events and festivals

72nd FESTIVAL OF PUCCINI 2026 - Torre del Lago
The annual Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago is dedicated to the works of Giacomo Puccini. Set beside Puccini’s former home on the beautiful Massaciuccoli Lake, the festival stages his operas in a spectacular open-air theatre. It attracts opera lovers from across the world and celebrates Puccini’s legacy in the heart of Tuscany.

Ticket Office:
Via delle Torbiere
55049 Torre del Lago Puccini, Lucca
Tel: (+39) 0584 359322
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.puccinifestival.it/

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Short Tennis Breaks?
We can arrange shorter holidays of only a few days or a long weekend if an entire week is too long?
Depending on the dates required Laura will be able to recommend the best possible option so please get in touch and we can send you full details of what we can offer.

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 Live Concerts in Lucca
Lucca Summer Festival 2026

The Lucca Summer Festival is a renowned annual music event held in the historic centre of Lucca. Featuring world-class artists across rock, pop, and classical genres, the festival blends top-tier performances with the atmosphere of a charming Tuscan summer evening.

2026 Line-Up
24 June – Ludovico Einaudi
25 June – David Byre
4 July – Jamiroquai
7 July – Alabama Shakes with Special Guest: Matt Berninger
14 July – Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts
16 July – Zucchero
19 July – Katy Perry
20 July – Riccardo Muti
21 July – Marcus Miller
29 July – Pooh

For further information and tickets:

Lucca Summer Festival
Website: Lucca Summer Festival  

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 Pistoia Blues 2026

Founded in 1980, the Pistoia Blues Festival is one of Europe’s premier blues and rock events. Held in the atmospheric medieval Piazza del Duomo, it welcomes global blues legends and iconic rock performers for unforgettable open-air concerts.

2026 Line-Up
8th July – The Darkness
8th July – Messa​
10th July – Jethro Tull

Location - Piazza Duomo in Pistoia

For further information, more details on other acts and tickets:
Website: www.pistoiablues.com

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Teatro Verdi 2026 - Florence

9 October - Anastacia
Tickets – Click HERE

For the full theatre programme – Click HERE

Venue
Teatro Verdi
Via Ghibellina 99
50122 Florence

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