Agenda | What's happening in the next few 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.

✨ 🎭 LUCCA FILM FESTIVAL

📍 28/09 a 04/10 · historic center | Lmouth

One of the city's main cultural events, featuring films, exhibitions, meetings, masterclasses, and guests from Italian and international cinema.

✨ 🍷 LUCCA

CHOCOLATE FEST

📍 01/10 a 04/10 · Piazza San Frediano, Lucca


Chocolate, confectionery, and specialty producers with a program dedicated to those passionate about sweets.

✨ 🎭 CARDS IN RESIDENCE


📍 October 3 | Villa Tambellini De Fondra, Lucca

A special opportunity to discover a less obvious dimension of Italian heritage, with the extraordinary opening of libraries, archives, and collections preserved in historic buildings.

✨ ⛪ FRANCESCO. EIGHT HUNDRED YEARS LATER

📍 04/10 - 18h | Church of San Francesco, Lucca

The cycle dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis comes to a close with a concert by the Boccherini Conservatory and the Passaglia Musical School, preceded by a Eucharistic celebration by the Archbishop of Lucca.

✨ 🎭 TUSCANY

MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL

📍 02 to 04/10 | Monteriggioni, Siena



The medieval village of Monteriggioni hosts three days of historical reenactments, encampments, a historical market, falconry, tournaments, medieval combat, and a grand horseback riding festival.

✨ 🍷 DAY OF THE
VINO DOC MONTESCUDAIO

📍02 a 4/10 | Montescudaio, Pisa

One of the most traditional wine festivals in Val di Cecina, dedicated to Vino DOC Montescudaio and the gastronomic traditions of the village. The program includes tastings, local producers, gastronomy, and music.


✨ 🎭 PISA BOOK FESTIVAL

📍 02 a 4/10 | Arsenali Repubblicani and other spaces, Pisa

The major independent publishing event returns to Pisa with authors, publishers, presentations, meetings, and activities spread across different spaces in the Lungarni area. | Free admission.


✨ 🌿 THE HEROIC

📍 October 3-4 | Gaiole in Chianti, Siena



More than just a cycling competition, L'Eroica has become a celebration of historic cycling and the landscapes of Chianti and Crete Senesi, featuring vintage bicycles, white roads, and routes through some of Tuscany's most iconic scenery.


✨ 🍷 49th FESTIVAL
OF THE PORK

📍 October 2-4 | Gasale di Pari, Civitella Paganico, Grosseto

In a small village in the Maremma region, the star attraction is pork, prized in traditional dishes and accompanied by local produce. The program also includes music, entertainment, cultural visits, and excursions to the surrounding area.



✨ 🍷 MARRADI GOOD CHESTNUTS EXHIBITION MARKET

📍 October 4th | Marradi, Florence

One of Mugello's most characteristic autumn gastronomic traditions, dedicated to Marron Buono (Good Chestnut). The historic center hosts stalls selling chestnuts, typical products, sweets, traditional dishes, handicrafts, and entertainment.

📅 Events Calendar | Lucca

✨ 🎭 LUCCA FILM FESTIVAL 2026

📍 Lucca, historic center and various locations

📅 Monday, September 28th to Sunday, October 4th, varying hours

One of the city's main cultural events, featuring films, screenings, meetings, masterclasses, and guests from Italian and international cinema. The program also includes special events and a closing ceremony. | Free admission, subject to availability and according to the modalities of each activity.

✨ 🍷 LUCCA CHOCOLATE FEST

📍 Piazza San Frediano, Lucca

📅 Thursday, October 1st to Sunday, October 4th, from 10 AM to 7 PM

Chocolate, confectionery, and specialty producers will take over Piazza San Frediano for four days, in a program dedicated to those with a sweet tooth. | Free admission.

🎶 GENIUS LOCI: MUSIC IS MADE TO SPEAK TO THE HEART OF MAN

📍 San Girolamo Theater, Lucca

📅 Saturday, October 3rd, at 7 PM

Inaugural concert of a new program dedicated to the musical heritage of Lucca, with Alberto Bologni on violin and Simone Soldati on piano, exploring composers linked to the Lucchese musical tradition. | Tickets €11.50.

✨ 🎭 CARDS IN RESIDENCE

📍 Villa Tambellini De Fondra, Lucca

📅 Saturday, October 3rd, from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

A special opportunity to discover a less obvious dimension of Italian heritage, with the extraordinary opening of libraries, archives, and collections preserved in historic buildings. | Check participation and reservation options with the organizer.

✨ ⛪ FRANCIS. EIGHT HUNDRED YEARS LATER

📍 Church of San Francesco, Lucca

📅 Sunday, October 4th, at 6 PM

The cycle dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis concludes with a concert by the Boccherini Conservatory and the Passaglia Musical School, preceded by a Eucharistic celebration by the Archbishop of Lucca. | Free admission.

🎭 A STATE STORE OF ULTIMATE IMPORTANCE

📍 State Archives of Lucca

📅 Sunday, October 4th, guided tours at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM

The documentary exhibition reveals the role of the Republic of Lucca in elevating the Diocese of Lucca to the status of Archdiocese. On Sunday, there will be special guided tours in honor of Domenica di Carta. | Check reservations and availability.

🎶 MUSIC IN MUSEUMS

📍 National Museum of Palazzo Mansi, Lucca

📅 Thursday, October 1st, at 4:30 PM

The program brings music into the city's historic spaces. On this date, the Palazzo Mansi hosts the duo Nicolosi Colasanti. | Check access conditions with the Musei Nazionali di Lucca.

🎭 FICE FESTIVAL

📍 Various locations in Lucca

📅 Sunday, October 4th to Thursday, October 8th, varying hours

The program dedicated to auteur cinema and cinema d'essaira arrives in Lucca with previews, screenings, meetings, and conferences open to the public.

🌿 MYTHOS: FANTASTIC CREATURES

📍 Former Riding School, Piazzale Verdi, Lucca

📅 Monday, September 28th to Thursday, October 8th, every day, from 10 AM to 7 PM

An immersive experience dedicated to fantastic creatures, myths, and legends, featuring life-size sculptures with a high level of detail. | Full price ticket R$ 15; children aged 3 to 10 R$ 5; children under 2 free.

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🌿 OTHER EVENTS IN TUSCANY WORTH A TRIP

✨ 🎭 TUSCANY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL

📍 Monteriggioni, Siena

📅 Friday, October 2nd, from 4 PM to midnight; Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th, from 10 AM to midnight

The medieval village of Monteriggioni hosts three days of historical reenactments, encampments, a historic market, falconry, tournaments, medieval combat, and a grand horse race. The program also includes a reenactment of the 1479 siege. | Tickets from R$ 9.

✨ 🍷 DOC MONTESCUDAIO WINE FESTIVAL

📍 Montescudaio, Pisa

📅 Friday, October 2nd to Sunday, October 4th, programming at varying times.

One of the most traditional wine festivals in Val di Cecina, dedicated to Vino DOC Montescudaio and the gastronomic traditions of the village. The program includes tastings, local producers, gastronomy, and music. | Specific schedule and times to be confirmed with the organizers.

✨ 🎭 PISA BOOK FESTIVAL

📍 Arsenali Repubblicani and other spaces, Pisa

📅 Friday, October 2nd to Sunday, October 4th, from 10 AM to 8 PM

The major independent publishing event returns to Pisa with authors, publishers, presentations, meetings, and activities spread across different spaces in the Lungarni area. | Free admission.

✨ 🌿 THE HEROIC

📍 Gaiole in Chianti, Siena

📅 Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th, matches starting at 4:30 AM on Saturday and 7:00 AM on Sunday.

More than just a cycling competition, L'Eroica has become a celebration of historic cycling and the landscapes of Chianti and Crete Senesi, featuring vintage bicycles, white roads, and routes through some of Tuscany's most iconic scenery.

✨ 🍷 COOKED CHEEK FESTIVAL

📍 Colle di Val d'Elsa, historic center of Colle Alta

📅 Sunday, October 4th, from 11 AM to 9 PM

A festival dedicated to Gota Cotta, a traditional specialty of Colle di Val d'Elsa made from cooked and seasoned pork cheek. Restaurants, producers, and chefs present traditional and contemporary interpretations, accompanied by local wines and craft beers.

✨ 🍷 49th PORCINO MUSHROOMS FESTIVAL

📍 Pari Farmhouse, Civitella Paganico, Grosseto

📅 Friday, October 2nd, from 7:30 PM; Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th, lunch from 12:30 PM and dinner from 7:30 PM

In a small village in the Maremma region, the star attraction is pork, prized in traditional dishes and accompanied by local produce. The program also includes music, entertainment, cultural visits, and excursions to the surrounding area.

✨ 🍷 MARRADI CHESTNUT EXHIBITION MARKET

📍 Marradi, Florence

📅 Sunday, October 4th, programming throughout the day.

One of Mugello's most characteristic autumn gastronomic traditions, dedicated to Marron Buono (Good Chestnut). The historic center hosts stalls selling chestnuts, typical products, sweets, traditional dishes, handicrafts, and entertainment.

🍷 CHESTNUT AND BERRY FRUITS FESTIVAL

📍 Palace on the Seine, Florence

📅 Sunday, October 4th, starting at 11:30 AM

An autumn festival in the heart of Alto Mugello, featuring Marrone del Mugello, undergrowth products, mushrooms, truffles, chestnut sweets, local cuisine, music, and activities in the historic center. | Free entry, with payment for food and drinks.

✨ 🍷 BOCCACCESCA 2026

📍 Certaldo Alto, Certaldo, Florence

📅 Thursday, October 8th to Sunday, October 11th, starting at 10 AM

The traditional Certaldo festival, dedicated to the flavors, products, and gastronomic traditions of the region, returns to the medieval village. The 2026 edition will have Pinocchio as its special theme, combining gastronomy, culture, shows, and activities for families. | Free admission.

LEGEND

🎭 Culture and history | ⛪ Faith and religious traditions | 🍷 Gastronomy and wine

🎶 Music and shows | 🛍️ Fairs and markets | 🌿 Nature and experiences | ✨ I wouldn't lose

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