One of the highlights of the Italian festival season is the Lucca Summer Festival held in the beautiful Tuscan town. This year Bryan Adams, Santana, Jennifer Lopez, Scorpions, Nick Cave, Robert Plant, Alanis Morissette, Pet Shop Boys and Simple Minds will be performing.
The music festival is held within the ancient walls of Lucca which create a magical backdrop for this musical spectacle. The concerts are held in the Piazza Napoleone in the heart of the old town (see main photo).
History of the Lucca Music Festival
The original festival was held in 1998 with Bob Dylan headlining. In the past Elton John, David Bowie, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton and Ed Sheeran have performed.
Lucca Summer Festival 2025 LineUp
This year confirmed artists include: Bryan Adams, Santana, Jennifer Lopez, Scorpions, Nick Cave, Robert Plant, Alanis Morissette, Pet Shop Boys and Simple Minds. You can see the full line up for the 2025 Italian music festival here.
When is the 2025 Lucca Festival Held?
The festival consists of a series of concerts running from 21 June to 27 July. We recommend you check out the official website listed below.
Lucca Summer Festival Tickets
Tickets for the Lucca concerts 2025 can be purchased for the summer festival Lucca here.
Accommodation in Lucca
There is plenty of high quality accommodation in the town. Located in the heart of Lucca, Grand Universe Lucca is a five-star luxury hotel that strives to provide guests with an immersive Italian experience. It comes highly recommended.
Getting to Luca
You can easily reach Lucca by train. It is about a 15 to 20-minute ride from Pisa, or an hour and 20 minutes from Florence.
Festivals in Italy
Lucca is by no means the only place to celebrate a festival in Italy. Read our guide to Unmissable Italy Festivals.
Things To Do in Tuscany
For more ideas on things to do in Tuscany, check out the official local tourism website. Alternatively you can follow Hazel Holloway as she spends Four Days in Pisa and Florence.