Event Details
Lucca Summer Festival 2026 in Tuscany
The Lucca Summer Festival 2026 takes place from 24 June to 26 July in the medieval city of Lucca, Tuscany. Now in its 27th edition, this month-long open-air concert series transforms the historic Piazza Napoleone and the famous city walls into a world-class outdoor stage. Confirmed headliners include Jamiroquai, Katy Perry, John Legend, Alabama Shakes and David Byrne; many performing their only Italian show of the year in Lucca.
Confirmed 2026 Lineup
- 24 June: Ludovico Einaudi (Piazza Napoleone) – The acclaimed Italian pianist's debut at the festival
- 25 June: David Byrne (Piazza Napoleone) – "Who Is The Sky?" tour, Italy exclusive date
- 4 July: Jamiroquai (Mura di Lucca) – Only Italian date of the world tour
- 5 July: John Legend (Piazza Napoleone) – EGOT winner with 13 Grammy Awards
- 7 July: Alabama Shakes + Matt Berninger (Piazza Napoleone) – Only Italian date
- 16 July: Zucchero "Sugar" Fornaciari (Mura di Lucca) – "Overdose D'Amore Gold" tour
- 19 July: Katy Perry (Mura di Lucca) – Only concert in Italy in 2026
- 20 July: Riccardo Muti & Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini (Piazza Napoleone)
- 21 July: Marcus Miller – "We Want Miles!" tribute to Miles Davis (Piazza Napoleone)
- Further acts: Tom Jones, Ronnie Wood & Friends (Italy Exclusive Date) and more
The Venues
The festival uses two iconic locations in Lucca. Piazza Napoleone is the main stage in the heart of the Old Town; a grand baroque square holding up to 20,000 spectators. The Mura di Lucca, the fully preserved Renaissance walls surrounding the city, provide a spectacular open-air backdrop for the festival's biggest nights. Both venues offer seated, standing and mixed configurations depending on the event. The exclusive "Palchetto Statua Gold" is a raised premium area on Piazza Napoleone with exceptional sightlines and acoustics.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the official festival shop at summer-festival.com. Prices vary by concert and category, ranging from €50 to €180. Tickets can also be collected in person at the Summer Festival Point box office on Piazza del Giglio (entrance from Via San Girolamo) from 6:30 PM on the day of each concert. As many shows represent the artists' only Italian date of the year, early booking is strongly recommended.
Getting There
- Lucca is located approximately 70 km west of Florence and is easily reached by train.
- From Lucca railway station it is around a 15-minute walk to Piazza Napoleone.
- The nearest airport is Pisa (Galileo Galilei), approximately 25 km away; reachable by train in around 30 minutes.
- Direct trains from Florence to Lucca take approximately 1.5 hours.
- Parking within the city walls is very limited; arriving by train is strongly recommended.
Visitor Tips
- Hotels and accommodation in Lucca sell out quickly during the festival season; book several months in advance.
- Gates open from 6:30 PM; concerts typically start at 9:00 PM.
- Summer evenings in Lucca are warm; light clothing is suitable for most concert nights.
- The Old Town is worth exploring for a full day before the evening concert.
- Dozens of restaurants and bars surround the festival area; Tuscan cuisine is very much part of the experience.
- Walking along the city walls during daylight hours offers panoramic views and is the perfect way to spend time before a show.
