Sagra Musicale Lucchese

A festival in the heart of Lucca

The Sagra Musicale Lucchese is one of the longest-running and most prestigious musical events in Tuscany. Established in 1963, for over sixty years it has brought great sacred and classical music to the most evocative settings in the Municipality of Lucca: the Cathedral of San Martino, the Romanesque churches of the historic center, and the oratories and palaces that hold centuries of history. Promoted by the Associazione per la Sagra Musicale Lucchese in collaboration with the Centro Studi Luigi Boccherini, the festival is a key reference point for rediscovering the rich musical heritage of Lucca, a city that gave birth to Giacomo Puccini and boasts an extraordinary tradition of composers.

Sacred music between research and spirituality

Each edition revolves around a spiritual and musicological theme that guides the programming. The concerts range from medieval and Baroque repertoires to Renaissance polyphony, from organ music to solo and choral singing, including unpublished works and premieres resulting from archival research. The Sagra pays great attention to rediscovering forgotten Lucchese composers, returning musical pages to the public that span centuries and enrich the understanding of the city's musical history.

The venues of the Sagra

The festival transforms the Province of Lucca into a widespread musical path. Regular venues include the Cathedral of San Martino, the church of San Pietro Somaldi, the church of Sant'Alessandro, the Oratory of the Angeli Custodi, the Sala Maria Luisa and Sala Tobino of the Palazzo Pubblico, as well as the Teatro San Girolamo. Listening to early music in the spaces for which it was often conceived offers a unique acoustic and spiritual experience, in constant dialogue with Lucca's architecture and sacred art.

An event for the city and for Tuscany

With its free concerts by reservation, the Sagra Musicale Lucchese is an event deeply rooted in the cultural life of the Municipality and all of Tuscany. It involves soloists, ensembles, choirs, and organists of national and international standing, attracting classical music enthusiasts, tourists, and the faithful alike. The festival represents a precious opportunity to discover Lucca beyond its famous walls: a city that lives music as a profound part of its identity.