UCAI Lucca presents it’s first art exhibition of the year. The first to kick things off is Laura Bendinelli, a member of Ucai, with the opening on 1 March at 5pm.

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.

Opening night for new exhibition of Pierluigi Romani's work which stands out for the painter's penchant for spectacular compositions, imaginative yet recognisable effects, and landscapes with visionary references

Carla Cecere is an artist and contemporary design. Carla’s works include: painting on canvas, paper and ceramics; ceramic sculptures; inventions using various other materials including metal, wood and fabric. Her creations have become a part of important private and museum exhibitions and collections

All the Christmas and Winter activities at the Fortezza in the nearby hilltop town Montecarlo

The Road to Infinity by GORA Group. A rroup Exhibition at Villa Gori Stiava in Massarosa. Check opening times.

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.

All things Christmas in the gorgeous hilltop town of Montecarlo until January 6th

The Commune of Massarosa has an array of Cristmas events for the month of December with markets, concerts and more in all the villages and towns

Christmas arrives at Porto Venere, Le Grazie, and Fezzano so come preparined to experience all the magic of the holidays with events designed for families, children, and artisan market enthusiasts.

Solo exhibition by artist Paolo Tocchini "The Sound of Colours" presents five intense portraits in which painting becomes rhythm, breath, and pure emotion. Each work is a note in a visual symphony that explores the truth hidden behind perception, light, and identity.

The Fornaci Christmas Village arrives in Barga with a Christmas market, skating rink and more from November 23 to January 5

Christmas has returned to Altopascio with a packed program of events for all ages: markets, music, shows, workshops, games, nativity scenes, and lots of fun!

Lucca's main Christmas market, "Lucca Magico Natale," will take place in Piazza Napoleone from November 22nd to January 8th featuring wooden stalls, food, crafts, and an ice-skating rink.

The French Christmas Village awaits you in Lucca from November 22nd to December 28th in Piazza Napoleone with all its flavours, colours, scents, and gift ideas.

For the first time in Pisa, two masterpieces by Sandro Botticelli return to Tuscany. From the Jacquemart-André Museum in Paris, the Madonna and Child and the Flight into Egypt arrive at Palazzo Blu: two works that symbolize the grace and perfection of the Italian Renaissance.

The Pre-historic Giants, besides being an exhibition of life-size reproductions of dinosaurs that move, roar, and breathe, there will be archaeological recreation areas and play zones, as well as an area showing prehistoric documentaries, and a play area for the little ones, a tour suitable for both adults and children.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the World Press Photo, the most prestigious international photojournalism competition. The winning works were chosen from 59,320 images submitted by 3,778 photographers from 141 countries. 

The Enchantment of Christmas comes to PIetrasanta, with spectacles, markets and more until January 11th

Here’s a snapshot of some of the best Christmas Markets in Tuscany and nearby regions:

Montecatini – City of Christmas: A Walk with the Elves” will open with the inaugural event on Sunday, November 16, featuring shows, performances, and the lighting of the large fir tree in Piazza del Popolo, a true journey through time, celebrating Montecatini’s cultural vibrancy with iconic decorations, building projections, citywide activities, and Christmas music throughout the town centre.

Habitus Fidei - The Vestments of the Confraternities: A Journey Through Art, History, and Faith. A traveling exhibition arrives in Lucca, in the Church of Saints John and Reparata.

Activities continue at the Casermetta San Frediano. Saturday, October 4th, at 4:30 pm, the inauguration of the #atuttastreet photography exhibition

The CAMBIO Cultural Center in Castelfiorentino hosts the exhibition Robert Doisneau, the Poet Photographer, bringing together about one hundred large-format shots.

Local artist Katerina Ring has a 3-week long show in Lucca focusing on paintings from Lucca, Venice and Puglia

The exhibition explores the production, development, and influence of Beato Angelico's art and his relationships with painters such as Lorenzo Monaco, Masaccio, and Filippo Lippi, as well as sculptors such as Lorenzo.

The Museo degli Innocenti in Florence hosts the major exhibition “Toulouse-Lautrec. A Journey into Belle Époque Paris.” A unique itinerary that transports visitors to the heart of the French capital

Giancarlo Vaccarezza's solo exhibition opens for the first time at the former Maggiano Hospital, where he long accompanied and taught inmates to paint in the Occasioni workshop.

On the occasion of the centenary of the birth of Silvano Avanzini an exhibition curated by Antonella Serafini, will be held at Palazzo Esposizione.