Supermoon in August, but the spectacle everyone is waiting for is on the night of St. Lawrence when the Perseids perform the well-known astronomical event of “shooting stars,” but they will not be the only ones.
Weather forecasts are hopeful this year with a small crescent moon and many swarms brightening the summer sky. The peak will be Aug. 12 with the Tears of St. Lawrence, which astronomers predict will be a must-see show of the beloved Perseids. We await them with lots of music.
A figure suspended on a cloud controls a crowded and seemingly incomprehensible scene.
From the parade ground of the San Donato bastion of the Walls of Lucca, militia are firing cannon shots under the supervision of the Captain of the bombardiers.
A little farther on the captain's aide and beside the cannon two drummers and three bombardiers, a flag-bearer and a broken lance.
On the bridge that gives access to the Porta San Donato people are entering and leaving the city festively.
This is how Lucca Comics & Games always begins, with the poster presentation, and as it always manages to impress.
There are three LC&G posters this year: one for each stage of approach to the festival, one for each act of Madame Butterfly in homage to Giacomo Puccini, whose death centenary falls this year, and all three dedicated to a great principle of chaos theory to which, for the transmediality typical of the festival, it immediately refers.
Two thousand years of history studded with extraordinary events that have carved the name of Lucca into the Time Line.
As a unique format in Italy, Lucca Historiae Fest tells this story of Lucca on nine bastions of the City Walls where as many historical reconstructions will be set up to retrace the various eras that have characterised the city:
From June 21 to 23 new spaces and new events with the involvement of a greater number of associations and re-enactors.
Second edition for Lucca Fashion Weekend, scheduled from June 27 to 29, 2024, in Lucca.
At the Antico Caffè Di Simo on the centenary of Giacomo Puccini's death.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday until May 26, with a rich cultural programme centred on the figure of the Maestro, two exhibitions, book presentations, concerts and recitals, and dance with the contribution of the National Committee for Puccini Celebrations.
The rediscovery of our most important culinary traditions, but also a precious dialogue with other cultures and countries. A stage for a food and wine culture that enhances the flavours and delicacies from our territory and... international surroundings.
The tasty menu of Lucca Gustosa will involve many places in the city: Piazza Napoleone and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Palazzo Pretorio and Mercato del Carmine, for a weekend dedicated to taste and surprises.
A city tour among the great masks and fantastic characters that appear in Lucca's streets and squares. Here come the great papier-mâché works of Viareggio's master carristi (float-makers) that will take center stage in the city throughout the month.
Jugglers, soap bubbles, music and art: the much awaited return of Carnevalfratta, the historic carnival of Lucca, on Sunday, February 18, in piazza San Francesco (St. Francis square).
Amusing and involving events that, in collaboration with Viareggio's Carnival, will bring the spirit of lightness and feast to Lucca.
The parade of masks on the Walls and in the squares of Lucca
Sunday, February the 4th, from 3.00 p.m., the mask parade along the Walls of Lucca.