Events

Karin's Language Lab Learning & practicing Italian has never been so fun! Are you shy, embarrassed or still feel uncomfortable speaking Italian, or are you just looking for new ways to practice it? Then WALK & TALK is perfect for you. Participating at this event, will help you to realize that everyone who wants to … Continue reading Walk & Talk Lab Bilingual English/Italian “The Cork Tree Trail”

Lucca Classica Tour h11 On Saturdays and Sundays   Do not miss the opportunity to visit the historic center of Lucca with a qualified Tourist Guide! The itinerary of about 2 hours will take you to discover some of the most important and unforgettable places, churches, buildings and monuments of the walled city: San Michele, … Continue reading Lucca Classica Walking Tour

Please refer to the website of the organizer for program details   https://www.luccaclassica.it/eventi-2022/

3 May is the feast of the Invention of the Holy Cross, which has its roots as early as the fourth century after Christ. On this occasion a traditional fair is held. Traditional fairs and markets have played a very important role since ancient times. Already in the Middle Ages, fairs were held during local festivals … Continue reading Santa Croce Market

LUCCA REWARDS LUCIANA SAVIGNANO DANCE Every year as part of the Dance Meeting Lucca rewards an artist who has distinguished himself in his career. After Carla Fracci, Giuseppe Picone, Silvie Guillem in 2022 the important recognition was attributed to Luciana Savignano Ètoile of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan and of Maurice Béjart's Ballet du … Continue reading Dance Gala “The Stars of Today and Tomorrow”

Run or walk 2, 6, or 11 km. Fundraiser for the Children's Hospital Meyer in Florence

On the occasion of the National Day in memory of the victims of the coronavirus epidemic at Palazzo Orsetti the managing director for youth policies Daniele Bianucci, Fulvio Pietramala deputy director of the Istituto Superiore di Studi Musicali Boccherini and director of the MAI Master, the psychiatrist Enrico Marchi and the curators of the project Martina Zipoli … Continue reading Lucca Embraces Lucca

THE PORCARESE CARNIVAL IS BACK!! With 5 dates the great CARNIVAL returns to Porcari. April 24, 25 and 30 (special evening with street food and entertainment on stage), May 8 and 15 2022 many events await you. Follow us on Facebook to discover all the initiatives, news and upcoming events. FREE ENTRY from 14:30 And … Continue reading Carnival in Porcari

Semi finale 1: 10.May 2022 Semi finale 2: 12.May 2022 Grand finale: 14.May 2022 The history of the Eurovision Song Contest began as the brainchild of Marcel Bezençon of the … Continue reading Eurovision Song Contest

Semi finale 1: 10.May 2022 Semi finale 2: 12.May 2022 Grand finale: 14.May 2022 The history of the Eurovision Song Contest began as the brainchild of Marcel Bezençon of the … Continue reading Eurovision Song Contest

Artists along via del Fosso and piazza San Francesco exhibit their works of painting, photography, ceramics, illustration, and sculpture

Siamo tutti Ucraini - We Stand with Ukrainians Fundraiser for Ukrainian refugee families in Lucca benefiting the Caritas in the secret garden of the International School of Italian Cuisine in … Continue reading Fundraiser for Ukraine – Siamo Tutti Ucraini – We Stand with Ukrainians

A European night dedicated to museums and extraordinary evening visits to Italian cultural sites. The contribution will be symbolic: only 1 €. Saturday May 14th on the occasion of the European Museum Night: a special opening evening of the Musei nazionali Lucca ! From 19.30 to 22.30 (last entry at 21.30) it will be possible … Continue reading European Museum Night

THE PORCARESE CARNIVAL IS BACK!! With 5 dates the great CARNIVAL returns to Porcari. April 24, 25 and 30 (special evening with street food and entertainment on stage), May 8 and 15 2022 many events await you. Follow us on Facebook to discover all the initiatives, news and upcoming events. FREE ENTRY from 14:30 And … Continue reading Carnival in Porcari

The activities of the Contrade San Paolino association continue at full speed. The second appointment in the 2022 events calendar is for Sunday 15 May at 3.30 pm at the Campo Tiri della Repubblica di Lucca - in Via Pattana in Pontetetto with the 4th Palio delle Contrade San Paolino . On this occasion the 30 crossbowmen divided into 4 districts (Falcone, Granchio, Luna, … Continue reading Cross Bow Shooting Competition

Photography Workshop by renowned local photographer Aurelio Fioretta in the beautiful garden of Villa Reale in Marlia €35 including workshop, access to the garden and aperitivo   Photography as Research by Aurelio Fioretta Here we are, my relationship with photography begins in middle school, with an afternoon course in analogue photography and darkroom. For a … Continue reading Photography Workshop – Gardens and Portraits

The first world day of cultural diversity will be held Porcari's Multicultural Day with the participation of Unicef ​​Italia, Lucca section . At 4.15 pm there will be a meeting in the Tower where a flag will be given to each one. He will then be in charge of the waving of the flags, with photos and video footage. Participants like a long … Continue reading Multicultural Day in Porcari

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The Archconfraternity of Misericordia of Lucca organizes, on Sunday 22 May 2022, a day of health prevention for the population. From 10 am to 6 pm in Lucca - Piazza San Salvatore, it will be possible to perform free of charge: medical examinations for cardiology prevention, ocular measurement for the prevention of glaucoma, diabetic risk … Continue reading Free Health Screenings

Geoff is an artist with an inquiring mind, and someone who likes to explore societies past and present. His art draws inspiration from the best of Lucca and the region. The people, music, wine, events and general day to day living. “LUCCA TEACHES YOU HOW TO LIVE” Geoff’s art can be found displayed across numerous … Continue reading Exhibition of Geoff Pavitt’s Paintings

Lda (Luca D'Alessio, son of Gigi D'Alessio) who, after the overwhelming success of Amici , will present his first album bearing the same name in via Veneto. . Fresh from the triumphs of the twenty-first edition of Amici , Lda was one of the most followed and loved artists by the audience of Maria De Filippi's broadcast, as also … Continue reading In Store Concert by LDA at Sky Stone

You are invited to join other Lucca Expats on May 27, 2:00-4:00 for a “no-host” walking tour of Lucca! Beloved Lucchese tour guide, Paola Moschini, she’ll cater to our desires for a special ”expat-oriented” Lucca tour. Minimum registration is 6 people, and “no-host” means we’ll divide her fee of €130 among participants and pay her directly … Continue reading Lucca Expat Walking Tour

FESTIVAL OF THE INDEPENDENT THEATER II EDITION Taken from "Delirio a Due" by Eugène Ionesco. Directed by Asia Bove With Asia Bove and Marco Fabrizi. If the characters of Ionesco live closed in the house with the war outside, ignoring it as much as possible, here the war is also inside the house. The incommunicability of the … Continue reading Logomachia Independent Theatre Festival

Collect trash on the banks of the river Serchio in Santa Maria a Colle

"Terre Furiose" is the program of events that will animate the city of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana throughout 2022, on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the arrival in our city of Ludovico Ariosto, who here held the position of Commissioner Estense in Garfagnana from February 1522 to June 1525.The cultural initiatives that will develop … Continue reading Furious Lands

Jazz music evening with buffet dinner at B&B Alloro, San Martino In Colle (Lucca) Two great jazz artists will perform live in the wonderful garden of B&B Alloro, nestled in the Lucca hills. Saturday 28 May from 18.30 For more detailed information follow us on Instagram @bedanbreakfastalloro

Used and vintage clothing, shoes, purses, jewellery, furniture, house wares, toys, collectibles, etc.

Full details ❏ Appointment for Check-in at 9:00 am at the entrance to the Walls in Via S. Paolino - Piazzale Giuseppe Verdi, LU (maximum punctuality is recommended for the delivery of headphones); ❏ Departure at 9:30; ❏ Arrival at the starting point at 11:00; ❏ Expected route about 5/6 km; ❏ Training duration about … Continue reading WalkZone on the Wall of Lucca

"Terre Furiose" is the program of events that will animate the city of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana throughout 2022, on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the arrival in our city of Ludovico Ariosto, who here held the position of Commissioner Estense in Garfagnana from February 1522 to June 1525.The cultural initiatives that will develop … Continue reading Furious Lands

C'MON C'MON by Mike Mills - Usa, 2021 - 108 ' with Joaquin Phoenix, Woody Normann v.o. with subtitles Johnny is a radio reporter who is very busy with a project for work that takes him around America to interview children on the uncertain future of our world. His sister Viv asks him to look … Continue reading Movie C’Mon C’Mon in English

Meeting with the mayoral candidates of Lucca

A celebration of the 70 years reign of Queen Elizabeth II   Traditional English music and readings with a performance by mezzo soprano Olympia Hetherington, drinks and dinner poolside   For tickets contact info@villamichaela.com, 333-7873307

Americana and folk music

What is Mura di Lucca parkrun? A free, fun and friendly 5k weekly event made for the community. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or be a spectator - it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 9am. Where? The event takes place in Piazzale Vittorio Emanuele, Baluardo Santa Maria, Urban Walls, Lucca, 55100. See Route page for … Continue reading Parkrun on the Wall

The pleasures of Elisa’s summer: a great international historical reenactment at Villa Reale. In 1806 the Princess of Lucca and Piombino, Elisa Baciocchi Bonaparte, Napoleon’s eldest sister, bought the Orsetti’s country villa in Marlia and had the gardens and villa transformed into her royal summer residence. We invite you to visit the Villa Reale and … Continue reading The Pleasure of Elisa’s Summer