MAJOR EVENTS IN LUCCA
Antiques Market in Lucca
Every third week-end each month in and around via del
Battistero
HANDICRAFT MARKET
The last week-end of each month in Piazza S. Giusto
and surroundings
February-March VIAREGGIO CARNIVAL
Famous all over the world, for four Sundays along the
Viareggio promenade
April BIENNAL OF AZALEA in Borgo a Mozzano flower show
and market
April 27 FLOWER SHOW AND MARKET OF S. ZITA
in Piazza S. Frediano and Anfiteatro an explosion of
colours and fragrances
May-October “IN FESTIVAL”
At week-ends theatre, music, ballet in historic villas,
local parishes the most fascinating situations in Lucca
June-July SUMMER FESTIVAL
Concerts of international artists in the most beautiful
squares in Lucca
July-August FESTIVAL LA VERSILIANA
Exhibitions, shows, talks and conferences,
concerts and various performances in the villa park.
July-August PUCCINI FESTIVAL
Performances of Puccini,s major operas in the splendid
background of Massaciuccoli Lake
Beginning of September SAGRA DEL VINO DI MONTECARLO
In the fascinating medieval village you can taste good
local vine and food
September 13 S. CROCE “LA LUMINARA” DEL
VOLTO SANTO
Traditional procession in period costumes along the
streets of the historic centre
October-November OPERA SEASON
Beginning of the season plays at Teatro del Giglio (www.comune.lucca.it)
End of October/November LUCCA COMICS & GAMES.