Events for January 1, 2023

INSTALLATIONS 4 installations in as many iconic places in the historic center of Lucca curated by international contemporary artists.  The multimedia artist Francesco Zavattari will sign with his unmistakable sign the installation Baluardo di … Continue reading Christmas Installations (final week)

PATH OF CRIBS AND CHRISTMAS TREES  A tour of the cribs set up in churches and historic buildings is an opportunity to rediscover the pleasure of the Christmas atmosphere. In … Continue reading Path of Cribs and Christmas Trees – Lucca Magical Christmas (final week)

Best wishes from us who are far away The Province of Lucca, together with the Paolo Cresci Foundation for the history of Italian emigration, has set up an exhibition on … Continue reading Exhibition of Plaster Nativities (final week)

Guided tours of the city's churches for the Christmas period Thanks to the Prefecture and the Parish of the historic center and the collaboration with the city tourist guide associations, … Continue reading Guided Tours of Churches (final week)

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Christmas atmosphere for all ages and families. Music, workshops, games and entertainment for adults and children in the Santa Claus House, from 8 December to 8 January  at the Scuderie Ducali and the … Continue reading Santa Claus House and Christmas Workshop (final week)

The Christmas Factory A completely new village for Lucca, with initiatives suitable for all ages, to experience the magic of the Christmas holidays and tradition together The new Fabbrica del … Continue reading The Christmas Factory (final week)

How do we create a new world free of pollution, environmental disasters, and global warming? The Lebanese-Canadian artist Marya Kazoun answers through an installation inspired by the Nativity scene: the protagonists … Continue reading Maryam Kazoun-First Act Contemporary Art Exhibit in Palazzo Pitti Florence

CELEBRATE WITH MUSIC Inside the mighty city walls, in the beautiful squares and streets of the historic center full of Christmas lights, in the churches, the theater and in the historic … Continue reading Celebrate With Music (final week)

The program is very rich. It starts with The Road Swing Band at 9.15pm. At 10.15pm it will be the turn of The Royal Highland Company Ceilidh Band . Bagpipes and Drums of the 1st Battalion … Continue reading New Year’s Eve Concert “Nessun Dorma”

The highlight of New Year's Eve is at 10pm on Saturday (December 31st) in Piazza Santa Maria. To welcome 2023, the city will gather for an evening of fun and light-heartedness. The … Continue reading New Year’s Eve Celebration in piazza Santa Maria

List of places is Tuscany that offer a free visit every first Sunday of the month:   TOSCANA   Arezzo Antiquarium nazionale di Sestino Sestino ( AR ) Basilica di … Continue reading Free Museum Sunday

The meeting point for the march is in Piazza S. Frediano, on the afternoon of 1 January 2023 at 3.45 pm and after a brief moment of prayer, the participants … Continue reading Peace March “Together For Peace”

NEW YEAR'S CONCERT Claire Coolen, soprano Amadi Laga, tenore Maestro Alberto Veronesi, direttore d'orchestra Orchestra del Festival Puccini Georges Bizet | Carmen Preludio Manuel de Falla | Danza ritual del fuego Johann Strauss … Continue reading New Year’s Day Concert