An updated selection of the main events scheduled in the historic center and surrounding areas: opportunities to experience the city day by day, following the rhythm of the seasons and local traditions.
From major international festivals to more intimate and widespread initiatives, Lucca offers new opportunities every month to discover its places, its history, and its lively spirit.
LUCCA COMICS & GAMES
Europe's most important event dedicated to comics, games, video games, animation, and fantasy.
until November 2nd
9:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Ducal Palace and Church of the Servi
Lucca CREATES – luccacomicsandgames.com
Info: tel. 0583 401711 – info@luccacomicsandgames.com
PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, TULIPS
Lectio magistralis on the phenomenon of “tulip mania” in 17th-century Europe.
November 5
17:45 PM | San Micheletto Complex
Ragghianti Foundation – fondazioneragghianti.it
Info: tel. 0583 467205 – info@fondazioneragghianti.it
JUNGLE MIX
Two meetings and an exhibition, combining experimentation, storytelling, and critical thinking on the processes of constructing knowledge, memory, and collective imagination.
until November 7
Various opening hours | Orange Square
Sofa – junglefest.it
Info: info@giunglafest.it
CONVERSATIONS IN SAN FRANCESCO
Four meetings to explore the many forms that borders—geographical, cultural, and existential—can take.
November 7th / 30th
Various opening hours | Church of San Francesco
Lucca Savings Bank Foundation – fondazionecarilucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 472611 – info@fondazionecarilucca.it
BEYOND – INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE AFTERLIFE
A series of meetings dedicated to the theme of the afterlife and the mystery of death.
until May 9 2026
November 8
17:30 pm – Palazzo Pfanner | Geography of the Afterlife.
Archeosophy Association of Lucca – archeosofialucca.org
Info: tel. 328 8375214 – sezione.lucca@gmail.com
CULTURE MONDAYS
Meetings on 19th- and 20th-century European literature, children's literature, art and literature, and literary anniversaries.
until March 30 2026
17:00 PM | Ancient Armoury Hall of the Doge's Palace
November 10 – Henrik Ibsen.
November 17 – Giovanni Verga.
November 24 – Matilde Serao.
Friends of Enrico Pea
Info: associazioneamicidienricopea@gmail.com
THE GLOBAL ART MARKET
A series of meetings dedicated to the current dynamics of the art market and the role of intermediaries.
until 21 January 2026
November 19
18:00 pm – San Micheletto Complex | The antique dealer and the gallery owner. Characteristics and evolution of two key figures in the art system.
Foundation for the Study of Licia and Carlo Ludovico Ragghianti Art – fondazioneragghianti.it
Info: tel. 0583 467205 – info@fondazioneragghianti.it
THE MUSEUMS OF SMILE
A festival featuring music, theater, art, and poetry performances, as well as meetings and workshops for children and young people throughout the Province of Lucca.
until December
various times and locations
Territorial Museum System of the Province of Lucca – museiprovincialucca.it/festival
Info: tel. 0583 417483 – info@museiprovincialucca.it
PONTIFICAL MEDALS IN THE JUBILEE YEAR
On display is a collection of over fifty medals minted from 1980 to today by the Vatican Mint.
until May 31 2026
(Monday to Friday) 9:30 am, 12:30 pm – 14:00 pm, 17:00 pm | Mint Museum
Lucca Mint Museum – macchiedilucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 582320 – info@zeccadilucca.it
A WAR OF PAPER… MONEY
Coins and banknotes used as weapons or for espionage, propaganda, and mystification during the Second World War.
until May 31 2026
(Monday to Friday) 9:30 am, 12:30 pm – 14:00 pm, 17:00 pm | Mint Museum
Lucca Mint Museum – macchiedilucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 582320 – info@zeccadilucca.it
ARTES FEST
Two days discovering the main arts between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
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Various opening hours | Auditorium and Study Room at the Agorà Civic Library
The Studiorum Lucca aps – artesfest.it
Info: tel. 347 4941513 – info@artesfest@gmail.com
Reservations: eventbrite.it
CARTOGRAPHY OF THE IMAGINARY
Along the roots is the theme of the 2025 edition of the festival
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Municipal Historical Archive
bibliotecaagora.it
Tel: 0583 445714 – cultura@comune.lucca.it
ConcertiAMO
Border Music is the theme of the chamber music festival that pays homage to great composers.
until November 23
November 8
18:00 PM – Villa Bottini – Esatie Autour Impressions et nouances.
November 15
18:00 PM – Barracks of the Santa Croce bastion
November 23
18:00 pm – CRED Room – Alerarendt. Thinking Hearts
Kalliope Association – accademiakalliope.it
tel. 0583 969037 - accademiakalliope@gmail.com
GIGLIO THEATRE – PROSE SEASON
November 14, 2025 / March 8, 2026
14, 15 November 21:00 pm and November 16 16:00 pm – Teatro del Giglio Giacomo Puccini | When a musician laughs.
Giglio Theater – teatrodelgigliogiacomopuccini.it
Info: tel. 0583 465320 – biglietteria@teatrodelgiglio.it
GIGLIO THEATRE – OPERA SEASON
November 19, 2025 / April 26, 2026
November 19
21:00 pm – Teatro del Giglio Giacomo Puccini | The road to home.
Giglio Theater – teatrodelgigliogiacomopuccini.it
Info: tel. 0583 465320 – biglietteria@teatrodelgiglio.it
MUSIC IN THE CATHEDRAL
International Review of Choirs and Organists in the Cathedral of San Martino.
until December
21:00 PM – St. Martin's Cathedral | Mosaic Canadian Voice Ensemble
Music in the Cathedral – musicaincattedralelucca.com
maurus1958@virgilio.it
QUESTIONS OF STYLES
Musical review curated by musicologist Renzo Cresti
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Brunier Laboratory – laboratoriobrunier.it
Cell. 347 6254609 - info@laboratoriobrunier.it
PAINTING THAT SOUNDS
Dialogues between music and art. Tours accompanied by Concertus LucensiS and the staff of the National Museums.
until December 12
November 29
15:00 pm – National Museum of Villa Guinigi | Flutes, flutes and small flutes
Concentus Lucensis – concentuslucensis.it
Info: tel. 0583 950798 – severilinda@gmail.com
LUCCA PUCCINI DAYS
Lucca dedicates to its most illustrious citizen in an intriguing mix of musical, theatrical and cultural events.
November 29 / December 22
Giglio Theater – teatrodelgiglio.it
Info: Tel. 0583.465320 –
reservations: biglietteria@teatrodelgiglio.it – online at ticketone.it
LUCCA DANCE ZUMBA
Fitness, music, and dance at the Lucca Sports Hall to support the work of the Meyer Hospital.
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3:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Lucca Sports Hall
FB/zefiro.cooperativa
info: 347 1214235 – luccadancezumbaforever@gmail.com
LUCCA COMICS & GAMES – THE EXHIBITIONS
The exhibitions of Europe's most important event dedicated to comics, games, video games, animation, and fantasy.
until November 5nd
9:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Guinigi Palace and Exhibition Center
Lucca CREATES – luccacomicsandgames.com
Info: tel. 0583 401711 – info@luccacomicsandgames.com
WORLD PRESS PHOTO
The winning photographs of the 2025 World Press Photo Contest on major social, political, and environmental issues.
November 22 / December 14
(Monday to Thursday) 15:00 PM to 19:00 PM – (Friday to Sunday) 10:00 AM to 19:00 PM | Villa Bottini
Photolux Cultural Association – worldpressphoto.org
Info: tel. 0583 53003
FOOD COMMUNITY
Farmers' market of the Alta Garfagnana Food Communities and others with workshops and insights
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10:00 am – 20:00 pm – Carmine Market
4223 srl
info@4223.it
CREART LUCCA
Traveling artisan markets in the most beautiful squares of Lucca's historic center.
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9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Frediano
CNA Lucca – cnalucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 4301100 – info@cnalucca.it
ANTIQUES MARKET
A monthly event at Italy's second-oldest antiques market.
15, 16 November
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza Antelminelli and surrounding areas
Municipality of Lucca – comune.lucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
VILLAGE MARKET
A market in the heart of Lucca, with unique, quality artisanal products.
November 16
9:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Porta dei Borghi and Via Michele Rosi
ConfCommercio Lucca and Massa Carrara – confcommerciolums.it
Info: tel. 0583 47311 – info@confcommercio.lu.it
ARTS AND CRAFTS
End-of-month artisan market, featuring quality products combining tradition and innovation.
20, 21 November
10:00 a.m. to 19:00 p.m. | Piazza San Giusto and Piazza XX Settembre
Confesercenti Lucca – confesercentitoscananord.it
Info: tel. 0583 43281 – lucca@confesercentitoscananord.it
THE TABLE
Flavors and knowledge of Lucca and Italy.
21, 22, 23 November
10:00 am - 20:00 pm – Royal College
TNO Chamber of Commerce – ildesco.eu/
Tel. 0583.976.686 - info@ildesco.eu
To report an event write to redazione@turismo.lucca.it
The editorial staff is not responsible for changes or cancellations not communicated in time to the address redazione@turismo.lucca.it
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