For its 3rd year, the highly expected “White Night” is returning this weekend to Lucca, on Saturday, August 23. The event, organized by Confcommercio in collaboration with the City, is characterized by the very rich program of artistic, cultural and recreational activities which offer residents and visitors alike the opportunity to visit many places for free, including participation in many free tours of the city.
This is an opportunity to discover the city and its many corners you might not have yet ever visited. As we’ve only found information for the event in Italian, we’re providing the fully translated schedule below:
MUSEUMS
Casa Puccini Museum
Corte S. Lorenzo
Until midnight, free admission.
Free guided tours at h 21.00-21.30-22.00-22.30-23.00-23.30
Groups of up to 20 people – reservations required by Aug. 18 at the museum by calling 0583/584028
MUST: City Museum
Via Guinigi 29
Until midnight, free admission.
MUF: Museum of Comics
Piazza S. Romano
Until midnight, free admission.
Torre Guinigi
Via S. Andrea
Hours: 20.00-23.30- free admission
Tower delle Ore
Via Fillungo
Hours: 20.00-23.30- free admission
Museum Lu.C.C.A
Via della Fratta
Exhibition “Robert Capa. Retrospective ”
Hours: 21.00 – midnight (ticket office open until 23.00)
Full ticket € 9 and € 7 reduced
Palazzo Pfanner
Via degli Asili 33
Hours: 22.00-midnight – Visit residence and garden –
Admission € 3 per person – free for children up to 12 years
Paolo Cresci Museum, History of Italian Immigration
Via Vittorio Emanuele II 3
Time: 18-midnight – free admission
Museo del Risorgimento
Cortile degli Svizzeri
Hours: 16-23.30
Free guided tours every 30 minutes
Domus Romana
Via Cesare Battisti 15
Hours: 20.00-midnight
Admission € 3 per person with wine tastings from the Roman era
Teatro del Giglio
Piazza del Giglio
Show “Puccini Theatre”
Hours: 21.00 – midnight – free entrance
GUIDED TOURS
San Francesco – House of the Hangman – Porta Elisa -Piazza San Francesco
Free guided tour at 9:00 p.m., at 22:00 and 23.00
Reservations required at ITINERA from 18 August-Lucca,
Piazzale Verdi 0583/583150 – info@luccaitinera.it
Church of St. Catherine – former national cinema Piazzale Verdi
Free guided tour at 21:30 and 22:30
Reservations required at ITINERA from August 18 – Lucca,
Piazzale Verdi 0583/583150 – info@luccaitinera.it
Prefecture and the Palazzo Ducale – Ducal Palace Gates
Free guided tour of the historical sites at 21.30 and 22.30
Reservations required at ITINERA from August 18 – Lucca,
Piazzale Verdi 0583/583150 – info@luccaitinera.it
San Martino- Cathedral of Lucca
Guided tours to the Volto Santo (Holy Cross) and Ilaria Del Carretto at 21.00 and 23.30.
Ticket € 2,00. No reservation required.
Bulwark St. Regulus, Rampart St. Colombano, Bulwark San Paolino – Rise Rampart St. Regulus
Free guided tour of the Caves of Baluardi at 21.30 and 22.30
Reservations required at ITINERA from August 18 – Lucca, Piazzale Verdi 0583/583150 – info@luccaitinera.it
Botanical Garden – Via del Giardino Botanico
Free guided tour at 21.00, 22.00 and 23.00
Reservations required at ITINERA from August 18 – Lucca,
Piazzale Verdi 0583/583150 – info@luccaitinera.it
Palazzo Pfanner – Via degli Asili 33
Guided tour with a show at 19.00 and at 21.00
Tickets € 15 per person – free for children up to 16 years
Reservations required at ITINERA from August 18 – Lucca, Piazzale Verdi 0583/583150 – info@luccaitinera.it
EVENTS
from 6pm to midnight
Casa della Città in Piazza Napoleone: “I was there”, pages of memory of each of us, by the non-profit organization Don Franco Baroni: free entry.
6:30pm
Piazza S. Michele: City of Lucca flag-wavers and musicians – Contrada Anna S In Piaggia; Company Balestrieri; The districts of San Paolino
Piazza Napoleone: Bubble Football – free game with the news of the summer. Introduce yourself and sign up for the tournaments of the evening!
Courtyard of the Swiss – Café Museo del Risorgimento – “Wargames” – fun educational activities with strategy table games
Courtyard of the Swiss – Café Museo del Risorgimento – Models – scale models of historic battles of the Risorgimento period – World War I (1815-1918)
Portone dei Borghi: Photo exhibition “When you went to school with her apron,” edited by Michela Sorbi and Simonetta Simonetti
Portone dei Borghi: Rat Fix DJ set by Divine Cycle, Juice, De Cervesa
Piazza San Andrea: “Shades D’Artist” aperitivo art at the winery in collaboration with the Bacchanal Livin’Art -Art living
Piazza Napoleone: Chess – simultaneous by a master, edited by Chess Association Lucchese
Piazza San Giusto: Arts and Crafts Market
Courtyard of the Swiss: Reenactment with uniformed personnel – by Historica Lucense
Palazzo Pretorio: “Tag the Bike” – anti-theft bike tags on sale for € 6,00 – campaign by the City of Lucca- Department of Safety
7:00pm
Piazza Anfiteatro: Magic Renzo: “Magic, Fables and other charms” – Spells for Children
Corso Garibaldi – At Barino by Gio’: DJ under the stars
Piazza Guidiccioni: “A New Musical Experience” by Diagonal Sailing Club and Massimo Rebecchi
Piazza San Giovanni: Radiostar and H-Demia Live
Family of Tumblers: look for them in the streets of the old town – by Barefoot Theatre Company
Via Calderia – At Rewine: “Max Radiokaos James and the Image” – dynamic duo at the keyboard and guitar
7:15pm
Church of San Giovanni – “A Night Opera” selection of areas to Puccini and other composers. Admission fee.
7:30pm
Piazza San Francesco: “Street Food” by Slow Food
8:00pm
Piazza San Andrea: “Shades by Artists” dinner and dance artfully themed by author at the Bacchanal wine store in collaboration with Livin’Art -Art living
Piazza Napoleone – Institute Passaglia: “Magic Tournament” organized by Ludolega Lucca
Via Fillungo at Moka Bar – DJ sets by DJ Lello
Via Fillungo at General Lee and Concept store – Live Music -Little Italy
8:30pm
Piazza Anfiteatro “Not only Vinyl: Nessun Dorma” Dj set by Marco Lazzaroni and Luke Bastianelli
Piazza San Francesco: “Dinner banquet” by Slow Food
9:00pm
Teatro San Girolamo “Chat en poche – the cat in your pocket” brilliant comedy by Georges Feydeau – Company of the Green Cross of Viareggio by FITA Committee of Lucca – free admission
Piazza Napoleone: Bubble Football – Top tournaments with the new arrivals this summer.
Piazza Napoleone: dance show curated by Emotion Dance and Dance Progress
Piazza Del Giglio: dance performance by dance of Atmosphere
Piazza San Frediano: dance show curated by Love and Music
Piazza Antelminelli: “Steps of Tango” by the Association Tango Querido Lucca
Bulwark St. Columban: “Fantasy” Animation at the bastion edited by Games Live Action Role
Piazza San Michele – Coffee at the Market: Dj set by Edward
Piazza San Salvatore at Gabry Cafe: Dj set BorgoKlat Ska Reggae Vibes Crew
Piazza Cittadella: “Samuela Consani and his band”
Family Tumblers – look for them in the streets of the old town – by Barefoot Theatre Company
9:15pm
Auditorium San Romano: “String Orchestra”. Director and conductor: Maestro GianPaolo Mazzoli. Edited by Istituto Musicale Luigi Boccherini – free entry
Palazzo Pretorio: Magic Renzo: “Magic, Fables and other charms” – Spells for Children
Hall of the Palazzo Ducale Ademollo: a very special concert that will offer the opportunity to discover the amazing variety of music and tone of the not well known bassoon, edited by Francigena International Arts Festival.
9:30pm
Piazza San Francesco: “GastroMusic Tour 2014” concert by Manolo Strimpelli and The NaitOrkestra by Slow Folk
Piazza Napoleone: at Robedikappa “People on the Move” by Robedikappa, Kinky hair and Lucca Glam
San Micheletto, Via San Micheletto 1 – “Alone” stage show curated by Dinamiciteatri
10:00pm
Piazza Anfiteatro: Entertainment comic Matthew Cesca: “Untitled – 183×85 (Kgxcm) Mixed Technique”
St Andrew’s Square: “Shades of Artists” coffee with art and live music including works of by authors at the Bacchanal wine shop, in collaboration with Livin’Art -Art living
Piazza Cittadella: dance performance by Daisy dance
Caffè della Mura: “Go Your Summer Fun” by dealership LUCAR
10:30pm
Auditorium San Romano: “Fifth aere.” Brass quintet. Edited by Istituto Musicale Luigi Boccherini – free entry
10:45pm
Palazzo Pretorio: “Luna Take me with you” Pole Dance Exhibition curated by Arianna De Luca
11:00pm
Theatre St. Jerome: “Match of improvisational theater” – Associazione Culturale Experia edited by FITA Committee of Lucca – free admission
Piazza Cittadella: “Samuela Consani and his band”
11:30pm
Praetorian Palace: “Luna Take me with you” Pole Dance Exhibition curated by Arianna De Luca
Piazza Anfiteatro: Dj set by Marco Lazzaroni and Luke Bastianelli
midnight
Piazza San Michele, “Little Nemo / Vertical Dance” by Company Il Posto Vertical Dance and Marco Castelli Small Ensemble – Concept and choreography by Wanda Moretti.
1:00am
Piazza Anfiteatro “... .No Dorma” DJ set by “Marco Bastianelli and Luke Lazzaroni
Piazza Guidiccioni: “A New Music Esperience” by Diagonal Sailing Club and Massimo Rebecchi
Have fun!!
About Lourdes Flores
An American living in Florence for over 10 years, Lourdes continues to explore and discover new places in Tuscany with the eyes of a tourist but with the experience of living in Italy. She shares her experiences on this blog and website, particularly offering lots of travel planning help on the Forum!
