Agenda | What's happening in Lucca and Tuscany in the coming days...
A selection of what's happening in Lucca and throughout Tuscany in the coming days: festivals, markets, music, history, gastronomy, and activities to enjoy the region like a local.
October has arrived, bringing one of the most interesting times to experience Tuscany. Between festivals, exhibitions, music, markets, and celebrations linked to the flavors of autumn, these are some of the events I've selected for the coming days.
📅 Events Calendar | Lucca
✨ 🎭 PLANET EARTH FESTIVAL 2026
📍 Lucca, Church of San Francesco, Botanical Garden, Ducal Palace and other spaces
Thursday, October 8th to Sunday, October 11th, various times
One of the week's major cultural events, featuring over 90 sessions on nature, science, intelligence, technology, agriculture, cities, and sustainability. Free admission, subject to capacity.
✨ 🎭 THE DITCHES OF ART
📍 Via del Fosso and Piazza | San Francesco, Lucca
Saturday, October 10th, from 5 PM to 9 PM
Painting, sculpture, photography, graphics and poetry outdoors in one of the areas
Less obvious historical sites in the center of Lucca. Free admission.
🎶 MUSIC IN MUSEUMS: SHERAZADE STRING QUARTET
📍 National Museum of Palazzo Mansi, Lucca
Friday, October 9th, at 4:30 PM
Concert at one of the city's historical museums, as part of the Musica nei Musei program.
🎶 AML: ITALIAN SAXOPHONE QUARTET
Auditorium of the Church of Suffrage, Lucca
Saturday, October 10th, at 5:30 PM
The Italian Saxophone Quartet presents a program that includes concert music, film music, and works by Italian composers. Tickets range from €5 to €12.
🛍️ ARTISAN EXHIBITION MARKET
📍 Piazza San Giusto and Piazza XX Settembre, Lucca
Friday, October 9th to Sunday, October 11th, from 10 AM to 8 PM.
A market dedicated to handicrafts, a great opportunity to discover the work and products of local artisans.
✨ 🎭 MYTHOS, FANTASTIC CREATURES
📍 Former Riding School, Piazzale Verdi, Lucca
Monday, October 5th to Sunday, October 11th, from 10 am to 7 pm.
Last days of an immersive exhibition featuring monumental sculptures of fantastical creatures, blending mythology, art, and imagination. Full price ticket €15.
🎭 CLERGY, WAR, RESISTANCE IN THE PROVINCE OF LUCCA
📍 Church of San Giovanni and Santa Reparata, Piazza San Giovanni, Lucca. Monday, October 5th to Friday, October 16th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Documentary and photographic exhibition on the role of the clergy and religious communities during the Second World War and the Resistance in the province of Lucca. Free admission.
🎭 TURANDOT, OH DIVINE BEAUTY! OH DREAM! OH WONDER!
📍 Puccini Museum, Birthplace, Lucca
From Monday to Sunday, except Tuesday, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Special exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first performance of Turandot, featuring historical documents, costumes, and materials related to Puccini's work. Museum admission from R$ 7.
🌿 OTHER EVENTS IN TUSCANY WORTH A TRIP
✨ 🍷 BOCCACCESCA 2026
📍 Certaldo Alto, Certaldo, Florence
Thursday, October 8th to Sunday, October 11th, from 10 AM to 10 PM.
One of the most interesting gastronomic festivals of the week, bringing together local products, wine, crafts, tastings, performances, and cuisine in the medieval setting of Certaldo Alto. Free admission.
✨ 🍷 40th FORCOLI TRUFFLE EXHIBITION MARKET
📍 Forcoli, municipality of Palaia, Pisa
Friday, October 9th to Sunday, October 11th
A small town is celebrating 40 years of truffle tradition. On Sunday, starting at 10 am, there will be a market featuring truffles, mushrooms, local products and handicrafts, as well as tastings and show cooking.
✨ 🍷 PEASANT FESTIVAL AND RIBOLLITA FESTIVAL
📍 Asciano, Siena
Friday, October 9th to Sunday, October 11th, starting at 9:30 AM
Three days dedicated to the rural culture of Crete Senesi, with a farmers' market, traditional crafts, hiking, music and, of course, the traditional ribollita. Free entry, with some activities requiring reservations.
✨ 🍷 PIC PARTY 2026
📍 Camaiore Historical Center, Lucca
Saturday, October 10th, starting at 11:30 AM, and Sunday, October 11th
Two days dedicated to peperoncino, with a market, gastronomic products, tastings, meetings, and cooking shows. Free entry.
✨ 🍷 TORDELLO AND BLACK CABBAGE FESTIVAL WITH PORK CUTTINGS
📍 Farmhouses of Buti, Buti, Pisa
Friday, October 9th to Sunday, October 11th, starting at 7 PM.
A truly local gastronomic festival, featuring tordelli, cavolo nero, and ritagli di maiale, along with live music. The event takes place in a covered space.
🍷 SANTAFIORESE CHESTNUT FESTIVAL
📍 Santa Fiora, Grosseto
Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th
A festival dedicated to the local seafood, featuring traditional dishes, tastings, a market, music, and activities for families. Free entry.
✨ 🌿 AUTUMN PARTY
📍 Abbey of San Salvatore, Siena
Friday, October 9th to Sunday, October 11th, and Friday, October 16th to Sunday, October 18th
An autumn festival on Mount Amiata that combines gastronomy, chestnuts, mushrooms, wine, markets, hiking, visits to the historic center, and nature experiences. Free entry.
✨ 🍷 AUTUMN CHESTNUTS, GARFAGNANA
📍 Cascio, part of Molazzana, Lucca
Sunday, October 11th
The Garfagnana autumn program begins in Cascio with the traditional castagnata, celebrating chestnut culture, and mondine, the traditional roasted chestnuts.
An itinerary to choose carefully, because in Tuscany many of the most interesting experiences happen precisely in the small towns and community festivals.
Before heading out, it's always a good idea to confirm schedules, the program, and any changes directly with the organizers, especially in case of rain or last-minute changes.
LEGEND
🎭 Culture and history | ⛪ Faith and religious traditions | 🍷 Gastronomy and wine
🎶 Music and shows | 🛍️ Fairs and markets | 🌿 Nature and experiences | ✨ I wouldn't lose
