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.
OCTOBER EVENTS
Lucca 365 – Choose your favorites from music, traditions, entertainment, atmosphere, and food...
EXHIBITIONS
TURANDOT – O DIVINE BEAUTY!
Exhibition dedicated to Puccini's unfinished opera on the 100th anniversary of its first performance.
until November 1st
10:00 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. | Puccini Museum – Birthplace
Puccini Museum – puccinimuseum.org
Info: tel. 0583 584028 – info@puccinimuseum.it
A DISARMED PEACE, A DISARMING PEACE
A photographic exhibition dedicated to the geometries and human plots of major Vatican events.
until 11 November
18:00 PM - 20:00 PM | Fidanda Gallery, Atelier Ricci
Fidanda Art Gallery – fidanda.com
Info: tel. 392 9674684 – fidandagalleriarte@gmail.com
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 AND SHOW
LUCCA, CITY OF ORGANS
Three concerts for the Lucca historical organ festival.
until November 7
November 7 Parish Church of Santo Stefano | Umberto Forni
Domenico di Lorenzo Association – assvol.comune.lucca.it/dilorenzo
info: cell. 338 3221217 / 339 7591128 – gp.prina@gmail.com
GREAT EPOCHAL EVENTS
Music as memory, criticism, and vision in the Scompiglio concert series
until December 5
November 7 19:30 pm – SPE space at the Tenuta dello Scompiglio – Cage, life is all a quiz
Cultural Association of Scompiglio – delloscompiglio.org
Info: Tel. 0583 971125 – biglietteria@delloscompiglio.org
CHILDREN'S THEATRE
A series of theatrical performances for children and their families at Tenuta Dello Scompiglio.
until April 11, 2027
16:30 PM | SPE Tenuta Dello Scompiglio
November 8 - Snow-white.
November 22 - The time factory.
Cultural Association of Disarray – delloscompiglio.org
Info: Tel. 0583 971125 – biglietteria@delloscompiglio.org
LUCCA AND PUCCINI'S ORGANS
Discovering the organs played by the Maestro and his music in and around Lucca.
until November 22
November 22nd at 17:00 pm Auditorium of the Church of San Romano | Florentine Chamber Orchestra conducted by Giuseppe Lanzetta
Info: Tuscan Classical Orchestra
toscanaclassica.com
GENIUS LOCI
Not just a festival, but a journey to rediscover the city's musical heritage.
until November 28
November 5 21:00 a.m. – San Girolamo Theater | Francesco and Giuseppe Guami: songs and research
November 15 17:30 pm – Villa Bottini | Rediscovered Treasures. Unreleased Music from the Marianna Bottini Collection
November 21 21:00 PM Teatro del Giglio Giacomo Puccini Opening Concert of the Academic Year at the Boccherini Conservatory
November 28 21:00 pm – Teatro del Giglio Giacomo Puccini | Orchestra of Tuscany
Giacomo Puccini Giglio Theatre – teatrodelgigliogiacomopuccini.it
Info: Tel. 0583 46531 – biglietteria@teatrodelgiglio.it
Eight titles are scheduled for the rich program of prose performances, from classic to contemporary.
until April 4 2027
6 and 7 November 21:00 pm and November 8 16:00 pm – Teatro del Giglio Giacomo Puccini | Oscar
Giglio Theater – teatrodelgigliogiacomopuccini.it
Info: tel. 0583 465320 – biglietteria@teatrodelgiglio.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
November 7 – Guadagnini Quartet
November 21 – Elective Affinities
Lucca Musical Association Onlus – associazionemusicalelucchese.it
info: tel. 0583 469960
until December 20th
November 15
18:00 pm at the Chapter Hall, Royal College | Waiting for Beethoven 200: the debut and the dance
Edited by:
Animando – Music Promotion Center animandolucca.it
MARKETS AND MARKETPLACES
SAN CONCORDIO IN CELEBRATION
Extraordinary street market in the San Concordio neighborhood in Contrada
November 8
10:00 am - 19:00 pm – Viale San Concordio
ConfartConfartigianato – confartigianatolucca.it
tel. 0583.47641 - info@lucca.confartigianato.itt
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
CARBONARA FEST
The best of Roman cuisine on wheels.
20, 21, 22 November
9:00 a.m. - 20:00 p.m. | Don Baroni Square
Truck food
Info: cell. 329 436 4668 – truckfood@libero.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
THE SALONS OF THE MUSES
In the historic center, spaces for meetings, music, reading and contemplation
until November 15
November 15
18:30 PM – Atelier Ricci | Finissage
info: Polyedric Visions – polyedricvisions.it
THE MUSEUMS OF SMILE
A festival featuring over 40 events, including music, theater, art, poetry, meetings, and workshops for children and young people throughout the Province of Lucca.
until December 22
various times and locations
Territorial Museum System of the Province of Lucca – museiprovincialucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 417483 – info@museiprovincialucca.it
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
MUSIC AND SHOW
GREAT EPOCHAL EVENTS
Music as memory, criticism, and vision in the Scompiglio concert series
until December 5
5th December 19:30 pm – SPE space at the Tenuta dello Scompiglio –
Cultural Association of Scompiglio – delloscompiglio.org
Info: Tel. 0583 971125 – biglietteria@delloscompiglio.org
CHILDREN'S THEATRE
A series of theatrical performances for children and their families at Tenuta Dello Scompiglio.
until April 11, 2027
13th December
16:30 pm – SPE Tenuta Dello Scompiglio | The Hoax.
Cultural Association of Disarray – delloscompiglio.org
Info: Tel. 0583 971125 – biglietteria@delloscompiglio.org
until December 20th
20th December
18:00 PM at the San Girolamo Theater: Lyrical concert of greetings
Edited by:
Animando – Music Promotion Center animandolucca.it
TRADITIONS
MAGICAL CHRISTMAS AT VILLA REALE
A Christmassy atmosphere fills the park and museums of Villa Reale di Marlia, with light installations, wooden toys, Santa Claus, and elves.
December 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 19 and 20
14:00 PM - 20:00 AM | Royal Villa of Marlia, Capannori
Royal Villa of Marlia – villarealedimarlia.it
Info: tel. 0583 30108 – info@villarealedimarlia.it
MARKETS AND MARKETPLACES
PURE CHOCOLATE
Tastings, workshops, and a market. A sweet theater in anticipation of Christmas.
December 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
10:00 am - 19:00 pm Piazza Anfiteatro
International street food festival
Info: cell. 347 579 2556 – orofinoalfredo@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS FAIR
The traditional "banquets" of the winter market
December 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.
December 5th / 6th
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.
December 5, 6
9:00 am - 20:00 pm – Monte San Quirico Cattle Market
info: Eye of the Recycler
occhiodelriciclonetoscana@gmail.com
ANVA REGIONAL SPRING FESTIVAL
A Sunday of outdoor shopping
6th December
9:00 am - 19:00 pm – Via dello Stadio, grandstand side
ConfEsercenti Lucca – confesercentitoscananord.it
Info: tel. 0583 43281 – lucca@confesercentitoscananord.it
ART AND INGENUITY IN SAN PAOLINO
Artisan and creative market of handmade objects.
6, 7, 8 December
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Cittadella Square and San Paolino Districts
ConfCommercio Lucca and Massa Carrara – confcommerciolums.it
Info: tel: +39 0583 / 47311 – info@confcommercio.lu.it
ST. ANNE'S CELEBRATION
Extraordinary street market in the Sant'Anna neighborhood
13th December
10:00 am - 19:00 pm – Viale di Sant'Anna
ConfCommercio Lucca and Massa Carrara – confcommerciolums.it
Info: tel: +39 0583 / 47311 – info@confcommercio.lu.itBONSAI INSIDE THE WALLS
First bonsai and suiseki exhibition in the historic center of Lucca.
30 and 31 May
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Cloister of Santa Caterina, Royal College
Tuscan Bonsai Coordination – https://coordtoscanabonsai.it
Info: info@coordtoscanabonsai.it
CULTURE
THE MUSEUMS OF SMILE
A festival featuring over 40 events, including music, theater, art, poetry, meetings, and workshops for children and young people throughout the Province of Lucca.
until December 22
various times and locations
Territorial Museum System of the Province of Lucca – museiprovincialucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 417483 – info@museiprovincialucca.it
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
We invite you to verify access conditions with the organizers and the museum facilities.
