in the historical centre of Lucca, in Piazza Napoleone from 23 November 2024 to 6 January 2025 the traditional market of Lucca Magico Natale
In the heart of Lucca, a village/market set up in typical small wooden houses animated by shows and entertainment with live performances, animations and the possibility of an unmissable appointment with Santa Claus to personally deliver the letter of gifts.
Artisans, local producers and a selection of the best regional delicacies, sweets and other Christmas tastes from all over Italy, to rediscover authentic flavours and unique handcrafted gifts, perfect for the festive season.
A unique experience for families wishing to spend a fairytale Christmas together.
An unmissable event for everyone within the calendar of ‘Lucca Magico Natale’.
An opportunity to rediscover the warmth of the festivities in the handcrafted creations, quality products and original gift ideas of the markets.
The market is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and until 11 p.m. on holidays.
and more...
The market of creative artists and artisans (30 November, 1 December) will be in Piazza Anfiteatro and
in the nearby Piazza San Frediano, there is PuroCioccolato for gourmets.
The loggia of Palazzo Sani comes alive with artists and creatives from the Meraki Christmas Market on the weekends of December (7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24 December)
Arts and Crafts Market Xmas edition also in Piazza San Giusto (7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24 December)
Antiques market (14, 15 December), for those who love vintage, old-fashioned tastes and want to take advantage of it for an original gift. It is the second oldest antiques market in Italy and occupies alleys and courtyards in the area around the Cathedral.
in Piazza San Frediano, more handicrafts from the CREART market (18 / 24 December)
in the cloisters of the Real Collegio, the 19th edition of the market exhibition dedicated to local and other flavours and knowledge at Il Desco (30 November 1, 7, 8 December)
on 21, 22, 23 December, the shops in the historic centre will also be open in the evening hours for late arrivals! On 22 December at 9.30 p.m. in the courtyard of Palazzo Sani, the evening will be enlivened by a concert of Christmas Gospel songs.
...and the markets in the villages
> About 9 km from the Urban Walls of Lucca, up the course of the Serchio, one reaches the village of Ponte a Moriano where a Christmas market of hobbyists is set up and, on 1 December, the traditional fair of Sant'Ansano with its arts and crafts market and that of typical products. Father Christmas meets the children in front of the theatre, reminding everyone of the arrival of Christmas.
All the warmth and welcome of the small hamlets straddling the river and at the foot of the hills on which the via delle Ville winds. An opportunity for a day in the countryside to enjoy peace and quiet and... some good food!
> Take the via Sarzanese, west of the city and after a few kilometres turn left into via dell'Amore and you will find yourself near the church of Sant'Angelo in Campo, a historic village on the outskirts of Lucca, where a Christmas market of handicrafts and local food and wine products (8, 14, 15 sdecember) is set up, with entertainment for adults and children, Christmas-themed workshops and balloon sculptures, and where (20 december) you can attend the Concerto degli Auguri (Christmas Concert) performed on the precious organ of the church of San Michele Arcangelo. Here, too, you can meet Santa Claus for letter deliveries and souvenir photos.