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.
Luna Park
The traditional September rides at the Tagliate amusement park, Italy's largest traveling amusement park, will be open from August 23rd to September 29th.
Michaela Kasparova Exhibition
Michaela, a true Meraki native, opens her colorful solo exhibition on September 3rd, where you'll be greeted by crowded paintings and soft, smiling statues.
Opening night Exhibition of Silvano Avanzini
On the occasion of the centenary of the birth of Silvano Avanzini an exhibition curated by Antonella Serafini, will be held at Palazzo Esposizione.
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.
Autumn Nurture Retreat
The Nurture Wellness Retreat invites women and couples to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover what it means to feel truly well—inside and out.
Festa della Rocca di Ripafratta
Three days to discover the ancient border between Pisa and Lucca: guided tours, walks, river kayaking, cycling, historical archery, yoga in the woods, presentations and discussions, music, food and a festival.
Music Masters – Winds and Strings in the 18th Century The Young Talents of the Boccherini Conservatory
Open 2025 concert series continues with a concert of up and coming talent with music by Vivaldi and Telemann
Candlelit Concerts - The Romantic Viola
Join us for a magical evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of Villa Bottini! , where the enveloping sound of the viola and the elegance of the piano will merge into an enchanting atmosphere.
14th Auto Rally Garfagnana
Two days of remembrance, fun, and a passion for vintage cars: prepare for a true journey back to the '60s and '70s!
Santa Croce at Musei Nazionali
Two extraordinary openings at Musei Nazionali over the weekend of Santa Croce. Check the opening hours
Meraki Market
After the summer break, the Meraki Market is back as part of the Lucca September event!
September Lucencis
An historical reenactment of the defensive system during the Republic of Lucca.
Festa di Santa Croce
Every year, the city of Lucca celebrates the Holy Cross in grand style, which sees the streets and squares of the historic centre illuminated with thousands of tealights and candles
September Lucencis
Palio di Santa Croce the second city challenge between Lucca's best crossbowmen.
Reloo Gran Reopening
We're ready to reveal our new look: a renovated venue, even more chic, welcoming, and full of surprises! A special opportunity to toast this new beginning and experience the magic of our redesign.
Affreschi Sonori-Classical Concert
Soundout Presents a concert series “Affreschi Sonori”, this week an evening dedicated to songs by and for Enrico Caruso.
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.
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar La Casermetta on the wall from 4pm
Apericamo
Get your needles and thread ready for a fun and constructive moment, between a gustà and a spritz, to get to know each other, share the same passion, exchange ideas and advice, and of course... embroider together.
Drink Speak Share
“Drink, Speak and Share” connectS locals and foreigners living in Lucca through informal, laid-back meetings where languages can be exchanged.
Bientina Fish Festival
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II in the cute town of Bientina is transformed into a seafood paradise with food music and more.
Dancing Memories
Lucca bids farewell to summer with the third edition of this grand celebration in Piazzale Vittorio Emanuele, in front of the Caffè delle Mura. Starting at 10:00 PM, three DJs will take the audience on a musical journey from the '80s and '90s to the most contemporary sounds
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.
Witchland
"Witchland: The Palace of Witches" will offer an immersive experience in an esoteric atmosphere, featuring an esoteric market, where visitors can explore a variety of dedicated stands, fortune telling, spells, and rituals.
Lucca Film Festival
Screenings, exhibitions, conferences, and concerts for the Lucca Film Festival and Europa Cinema, a film culture festival.
Puccini Marching Bands
Puccini Marching Bands- the event that will see some of the most representative musical bands of the Lucca area in the squares and streets of Lucca.
The 54th City of Lucca Trophy
The Lucchese Cycling Union, represented by Angelo Battaglia, is pleased to organize an event of great importance for the city of Lucca. The 54th edition of the City of Lucca Trophy for elite amateurs and under-23s
Pietrasanta Festa del Vino
A wine festival reenactment in the piazza in Pietrasanta. A beautiful day to delve into the past while looking to the future.
Musica Maestri – Opera that takes entertainment seriously
Open 2025 concert series continues with a concert -Opera that takes entertainment seriously: love, deception, and betrayal in the theater of Mozart, Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi, and Puccini
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.
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar La Casermetta on the wall from 4pm
Musica Maestri – Concerto for Horns and Strings
Open 2025 concert series continues with a concert -Concerto for Horns and Strings wirth kusic by Mozart and Beethoven
Drink Speak Share
“Drink, Speak and Share” connectS locals and foreigners living in Lucca through informal, laid-back meetings where languages can be exchanged.
Lucca Art Fair
The Lucca Art Fair 2025 will be held from 26 to 28 September 2025 at the Real Collegio di Lucca . This ninth edition confirms its cultural relevance, positioning itself in the heart of autumn, a period that also hosts other significant events such as the Lucca Film Festival .
Music Masters – Autour de Ravel on the 150th anniversary of his birth
Open 2025 concert series continues with a concert -Around Ravel on the 150th anniversary of his birth with music by Ravel, Gershwin and more.
Affreschi Sonori - Classical Concert
Soundout Presents a concert series “Affreschi Sonori”, this week a journey through time to discover the works of Giuseppe Tartini, Arcangelo Corelli, and J.S. Bach on historical instruments.
Jin Ju Piano Concert
Open 2025 concert series continues with Jin Ju on pianoforte with mjuysic by Debussy, LIszt and more.
Lucca Jazz Donna 2025
Everything is ready for the 21st edition of Lucca Jazz Donna, an event promoted by the Lucca Jazz Club to promote female talent in a musical genre that for so long has only been dominated by female voices
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar La Casermetta on the wall from 4pm
Drink Speak Share
“Drink, Speak and Share” connectS locals and foreigners living in Lucca through informal, laid-back meetings where languages can be exchanged.
Pianetta Terra Festival - Unstable Systems
Never before have we witnessed such an acceleration in change, such comparable instability, not only in the Earth system, but in any complex system—economic, geopolitical, technological, to name just a few macroscopic and current examples.
Puccini Marching Bands
Puccini Marching Bands- the event that will see some of the most representative musical bands of the Lucca area in the squares and streets of Lucca.
Sagra Musicale Lucchese - The first jubilee of the new millennium
Great music returns to Lucca with 62nd edition of the Sagra Musicale Lucchese, a historic festival of sacred music.The first jubilee of the new millennium. Niccolò Bartolini: organ Luca Bacci: conductor
Baroque Evening
Discussions on many different aspects of the Baroque, from Lucca and elsewhere, at the Convictus! Soloist concert with music with music of Geminiani and Bach.
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar La Casermetta on the wall from 4pm
Drink Speak Share
“Drink, Speak and Share” connectS locals and foreigners living in Lucca through informal, laid-back meetings where languages can be exchanged.
Fossi dell’Arte
From 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm appointment with the cultural and artistic initiative fossi dell'arte, in Piazza San Francesco historic center.
Lucca Musica Association 61st Season - Trio Hermes e Simone Gramaglia
The LMA presents TRIO HERMES Ginevra Bassetti, violino Francesca Giglio, violoncello Marianna Pulsoni, pianoforte Simone Gramaglia, violino Robert Schumann Trio n° 1 in re minore per violino, violoncello.
Mercatino Usato
Lucca Invita presents a market where used and recycled objects are sold and bartered, encouraging ethical consumerism.
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar La Casermetta on the wall from 4pm
Drink Speak Share
“Drink, Speak and Share” connectS locals and foreigners living in Lucca through informal, laid-back meetings where languages can be exchanged.
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.
La Villa dei Libri
The "La Villa dei Libri" literary festival returns with a preview of the Lucca Città di Carta festival. Two days of books, with stands to visit, presentations and literary meetings, painting and photography exhibitions, and a space and activities for children.
Animando Concert Season
Abitare due continenti will be held, with the Nuove Assonanze Orchestra, directed by Enrique Mauricio Radillo , and the pianist Luigi Borzillo , for a repertoire that combines Rachmaninoff , Mozart and traditional Mexican music.
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar La Casermetta on the wall from 4pm
Drink Speak Share
“Drink, Speak and Share” connectS locals and foreigners living in Lucca through informal, laid-back meetings where languages can be exchanged.
Lucca Musica Association 61st Season - Il Rossignolo
The LMA presents Virtuous! l Rossignolo is a group specialized in the study and performance of ancient music on instruments historians, founded and coordinated by the flautists Marica Testi, Martino Noferi and the harpsichordist Ottaviano Tenerani, who is also its director.
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar La Casermetta on the wall from 4pm
Lucca Comics & Games
From 29 October to 2 November 2025 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.
Drink Speak Share
“Drink, Speak and Share” connectS locals and foreigners living in Lucca through informal, laid-back meetings where languages can be exchanged.
Halloween Celebration Carnival
The largest Halloween celebration in Italy is coming to Villa Reale on Friday October 13st.
Lucca Musica Association 61st Season - Two Times Percussion Duo
The LMA presents Two Times percussion duo.
Mercatino Usato
Lucca Invita presents a market where used and recycled objects are sold and bartered, encouraging ethical consumerism.
Animando Concert Season
The Real Collegio will host Fiabe, danze e dialoghi , a concert for two pianos with Giovanni Passalia and Claudio Cantini , who will perform works by Ravel and Mozart-Grieg .
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.
Lucca Musica Association 61st Season - Quartetto Guadagnini
The LMA presents Quartetto Guadagnini
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
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.
Drink Speak Share
“Drink, Speak and Share” connectS locals and foreigners living in Lucca through informal, laid-back meetings where languages can be exchanged.
English Mondays in Lucca
English Mondays is back this week for a catchup and a drink at Bar La Casermetta on the wall from 4pm
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.
Music Masters – From the gallant style to classicism
Concert with Filippo Rogai, flute & Fabrizio Datteri, piano in a programme of music by Mozart, Bach and Haydn.
Lucca Singles End of Summer Dinner
End of summer singles dinner at Il Guercio with buffet meal, a singles table and dancing.
Baroque Evening
Discussions on many different aspects of the Baroque, from Lucca and elsewhere, at the Convictus! Soloist concert with music
Affreschi Sonori- Classical Concert
Soundout Presents a concert series “Affreschi Sonori”, this week Lorenzo Fazzini - Original Pieces: Young pianist and composer Lorenzo Fazzini presents his original compositions in a unique evening of contemporary music and profound emotion.
WOM Fest-Off
Following the success of the 2024 edition, Distilleria Indie will host the WOM FEST OFF again this year at its headquarters in San Pietro in Campo with music and food.
Walkzone Lucca
Walkzone Lucca is back. A walking workout has never been so much with music and moves.
Fora Festival
This is the first festival in Lucca's outskirt neighbourhoods where you get to discover new things and bicycle routes!
Tribute Concert to Bizet
Tribute Concert to Bizet with Paolo Taballione, flute and conductor of the Boccherini Conservatory Orchestra Concert by the Luigi Boccherini Conservatory Orchestra
The Festival Note all'Infinito : Final Concert - Mainstream CLJazz Group
The Festival Note all'Infinito: Final Concert - Mainstream CLJazz Group
Maionchi in the Garden
A special evening of wine tasting at Convictus Garden featuring the wines and story of Fatoria Maionchi.
Lovari Trophy Basketball
Two days of great basketball, excitement, and entertainment in a unique setting: don't miss the chance to experience the best of Italian and European basketball up close.
Fossi dell’Arte
From 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm appointment with the cultural and artistic initiative fossi dell'arte, in Piazza San Francesco historic center.
Ritmica in Città
Lucca Rhythmic Gymnastics is leaving the gym and making its way to the local community with a rich program of parades and performances featuring group and individual exercises by budding and experienced gymnasts in the Gold category.
Scambio Linguistico Italian and French
Do you want to improve your Italian and help others practice French? This meeting is made just for you!
Candlelit Concerts - The Romantic Viola
Join us for a magical evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of Villa Bottini! , where the enveloping sound of the viola and the elegance of the piano will merge into an enchanting atmosphere.
The Festival Note all'Infinito : How I met Puccini
The Festival Note all'Infinito is born: How I met Puccini series® . Towards the East – Journey with Puccini - Duo Ciardelli
Barga Scottish Festival
Barga, the Scottish heart of Tuscany celebrates its history with an extraordinary "Scottish Festival" From 5 to 7 September, a cultural bridge between Scotland and the Serchio Valley: three days of traditions, flavours, crafts and music for an authentically Celtic experience.
Mercato Artigianale
From September 5th to 7th, Piazza Anfiteatro transforms into a lively Artisan Market! An unmissable event combining creativity, tradition
Hot Air Balloons Music & Sport
Hot air balloons are back in the skies of Capannori this year. Alongside the sky filled with hot air balloons in flight, there will be "Capannori Balla," disco evenings featuring music and dance.
Murabilia
The love of plants returns to Lucca with the 24th edition of Murabilia: the high-quality gardening and green culture fair that brings together over 200 of the world's leading exhibitors and experts from the international gardening world
Festa Paesana del Pioppino and Polenta
The Festa of Pioppino and Polenta returns to Antraccoli over two weekends with music every night and delicious food!
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.