The Christmas markets where you can find a small but precious gift or a souvenir of a trip, the lights in the streets and on the buildings of the old town centre to give you the thrill of the Christmas atmosphere, the Christmas trees and cribs, classic, contemporary, unusual and traditional, the Santa Claus village where you can take 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 get to know the secrets of the city, lots of music and renewed traditions.

The Christmas markets

The traditional wooden huts where you can find Christmas decorations, warm and cosy accessories and tempting delicacies. Piazza Napoleone is transformed into the most beautiful of traditional markets to invite you to carefully search for your own small or large gift in the enveloping atmosphere of Christmas. (read more)

A sky full of stars

accompanies the streets of the historic centre of Lucca, and plays of light give a new design to historic buildings and churches, giving them a festive atmosphere. Between a hot chocolate and a stroll through the streets, follow the trail to find your favourite installation, author's or traditional, for the best Christmas holiday selfie. (more)

A trail of Christmas trees and nativity scenes

The living tradition of Christmas cribs and festively decorated Christmas trees becomes an itinerary to discover churches and palaces of Lucca's historical centre. A special opportunity to discover traditional nativity scenes handed down through the centuries alongside small, creative and contemporary nativity scenes set up in places that are always full of charm. (more)

with traditions and lots of atmosphere music 

that cannot be missed in the hometown of so many great musicians days of traditions to experience and remember

and a happy New Year!

all together in the square to celebrate the end of the Year and in the theatre to celebrate the beginning of a New Year. (discover)

At the Christmas Factory

the most important event of the year for young and old together is in a courtyard in the old town centre that becomes Santa's Village where they can stop to play, listen to music, and take part in the festivities and warmth of the end-of-year days (discover)

Stories&Treasures

Lucca's tourist guides await you as always to offer extraordinary and surprising guided tours of the city dressed up for the festivities. (discover)

LuccaIcePark

Winter atmospheres and red cheeks and a fantastic place to whizz around on ice. The 2024 ice rink is on the Walls of Lucca, at the top of a festively lit ramp and overlooking the historic centre. A truly ‘magical’ place to spend an afternoon with family or friends, a romantic evening to take for yourself or to share with someone you love. (discover)

Circus Atmosphere

a winter holiday classic, even cosier because acrobats, clowns and artists perform while interacting with animals in hologram form.

No one suffers and everyone has fun! (discover)