.

In Italy, engines are revving up to join the race and gain the title of European Capital of Culture in 2033. To this day, the cities that have decided to enter the competition can be counted on the fingers of one hand. Yet the deadline is quite close. It is true that the Ministry of Culture's call for entries has not yet been published, but it will most likely be published in a year's time.

Nine years away from 2033, when it will again be Italy's turn to nominate the European Capital of Culture, the first cities are starting to get on track. Several cities have announced their intention to take part in the competition: Ferrara, Turin, Padua, Urbino-Pesaro (which, however, is the Italian Capital of Culture this year) and Syracuse.