On-Going Events
Jan
1
to 31 Dec

On-Going Events

This is where we list events that are on-going or take place nightly or weekly such as the nightly Puccini concerts, art and museum exhibitions both in Lucca and major exhibitions further afield in Pisa and Firenze so be sure to check here too.

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La  Quadreria in the City Exhibition
Dec
10
to 31 Dec

La Quadreria in the City Exhibition

Quadreria in the City - Lost and Rediscovered Painted Wonders by Daccapo. Forty paintings, selected from the many received as donations over the years, all sharing a deep connection with the city of Lucca.

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Lucca Walking Circle Evening Walk
Dec
11

Lucca Walking Circle Evening Walk

Join us for our Lucca Walking Circle Thursday evening walk together around the wall. Open to anyone who lives in Lucca. It is an opportunity to meet new people, share ideas and be inspired for the week as we circle our beautiful wall and have an aperitivo together afterwards if you want to.

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Olympic Flame Arrives in Lucca
Dec
12

Olympic Flame Arrives in Lucca

The Olympic flame for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games will pass through Lucca on December 12, 2025, as part of its journey through Tuscany. It will arrive in the city for a torch relay that will go through the historic centre, with the relay starting in the late morning and ending before the flame continues to Livorno. 

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Library Notes - Gaetano Luporini
Dec
12

Library Notes - Gaetano Luporini

Library Notes, is a new series from the Boccherini Conservatory. A project that showcases the precious historical materials of our Library. Each meeting is a journey through the pages of musical history of the Library with performances!

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The Question of Styles
Dec
12
to 13 Dec

The Question of Styles

The "Question of Styles" series returns, featuring Maria Bruno (soprano) and Petr Yanchuk (piano) in two concerts on Friday and Saturday dedicated to the Presidents of the SIMC.

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Flying with Santa Claus 2025
Dec
13
to 14 Dec

Flying with Santa Claus 2025

Flying with Santa Claus 2025 one of Capannori's most anticipated events is back! During the two days, pilots will take adults and children on flights over the Lucca Plain, the Capannori Villas, and the City of Lucca, offering free experiences accessible to all.

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Arti e Mestieri Lucca Handmade Market
Dec
13
to 14 Dec

Arti e Mestieri Lucca Handmade Market

  • Piazza San Giusto Lucca, Toscana, 55100 Italy (map)
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Here we are at the gates of Christmas, the special events of Arts and Crafts for the last month of 2025. Artisans, artists and creatives will offer you many original, unique and special ideas for your Christmas thoughts... all made with love

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Il Giardino Segreto
Dec
13
to 14 Dec

Il Giardino Segreto

The Christmas edition of the Secret Garden where nature and creativity meet in a unique experience with workshops, exhibition, sales, curiosities and great creativity at ConVictus

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Meraki Market
Dec
13
to 14 Dec

Meraki Market

Meraki Market is back at Palazzo Sani on Via Fillungo with original handcrafted items by local makers, perfect spot for a unique Christmas gift

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La Fabbrica del Natale
Dec
13
to 14 Dec

La Fabbrica del Natale

La Fabbrica del Natale is back where kids can gather and decorate the Christmas Factory in Piazzetta San Carlo, and Santa Claus is waiting in his magical secret house.

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Vicopisano Market
Dec
14

Vicopisano Market

  • Piazza Domenico Cavalca Vicopisano, Toscana, 56010 Italy (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Antiques Collections Market and the Hobbyists of Vicopisano, for over twenty years, every second Sunday of the month, not in August, is one of the most famous and popular markets in Tuscany.

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Exhibition of Minerals
Dec
14

Exhibition of Minerals

An exhibition of minerals, will be held in the Multipurpose Hall of the Pontetetto Civic Centre in Lucca. where several mineralogical groups from Tuscany will be present, and you can exchange minerals too,

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Free Hot Air Balloon Flights
Dec
14

Free Hot Air Balloon Flights

Experience the magic of Christmas from above while a hot air balloon will take you over the beach at Lido di Camaiore to experience the magic of the coastline illuminated for the holidays from above!

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A Christmas Carol
Dec
14

A Christmas Carol

A special reading of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," performed by Andrea Visibelli. A magical moment for adults and children alike, to experience the magic of Christmas together... and a small gift for the children.

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Bocherini Prize Concert 2024/2025
Dec
14

Bocherini Prize Concert 2024/2025

The Luigi Boccherini Conservatory of Music is pleased to invite the public to the Prize Concert dedicated to the winners of the 2024/2025 Scholarships, an event designed to enhance the talent and artistic growth of our young musicians.

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Animando Concert Season
Dec
14

Animando Concert Season

The review will conclude on Sunday 14 December , at 6pm, with the traditional Christmas Concert , where the pianist Cristian Monti will perform pieces by Geminiani , Schumann , Roussel , Debussy and Ravel

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Lucca Walking Circle Morning Walk
Dec
15

Lucca Walking Circle Morning Walk

Join us for our Lucca Walking Circle Monday morning walk together around the wall. Open to anyone who lives in Lucca. It is an opportunity to meet new people, share ideas and be inspired for the week as we circle our beautiful wall and have a coffee together afterwards if you want to.

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Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra
Dec
15

Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra

The orchestra of one of the world's most prestigious universities, Dartmouth College, and the Orchestra Toscana dei Conservatori will perform in Lucca with students from the Boccherini, on the penultimate stop on their Tuscan tour.

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Mercoledibio Organic Market
Dec
17

Mercoledibio Organic Market

Organic Wednesdays... a double date! 💚 We'll be waiting for you in Piazza San Francesco, like every Wednesday, with our organic market from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm and Aperibio from 4:30pm

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Lucca Walking Circle Evening Walk
Dec
18

Lucca Walking Circle Evening Walk

Join us for our Lucca Walking Circle Thursday evening walk together around the wall. Open to anyone who lives in Lucca. It is an opportunity to meet new people, share ideas and be inspired for the week as we circle our beautiful wall and have an aperitivo together afterwards if you want to.

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Lucca Antiques Market
Dec
20
to 21 Dec

Lucca Antiques Market

Taking place on the third Saturday and Sunday of the month the Lucca Antiques Market attracts visitors from far and wide searching for that elusive treasure. Spread across Piazza Napoleone ,Piazza Giusti, Piazza San Martino and surrounding streets it is a delight if you are looking for quirky items , traditional antiques and one of a kind treasures.

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Meraki Market
Dec
20
to 24 Dec

Meraki Market

Meraki Market is back at Palazzo Sani on Via Fillungo with original handcrafted items by local makers, perfect spot for a unique Christmas gift

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La Fabbrica del Natale
Dec
20
to 21 Dec

La Fabbrica del Natale

La Fabbrica del Natale is back where kids can gather and decorate the Christmas Factory in Piazzetta San Carlo, and Santa Claus is waiting in his magical secret house.

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Arrival of Babbo Natale
Dec
20

Arrival of Babbo Natale

Santa’s Sleigh is arriving in Lucca, pulled by Elves and accompanied by the Compagnia dei Balestrieri, loaded with gifts for the children offered by Confartigianato Imprese Lucca.

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A Fairytale Choir concert
Dec
20

A Fairytale Choir concert

A fairytale choir arrives at the Christmas Factory, one of the most evocative spaces of Lucca Magico Natale where they will perform the most enchanting songs frmo the world of Disney.

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Donkey Christmas
Dec
21

Donkey Christmas

The Donkey Ranch San Giusto presents a Donkey Christmas a special afternoon at our little Christmas market with local products and lots of ideas for last-minute gifts to put under the tree!

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A Fairytale Choir concert
Dec
21

A Fairytale Choir concert

A fairytale choir arrives at the Christmas Factory, one of the most evocative spaces of Lucca Magico Natale where they will perform the most enchanting songs frmo the world of Disney.

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Lucca Walking Circle Morning Walk
Dec
22

Lucca Walking Circle Morning Walk

Join us for our Lucca Walking Circle Monday morning walk together around the wall. Open to anyone who lives in Lucca. It is an opportunity to meet new people, share ideas and be inspired for the week as we circle our beautiful wall and have a coffee together afterwards if you want to.

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New Years Eve in Lucca
Dec
31
to 1 Jan

New Years Eve in Lucca

Lucca is preparing to welcome in 2025 with a huge party in the heart of the city. On Wednesday, December 31st, the traditional and evocative setting of Piazza Santa Maria will host one of the most beloved musical formats on the national scene: "I Want to Go Back to the '90s

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Nabucco
Jan
4

Nabucco

Tetatro del Giglio presents Nabucco is an Italian-language opera in four acts composed in 1841 by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Temistocle Solera.

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Nabucco
Jan
5

Nabucco

Four-part lyrical drama on libretto by Themistocle Solera, from the drama by Auguste Anicet-Bourgeois and Francis Cornue
Music by Giuseppe Verdi.

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Vicopisano Market
Jan
11

Vicopisano Market

The Antiques Collections Market and the Hobbyists of Vicopisano, for over twenty years, every second Sunday of the month, not in August, is one of the most famous and popular markets in Tuscany.

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Library Notes - Gaetano Luporini
Jan
23

Library Notes - Gaetano Luporini

Library Notes, is a new series from the Boccherini Conservatory. A project that showcases the precious historical materials of our Library. Each meeting is a journey through the pages of musical history of the Library with performances!

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Viareggio Carnivale
Feb
1
to 21 Feb

Viareggio Carnivale

The Viareggio Carnival celebrates its 153rd edition in 2026, confirming its reputation as an event capable of combining spectacle, tradition, and participation, making each edition an unforgettable experience.

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Vicopisano Market
Feb
8

Vicopisano Market

The Antiques Collections Market and the Hobbyists of Vicopisano, for over twenty years, every second Sunday of the month, not in August, is one of the most famous and popular markets in Tuscany.

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Vicopisano Market
Mar
8

Vicopisano Market

The Antiques Collections Market and the Hobbyists of Vicopisano, for over twenty years, every second Sunday of the month, not in August, is one of the most famous and popular markets in Tuscany.

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Rothko in Florence
Mar
14
to 26 Jul

Rothko in Florence

Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi presents one of the most significant exhibitions ever devoted in Italy to Mark Rothko (1903–1970), the undisputed master of American modern art.

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Vicopisano Market
Apr
12

Vicopisano Market

The Antiques Collections Market and the Hobbyists of Vicopisano, for over twenty years, every second Sunday of the month, not in August, is one of the most famous and popular markets in Tuscany.

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Turandot
Apr
25

Turandot

Opera in three acts and five scenes, with a libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni, based on the eponymous fairy tale by Carlo Gozzi. Music by Giacomo Puccini

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Turandot
Apr
26

Turandot

Opera in three acts and five scenes, with a libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni, based on the eponymous fairy tale by Carlo Gozzi. Music by Giacomo Puccini

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Vicopisano Market
May
10

Vicopisano Market

The Antiques Collections Market and the Hobbyists of Vicopisano, for over twenty years, every second Sunday of the month, not in August, is one of the most famous and popular markets in Tuscany.

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Vicopisano Market
Jun
14

Vicopisano Market

The Antiques Collections Market and the Hobbyists of Vicopisano, for over twenty years, every second Sunday of the month, not in August, is one of the most famous and popular markets in Tuscany.

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La Prima Estate 2026 - Jack White
Jun
19
to 26 Jun

La Prima Estate 2026 - Jack White

The legendary Australian performer Nick Cave lands in Tuscany on Friday, June 26th, with the faithful Bad Seeds, known for their unforgettable performances and widely considered one of the most exciting live bands in the world.

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La Prima Estate 2026 - Gorillaz
Jun
27

La Prima Estate 2026 - Gorillaz

A true global phenomenon and Grammy winner, Gorillaz arrive on Saturday, June 27th, ready to celebrate their first 25 years, revolutionizing the very concept of a band by creating a unique, colorful, disruptive, and innovative imagery.

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La Prima Estate 2026 - Twenty One Pilots
Jun
28

La Prima Estate 2026 - Twenty One Pilots

Twenty One Pilots, arrive in Versilia on Sunday, June 28th. They've racked up 33 million streams, sold over 3 million tickets worldwide, garnered dozens of multi-platinum certifications, a Grammy for the memorable "Stressed Out," and even a spot in the Guinness® Book of Records for the longest music video ever.

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Lucca Summer Festival - Alabama Shakes &  Matt Berninger
Jul
7
to 9 Jul

Lucca Summer Festival - Alabama Shakes & Matt Berninger

  • Piazza Napoleone Lucca, Toscana, 55100 Italy (map)
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Alabama Shakes, one of the most acclaimed bands of the last decade, will take to the stage, returning to Italy after more than a decade of absence. opening act is Matt Berninger, singer and frontman of The National, who will perform a special set in which he will present his new solo project Get Sunk live.

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Vicopisano Market
Jul
12

Vicopisano Market

The Antiques Collections Market and the Hobbyists of Vicopisano, for over twenty years, every second Sunday of the month, not in August, is one of the most famous and popular markets in Tuscany.

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Andrea Bocelli in Concert
Jul
23
to 26 Jul

Andrea Bocelli in Concert

Andrea Bocelli at "Teatro del Silenzio," celebrates the 30th anniversary of his famous album "Romanza." The 2026 edition of the Teatro del Silenzio will also feature Matteo Bocelli, performing his latest album, "Falling in Love," live on July 21st.

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Vicopisano Market
Sept
13

Vicopisano Market

The Antiques Collections Market and the Hobbyists of Vicopisano, for over twenty years, every second Sunday of the month, not in August, is one of the most famous and popular markets in Tuscany.

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Vicopisano Market
Oct
11

Vicopisano Market

The Antiques Collections Market and the Hobbyists of Vicopisano, for over twenty years, every second Sunday of the month, not in August, is one of the most famous and popular markets in Tuscany.

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Vicopisano Market
Nov
8

Vicopisano Market

The Antiques Collections Market and the Hobbyists of Vicopisano, for over twenty years, every second Sunday of the month, not in August, is one of the most famous and popular markets in Tuscany.

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The Black Blues Brothers
Dec
10

The Black Blues Brothers

All the energy and athletic and artistic beauty of five formidable performers, combined with the overwhelming power of rhythm and blues, will captivate audiences at the Teatro del Giglio.

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Morandi Alive. Life and Thought of an Artist
Dec
9

Morandi Alive. Life and Thought of an Artist

The Ragghianti Foundation presents the book "Morandi Alive. Life and Thought of an Artist" by Marilena Pasquali. The free event will feature the author, art historian Maria Vittoria Marini Clarelli, Mattia Patti, and. Paolo Bolpagni, director of the Ragghianti Foundation, who will introduce and moderate the event. IN ITALIAN

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Lucca Walking Circle Morning Walk
Dec
8

Lucca Walking Circle Morning Walk

Join us for our Lucca Walking Circle Monday morning walk together around the wall. Open to anyone who lives in Lucca. It is an opportunity to meet new people, share ideas and be inspired for the week as we circle our beautiful wall and have a coffee together afterwards if you want to.

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Cori in Concerto 2025
Dec
7

Cori in Concerto 2025

The traditional Cori in Concerto event returns to San Francesco, offering its 15th edition as a unique marriage of choral singing and a truly unique genre: operetta. Admission is free, and tickets can be booked at starting at 12 noon on Tuesday, December 2nd.

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Snow Dream- Dance of the Stilt Walkers
Dec
6
to 7 Dec

Snow Dream- Dance of the Stilt Walkers

  • Various Locations Lucca, Tuscany, 55100 Italy (map)
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Stilt walkers, clowns, gospel music, and acrobatic shows, culminating in the traditional trio of evening store openings. This is the rich program put together by the Confcommercio Città di Lucca Shopping Centere for the Christmas holidays

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A Fairytale Choir concert
Dec
6

A Fairytale Choir concert

A fairytale choir arrives at the Christmas Factory, one of the most evocative spaces of Lucca Magico Natale where they will perform the most enchanting songs frmo the world of Disney.

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Saint Nicholas & The Devil
Dec
6

Saint Nicholas & The Devil

An ancient battle between good and evil comes to life under the twinkling lights of "Almost Christmas." An immersive journey into magic and tradition: All children, of all ages, eagerly await the arrival of Saint Nicholas, while mysterious creatures tell never-to-be-forgotten stories.

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La Fabbrica del Natale
Dec
6
to 8 Dec

La Fabbrica del Natale

La Fabbrica del Natale is back where kids can gather and decorate the Christmas Factory in Piazzetta San Carlo, and Santa Claus is waiting in his magical secret house.

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Natale at Sant' Angelo
Dec
6
to 8 Dec

Natale at Sant' Angelo

Three days to spend in the true Christmas atmosphere, with lights, Christmas music, choirs, children's entertainment, artisan markets, many delicacies such as mulled wine, hot chocolate, American chocolate, friars, and many other treats, but above all, our very own Santa Claus, who will welcome children with their letters to his house.

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Barga in Cioccolato
Dec
6
to 8 Dec

Barga in Cioccolato

An unmissable event for chocolate lovers, who can find artisanal chocolate shops in the "botteghe" (shops) located along the streets and squares of the historic centre and warm up along the way with a delicious hot chocolate.

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Meraki Market
Dec
6
to 8 Dec

Meraki Market

Meraki Market is back at Palazzo Sani on Via Fillungo with original handcrafted items by local makers, perfect spot for a unique Christmas gift

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