Lucca Summer Festival

Music events in Lucca – in a medieval scenery

The Summer Festival in Lucca, Tuscany is one of the most visited festivals in the summer and each year it is visited by people from all parts of the world.

The surroundings of the beautiful medieval city, with its ancient city walls, make each concert a very special experience. The antique walls are a great background. That’s why, every year, visitors from all over the world come to experience one of these amazing concerts.

The Summer Festival in Lucca

The Summer Festival in Lucca is a famous music festival. The outdoor concerts take place every summer in Piazza Napoleone, one of Lucca's most beautiful and characteristic squares.

The concerts are held on a large stage in the middle of the square, specially built for the Summer Festival.
The artists vary in genre from rock, pop, jazz and blues and each year the festival hosts several famous artists.
Every evening there is a new band playing, so take a look at the program and find your favorite artist or band.

Concerts in Lucca, Toscana

The first concert was held in 1998 -- and "special guest" then was the great Bob Dylan! Since then, the festival has hosted these famous names:

  • Rolling Stones
  • Moby
  • Stevie Wonder
  • Anastasia
  • Eric Clapton
  • Crosby, Still & Nash
  • Neil Young
  • Simply Red
  • Joe Cocker
  • Elton John
  • Ray Charles
  • David Bowie …
    and many others.

Lucca Summer Festival program and tickets

The Lucca Summer Festival is always a great experience that you shouldn't miss if you are in Tuscany. See the program and buy tickets here

Here you can find how to reach the concerts in the easiest way.

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