LUCCA MAGICAL CHRISTMAS

The markets where you can find a small but precious gift and a souvenir of a trip, the lights in the streets and on the buildings of the historic center that give the emotion of the Christmas atmosphere, the Christmas trees and nativity scenes, classic, contemporary, unusual and traditional, Santa Claus's village where you can accompany the little ones to their appointment of the year, ice skating together for the family, fun with friends, romantic with your partner, and then many guided tours to discover the secrets of the city, lots of music and renewed traditions.

La città

Christmas in Lucca is the magical atmosphere of the lights that illuminate the winter.
Lights from the shop windows in the historic center, adorned with traditional decorations of fir branches and colored balls, and bright decorations in the streets and squares give a charming look to the austere historic buildings, creating a Christmassy atmosphere.
There will be star trails illuminating the streets of the historic center and great surprises in the squares where you can enter large gift packages, Christmas tree baubles, and take the perfect souvenir photo of your stay in Lucca in winter 2026.

Traditional

Christmas in Lucca is the tradition of nativity scenes, Classic, contemporary, unusual, and traditional, carefully and passionately crafted in unique locations, especially with figurines from the workshops of the nearby Serchio Valley. Once considered Arte Povera, these figurines are now a hallmark of Christmas with family or friends, and can also be found in the city that welcomes you for the end-of-year festivities. Stop by and choose your favorite—a little angel, a shepherd, or a washerwoman—to take home and add to your nativity scene.
Set up in churches and historic buildings, but also on the Walls of Lucca and in the hilltop villages where the Christmas atmosphere is more domestic and intimate.

The Tradition is the Christmas trees around which to gather to exchange a promise, a gift, a message.
There will be contemporary Christmas trees by Lucca artists, a large illuminated tree, and a special Christmas forest in Piazza San Michele... but we don't want to spoil the surprise!

A tradition that cannot be missed in the city of Giacomo Puccini, Luigi Boccherini, Alfredo Catalani, Xaverio Geminiani and many other composers and musicians of all ages, are the Greeting Concerts.
These are the concerts that the Associations, Artists, and the City Theatre offer to everyone to celebrate the holidays, in museums, squares, churches, cloisters, and wherever there is space for art.

Antonio Possenti is the protagonist of a major exhibition hosted inside Palazzo Guinigi.

Lucca Magical Christmas, this year also offers the opportunity to encounter the work of one of the greatest contemporary painters. Born in Lucca, his dreamlike, fairytale-like language has earned him international recognition.

The markets

And then there are the Christmas markets Where you can find a small but precious artisanal gift, a comforting taste for an afternoon spent outdoors, a souvenir of a trip to take home and share with loved ones.
The Christmas market is in Piazza Napoleone from November 22nd to January 6th, but throughout the holiday season other large and small artisan, food and antique markets will alternate in the squares and streets of the historic center.

Christmas with the children, with family, with friends.

Yes, there is also the village of Santa Claus, this year in a new location, at the Cavallerizza in Piazzale Verdi where you can accompany the little ones to their appointment of the year with Elves, Fairies, Fairy Tales and… Santa Claus!
The new space at the foot of the Walls will welcome children for workshops and entertainment. They can listen to Christmas stories and music, and prepare tree decorations and small gifts in the company of magical playmates.

Anchand the IcePark It's moving to a new location near Santa Claus Village, a little slice of the North Pole where you can spend time with your family, friends, or the love of your life!

The Befana arrives from the villages of the Lucca plain.

To close out the winter holidays, On the evening of January 5th, songs that accompany the arrival of the Befana are sung in the villages in the city, which will take place in Piazza San Francesco the following day.

But don't wait!
An afternoon in the hills, discovering a small church among the olive trees or a path lined with a large monumental tree; a stroll along the aqueduct for a romantic moment in the morning light; an evening in an ancient village where you can savor the flavors of winter, carefully prepared to warm your heart; the welcoming atmosphere will surprise you, and you'll be sorry you didn't stay longer!

But there will be many other opportunities…

LUCCA MAGICAL CHRISTMAS DAY BY DAY