Agenda | What's happening in the next few days...
November is the time to discover Tuscany through the flavors and traditions that mark this time of year. In the coming days, Lucca hosts markets, cultural events, and art-related activities, while other towns celebrate new olive oil, truffles, and local gastronomy. I've put together some suggestions for enjoying the region beyond the usual tourist routes.
📅 Events Calendar | Lucca
✨ 🎭 GETTING STARTED: AN EXPOSITION ON WALKING PRACTICES
📍 Museo Athena, Capannori | Tuesday, November 10th, at 10:30 am, opening of the exhibition
An exhibition exploring different aspects of walking, from the pilgrim on the Via Francigena to the relationship with nature and the discovery of the territory. Free admission. The exhibition is open until November 27th.
🎭 THE SMALLEST
📍 Cinema Teatro Artè, Capannori | Wednesday, November 11th, time to be confirmed
Screening of a film as part of the cultural program at Teatro Artè.
🛍️ ANTIQUES MARKET
📍 Historic center of Lucca | Saturday, November 14th, and Sunday, November 15th, from 9 am to 8 pm
One of the city's most traditional markets, with antiques, period pieces, collectibles, and vintage items spread across several squares in the city center.
✨ 🎭 ARTES FEST: OF ALL CREATURES
📍 Historic center of Lucca | Saturday, November 14th, from 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, November 15th, from 10 am to 8 pm
A festival dedicated to medieval and Renaissance arts and culture. This year's theme is the relationship between humankind and nature in the Middle Ages, featuring visits, lectures, and workshops. Activities are free, but reservations are required. Some museum visits require tickets.
🎭 CAMPA CAVALLO 2026: A DIALOGUE ABOUT MARCO CAVALLO
📍 Teatro Artè, Capannori | Saturday, November 14th, at 5:30 PM
Meeting with Massimo Cirri to discuss the story of Marco Cavallo, a symbol of the transformation of mental health in Italy and the experience of overcoming the old asylums.
🎶 FOUND TREASURES: UNRELEASED MUSIC FROM THE MARIANNA BOTTINI ARCHIVE
📍 Villa Bottini, Lucca | Sunday, November 15th, at 5:30 PM
A presentation of previously unreleased music found in the collection of Marianna Bottini, a 19th-century composer from Lucca. An opportunity to discover a lesser-known chapter in the city's musical history.
🎭 THE SALONS OF THE MUSES: FINISSAGE
📍 Atelier Ricci, Lucca | Sunday, November 15th, at 6:30 PM
Closing of a cultural project that transforms historical spaces into environments for encounter, art, reading, and dialogue.
🌿 OTHER EVENTS IN TUSCANY WORTH A TRIP
✨ 🍷 OIL AND WINE FESTIVAL
📍 Borgo San Lorenzo, Mugello, province of Florence | Thursday, November 12th, program to be confirmed
An event dedicated to the flavors of the region, with a focus on the olive oil and wine produced in the Mugello area.
✨ 🍷 WHITE TRUFFLE EXHIBITION MARKET FROM THE SAN MINIATURE HILLS
📍 Historic center of San Miniato, province of Pisa | Saturday, November 14th, and Sunday, November 15th, all-day program.
The traditional white truffle fair transforms the medieval center into a gastronomic route, featuring producers, stalls, and local specialties. It's the opening of a program that continues on other weekends in November.
✨ 🍷 GARFAGNANA UNIQUE LAND
📍 Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, província de Lucca | Sábado, 14, e domingo, 15 de novembro, das 11h às 23h
A celebration of the traditions and flavors of Garfagnana, bringing together typical dishes from local festivals, producers, crafts, and associations from the 15 municipalities in the region. Free entry.
✨ 🍷 GREETINGS AND FLAVORS OF AUTUMN
📍 Fiesole, province of Florence | Saturday, November 14th, and Sunday, November 15th, times to be confirmed.
An event dedicated to the flavors of autumn and local gastronomic traditions, highlighting new olive oil and seasonal products.
✨ 🍷 LORESE CHESTNUT CAKE
📍 Loro Ciuffenna, province of Arezzo | Saturday, November 14th, and Sunday, November 15th, times to be confirmed.
A festival dedicated to chestnuts in one of the small towns of Valdarno, with typical flavors and an autumnal celebratory atmosphere.
✨ 🍷 MONTIGIANO COMMITTEE'S VILLAGE FESTIVAL
📍 Montigiano, municipality of Massarosa, province of Lucca | Saturday, November 14th, and Sunday, November 15th, times to be confirmed.
A festival organized by the community of the small town of Montigiano, an opportunity to experience the atmosphere and traditions of a village in the hills of Massarosa.
🍷 NECCI AND PINE WEEDERS
📍 Massarosa, province of Lucca | Sunday, November 15th, time to be confirmed
A gastronomic encounter centered around two traditional Tuscan autumn flavors: necci, made with chestnut flour, and mondine, roasted chestnuts.
✨ 🍷 FESTIVAL OF THE PULENDA AND THE BOAR
📍 Piombino, Livorno province | Saturday, November 14th, and Sunday, November 15th, times to be confirmed.
A festival dedicated to traditional cuisine, featuring polenta and dishes made with wild boar, flavors linked to the region's gastronomic culture.
ℹ️ Before heading out, confirm times, schedules, tickets, and reservation requirements directly with the organizers. Especially for local festivals, details may vary depending on the day and weather conditions.
LEGEND
🎭 Culture and history | ⛪ Faith and religious traditions | 🍷 Gastronomy and wine
🎶 Music and shows | 🛍️ Fairs and markets | 🌿 Nature and experiences | ✨ I wouldn't lose
