John Tiberi- Punk Gaze 50 Years Exhibition
John TIiberi Punk Gaze 50 Years recounts that season through over 25 photographs and videos of John Tiberi, tour manager and photographer of the Sex Pistols and a direct witness to the birth of British punk.
Aperun - Lucca Social Run Club
Come for a run around the wall. Meet in front of the Casermetta della Casa del Boia restaurant, between Porta S. Jacopo and Porta Elisa and we will run around the wall and then finish with an aperitif.
Boccherini PopLab Concert
Boccherini presents the PopLab scholarship concert for the Pop/Rock department. The scholarship made available by Soroptimist International d’Italia will be awarded during the audition – concert with a dedicated jury.
Emilio Maggini Centenary Celebrations
A day dedicated to Emilio Maggini, in the centenary of his birth starting at 10, with a Holy Mass and then in the evening a concert featuring the Don Vittorio Landucci choir.
The Friday Note
The Friday Note presents MEG. Soul, jazz, funk, blues and timeless pop classics will come together through original arrangements, rich grooves and expressive freedom.
The Voice of a Woman : Loves’ impetus and emotions in the mazes of a woman’s heart
Boccherini presents a concert “The voice of a woman: loves, impetus and emotions in the labyrinths of the female heart. Recital chamber and opera
Gala Lirico Pucciniano
A packed September lies ahead: from now until early October, the ‘Cartoline Pucciniane’ are back , with various concerts through the month
Dancing Memories
Dancing Memories, the end of summer party on the Walls of Lucca is back with Franco Baldaccini DJ and Luca Maffei DJ.
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.
September in Colours
As part of September Lucencis this weekend there are two days to discover the art of historical figurine between demonstrations, painting tests and time challenges.
Language Exchange - Italian/French
The Agorà Library offers two language exchanges : one Italian-English and one Italian-French. These aren't classes, but rather free conversations where everyone speaks in the language they're learning. No level is required, just a desire to communicate and get involved!
Sagra delle Sagre
The Sagra delle Sagre will take palce Piazza Aldo Moro, Capannori with all the typical flavours of the area. From tordello to farinata, eight festivals will offer their specialties .
Music at Circolo ARCI
Circolo ARCI in Sant Alessio has live music throughout the month of September. This Saturday the South American Music Collective have a workshop and performance, then Sunday evening The Goose & the Golden Egg perform
Arte Bambini Celebrates 2 years
Arte Bambini celebrates 2 years of classes and events at Palazzo Esposizione.
Music in the Museum
The Ghibellino Trio (violin, viola and cello) will perform the concert "Mozart, what fun" at the National Museum of Villa Guinigi, proposing the "Fun K563" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Colectivo Musica Sud Americana
South American Music Rhythm and ~Songs lab is an experiential circle open to all, no previous musical skills required. Just come along and try followed by a next Collective Concert
I Fossi dell 'Arte
‘I Fossi dell’Arte’ continues in 2026, an event dedicated to open-air art that brings works and artists to the heart of the historic centre, creating a unique encounter between contemporary creativity and Lucca’s historical heritage.
September Lucchese Markets
Alongside religious celebrations, Settembre Lucchese is also a time of popular celebration, with fairs, stalls, and markets that enliven various areas of the city. The three traditional fairs are eagerly awaited events for generations and, as is tradition, are held annually on specific days:
Pescia Mercato Usato
Pescia is home to a market dedicated to quality vintage and second-hand goods, held on the third Sunday of every month under the grand vault of the former flower market. Around a hundred vendors and several thousand visitors participate.
National Day of Small Museums
The Barsanti and Matteuci museum will participate in the 9th edition of the National Day of Small Museums, this year it is dedicated to the theme “Memorabilia - Small Museums, Big Wonders”.
Movie in English - The Invite
Good Morning Cinema returns this Sunday with a movie in English The Invite.J oe and Angela’s wedding is now worn out by routine, but when they invite their enigmatic neighbours to dinner, a charming and unscrupulous couple, the evening will take an unexpected turn.
Puccini Marching Bands
The Puccini Marching Bands are back with their third edition in 2026. Throughout the summer they will perform in the historic centre at some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. This Sunday the G. Pacini Philharmonic Orchestra – La Sorgente Folk Group of Quiesa.
Sports City Day
SportCity Day 2026 aims to bring citizens of all ages closer to sports practice to enhance their psychophysical health and will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2026 on the park of the Urban Walls.
The Goose & the Goden Eggs Live Music
Say goodbye to summer at Circolo ARCI The Goose & The Golden Eggs 7 piece band from Florence, will perform Caribbean style sounds ranging from Jamaican Soul to Rocksteady to genuine SKA 60s/70s.
Night Trip by Paolino Leopardi
Theatre and chamber music meet in a show dedicated to Paolina Leopardi, with the actor Giuseppe Nitti, Elisa Cozzini on the flute and Annalisa Desantis on the harp.
Lucca Jazz Donna Concert
The last concert of the Lucca Jazz Dona season takes place at Chiesa San Francesco with two great acts. FREE ENTRY
September Lucchese Markets
Alongside religious celebrations, Settembre Lucchese is also a time of popular celebration, with fairs, stalls, and markets that enliven various areas of the city. The three traditional fairs are eagerly awaited events for generations and, as is tradition, are held annually on specific days:
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back at La Casermetta on the wall this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar a chance for immigrant residents & Italian speakers
Music in the Cathedral
A rich programme of concerts of choirs and organists in St Martin's Cathedral featuring world-famous names and established musicians from famous cathedrals and churches. Tonioght Michael Saum.
Drink Speak Share
“Drink, Speak and Share” connectS locals and foreigners living in Lucca through informal, laid-back meetings where languages can be exchanged.
Gala Lirico Pucciniano
A packed September lies ahead: from now until early October, the ‘Cartoline Pucciniane’ are back , with various concerts through the month
Language Exchange -English/Italian
The Agorà Library offers two language exchanges : one Italian-English and one Italian-French. These aren't classes, but rather free conversations where everyone speaks in the language they're learning. No level is required, just a desire to communicate and get involved!
Battle of Castellaccio: Historical, Landscape, and Cultural Walk to the Castle
On the occasion of the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Castellaccio di Aquilea, the Aquilea Village Committee presents an historical, landscape, and cultural walk to the Castellaccio
September Lucchese Markets
Alongside religious celebrations, Settembre Lucchese is also a time of popular celebration, with fairs, stalls, and markets that enliven various areas of the city. The three traditional fairs are eagerly awaited events for generations and, as is tradition, are held annually on specific days:
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back at La Casermetta on the wall this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar a chance for immigrant residents & Italian speakers
September Lucchese Markets
Alongside religious celebrations, Settembre Lucchese is also a time of popular celebration, with fairs, stalls, and markets that enliven various areas of the city. The three traditional fairs are eagerly awaited events for generations and, as is tradition, are held annually on specific days:
Music in the Cathedral
A rich programme of concerts of choirs and organists in St Martin's Cathedral featuring world-famous names and established musicians from famous cathedrals and churches. Tonight Giampaola di Rosa
Drink Speak Share
“Drink, Speak and Share” connectS locals and foreigners living in Lucca through informal, laid-back meetings where languages can be exchanged.
Fashion in Flair
Fashion in Flair returns to Lucca within the magnificent surroundings of the Real Collegio, which once again becomes a showcase of excellence for Italian craftsmanship.
Gala Lirico Pucciniano
A packed September lies ahead: from now until early October, the ‘Cartoline Pucciniane’ are back , with various concerts through the month
Mercato Riuso
The Riuso mercato at Foro Boario is the perfect spot to find unique treasures, bargains, vintage items and more!
Language Exchange - Italian/French
The Agorà Library offers two language exchanges : one Italian-English and one Italian-French. These aren't classes, but rather free conversations where everyone speaks in the language they're learning. No level is required, just a desire to communicate and get involved!
A New Life for Everything Market
Since 2008, LuccaInvita has hosted the first and only second-hand markets in Lucca, where private citizens can buy, sell, and exchange second-hand items, recycle household items, and promote anti-waste education.
Free Museum Sunday
Every First Sunday of the Month it is possible to enter many museums for free. In Lucca Museio Nazional di Villa Guinigi and Pinacoteca nazionale & Museo di Palazzo Mansi
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back at La Casermetta on the wall this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar a chance for immigrant residents & Italian speakers
Forte dei Marmi Antiques Market
The Forte dei Marmi Antiques Market (Mercato Antiquario) is a monthly event in Piazza Dante, held on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month, featuring Italian antiques, art, jewellery, furniture, books, and unique collectibles from over 40 vendors.
Language Exchange -English/Italian
The Agorà Library offers two language exchanges : one Italian-English and one Italian-French. These aren't classes, but rather free conversations where everyone speaks in the language they're learning. No level is required, just a desire to communicate and get involved!
I Fossi dell 'Arte
‘I Fossi dell’Arte’ continues in 2026, an event dedicated to open-air art that brings works and artists to the heart of the historic centre, creating a unique encounter between contemporary creativity and Lucca’s historical heritage.
Associazione Musicale Lucchese (LMA) Concert
The 2026 concert season promoted by the Associazione Musicale Lucchese once again offers a wealth of variety and, as always, promises some pleasant surprises, with unusual programs, young talents, and welcome returns.
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.
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back at La Casermetta on the wall this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar a chance for immigrant residents & Italian speakers
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.
Language Exchange - Italian/French
The Agorà Library offers two language exchanges : one Italian-English and one Italian-French. These aren't classes, but rather free conversations where everyone speaks in the language they're learning. No level is required, just a desire to communicate and get involved!
Qui e Ora - Festival of Wellbeing
The Real Collegio will transform into the heart of Mind, Body, and Spirit Wellness, an unforgettable event packed with workshops, conferences, themed rooms dedicated to yoga, meditation, sound vibrations, and an ethical fair.
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back at La Casermetta on the wall this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar a chance for immigrant residents & Italian speakers
Mercato Riuso
The Riuso mercato at Foro Boario is the perfect spot to find unique treasures, bargains, vintage items and more!
Language Exchange -English/Italian
The Agorà Library offers two language exchanges : one Italian-English and one Italian-French. These aren't classes, but rather free conversations where everyone speaks in the language they're learning. No level is required, just a desire to communicate and get involved!
Associazione Musicale Lucchese (LMA) Concert
The 2026 concert season promoted by the Associazione Musicale Lucchese once again offers a wealth of variety and, as always, promises some pleasant surprises, with unusual programs, young talents, and welcome returns.
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back at La Casermetta on the wall this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar a chance for immigrant residents & Italian speakers
Lucca Comics & Games 2026
From 28 October to 1st November 2026 in Lucca, the main pop event in the West dedicated to the world of comics, board games, cinema and much more takes over our city.
Free Museum Sunday
Every First Sunday of the Month it is possible to enter many museums for free. In Lucca Museio Nazional di Villa Guinigi and Pinacoteca nazionale & Museo di Palazzo Mansi
Language Exchange - Italian/French
The Agorà Library offers two language exchanges : one Italian-English and one Italian-French. These aren't classes, but rather free conversations where everyone speaks in the language they're learning. No level is required, just a desire to communicate and get involved!
Associazione Musicale Lucchese (LMA) Concert
The 2026 concert season promoted by the Associazione Musicale Lucchese once again offers a wealth of variety and, as always, promises some pleasant surprises, with unusual programs, young talents, and welcome returns.
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.
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.
Language Exchange -English/Italian
The Agorà Library offers two language exchanges : one Italian-English and one Italian-French. These aren't classes, but rather free conversations where everyone speaks in the language they're learning. No level is required, just a desire to communicate and get involved!
Mercato Riuso
The Riuso mercato at Foro Boario is the perfect spot to find unique treasures, bargains, vintage items and more!
Language Exchange - Italian/French
The Agorà Library offers two language exchanges : one Italian-English and one Italian-French. These aren't classes, but rather free conversations where everyone speaks in the language they're learning. No level is required, just a desire to communicate and get involved!
Associazione Musicale Lucchese (LMA) Concert
The 2026 concert season promoted by the Associazione Musicale Lucchese once again offers a wealth of variety and, as always, promises some pleasant surprises, with unusual programs, young talents, and welcome returns.
Language Exchange -English/Italian
The Agorà Library offers two language exchanges : one Italian-English and one Italian-French. These aren't classes, but rather free conversations where everyone speaks in the language they're learning. No level is required, just a desire to communicate and get involved!
Mercato Riuso
The Riuso mercato at Foro Boario is the perfect spot to find unique treasures, bargains, vintage items and more!
A New Life for Everything Market
Since 2008, LuccaInvita has hosted the first and only second-hand markets in Lucca, where private citizens can buy, sell, and exchange second-hand items, recycle household items, and promote anti-waste education.
Free Museum Sunday
Every First Sunday of the Month it is possible to enter many museums for free. In Lucca Museio Nazional di Villa Guinigi and Pinacoteca nazionale & Museo di Palazzo Mansi
Mercato Riuso
The Riuso mercato at Foro Boario is the perfect spot to find unique treasures, bargains, vintage items and more!
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.
73rd Puccini Festival
Like the most prestigious international theaters, we plan ahead to give you increasingly ambitious dreams. We are proud to announce 2027, the year in which we celebrated the 110th anniversary of the birth of the Kingdom of Italy.
After a 2025 season with celebrated casts and a 2026 year aiming to reach the same level, 2027 is beginning to reveal our vision. Artistic Director Angelo Taddeo, with the full support of the Foundation, has brought together names who regularly grace the world's most important stages.
Three years, one common denominator: absolute excellence. Get ready: the magic of the Puccini Festival reaches new heights.
Drink Speak Share
“Drink, Speak and Share” connectS locals and foreigners living in Lucca through informal, laid-back meetings where languages can be exchanged.
Gala Lirico Per Santa Croce
A packed September lies ahead: from now until early October, the ‘Cartoline Pucciniane’ are back , with various concerts through the month
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back at La Casermetta on the wall this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar a chance for immigrant residents & Italian speakers
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.
September Lucchese Markets
Alongside religious celebrations, Settembre Lucchese is also a time of popular celebration, with fairs, stalls, and markets that enliven various areas of the city. The three traditional fairs are eagerly awaited events for generations and, as is tradition, are held annually on specific days:
Aspettando La Luminaria
Two hours of music in the squares of the historic centre will accompany the waiting of Lucchesi and visitors for the very special La Luminaria
Music in the Museum
Accompanied by the music of Riz Ortolani, actors Francesco Grossi and Filippo Lai will bring the life story of Francis of Assisi to the National Museum of Palazzo Mansi.
Cook Inc Festival - Universal Language
We met the women of Cook Inc at Lucca Gustosa 2025 and this weekend they are bringing together people and seemingly distant worlds in a small but precious festivalArt, music, health, fashion and gastronomy, and they discover they speak the same language.
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.
Live Music at Circolo ARCI all weekend
Circolo ARCI in Sant Alessio is back with live music starting this Saturday with a group called Klamar from East Timor on the other side of the world!
Open Sport 26
Saturday 12 September sees the return of Open Sport 2026, Altopascio’s sports festival: from 4 pm to 11 pm, you can look forward to sports trials, tournaments, matches, exhibitions, prize-giving ceremonies, music and food trucks.
Rugby Lucca open Day
On the occasion of the Romei Memorial, Rugby Lucca opens the doors to all the little athletes! If your son or daughter is between the ages of 4 and 11, this is the perfect opportunity to discover a world of fun, friends and outdoor sports.
Language Exchange - English/Italian
The Agorà Library offers two language exchanges : one Italian-English and one Italian-French. These aren't classes, but rather free conversations where everyone speaks in the language they're learning. No level is required, just a desire to communicate and get involved!
Chic d'Amare
Chic d’Amare, a weekend dedicated to artisan design and vanishing traditions, among friends, acquaintances, and new faces.
Forte dei Marmi Antiques Market
The Forte dei Marmi Antiques Market (Mercato Antiquario) is a monthly event in Piazza Dante, held on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month, featuring Italian antiques, art, jewellery, furniture, books, and unique collectibles from over 40 vendors.
Boccherini Open Season Concert
Boccherini's Open season 2026 concerts will resume with "Echi di Spain", a charming chamber concert focused on the evocative atmospheres of the Iberian and Baroque tradition featuring violin and guitar.
Basketball Lucca End of Summer Meeting and Festa
The annual end-of-summer meeting with the Lucca Basketball Club takes place in the wonderful outdoor area of the new Hostel di San Frediano with music, food and a chance to meet the team.
Northern Soul Weekend
Northern Soul, Motown,Classics , R&B, Reggae , Ska , Modern , Crossover , dj’s all in the small Tuscan village of Bagni di Lucca
Boccherini Concert of Scholarship Winners
Boccherini's presents a Concert of Scholarship winners including music by Mozart, Verdi, Rossini, Handel and more.
Santa Croce
Like every year the Cathedral of Lucca is the heart of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the great festival of Lucca and the people of Lucca, at home and abroad.
Drink Speak Share
“Drink, Speak and Share” connectS locals and foreigners living in Lucca through informal, laid-back meetings where languages can be exchanged.
Lecture: Homers Green Honey: Colour in Perception & Art
Ugo Volli will deliver a keynote lecture on the topic "Homer's 'Green Honey': Colour in Perception, Arts, and Culture." This is the latest event in a series of lectures organized by the Ragghianti Foundation, featuring internationally renowned scholars. Admission is free, subject to availability.
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back at La Casermetta on the wall this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar a chance for immigrant residents & Italian speakers
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.
Live Music: Andrea Biagioni & the Barbapapas
After 2 months of pause, Moon Bar is reopening their doors and will host the overwhelming live Rock n Roll and Surf Music (50’s and 60’s) of Andrea Biagioni and the Barbapapas.
Mozart & Puccini, Young Talents, Great Masters Concert
The concert "Mozart & Puccini: young talents, great masters", celebrates the second chapter of a prestigious three-year collaboration between the Giglio Giacomo Puccini Theatre and the Mozarteum University in Salzburg.
Vintage Picnic Sotto Le Stelle
A vintage style b.y.o. and dress up picnic megatable for an evening dedicated to sharing, music and retro fun!
Free Museum Sunday
Every First Sunday of the Month it is possible to enter many museums for free. In Lucca Museio Nazional di Villa Guinigi and Pinacoteca nazionale & Museo di Palazzo Mansi
Lucca Medieval
The 10th edition of Medieval Lucca Village is about to open this coming weekend at Baluardo San Paolino.Lucca Medievale is an event and a rich laboratory, in which social and symbolic activities represent a meeting point between the past and the present.