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 365 – Choose your favorites from music, traditions, entertainment, atmosphere, and food...
In March...
the culture
CULTURE MONDAYS
Meetings on 19th- and 20th-century European literature, children's literature, art and literature, and literary anniversaries.
until March 30 - 17:00 PM
2 March - Vincenzo Da Massa Carrara Hall of the San Micheletto Complex | The signs of art in the poetry of Eugenio Montale.
9 March - Ancient Armoury Hall of the Ducal Palace | Between mountains, sky, and sea. Some of the leading figures of Versilia painting during Enrico Pea's time.
16 March - Ancient Armoury Hall of the Ducal Palace | Saint Francis and History.
23 March - Ancient Armoury Hall of the Ducal Palace | Saint Francis and philosophical thought.
30 March - Ancient Armoury Hall of the Ducal Palace | Dante, Giotto and Saint Francis.
Friends of Enrico Pea
Info: associazioneamicidienricopea@gmail.com
TOWARDS TURANDOT
Meetings and conferences on Puccini's last, unfinished masterpiece, with musicologists, performers, and conductors, in anticipation of the centenary edition.
until March 26
4 March
20:30 PM - Teatro del Giglio Giacomo Puccini | Turandot and its mysteries.
12 March
19:00 pm - Foyer of the Teatro del Giglio Giacomo Puccini | The endings of Turandot: yesterday, today and tomorrow.
26 March
19:00 pm - Foyer of the Teatro del Giglio Giacomo Puccini | Turandot on the screen, 1958-2023.
Giglio Theatre - teatrodelgigliogiacomopuccini.it
Info: tel. 0583 465320 - biglietteria@teatrodelgiglio.it
TASTY LUCCA
A table spread throughout the city, with meetings, experiences, workshops, and markets to taste the local produce of excellence.
6, and 7 8 March
Municipality of Lucca – tourism.lucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
BEAUTY IS EVERYWHERE. LUCCA: 2200 YEARS OF HISTORY
A series of meetings dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of the city and its surrounding area.
until June 6
10:00 a.m. | Mario Tobino Hall, Palazzo Ducale
March 7 - Lucca: the smallest metropolis in the world.
Province of Lucca - provincia.lucca.it
Info and reservations: carlo.puddu@provincia.lucca.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 | Palazzo Pfanner
7 March
hours 17: 30 - Death in Music.
Archeosophy Association of Lucca - archeosofialucca.org
Info: tel. 328 8375214 - sezione.lucca@gmail.com
MOCFest
Creativity, philosophy, cinema, theater, and live music for a new cultural festival.
March 14 / May 30
Thursday at 18:30 pm | Open MOC
Friday at 18:30 PM | MinIMusicTeatro
Saturday at 17:00 PM | MOCNightLIVE
Monday at 18:30 PM | Cineconcerts
Tuscan Film and Acting Academy 9 Muse srl - 9-muse.com
info: tel. 0583 928354
PATHS OF PIA
Ten Years After Pia Pera's Death: Words, Gardens, and Paths
March 14 / October 9
14 March - 5:00 pm Auditorium of the Agorà Library: Writing the garden to (re)write the world with Elisa Veronesi - On the slopes of Monte Pisano with Alessandra Sani.
Giuseppe Pera Foundation
info: tel. 0583 462043
BRAIN WEEK
An international event dedicated to the most extraordinary organ in our body and its research area.
March 16th / 21th
Various opening hours | San Francesco Complex and IMT School Library
IMT School of Advanced Studies Lucca - settimanadelcervello2026.imtlucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 4326606 / 747 / 543 - eventi@imtlucca.it
FAI SPRING DAYS
A weekend of special openings and guided tours to discover our country's rich heritage of history, art, and nature.
March 21th / 22th
10.00am - 12.30pm / 2.00pm - 6.00pm | Villa Bottini.
10.00am - 12.30pm / 2.00pm - 6.00pm | Parish Church of San Giorgio in Brancoli.
FAI - Italian Environmental Fund - Fondoambiente.it
Info: info@fondoambiente.it
THE AUGUSTA
Meetings on current affairs, culture, politics, and journalism, with guests of national standing.
until the 23 July
21:00 PM | Executioner's House
March 24 - WHO, vaccinations and freedom suspended.
The Augusta Aps - laugustafestival.it
Information and reservations: tel. 380 1481747 - info@laugustafestival.it - eventbrite.it
THE PATHS OF THE HOLY FACE
Itineraries and traditions of the Holy Cross. In the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi in Lucca.
March 26th / 29th
Constantine's Dream
Info: facebook.com/leviedelvoltosanto
music and entertainment
GIGLIO THEATRE GIACOMO PUCCINI - PROSE SEASON
until March 8th
6 7 and March 21:00 pm and 8 March 16:00 PM - Teatro del Giglio Giacomo Puccini | I'm not paying you!
Giacomo Puccini Giglio Theatre - teatrodelgigliogiacomopuccini.it
Info: tel. 0583 465320 - biglietteria@teatrodelgiglio.it
AML - CONCERT SEASON
High-level concerts, performed by important Italian and foreign soloists and ensembles.
until November 21 17:30 PM - Auditorium of the Church of Suffragio
March 7 - TRIO CONCEPT
March 21 - CONVERSATIONS
Lucca Musical Association Onlus
info: tel. 0583 469960
ON THE PATHS OF MUSIC
The Baluardo vocal group from Lucca performs with international choirs.
8 March
18:00 PM - Church of Santa Maria Corteorlandini - Greenwich Country Day School
Il Baluardo vocal group from Lucca - coroilbaluardo.it
Info: Tel. +39 348 2334867 - info@coroilbaluardo.it
MUSIC IN THE CATHEDRAL
International Review of Choirs and Organists in the Cathedral of San Martino.
March 8 / October 8
21:00 PM - St. Martin's Cathedral
March 8 - California Baptist University Choir
Music in the Cathedral - musicaincattedralelucca.com
info: maurus1958@virgilio.it
BRIARCREST CHOIR AND BAND
A choir, a band and a jazz group for a single concert
9 March
21:00 PM - Auditorium of the Luigi Boccherini Conservatory, Church of Suffragio
Info: Luigi Boccherini Conservatory
PAINTING THAT SOUNDS
Dialogues between music and art. Musical instruments in paintings and performances.
March 10 / December 24
10 March - 15:30 pm - Lucca State Library | Bach in the visual arts of the 900th century
visual counterpoints.
Concentus Lucensis - concentuslucensis.it
Info: Tel. 0583 950798 - concentuslucensis@gmail.com
BEYOND THE WALLS
a series of encounters as a journey that connects people, stories, and languages.
March 13 / April 17
21:00 PM - Auditorium of the Sinfonia School of Music
13 March - Robert's album
March 20 - Interior Geometries
March 27 - Flute Weekend, Gala Concert
Symphony Music School
Info: Tel. 0583 312052 - info@scuolasinfonia.it
VILLA FELICE
Comic comedy in three acts in light Lucca dialect.
14 March
21:15 PM | I. Nieri Municipal Theater - Ponte a Moriano
La Combriccola Theatre Company
Info and reservations: Raffaella 338 8950351 - Martina 340 0836861
THE TABARRO
Exceptional voices and a conceptual scenography to rediscover the darkest and most fascinating side of the genius
lucchese
15 March
18:30 PM - Auditorium of the Church of San Romano
Brunier Laboratory
Info: Tel. 345 6011902 - info@laboratoriobrunier.it
GIGLIO THEATRE GIACOMO PUCCINI - CHILDREN'S THEATRE
until the 20 April
18 March 18:30 PM - Teatro del Giglio Giacomo Puccini | Little Bear and the Ice Mountain.
28 March 17:00 pm and 20:30 pm and 29 March 17:00 PM - Teatro del Giglio Giacomo Puccini | Pimpa: The Polka-Dot Musical.
Giacomo Puccini Giglio Theatre - teatrodelgigliogiacomopuccini.it
Info: tel. 0583 465320 - biglietteria@teatrodelgiglio.it
the exhibitions
THE KING'S PAINTER
Exhibition dedicated to the Tuscan artist Luigi Norfini on the occasion of the bicentenary of his birth.
until the 26 April
(Tuesday/Sat.) 12:00 PM - 19:30 PM - 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month 9:00 AM - 19:30 PM | Villa Guinigi Barracks and Palazzo Mansi
National Museums of Lucca - luccamuseinazionali.it
Info: tel. 334 6537619 / 0583 55570 - mn-lu@cultura.gov.it
CATARSINI'S TWENTIETH CENTURY
Sixty works by the Viareggio painter Alfredo Catarsini are on display.
until the 30 April
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Guinigi Palace
Catarsini Foundation - fondazionecatarsini.com
Info: tel. 342 1684031 / 338 1995851 - info@fondazionecatarsini.com
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
(Monday to Friday) 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 14:00 p.m., and 17:00 p.m. | 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
(Monday to Friday) 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 14:00 p.m., and 17:00 p.m. | Mint Museum
Lucca Mint Museum - macchiedilucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 582320 - info@zeccadilucca.it
GIOVANNI BOLDINI. THE SEDUCTION OF PAINTING
Over 100 works that tell the evolution of Boldini's painting through feminine beauty.
until June 2
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Riding School
Contemplations - contemplations.it
Info: tel. 389 2346010 - lucca@contemplazioni.it
tickets: ticketone.it
FRIDA MARYLIN - PARALLEL LIVES
Photographs and works that tell the affinities and contrasts of two extraordinary women.
until June 2
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Guinigi Palace
Blu & Blu Network Srl - blublunetwork.com
Info: tel. 06 45250596 - info@blublunetwork.com
EMILIO MALERBA. FROM HIS BEGINNINGS TO THE ITALIAN TWENTIETH CENTURY
Monographic exhibition dedicated to one of the most important Italian artists of the first half of the 20th century.
until June 7
(Tuesday/Sunday) 10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | San Micheletto Complex
Ragghianti Foundation - fondazioneragghianti.it
Info: tel. 0583 467205 - info@fondazioneragghianti.it
THE WOMEN OF CUCIRINI CANTONI COATS
Images, newspapers, documents, glass negatives, and over 150 photographic prints tell a story of Lucca's female history.
March 9th / 20th
(Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm; Tuesday and Thursday also 14:30 pm to 17:00 pm) | Villa Bottini
Arnaldo Fazzi Lucca Photographic Archive - comune.lucca.it/archivio-fotografico-lucchese-a-fazzi
Info: tel. 0583 467660 - afl@comune.lucca.it
the markets and the flea markets
ANTIQUES MARKET
For those who love vintage, things from the past and want to take advantage of the opportunity to buy original objects.
March 14th / 15th
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Martino, Antelminelli, Giglio, San Giovanni, San Giusto
Municipality of Lucca - comune.lucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 442213 - info@turismo.lucca.it
LUCCA COLLECTING
The Vintage Pop spring festival dedicated to comics and board games.
March 27th / 28th
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM - Trade Fair Center, Sorbano del Vescovo
info: Luca Crea
tel. 0583 401711 - info@luccacollezionando.com
A NEW LIFE FOR EVERYTHING
The only flea markets for private individuals, where you can sell and exchange secondhand items, recycle items, and promote anti-waste education.
March 28th / 29th
9:00 a.m. - 19:00 p.m. - Monte San Quirico Cattle Market
info: Lucca invites
tel. 340 811 2621 - info@luccainvita.com
children
LUCCA FROM FAIRYTALE TO FAIRYTALE
A weekend for children and families dedicated to the world and characters of fairy tales, with shows, workshops, and entertainment.
March 21th / 22th
10:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Royal College
Conexo APS - conexoaps.com
Info: tel. 348 7695994 - info@conexoaps.com
sport
BACK TO THE STYLE
Street dance and national contest with the inevitable battles in the streets
12, 13, 14, 15 March
hours - various places
info: Emotiondance
tel. 392 39 01 292 - eventi@emozionedanza.it
EXHIBITIONS
THE KING'S PAINTER
Exhibition dedicated to the Tuscan artist Luigi Norfini on the occasion of the bicentenary of his birth.
until the 26 April
(Tuesday/Sat.) 12:00 PM - 19:30 PM – 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month 9:00 AM - 19:30 PM | Villa Guinigi Barracks and Palazzo Mansi
National Museums of Lucca – luccamuseinazionali.it
Info: tel. 334 6537619 / 0583 55570 – mn-lu@cultura.gov.it
CATARSINI'S TWENTIETH CENTURY
Sixty works by the Viareggio painter Alfredo Catarsini are on display.
until the 30 April
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Guinigi Palace
Catarsini Foundation – fondazionecatarsini.com
Info: tel. 342 1684031 / 338 1995851 – info@fondazionecatarsini.com
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
(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
(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
GIOVANNI BOLDINI. THE SEDUCTION OF PAINTING
Over 100 works that tell the evolution of Boldini's painting through feminine beauty.
until June 2
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Riding School
Contemplations – contemplations.it
Info: tel. 389 2346010 – lucca@contemplazioni.it
tickets: ticketone.it
FRIDA MARYLIN – PARALLEL LIVES
Photographs and works that tell the affinities and contrasts of two extraordinary women.
until June 2
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Guinigi Palace
Blu & Blu Network Srl – blublunetwork.com
Info: tel. 06 45250596 – info@blublunetwork.com
EMILIO MALERBA. FROM HIS BEGINNINGS TO THE ITALIAN TWENTIETH CENTURY
Monographic exhibition dedicated to one of the most important Italian artists of the first half of the 20th century.
until June 7
(Tuesday/Sunday) 10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | San Micheletto Complex
Ragghianti Foundation – fondazioneragghianti.it
Info: tel. 0583 467205 – info@fondazioneragghianti.it
CULTURE
MOCFest
Creativity, philosophy, cinema, theater, and live music for a new cultural festival.
March 14 / May 30
Thursday at 18:30 pm | Open MOC
Friday at 18:30 PM | MinIMusicTeatro
Saturday at 17:00 PM | MOCNightLIVE
Monday at 18:30 PM | Cineconcerts
Tuscan Film and Acting Academy 9 Muse srl – 9-muse.com
info: tel. 0583 928354
BEAUTY IS EVERYWHERE. LUCCA: 2200 YEARS OF HISTORY
A series of meetings dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of the city and its surrounding area.
until June 6
10:00 PM | Ancient Armoury Hall of the Doge's Palace
April 4 – Lucca, Venice, and Silk. Trade and cultural exchanges.
Province of Lucca – provincia.lucca.it
Info and reservations: carlo.puddu@provincia.lucca.it
THE AUGUSTA
Meetings on current affairs, culture, politics, and journalism, with guests of national standing.
until the 23 July
21:00 PM | Executioner's House
April 21 - Played by God.
The Augusta Aps – laugustafestival.it
Information and reservations: tel. 380 1481747 – info@laugustafestival.it - eventbrite.it
FAIRS AND MARKETS
EASTER FAIR
The traditional "banquets" of the spring market
until the 12 April
10:00 am – 20:00 pm – Piazza San Francesco
City of Lucca
Department of Productive Activities
Info: Lucca Walls Infopoint
tel. 0583 442311 - info@turismo.lucca.it
VERDEMURA
The spring gardening and outdoor living market.
10,11,12th April
10:00 am - 19:00 pm – Walls of Lucca
City of Lucca
Department of Culture
Info: Lucca Walls Infopoint
tel. 0583 442311 - info@turismo.lucca.it
REUSE FAIR
Recycled crafts, collectibles, vintage, objects, recycled modern antiques.
11 / 12 April
9:00 am - 20:00 pm – Monte San Quirico Cattle Market
info: Eye of the Recyclone
occhiodelriciclonetoscana@gmail.com
RECORD FAIR
Exhibitors from all over Italy are available to buy and trade vinyl records, CDs, and rare items from all musical genres.
11 / 12 April
10:00 am - 19:00 pm – Royal College
info: Ernyaldisco
tel. 010 541 361 – info@ernyaldisko.com
ANTIQUES MARKET
For those who love vintage, things from the past and want to take advantage of the opportunity to buy original objects.
18 / 19 April
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Martino, Antelminelli, Giglio, San Giovanni, San Giusto
City of Lucca
Department of Productive Activities
Info: tel. 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
SANTA ZITA FLOWER AND SWEETS MARKET
The flower festival in Lucca's most beautiful square
22 / 29 April
10:00 am – 20:00 pm – Piazza San Francesco
City of Lucca
Department of Productive Activities
MUSIC AND SHOW
LUCCA DANCE MEETING
Dance invades the squares, streets and historic places of Lucca.
8 / 24 May
9:00 AM - 23:00 PM | Lucca's streets and squares
AED Dance – aed.dance
info: 0586 410825 – info@aed.dance
MUSIC IN THE CATHEDRAL
International Review of Choirs and Organists in the Cathedral of San Martino.
until 8 October
21:00 PM – St. Martin's Cathedral
April 6 – Dekalb School of the Arts Choir
Music in the Cathedral – musicaincattedralelucca.com
info: maurus1958@virgilio.it
BEYOND THE WALLS
a series of encounters as a journey that connects people, stories, and languages.
March 13 / April 17
21:00 PM – Auditorium of the Sinfonia School of Music
April 10 – Mina Battisti 1972
April 17 – The Song of Dust
Symphony Music School
tel. 0583 312052 – info@scuolasinfonia.it
TURANDOT – CENTENARY EDITION
New production by the Teatro del Giglio Giacomo Puccini
25 / 26 April
20:30 PM – Giacomo Puccini Giglio Theater
Giacomo Puccini Giglio Theatre – teatrodelgigliogiacomopuccini.it
Info: tel. 0583 465320 – biglietteria@teatrodelgiglio.it
CLASSIC LUCCA
A widespread festival, a cross-pollination and fusion of genres and styles for established professionals and new talents.
April 29 / May 3
various times and places
Lucca Musical Association
Info: Tel. 0583 469960 – info@associazionemusicalelucchese.it
OTHER
EASTER MONDAY TREASURE HUNT
A fun family day out in one of Italy's most beautiful parks.
6th April
10:00 PM - 18:00 AM | Royal Villa of Marlia
Royal Villa of Marlia – villarealedimarlia.it
Info: tel. 0583 30108 – info@villarealedimarlia.it
EXHIBITIONS
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
(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
(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
GIOVANNI BOLDINI. THE SEDUCTION OF PAINTING
Over 100 works that tell the evolution of Boldini's painting through feminine beauty.
until June 2
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Riding School
Contemplations – contemplations.it
Info: tel. 389 2346010 – lucca@contemplazioni.it
tickets: ticketone.it
FRIDA MARYLIN – PARALLEL LIVES
Photographs and works that tell the affinities and contrasts of two extraordinary women.
until June 2
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Guinigi Palace
Blu & Blu Network Srl – blublunetwork.com
Info: tel. 06 45250596 – info@blublunetwork.com
EMILIO MALERBA. FROM HIS BEGINNINGS TO THE ITALIAN TWENTIETH CENTURY
Monographic exhibition dedicated to one of the most important Italian artists of the first half of the 20th century.
until June 7
(Tuesday/Sunday) 10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | San Micheletto Complex
Ragghianti Foundation – fondazioneragghianti.it
Info: tel. 0583 467205 – info@fondazioneragghianti.it
MARKETS AND MARKETPLACES
HOLY CROSS FAIR
Traditional fair in front of the Cathedral on the day of the Exaltation of the Cross
3st May
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM – Piazza San Martino and Antelminelli
City of Lucca
Info: Tel. 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
REUSE FAIR
Recycled crafts, collectibles, vintage, objects, recycled modern antiques.
23/24 May
9:00 am - 20:00 pm – Monte San Quirico Cattle Market
Eye of the Recyclone
info: occhiodelriciclonetoscana@gmail.com
A NEW LIFE FOR EVERYTHING
The only flea markets for private individuals, where you can sell and exchange secondhand items, recycle items, and promote anti-waste education.
30/31 May
9:00 am - 19:00 pm – Monte San Quirico Cattle Market
Lucca invites
Info: Tel. 340 811 2621 – info@luccainvita.com
CULTURE
MOCFest
Creativity, philosophy, cinema, theater, and live music for a new cultural festival.
March 14 / May 30
Thursday at 18:30 pm | Open MOC
Friday at 18:30 PM | MinIMusicTeatro
Saturday at 17:00 PM | MOCNightLIVE
Monday at 18:30 PM | Cineconcerts
Tuscan Film and Acting Academy 9 Muse srl – 9-muse.com
info: tel. 0583 928354
BEAUTY IS EVERYWHERE. LUCCA: 2200 YEARS OF HISTORY
A series of meetings dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of the city and its surrounding area.
until June 6
10:00 PM | Ancient Armoury Hall of the Doge's Palace
May 9 – Coli and Gherardi: a pair of 17th-century painters from Lucca.
Province of Lucca – provincia.lucca.it
Info and reservations: carlo.puddu@provincia.lucca.it
THE AUGUSTA
Meetings on current affairs, culture, politics, and journalism, with guests of national standing.
until the 23 July
21:00 PM | Executioner's House
May 27 – Nietzsche and Marx.
The Augusta Aps – laugustafestival.it
Information and reservations: tel. 380 1481747 – info@laugustafestival.it - eventbrite.it
RECALLING LUCCA
Two thousand years of history in a single tour of the city walls. The story of Lucca as it's never been told.
19 / 24 May
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Walls of Lucca
City of Lucca - Department of culture
Info: Tel. 0583 442213 – sportelloeventi@vivilucca.org
LUCCA FASHION WEEKEND
Three days entirely dedicated to fashion and quality craftsmanship.
29 / 31 May
Municipality of Lucca – Department of Productive Activities
luccafashionweekend.it
info: tel 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
MUSIC AND SHOW
CLASSIC LUCCA
A widespread festival, a cross-pollination and fusion of genres and styles for established professionals and new talents.
until May 3
various times and places
Lucca Musical Association
Info: Tel. 0583 469960 – info@associazionemusicalelucchese.it
CULTURE
Lucca Biennale Cartasia
12th edition of the international art festival dedicated to paper and its forms.
June 27 / September 27
various places and locations
9Muse – luccabiennale.com
info: Tel. 0583 928354 / 349 7123926 – info@luccabiennale.com
EXHIBITIONS
GIOVANNI BOLDINI. THE SEDUCTION OF PAINTING
Over 100 works that tell the evolution of Boldini's painting through feminine beauty.
until June 2
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Riding School
Contemplations – contemplations.it
Info: tel. 389 2346010 – lucca@contemplazioni.it
tickets: ticketone.it
FRIDA MARYLIN – PARALLEL LIVES
Photographs and works that tell the affinities and contrasts of two extraordinary women.
until June 2
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Guinigi Palace
Blu & Blu Network Srl – blublunetwork.com
Info: tel. 06 45250596 – info@blublunetwork.com
EMILIO MALERBA. FROM HIS BEGINNINGS TO THE ITALIAN TWENTIETH CENTURY
Monographic exhibition dedicated to one of the most important Italian artists of the first half of the 20th century.
until June 7
(Tuesday/Sunday) 10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | San Micheletto Complex
Ragghianti Foundation – fondazioneragghianti.it
Info: tel. 0583 467205 – info@fondazioneragghianti.it
CULTURE
BEAUTY IS EVERYWHERE. LUCCA: 2200 YEARS OF HISTORY
A series of meetings dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of the city and its surrounding area.
until June 6
10:00 PM | Ancient Armoury Hall of the Doge's Palace
June 6 – The Ducal Palace: eight centuries of history of the State of Lucca.
Province of Lucca – provincia.lucca.it
Info and reservations: carlo.puddu@provincia.lucca.it
THE AUGUSTA
Meetings on current affairs, culture, politics, and journalism, with guests of national standing.
until the 23 July
21:00 PM | Executioner's House
June 22 – The David Rossi-MPS case.
The Augusta Aps – laugustafestival.it
Information and reservations: tel. 380 1481747 – info@laugustafestival.it - eventbrite.it
MARKETS AND MARKETPLACES
A NEW LIFE FOR EVERYTHING
The only flea markets for private individuals, where you can sell and exchange secondhand items, recycle items, and promote anti-waste education.
6/7 June
9:00 am - 19:00 pm – Monte San Quirico Cattle Market
info: Lucca invites
tel. 340 811 2621 – info@luccainvita.com
REUSE FAIR
Recycled crafts, collectibles, vintage, objects, recycled modern antiques.
23/24 May
9:00 am - 20:00 pm – Monte San Quirico Cattle Market
info: Eye of the Recyclone
occhiodelriciclonetoscana@gmail.com
MUSIC AND SHOW
MUSIC IN THE CATHEDRAL
International Review of Choirs and Organists in the Cathedral of San Martino.
until October 8th
21:00 PM – St. Martin's Cathedral
June 5 – Bernhard Marx
June 18 – Thomas Kientz
Music in the Cathedral – musicaincattedralelucca.com
info: maurus1958@virgilio.it
SPORTS
INTERNATIONAL ATHLETICS MEETING CITY OF LUCCA
The best Italian and foreign athletes will compete on the Campo Moreno Martini track.
7nd June
14:30 PM - 19:00 PM – CONI Moreno Martini Field
Athletics Virtus Lucca
Info: Tel. 3312718305 – info@virtuslucca.it
CULTURE
Lucca Biennale Cartasia
12th edition of the international art festival dedicated to paper and its forms.
until September 27
various places and locations
9Muse – luccabiennale.com
info: Tel. 0583 928354 / 349 7123926 – info@luccabiennale.com
THE AUGUSTA
Meetings on current affairs, culture, politics, and journalism, with guests of national standing.
until the 23 July
21:00 PM | Executioner's House
July 23 – The Monster of Florence.
The Augusta Aps – laugustafestival.it
Information and reservations: tel. 380 1481747 – info@laugustafestival.it - eventbrite.it
PATHS OF PIA
Ten Years After Pia Pera's Death: Words, Gardens, and Paths
until the 9 October
25 / 26 July – hours … Convent of San Cerbone: The garden the seed the word – laboratori
Giuseppe Pera Foundation
info: tel. 0583 462043
MUSIC AND SHOW
VIRTUOSO & BELCANTO
The international festival that combines training and live performances by teachers and students.
July 20th / August 2st
various times and locations
Virtuoso & Belcanto Festival - virtuosobelcanto.com
info: secretary@virtuosobelcanto.com
MUSIC AND SHOW
VIRTUOSO & BELCANTO
The international festival that combines training and live performances by teachers and students.
until August 2
various times and locations
Virtuoso & Belcanto Festival - virtuosobelcanto.com
info: secretary@virtuosobelcanto.com
MUSIC IN THE CATHEDRAL
International Review of Choirs and Organists in the Cathedral of San Martino.
March 8 / October 8
21:00 PM – St. Martin's Cathedral
August 5 – Damin Spritzer
August 21 – Mahela T. Reichstatt
Music in the Cathedral – musicaincattedralelucca.com
info: maurus1958@virgilio.it
TRADITIONS
…AND THE STARS LIGHTED
A stroll along the walls of Lucca, filled with music and traditions, on the night of wishes.
August 10th
21:00 am - 24:00 pm – Walls of Lucca
Municipality of Lucca – Department of Tourism and Department of Culture
Info: Tel. 0583 442311 – info@turismo.lucca.it
CULTURE
Lucca Biennale Cartasia
12th edition of the international art festival dedicated to paper and its forms.
until September 27
various places and locations
9Muse – luccabiennale.com
info: Tel. 0583 928354 / 349 7123926 – info@luccabiennale.com
IMAGINE FESTIVAL
This year's illustrated story festival focuses on the theme of the useless, with an exhibition, meetings, and workshops.
August 28th / 30th
10:00 AM - 18:00 PM – Former Riding Stables, Piazzale Verdi
Imagine ODV – immaginafestival.it
info: info@immaginafestival.it
MUSIC AND SHOW
MUSIC IN THE CATHEDRAL
International Review of Choirs and Organists in the Cathedral of San Martino.
March 8 / October 8
21:00 PM – St. Martin's Cathedral
2 September – Jean-Christophe Geiser
September 22 – Michael Saum
September 30 – Giampaolo Di Rosa
Music in the Cathedral – musicaincattedralelucca.cominfo: maurus1958@virgilio.it
CULTURE
Lucca Biennale Cartasia
12th edition of the international art festival dedicated to paper and its forms.
until September 27
various places and locations
9Muse – luccabiennale.com
info: Tel. 0583 928354 / 349 7123926 – info@luccabiennale.com
LUCCA FILM FESTIVAL
The event dedicated to the tenth muse with international guests, competitions, and previews.
September 26 / October 4
various times and locations
September 26 – LUCCA CINEMA NIGHT EFFECT – the historic center is transformed into an open-air set
Lucca Film Festival – luccafilmfestival.it
info: segreteria@luccafilmfestival.it
MARKETS AND MARKETPLACES
LUCCA ART FAIR
Lucca's modern and contemporary art fair, featuring exhibitions, meetings, guided tours, and collecting opportunities for enthusiasts and industry professionals.
September 25th / 27th
10:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Royal College
TOE – luccaartfair.it
Info: tel. 0586 881165 – info@luccaartfair.it
SEPTEMBER FAIR
The traditional "banquets" of the late summer market
September 13th / 29th
10:00 am – 20:00 pm – Piazza San Francesco
City of Lucca
Department of Productive Activities
SWEETS FAIR
traditional fair that accompanies the Luna Park in September
August 30th / October 4th
10:00 am - 19:00 pm – Don Baroni Square
City of Lucca
MURABILIA
21st edition of the quality gardening market exhibition.
September 4,5,6th
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | City Walls and Botanical Garden
Lucca Crea – murabilia.com
Info: tel. +39 0583 950596 / mobile +39 366 1210955 – murabilia@murabilia.com
ARTISAN PASSION
Artisan markets from workshops to squares.
September
10:00 am - 20:00 pm – Piazza Anfiteatro
CNA Lucca
cnalucca.it/
tel. 0583 4301114 - info@cnalucca.it
MERAKI MARKET
An innovative hobby market in the loggia of Palazzo Sani.
September
10:00 am - 20:00 pm – Loggia of Palazzo Sani
ConfCommercio Lucca and Massa Carrara
confcommerciolums.it
Tel. +39 0583 47311
SEPTEMBER FAIRS
The traditional end-of-summer fairs in Borgo Giannotti and Piazza San Francesco.
September 14th
5:00 am - 12:00 pm – River Park – Bird Fair
7:00 am - 18:00 pm – Cattle Market – Livestock Fair
9:00 am - 19:00 pm – Borgo Giannotti – Santa Croce Fair
September 20th
9:00 AM - 19:00 PM – Borgo Giannotti – Sunday Fair
September 21th
7:00 am - 18:00 pm – Cattle Market – Livestock Fair
9:00 am - 19:00 pm – Borgo Giannotti – St. Matthew's Fair
September 27th
9:00 AM - 19:00 PM – Borgo Giannotti – Sunday Fair
September 29th
7:00 am - 18:00 pm – Cattle Market – Livestock Fair
9:00 am - 19:00 pm – Borgo Giannotti – St. Michael's Fair
Municipality of Lucca – comune.lucca.it / turismo.lucca.it
Info: tel. +39 0583 583150 – info@turismo.lucca.it
LUCCA WINE TASTING
Promotion of typical local wines and free guided tastings
September 14th / 27th
10:00 am - 19:00 pm – Loggia of Palazzo Pretorio in Piazza San Michele
START
ANTIQUES MARKET
For those who love vintage, things from the past and want to take advantage of the opportunity to buy original objects.
September 19th / 20th
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Martino, Antelminelli, Giglio, San Giovanni, San Giusto
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.
September
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Via dei Borghi
ConfCommercio Lucca and Massa Carrara – confcommerciolums.it
Tel. 0583 47311 – info@confcommercio.lu.it
BREAD AND…
All the fragrances and aromas of bread.
September
10:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Napoleon Square
ConfartConfartigianato
confartigianatolucca.it
tel. 0583.47641 - info@lucca.confartigianato.itt
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Artisan market
September | San Giusto Square
10:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Giusto
Confesercenti Lucca – confesercentitoscananord.it
Info: tel. 0583 43281 – lucca@confesercentitoscananord.it
ART AND INGENUITY IN SAN PAOLINO
Artisan and creative market of handmade objects.
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Cittadella Square
Contrade San Paolino
ConfCommercio Lucca and Massa Carrara – confcommerciolums.it
Info: tel: +39 0583 / 47311 – info@confcommercio.lu.it
MUSIC
International Review of Choirs and Organists in the Cathedral of San Martino.
March 8 / October 8
21:00 PM – St. Martin's Cathedral
October 8 – Donato Cuzzato
Music in the Cathedral – musicaincattedralelucca.com
info: maurus1958@virgilio.it
High-level concerts, performed by important Italian and foreign soloists and ensembles.
until November 21
17:30 PM – Auditorium of the Church of Suffragio
October 10 – Italian Saxophone Quartet
October 24 – Roberto Cominati, piano
Lucca Musical Association - associazionemusicalelucchese.it
info: tel. 0583 469960
MARKETS AND MARKETPLACES
A NEW LIFE FOR EVERYTHING
The only flea markets for private individuals, where you can sell and exchange secondhand items, recycle items, and promote anti-waste education.
3 / 4 October
9:00 am - 19:00 pm – Monte San Quirico Cattle Market
info: Lucca invites
tel. 340 811 2621 – info@luccainvita.com
ANTIQUES MARKET
For those who love vintage, things from the past and want to take advantage of the opportunity to buy original objects.
October 17/18
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Martino, Antelminelli, Giglio, San Giovanni, San Giusto
Municipality of Lucca – comune.lucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
REUSE FAIR
Recycled crafts, collectibles, vintage, objects, recycled modern antiques.
24 / 25 October
9:00 am - 20:00 pm – Monte San Quirico Cattle Market
info: Eye of the Recyclone
occhiodelriciclonetoscana@gmail.com
CULTURE
LUCCA FILM FESTIVAL
The event dedicated to the tenth muse with international guests, competitions, and previews.
until the 4 October
various times and locations
Lucca Film Festival – luccafilmfestival.it
info: segreteria@luccafilmfestival.it
FICE festival
Arthouse and auteur film festival with previews, conferences, and screenings open to the public.
October 4/8
various times and locations
FICE – fice.it
Info: Tel. 06 99585272 – segreteria@fice.it
PLANET EARTH FESTIVAL
Conferences, talks, and meetings on major changes and the future of our planet.
October 8/11
various times and locations
Planet Earth Festival – pianetaterrafestival.it
Info: Tel +39 350 0889538 – info@pianetaterrafestival.it
PATHS OF PIA
Ten Years After Pia Pera's Death: Words, Gardens, and Paths
until the 9 October
9 October – 17:00 pm New Greenhouses of the Botanical Garden: The garden, teacher of life WORKSHOPS
Giuseppe Pera Foundation
info: tel. 0583 462043
LUCCA COMICS & GAMES
Europe's leading transmedia community event dedicated to pop culture.
October 28 / November 1
10:00 am - 19:00 pm – Lucca historic center
Lucca CREATES –luccacomicsandgames.com
info: Tel. +39 0583 401711 – info@luccacomicsandgames.com
EXHIBITIONS
PHOTOLUX
International Photography Biennial.
November 21 / December 31
10:00 am - 19:30 pm – various locations
Photolux Festival – photoluxfestival.it
tel. 0583 53003 - info@photoluxfestival.it
MUSIC
High-level concerts, performed by important Italian and foreign soloists and ensembles.
until November 21
17:30 PM – Auditorium of the Church of Suffragio
November 7 – Guadagnini Quartet
November 21 – Elective Affinities
info: Lucca Musical Association Onlus
associazionemusicalelucchese.it
tel. 0583 469960
MARKETS AND MARKETPLACES
ANTIQUES MARKET
For those who love vintage, things from the past and want to take advantage of the opportunity to buy original objects.
November 14th / 15th
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Martino, Antelminelli, Giglio, San Giovanni, San Giusto
Municipality of Lucca – comune.lucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
REUSE FAIR
Recycled crafts, collectibles, vintage, objects, recycled modern antiques.
21 / 22 November
9:00 am - 20:00 pm – Monte San Quirico Cattle Market
info: Eye of the Recyclone
occhiodelriciclonetoscana@gmail.com
SANT'ANSANO FAIR
A rich program of unmissable events, the arts and crafts market and the typical products market.
November 30 / December 1
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM – San Gemignano di Moriano
Municipality of Lucca – comune.lucca.it
tel. 0583 442213 - info@turismo.lucca.it
CULTURE
LUCCA COMICS & GAMES
Europe's leading transmedia community event dedicated to pop culture.
until November 1
10:00 am - 19:00 pm – Lucca historic center
Lucca CREATES – luccacomicsandgames.com
info: Tel. +39 0583 401711 – info@luccacomicsandgames.com
SPORTS
ITALIAN RALLY CUP FINAL
The 61st Coppa Città di Lucca, one of Italy's historic rallies, valid as the final of the 2026 Coppa Italia Rally
November 15
9:30 am – City Walls
Automobile Club Lucca – aciluccasport.it
Info: Tel. 0583 3505475 – segreteria@lucca.aci.it
FAI SPRING DAYS
A weekend of special openings to discover our country's rich heritage of history, art, and nature.
March 21th / 22th
Villa Bottini
Sat and Sun 9:30 – 12:30 / 14:00 – 18:00 (last admission 17:30)
Parish Church of San Giorgio in Brancoli
Sat and Sun 10:00 – 12:30 / 14:00 – 18:00 (last admission 17:30)
FAI – Italian Environmental Fund – fondoambiente.it
Info: info@fondoambiente.it MARKETS AND MARKETPLACES
CHRISTMAS FAIR
The traditional "banquets" of the winter market
September 13th / 29th
10:00 am – 20:00 pm – Piazza San Francesco
City of Lucca
Department of Productive Activities
SANT'ANSANO FAIR
A rich program of unmissable events, the arts and crafts market and the typical products market.
1th December
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM – San Gemignano di Moriano
Municipality of Lucca – comune.lucca.it
tel. 0583 442213 - info@turismo.lucca.it
A NEW LIFE FOR EVERYTHING
The only flea markets for private individuals, where you can sell and exchange secondhand items, recycle items, and promote anti-waste education.
5 / 6 December
9:00 am - 19:00 pm – Monte San Quirico Cattle Market
info: Lucca invites
tel. 340 811 2621 – info@luccainvita.com
REUSE FAIR
Recycled crafts, collectibles, vintage, objects, recycled modern antiques.
23/24 May
9:00 am - 20:00 pm – Monte San Quirico Cattle Market
info: Eye of the Recyclone
occhiodelriciclonetoscana@gmail.com
EXHIBITIONS
PHOTOLUX
International Photography Biennial.
until December 31
10:00 am - 19:30 pm – various locations
Photolux Festival – photoluxfestival.it
tel. 0583 53003 - info@photoluxfestival.it
To report an event write to redazione@turismo.lucca.it
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