4 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lucca, Tuscany

Held in the last week in April, this festival features classical musicians from all over Italy and Europe performing in venues across the city. 

During the first weekend of November, the city's piazzas are filled with tents featuring exhibitions and games, and the streets are invaded with comic-book fans and gamers for Lucca Comics and Games. During the last week of October, and continuing through the Comics festival, a mostra mercato (market show) takes place as well.

Sponsored by the Opera Theater of Lucca and the music college of the University of Cincinnati, the Opera Theater and Music Festival of Lucca runs from mid-June to mid-July; performances are staged in open-air venues. Contact the Lucca tourist office or the Opera Theater of Lucca ( [email protected]) for information.

From September through April you can see operas, plays, and concerts staged at the Teatro del Giglio.