Agenda | What's happening in the next few days...
The end of October arrives with the city of Lucca taken over by the energy of comics and pop culture, while the small villages of Tuscany celebrate chestnuts, new olive oil, and the flavors of autumn. I've gathered cultural events, traditional festivals, and experiences worth discovering in the coming days, with options for different tastes and ages.
📅 Events Calendar | Lucca
🎭 CAPANNORESE SUMMER PHOTO EXHIBITION 2026
📍 Palazzo Comunale, Capannori | Monday, October 26th to Wednesday, October 28th, from 9 am to 7 pm
Photographs by Roberto Pardini and Giuliano Berti show cultural moments and events that marked the Capannori region. Free admission.
✨ 🎭 LUCCA COMICS & GAMES 2026
📍 Historic center of Lucca | Wednesday, October 28th to Sunday, November 1st, from 9 am to 7 pm
One of the biggest European festivals of comics, games and pop culture, with exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, cosplay and activities spread throughout the city. Check ticket information before you go.
🎭 TRICK OR… STORY
📍 Artémisia Cultural Center, Tassignano, Capannori | Quarta-feira, 28 de otubro, às 17h
Read-aloud sessions with spine-chilling stories, specially prepared for children aged 5 to 7.
🎶 FOLK STUDIO FESTIVAL: FRANCESCO GUCCINI BETWEEN VIA EMILIA AND THE WEST
📍 Teatro Artè, Capannori | Saturday, October 31st, at 9 PM
A documentary film screening dedicated to Francesco Guccini, the singer and composer who left his mark on Italian music. Free admission.
✨ 🌿 HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION CARNIVAL
📍 Villa Reale di Marlia, Capannori | Saturday, October 31st, from 4 PM to 2 AM on Sunday
A grand Halloween celebration in the villa's historic gardens, featuring shows, performances, music, themed areas, and attractions for all ages. Ticketed event.
🎭 THE REASONS FOR A PIAGGIA PLAN
📍 Teatro Artè, Capannori | Tuesday, November 3rd, at 9 PM
An event organized by ALDES and SPAM!, as part of the Oikonomia Festival's cultural program, dedicated to economics and spirituality. Free admission.
🌿 OTHER EVENTS IN TUSCANY WORTH A TRIP
✨ 🍷 THE HUNDRED FLAVORS OF THE APENNINES
📍 Historic center of Anghiari, province of Arezzo | Friday, October 30th, from 3 PM to 7 PM; Saturday, October 31st, and Sunday, November 1st, from 10 AM to 7 PM
A showcase of local products and rural cuisine, featuring producers, tastings, roasted chestnuts, and Valtiberina specialties. Free admission.
✨ 🍷 THE CRASTATONE
📍 Historic center of Piancastagnaio, Monte Amiata, province of Siena | Friday, October 30th to Sunday, November 1st, schedules as per the program.
One of the most traditional chestnut festivals in Monte Amiata. The narrow streets and taverns of the four contradas come alive with roasted chestnuts, new wine, typical dishes, music, and local traditions.
✨ 🍷 THE FIRST OIL AND MORE
📍 Montisi, Montalcino territory, Siena province | Friday, October 30th to Sunday, November 1st, times as per the schedule.
A festival dedicated to freshly produced extra virgin olive oil, with tastings, visits to distilleries, local products, wine, honey, and cheeses. A great opportunity to see a small lamb from the Val d'Orcia region.
✨ 🍷 CELLAR FESTIVAL
📍 Sorano, Maremma, Grosseto province | Friday, October 30th to Sunday, November 1st
The old taverns carved into the tuff welcome visitors to sample Maremma cuisine and local wines. The village also features a craft market, music, and lively entertainment. The taverns are open Friday for dinner, Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sunday for lunch.
✨ 🍷 CHESTNUT FESTIVAL
📍 Raggiolo, municipality of Ortignano Raggiolo, Casentino, province of Arezzo | Saturday, October 31st, and Sunday, November 1st, all-day program
A festival that preserves the ancient culture of chestnuts, with tastings, traditional stories, workshops, music, a craft market, and demonstrations of old preparation methods. On Saturday, there is a free tasting of traditional products at 4 pm.
🎭 HALLOWEEN CITY
📍 Historic center of Monte San Savino, province of Arezzo | Friday, October 30, Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with breaks in the program.
The village takes on an atmosphere of mystery, with shows, themed attractions, games, markets, music, and activities for adults and children.
✨ 🍷 CHESTNUT AND NEW SWEET WINE FESTIVAL
📍 Talla, Casentino, província de Arezzo | Domingo, 1º de novembro, a partir das 14h30
An autumn festival celebrating chestnuts and Vinho Novello wine. Braziers are lit in the town square to prepare roasted chestnuts, keeping a local tradition alive.
🍷 POLENTA FESTIVAL
📍 Montemignaio, Casentino, Arezzo province | Sunday, November 1, starting at 12:00 PM
A gastronomic feast featuring corn and chestnut polenta, accompanied by traditional regional dishes. An option to discover the flavors of a small town in the Apennines.
ℹ️ Before heading out, confirm times, schedules, tickets, and reservation requirements directly with the organizers. Especially for local festivals, details may vary depending on the day and weather conditions.
LEGEND
🎭 Culture and history | ⛪ Faith and religious traditions | 🍷 Gastronomy and wine
🎶 Music and shows | 🛍️ Fairs and markets | 🌿 Nature and experiences | ✨ I wouldn't lose
