A selection of the main events scheduled in the historic center and surrounding areas: opportunities to experience the city day by day, following the rhythm of the seasons and local traditions.
From major international festivals to more intimate and widespread initiatives, Lucca offers new opportunities every month to discover its places, its history, and its lively spirit.
DAMNATION TCG FEST
Tournaments, challenges, collectible card games, and great fantasy illustrators.
until February 1st
9:00 a.m. - 20:00 p.m. | Exhibition Center
Damnation TCG Fest
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CULTURE MONDAYS
Meetings on 19th- and 20th-century European literature, children's literature, art and literature, and literary anniversaries.
until March 30th – 17:00
2 February – Ancient Armoury Hall of the Ducal Palace | Edmondo De Amicis.
9 February – Ancient Armoury Hall of the Ducal Palace | Carlo Collodi.
16 February – Ancient Armoury Hall of the Ducal Palace | Emilio Salgari.
19 February – Tobino Hall of the Ducal Palace | Piero Gobetti and Giovanni Amendola.
23 February – Vincenzo Da Massa Carrara Hall of the San Micheletto Complex Reading the work of art.
Friends of Enrico Pea
Info: associazioneamicidienricopea@gmail.com
ASTROLOGY
Meeting dedicated to the millennia-old discipline of astrology.
3 February
21:15 PM | Palazzo Pfanner
Archeosophy Association of Lucca – archeosofialucca.org
Info: tel. 328 8375214 – sezione.lucca@gmail.com
BEAUTY IS EVERYWHERE. LUCCA: 2200 YEARS OF HISTORY
A series of meetings dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of the city and its surrounding area.
until June 6
10:00 PM | Ancient Armoury Hall of the Doge's Palace
February 7 – History of the restoration of the Holy Face.
Province of Lucca – provincia.lucca.it
Info and reservations: carlo.puddu@provincia.lucca.it
BEYOND – INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE AFTERLIFE
A series of meetings dedicated to the theme of the afterlife and the mystery of death.
Until May 9, 2026 | Palazzo Pfanner
7 February
17 hours: 30 - Beyond dreams
Archeosophy Association of Lucca – archeosofialucca.org
Info: tel. 328 8375214 – sezione.lucca@gmail.com
PONTIFICAL MEDALS IN THE JUBILEE YEAR
On display is a collection of over fifty medals minted from 1980 to today by the Vatican Mint.
until May 31
(Monday to Friday) 9:30 am, 12:30 pm – 14:00 pm, 17:00 pm | Mint Museum
Lucca Mint Museum – macchiedilucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 582320 – info@zeccadilucca.it
A WAR OF PAPER… MONEY
Coins and banknotes used as weapons or for espionage, propaganda, and mystification during the Second World War.
until May 31
(Monday to Friday) 9:30 am, 12:30 pm – 14:00 pm, 17:00 pm | Mint Museum
Lucca Mint Museum – macchiedilucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 582320 – info@zeccadilucca.it
until 8 March | Giacomo Puccini Giglio Theater
6 and 7 February 21:00 pm and 8 February 16 hours: 00 - Franciscus, the madman who spoke to birds.
20 and 21 February 21:00 pm and 22 February 16 hours: 00 - The seagull.
Giglio Theater – teatrodelgigliogiacomopuccini.it
Info: tel. 0583 465320 – biglietteria@teatrodelgiglio.it
High-level concerts, performed by important Italian and foreign soloists and ensembles.
until November 21
17:30 PM – Auditorium of the Church of Suffragio
21 February - Tribute to Boccherini
info: Lucca Musical Association Onlus
associazionemusicalelucchese.it
tel. 0583 469960
THE KING'S PAINTER
Exhibition dedicated to the Tuscan artist Luigi Norfini on the occasion of the bicentenary of his birth.
until the 26 April
(Tuesday/Sat.) 12:00 PM - 19:30 PM – 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month 9:00 AM - 19:30 PM | Villa Guinigi Barracks and Palazzo Mansi
National Museums of Lucca – luccamuseinazionali.it
Info: tel. 334 6537619 / 0583 55570 – mn-lu@cultura.gov.it
GIOVANNI BOLDINI. THE SEDUCTION OF PAINTING
Over 100 works that tell the evolution of Boldini's painting through feminine beauty.
until June 2
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Riding School
Contemplations – contemplations.it
Info: tel. 389 2346010 – lucca@contemplazioni.it
tickets: ticketone.it
EMILIO MALERBA. FROM HIS BEGINNINGS TO THE ITALIAN TWENTIETH CENTURY
Monographic exhibition dedicated to one of the most important Italian artists of the first half of the 20th century.
February 28 / June 7
(Tuesday/Sunday) 10:00 AM - 20:00 PM | San Micheletto Complex
Ragghianti Foundation – fondazioneragghianti.it
Info: tel. 0583 467205 – info@fondazioneragghianti.it
LUCCA IN MASK
An incredible Carnival with parties, music, parades, and special floats in the historic center and on the city walls.
until the February 22
Municipality of Lucca – tourism.lucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
ANTIQUES MARKET
For those who love vintage, things from the past and want to take advantage of the opportunity to buy original objects.
February 14th / 15th
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Martino, Antelminelli, Giglio, San Giovanni, San Giusto
Municipality of Lucca – comune.lucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
MUSIC AND SHOW
until 8 March
Giglio Theater – teatrodelgigliogiacomopuccini.it
Info: tel. 0583 465320 – biglietteria@teatrodelgiglio.it
High-level concerts, performed by important Italian and foreign soloists and ensembles.
until November 21
17:30 PM – Auditorium of the Church of Suffragio
March 7 - TRIO CONCEPT
March 21 - CONVERSATIONS
info: Lucca Musical Association Onlus
associazionemusicalelucchese.it
tel. 0583 469960
CULTURE
CULTURE MONDAYS
Meetings on 19th- and 20th-century European literature, children's literature, art and literature, and literary anniversaries.
until March 30th – 17:00
2 March – Vincenzo Da Massa Carrara Hall of the San Micheletto Complex | The signs of art in the poetry of Eugenio Montale.
9 March – Ancient Armoury Hall of the Ducal Palace | Between mountains, sky, and sea. Some of the leading figures of Versilia painting during Enrico Pea's time.
16 March – Ancient Armoury Hall of the Ducal Palace | Saint Francis and History.
23 March – Ancient Armoury Hall of the Ducal Palace | Saint Francis and philosophical thought.
30 March – Ancient Armoury Hall of the Ducal Palace | Dante, Giotto and Saint Francis.
Friends of Enrico Pea
Info: associazioneamicidienricopea@gmail.com
BEAUTY IS EVERYWHERE. LUCCA: 2200 YEARS OF HISTORY
A series of meetings dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of the city and its surrounding area.
until June 6
10:00 PM | Ancient Armoury Hall of the Doge's Palace
March 7 – Lucca: the smallest metropolis in the world.
Province of Lucca – provincia.lucca.it
Info and reservations: carlo.puddu@provincia.lucca.it
EXHIBITIONS
THE KING'S PAINTER
Exhibition dedicated to the Tuscan artist Luigi Norfini on the occasion of the bicentenary of his birth.
until the 26 April
(Tuesday/Sat.) 12:00 PM - 19:30 PM – 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month 9:00 AM - 19:30 PM | Villa Guinigi Barracks and Palazzo Mansi
National Museums of Lucca – luccamuseinazionali.it
Info: tel. 334 6537619 / 0583 55570 – mn-lu@cultura.gov.it
GIOVANNI BOLDINI. THE SEDUCTION OF PAINTING
Over 100 works that tell the evolution of Boldini's painting through feminine beauty.
until June 2
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Riding School
Contemplations – contemplations.it
Info: tel. 389 2346010 – lucca@contemplazioni.it
tickets: ticketone.it
MARKETS AND MARKETPLACES
ANTIQUES MARKET
For those who love vintage, things from the past and want to take advantage of the opportunity to buy original objects.
March 14th / 15th
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Martino, Antelminelli, Giglio, San Giovanni, San Giusto
Municipality of Lucca – comune.lucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
EXHIBITIONS
THE KING'S PAINTER
Exhibition dedicated to the Tuscan artist Luigi Norfini on the occasion of the bicentenary of his birth.
until April 26 2026
(Tuesday/Sat.) 12:00 PM - 19:30 PM – 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month 9:00 AM - 19:30 PM | Villa Guinigi Barracks and Palazzo Mansi
National Museums of Lucca – luccamuseinazionali.it
Info: tel. 334 6537619 / 0583 55570 – mn-lu@cultura.gov.it
GIOVANNI BOLDINI. THE SEDUCTION OF PAINTING
Over 100 works that tell the evolution of Boldini's painting through feminine beauty.
until the 2 June 2026
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Riding School
Contemplations – contemplations.it
Info: tel. 389 2346010 – lucca@contemplazioni.it
tickets: ticketone.it
CULTURE
BEAUTY IS EVERYWHERE. LUCCA: 2200 YEARS OF HISTORY
A series of meetings dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of the city and its surrounding area.
until June 6
10:00 PM | Ancient Armoury Hall of the Doge's Palace
April 4 – Lucca, Venice, and Silk. Trade and cultural exchanges.
Province of Lucca – provincia.lucca.it
Info and reservations: carlo.puddu@provincia.lucca.it
MARKETS AND MARKETPLACES
ANTIQUES MARKET
For those who love vintage, things from the past and want to take advantage of the opportunity to buy original objects.
18 / 19 April
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Martino, Antelminelli, Giglio, San Giovanni, San Giusto
Municipality of Lucca – comune.lucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
MURABILIA
21st edition of the quality gardening market exhibition.
September
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | City Walls and Botanical Garden
Lucca Crea – murabilia.com
Info: tel. +39 0583 950596 / mobile +39 366 1210955 – murabilia@murabilia.com
ARTISAN PASSION
Artisan markets from workshops to squares.
September
10:00 am - 20:00 pm – Piazza Anfiteatro
CNA Lucca
cnalucca.it/
tel. 0583 4301114 - info@cnalucca.it
MERAKI MARKET
An innovative hobby market in the loggia of Palazzo Sani.
September
10:00 am - 20:00 pm – Loggia of Palazzo Sani
ConfCommercio Lucca and Massa Carrara
confcommerciolums.it
Tel. +39 0583 47311
SEPTEMBER FAIRS
The traditional end-of-summer fairs in Borgo Giannotti and Piazza San Francesco.
September 14th
5:00 am - 12:00 pm – River Park – Bird Fair
7:00 am - 18:00 pm – Cattle Market – Livestock Fair
9:00 am - 19:00 pm – Borgo Giannotti – Santa Croce Fair
September 21th
7:00 am - 18:00 pm – Cattle Market – Livestock Fair
9:00 am - 19:00 pm – Borgo Giannotti – St. Matthew's Fair
September 29th
7:00 am - 18:00 pm – Cattle Market – Livestock Fair
9:00 am - 19:00 pm – Borgo Giannotti – St. Michael's Fair
Municipality of Lucca – comune.lucca.it / turismo.lucca.it
Info: tel. +39 0583 583150 – info@turismo.lucca.it
LUCCA WINE TASTING
Promotion of typical local wines and free guided tastings
September 14th / 29th
10:00 am - 19:00 pm – Loggia of Palazzo Pretorio in Piazza San Michele
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ANTIQUES MARKET
For those who love vintage, things from the past and want to take advantage of the opportunity to buy original objects.
September
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Martino, Antelminelli, Giglio, San Giovanni, San Giusto
Municipality of Lucca – comune.lucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
VILLAGE MARKET
A market in the heart of Lucca, with unique, quality artisanal products.
September
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Via dei Borghi
ConfCommercio Lucca and Massa Carrara – confcommerciolums.it
Tel. 0583 47311 – info@confcommercio.lu.it
BREAD AND…
All the fragrances and aromas of bread.
September
10:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Napoleon Square
ConfartConfartigianato
confartigianatolucca.it
tel. 0583.47641 - info@lucca.confartigianato.itt
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Artisan market
September | San Giusto Square
10:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Giusto
Confesercenti Lucca – confesercentitoscananord.it
Info: tel. 0583 43281 – lucca@confesercentitoscananord.it
ART AND INGENUITY IN SAN PAOLINO
Artisan and creative market of handmade objects.
10:00 AM - 19:00 PM | Cittadella Square
Contrade San Paolino
ConfCommercio Lucca and Massa Carrara – confcommerciolums.it
Info: tel: +39 0583 / 47311 – info@confcommercio.lu.it
MUSIC
High-level concerts, performed by important Italian and foreign soloists and ensembles.
until November 21
17:30 PM – Auditorium of the Church of Suffragio
October 10 – Italian Saxophone Quartet
October 24 – Roberto Cominati, piano
info: Lucca Musical Association Onlus
associazionemusicalelucchese.it
tel. 0583 469960
MARKETS AND MARKETPLACES
ANTIQUES MARKET
For those who love vintage, things from the past and want to take advantage of the opportunity to buy original objects.
October 17/18
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Martino, Antelminelli, Giglio, San Giovanni, San Giusto
Municipality of Lucca – comune.lucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
MUSIC
High-level concerts, performed by important Italian and foreign soloists and ensembles.
until November 21
17:30 PM – Auditorium of the Church of Suffragio
November 7 – Guadagnini Quartet
November 21 – Elective Affinities
info: Lucca Musical Association Onlus
associazionemusicalelucchese.it
tel. 0583 469960
MARKETS AND MARKETPLACES
ANTIQUES MARKET
For those who love vintage, things from the past and want to take advantage of the opportunity to buy original objects.
November 14th / 15th
9:00 AM - 20:00 PM | Piazza San Martino, Antelminelli, Giglio, San Giovanni, San Giusto
Municipality of Lucca – comune.lucca.it
Info: tel. 0583 442213 – info@turismo.lucca.it
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