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Puccini & Verdi
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
Amico PC
An unmissable basic course on using the PC to learn all the fundamentals! From browsing the Internet to creating documents, you will be guided step by step to become a computer expert.
Progressive Rock Festival
In Music, you can find answers, companions and paths you didn't know you were looking for. with music you can restore consistency to memories, get closer to the inexpressible.
Mura di Lucca parkrun
We are waiting for you to walk and/or run in the company of Parkrun friends!!
Pistoia City of Christmas
On Saturday 23 November, we officially kick off Christmas in Pistoia! Get ready for a full day of magic and fun with events for all ages. Events go through until January 6th
Lucca di Fiaba in Favola
The 2nd edition of Lucca di Fiaba in Favola comes to Villa Bottini, a journey into fantasy suitable for everyone, children and adults with fairytale characters, workshops, entertainment, shows and a market.
Photolux Festival 2024
The Beautiful Country. What does it mean to be Italian today? What are our identity roots and which Italy do we want to build for the future? Photography can help us outline the contemporary image of the Bel Paese, analyzing its evolution, changes and contradictions.
Lucca Magical Christmas 2024
An atmosphere of serenity and celebration in the streets and squares of Lucca. It's time to unplug and dedicate yourself to your dearest affections and most loved things, to small serene thoughts to keep for the whole year, to hot chocolate in a place full of smiles. Lucca awaits you for a magical Christmas, with small and large events spread to make the end-of-year holidays unforgettable.
Ice Park Lucca Inauguration
Let's toast together and enter the most beautiful ice rink ever in Luccaon the wall in front of Antico Caffe Della Mura.
Lucca Magical Christmas Christmas Market Inauguration
Lucca Magico Natale 2024 will feature three new attractions, including a Christmas market in Piazza Napoleone with wooden huts, an ice skating rink at the Baluardo Caffè delle Mura, and Circus Atmosphere, the first circus with a unique atmosphere. There will also be many other novelties...
Mercato di Natale Firenze Santa Croce
Over fifty stands housed in the characteristic wooden houses will bring the typical scents and flavours of Christmas to Florence with artistic craftsmanship products and traditional foods from all over Europe.
A Night at the Opera
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
TedX Lucca
The TEDxLucca 2024 event is coming and it will be an explosion of ideas, connections and moments and, as always, we want to leave you speechless!
Marina di Pisa Christmas Market
Christmas Market in Marina di Pisa! Sunday 24 November, from 08:00 to 19:00, come and discover our Christmas Market!
Fragments of Giacomo Puccini’s Last Days exhibition
An intimate journey which, through private letters and testimonies, takes us back to the last moments of the Master's life and the events that followed his death.
Antracoli Chestnut Festa
From 12pm until sunset, our kitchens will be ready to delight your palates and in the afternoon lots of fun workshops for the kids.
Music is Metamorphosis
Music is Metamorphosis. The Autumn program offers five new events designed to offer a reflection on the evolutionary power of music: through different eras and genres the audience lives a refined and engaging musical experience. A fascinating program to celebrate ten years of activity of Animando
Candlelight Concerts: Fabrizio de Andre
Candlelight concerts are a musical, multi-sensory experience in breathtaking venues lit by the comforting light of candles, performed by a string quartett.
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
Mosaic Canadian Voice Ensemble
Mosaic Canadian Voice Ensemble, Ontario - Canada Director: Gordon Mansell Absolute first performance of music for the choir's Italian tour
Drink Speak Share
Drink, Speak and Share: the first language exchange community in Lucca! | Drink, Speak and Share: la prima comunità di scambio linguistico a Lucca!
REFashion
On the afternoon of November 28th head to the Astra cinema for the ReFashion Conference, for talks on fast fashion. (in Italian) T
Puccini & Verdi
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
Giacomo Puccini Manifesto Exhibition Opens
An unprecedented exhibition in Giacomo Puccini's hometown to celebrate his Genius one hundred years after his death. For the first time, the relationship between Giacomo Puccini and the advertising poster is on display: over 100 original posters tell the story of Puccini's life and the history of Italy. From historical to contemporary posters, fundamental works of European advertising graphics will be on display.
Amico PC
An unmissable basic course on using the PC to learn all the fundamentals! From browsing the Internet to creating documents, you will be guided step by step to become a computer expert.
Poetry Slam
Slam Poetry: a verse challenge! 6 poets/performers will get involved, using only their voice and body, in a unique and engaging show. Do you want to participate too?
Car Boot Market Pontedera
The second-hand Carboot Market returns to Pontedera, where citizens can sell or exchange 'forgotten' objects in the cellar or attic, displaying them in the boot of their car.
Christmas Fair in Forte dei Marmi
In a difficult time for the economy, small business is more important than ever. The group "I buy Toscano!" was born with the aim of promoting local products and companies in Tuscany and are holding a Christmas Fair in Forte dei Marmi.
Il Desco
Desco is the most anticipated market exhibition dedicated to agri-food products of the year, an unmissable event for those who love quality, traditions and culture linked to food. This year, the common thread is sustainability.
Lonquich, Piccotti, Rugani
As part of the Lucchese Musical Association 60th season, presents the Tommaso Lonquich, clarinet, Erica Piccotti, Cello and Sijone Rugani, Piano performing Brahms on Saturday 30 November.
A Night at the Opera
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
Movie in English - Oceania 2 (Moana 2)
Good Morning Cinema returns with Oceania 2. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters
Christmas Market in Monsagrati Alto
Piazza della Pieve in Monsagrati Alto is transformed into a magical Christmas village! From 11.30am, come and discover our Christmas Market, with many stalls of Christmas, Christmas and Christmas.
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
Damiano Carra at the Biblioteca Agora
A special guest, directly from Santa Claus's pastry workshop, will arrive at the library to reveal a magical recipe to all the children. What will it be?
Once Upon a Time in America
Ezekiele Cineforum presents: Once upon a Time in America directed by Sergio Leone and starring Robert DeNiro, James Woods and Elizabeth McGovern.
Roben Ford - Dragon Tales Blues Concert
Robben Ford's new Italian tour stops in Lucca with the Dragon Tales Tour accompanied by an All Star Band made up of extraordinary musicians: Darryl Jones, historic bassist of The Rolling Stones, Larry Goldings on keyboards and Gary Husband on drums.
Meraki Market Christmas Editions
The Meraki Market featuring unique artists will return to Via Filungo for three weekends leading up to Christmas
Barga in Cioccolato
An unmissable event for cocoa lovers who will be able to find artisanal chocolate shops in the "shops" located along the streets and squares of the historic centre
Il Desco
Desco is the most anticipated market exhibition dedicated to agri-food products of the year, an unmissable event for those who love quality, traditions and culture linked to food. This year, the common thread is sustainability.
Magical Christmas at Villa Reale
Magic Christmas returns to Villa Reale on December 7th and 8th, 14th and 15th, and 21st and 22nd, 2024, from 2 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy the enchanting Christmas atmosphere, with the aroma of mulled wine and burning wood, in one of the most iconic locations in Tuscany.
A Night at the Opera
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
Addio Mio Dolce Amor
An engaging theatrical lyric show by Paola Massoni, which tells of the great and conflicted love between Elvira Bonturi and Giacomo Puccini in an atmosphere on the border between reality and dream.
Forte dei Marmi Christmas Market
Forte Dei Marmi Christmas Market in Piazza Marconi, December 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th.
Movie in English - The Room Next Door
Good Morning Cinema returns with The Room Next Door directed by Pedro Almodovar and his first feature length movie in English starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton.
Candlelight Concerts: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons
Candlelight concerts are a musical, multi-sensory experience in beautiful venues lit by the comforting light of candles and performed by a string quartett.
Candlelight Concerts: Tribute to Queen
Candlelight concerts are a musical, multi-sensory experience in beautiful venues lit by the comforting light of candles and performed by a string quartett.
L'Ultima Chiave
An experiential experience between psychiatry, literature and art. Scenic-musical story. Emotional and immersive narrative in the history of the Lucca mental hospital.
The Hidden Birth of Music - Numbers Soul & Music
Address a hidden aspect of Music to understand it as a science and as an art with insights, experiments and live performances
Puccini & Verdi
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
Fashion in Flair Christmas Edition
It can't be Christmas without a gift capable of surprising, moving and warming the heart. It can't be Christmas, without the artisans of Fashion in Flair.
From December 13th to 15th, Villa Bottini will reopen its doors to host in its splendid rooms, a selection of 50 artisans from all over Italy.
Car Boot Market Pontedera
The second-hand Carboot Market returns to Pontedera, where citizens can sell or exchange 'forgotten' objects in the cellar or attic, displaying them in the boot of their car.
Magical Christmas at Villa Reale
Magic Christmas returns to Villa Reale on December 7th and 8th, 14th and 15th, and 21st and 22nd, 2024, from 2 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy the enchanting Christmas atmosphere, with the aroma of mulled wine and burning wood, in one of the most iconic locations in Tuscany.
A Night at the Opera
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
Forte dei Marmi Christmas Market
Forte Dei Marmi Christmas Market in Piazza Marconi, December 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th.
Music is Metamorphosis
Music is Metamorphosis. The Autumn program offers five new events designed to offer a reflection on the evolutionary power of music: through different eras and genres the audience lives a refined and engaging musical experience. A fascinating program to celebrate ten years of activity of Animando
Puccini & Verdi
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
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.
Magical Christmas at Villa Reale
Magic Christmas returns to Villa Reale on December 7th and 8th, 14th and 15th, and 21st and 22nd, 2024, from 2 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy the enchanting Christmas atmosphere, with the aroma of mulled wine and burning wood, in one of the most iconic locations in Tuscany.
A Night at the Opera
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
Christmas Circus
Circus Atmosphere presents a Christmas circus with holographic animals
Forte dei Marmi Christmas Market
Forte Dei Marmi Christmas Market in Piazza Marconi, December 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th.
Candlelight Concerts: Grand Christmas Classics on the Piano
Candlelight concerts are a musical, multi-sensory experience in beautiful venues lit by the comforting light of candles and performed by a string quartett.
Music is Metamorphosis
Music is Metamorphosis” the Animando review restarts with the musical “Evolutions” in homage to Kafka on the centenary of his death.
Candlelight Concerts: Ennio Morricone
Candlelight concerts are a musical, multi-sensory experience in beautiful venues lit by the comforting light of candles and performed by a string quartett.
Puccini & Verdi
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
Lucca Underground Guided Tour
A space-time journey into the history of the Walls of Lucca from a new point of view: the underground recently opened to the public. We will discover its history, architecture and curiosities from the Roman era to the Middle Ages to the Renaissance through a splendid guided tour full of surprises created in collaboration with TurisLucca
A Night at the Opera
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
Forte dei Marmi Christmas Market
Forte Dei Marmi Christmas Market in Piazza Marconi, December 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th.
Puccini & the Traditional Song
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
Puccini’s Women
Performed by soprano and tenor, and accompanied on the grand piano, “Puccini’s Women” is one of the highlights of the programme that makes up the Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca; an opportunity to encounter, in one evening
A Night at the Opera
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
A Night at the Opera
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
Candlelight Concerts: Ennio Morricone
Candlelight concerts are a musical, multi-sensory experience in beautiful venues lit by the comforting light of candles and performed by a string quartett.
Musica Ragazzi
Musica Ragazzi A meeting with the great pianist Andrea Lucchesini, to discover the "king of instruments", the piano.
The Hidden Birth of Music - The Sound of Creation
Address a hidden aspect of Music to understand it as a science and as an art with insights, experiments and live performances
Candlelight Concerts: Queen & Beatles
Candlelight concerts are a musical, multi-sensory experience in beautiful venues lit by the comforting light of candles and performed by a string quartett.
Candlelight Concerts: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons
Candlelight concerts are a musical, multi-sensory experience in beautiful venues lit by the comforting light of candles and performed by a string quartett.
Musica Ragazzi
Musica Ragazzi A meeting with the ANBIMA, The provincial youth band is a wind and percussion orchestra made up of 60 young people between 12 and 25 years old, coming from middle and high school institutes in the province of Lucca.
Musica Ragazzi
Musica Ragazzi - Scenes from Bohemian life (middle and high school) Dedicated to students, to bring them closer to this masterpiece by Giacomo Puccini. By the Lucensis Quintet.
Musica Ragazzi
Musica Ragazzi - Meeting with the young and talented cellist Ettore Pagano on the occasion of Luigi Boccherini's birthday and the participation of cello students from the Conservatory, the Liceo Musicale Passaglia and the musical middle schools.
The Hidden Birth of Music - Singing an Evolutionary Art
Address a hidden aspect of Music to understand it as a science and as an art with insights, experiments and live performances
Musica Ragazzi
Musica Ragazzi - A tribute to women, with the participation of Michela Lombardi (singer) and Ilaria Biagini (singer and multi-instrumentalist).
Musica Ragazzi
Musica Ragazzi - Livemotiv is a sharing and listening education meeting lasting 60-90 minutes, conducted by two young musicians, aimed at students of one or more high schools. The aim is to stimulate curiosity towards listening and provide tools for a better understanding of classical music.
Musica Ragazzi
Musica Ragazzi - THE LIGHT CARE middle and high school Attention to music understood as a therapeutic as well as artistic and cultural language is a trend that our association has been pursuing for a long time. A musical story about the use of "good practices" for the recovery of "fragile" people
The Hidden Birth of Music - Music Structure of the Universe
Address a hidden aspect of Music to understand it as a science and as an art with insights, experiments and live performances
Musica Ragazzi
Musica Ragazzi - THE LIGHT CARE middle and high school Attention to music understood as a therapeutic as well as artistic and cultural language is a trend that our association has been pursuing for a long time. A musical story about the use of "good practices" for the recovery of "fragile" people
The Hidden Birth of Music - Music & Colour
Address a hidden aspect of Music to understand it as a science and as an art with insights, experiments and live performances
Musica Ragazzi
Musica Ragazzi - A party for Luigi Boccherini with the school orchestras on the occasion of the annual “TRIBUTE TO BOCCHERINI
Lucca Summer Festival - Thirty Seconds to Mars
Thirty Seconds to Mars, known for their energetic and engaging performances, will bring their iconic hits and new hits to a crowd of fans from all over the world.
Lucca Summer Festival - Simple Minds
Simple Minds one of the most famous and symbolic bands of the Eighties and beyond will perform at LSF
Drink Speak Share
Drink, Speak and Share: the first language exchange community in Lucca! | Drink, Speak and Share: la prima comunità di scambio linguistico a Lucca!
Concert - The Music of Hans Zimmer
The Music of HANS ZIMMER", the unmissable show dedicated to the soundtracks of Hollywood's most beloved composer for the first time in Montecatini Terme!
Movie in English - Pulp Fiction
The 30th anniversary of Pulp Fiction, the classic 1994 film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino
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
Feast Day of San Frediano
Today is the Feast Day of San Frediano, co-patron of Lucca and the Diocese, as well as the titular saint of the Basilica of the same name in the historic center of Lucca.
At 8:00 a.m. mass and then at 6:00 p.m. solemn Eucharistic concelebration on the day of the liturgical feast of San Frediano presided over by Archbishop Monsignor Paolo Giulietti. The Campanari Lucchesi Music Association will ring the ancient bells of the Basilica.
Movie in English - The Substance
The Substance, a film directed by Coralie Fargeat, marks the director's feminist approach to body horror. It tells the story of Elisabeth (Demi Moore), a forgotten Hollywood actress who was fired from the aerobics program she ran for being over 50. The woman decides to respond to an advert in which they are looking for people on whom to experiment with a mysterious rejuvenating serum.
Boia Che Swing
Jazzroad Lab presents Boia Che Swing present sa dance lesson and social dance
ABBA Dream Tribute Show
ABBA Dream” will stage a concert with all the most famous songs of the legendary Swedish pop band and is one of the most acclaimed musical shows in Europe.
Oltremusica Concerto - From Lucca to Venice
The concert "From Lucca to Venice" will feature the musicians of the Oltremusica Ensemble with music by Geminiani and Vivaldi. Free Admission.
Movie in English - Gladiator 2
Good Morning Cinema returns to the Astra with Gladiator 2 directed by Ridley Scott. Gladiator II, the sequel to the famous 2000 film Gladiator with Russell Crowe.
WalkZone
Entrance of the Walls of Porta S. Anna, Piazzale Boccherini, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Check-in appointment at 9:30 at the entrance of the Walls of "Porta S. Anna" - Piazzale Boccherini, Lucca (maximum punctuality is recommended for the delivery of headphones);
A Night at the Opera
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
The Hidden Birth of Music - The Esotericism of Music
Address a hidden aspect of Music to understand it as a science and as an art with insights, experiments and live performances
Guadagnini Quartet
As part of the Lucchese Musical Association 60th season, presents the Guadagnini Quartet performing the complete Shostakovich's String Quartets Saturday 16 November. GUADAGNINI QUARTET- Fabrizio Zoffoli and Cristina Papini, violins; Matteo Rocchi, viola; Alessandra Cefaliello, cello
Garfagnana Terra Unica
Garfagnana Terra Unica All the flavors of Garfagnana in a single event.
Cultura Immersiva
Art, Culture, Beauty and Technology combine to make you experience unique emotions! You will be able to shake hands with Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, appreciate "live" the priceless beauty of Venus, find yourself on Jupiter and more.
Vintagefest Pisa
Over 45 exhibitors from all over Italy with: Accessories, Clothing, Prints, Vinyl,Remade Objects Food Trucks and Craft Brewery for lunch in a Vintage atmosphere and a vintage car exhibition
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.
Puccini Evenings in Puccini Places
Puccini evenings in Puccini places, 24 musical events dedicated to the Maestro on the centenary of his death.
Music is Metamorphosis
Music is Metamorphosis. The Autumn program offers five new events designed to offer a reflection on the evolutionary power of music: through different eras and genres the audience lives a refined and engaging musical experience. A fascinating program to celebrate ten years of activity of Animando
Wild Boar Sagra
Immerse yourself in the flavors of the Tuscan tradition and discover the typical Riparbelli dishes based on wild boar, accompanied by the wine of an area that has always been known for its delicacies and then... lots of music!
Amico PC
An unmissable basic course on using the PC to learn all the fundamentals! From browsing the Internet to creating documents, you will be guided step by step to become a computer expert.
Pietrasantaklaus
The ninth edition of PietraSantaKlaus returns to Versiliana, an event awaited by many, both by Christmas lovers and by those simply looking for an opportunity for a gift idea.
Movie in English - Love Lies Bleeding
Lou is a reclusive gym manager who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder who's heading to Las Vegas to pursue her dream. Their love soon leads to violence as they get pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
Puccini & Verdi
The Puccini International Permanent Festival in Lucca’s “Italian Opera Evening” is your opportunity to rekindle your relationship with opera’s most captivating and passionate music. The only question is which of your favourites will be played.
Giungla Fest
Giungla is a contemporary art festival and an opportunity to meet and discuss the complex link between human beings, nature, cultural identity and technology.
Drink Speak Share
Drink, Speak and Share: the first language exchange community in Lucca! | Drink, Speak and Share: la prima comunità di scambio linguistico a Lucca!
Movie in English - The Dead Don't Hurt
Ezekiel Cineforum presents The Dead Don’t Hurt directed by, and starring Viggo Mortensen. Two pioneers fight for their lives and their love on the American frontier during the Civil War.
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
Candlelight Concert: Ludovico Einaudi
Candlelight concerts are a musical, multi-sensory experience in breathtaking venues lit by the comforting light of candles, performed by a piano player.