The shooting stars weekend dedicated to art.
The art festival “Le Rinascenze” returns in the night version among the gardens of Villa Reale di Marlia during the weekend of San Lorenzo.
Theatrical performances, pictorial exhibitions, cultural meetings and much more from 18 to 24 on Saturday 9th August and Sunday 10th August, with the artistic direction of the association Kreativa.
Many artists will animate the park of Villa Reale with shows and performances among the illuminated gardens: dancers, painters, theater players, photographers, improvisers, singers, sculptors and jugglers, ready to surprise spectators of all ages.
The complete program of the event will be available soon, so to organize the visit and not miss any show of the two evenings.
As every year, we host the exhibitions of painting, sculpture and photography within the stables and lemon houses, which can be visited already from Monday 4th August during opening hours to the public.
Event media partner LA NAZIONE.
At what time can I enter the park ? Access is allowed from 6 PM onwards, with last entry recommended for 10 PM.
What time does the event end? The event will end at midnight.
How much does it cost?
0-3 years free
4-9 years €5
From 10 years up €15 (park only) or €20 (park + museums)
Annual ticket holders €6
+ 1€ presale + Ciaotickets commissions
THE PURCHASE ON SITE DURING THE EVENT WILL HAVE AN INCREASED PRICE.
When can I buy tickets? On Ciaotickets.com website.
How to access the park with the online ticket? Once you have purchased your ticket online, you will receive your electronic tickets via email. On the day of the event, we ask you to go directly at the entrance gate with the QRcode received, the digital copy will be sufficient.
Can I purchase tickets on the day of the event? Only in case of residual availability.
Is it possible to have dinner in the park? Yes, you’ll find artisan foccacce, cakes and ice creams continuously until 11:30 PM. Table reservations are not accepted.
Where is it possible to enjoy a picnic? Picnics are possible in the central gardens of the park, making sure you leave no trace when you are done.
Is it possible to visit the museums? Yes, Clock House and the Royal Villa will be open until 11:30 PM with last access at 11 PM.
In case of rain? The event will still take place.
Is the ticket refundable? No, it is valid for the chosen date only; if you can’t come you can give it to others.
Do season ticket holders have to buy a ticket? Yes, it is an extra event and it is necessary to pay only the surcharge due to the event. We strongly recommend to buy it on our website so to help us with the entries.
Where is it possible to park? There are 2 parking spaces, one on the avenue leading to the entrance and the other following the signs for P2.
Halloween Celebration Carnival 2025 |31st edition
Fourth edition hosted in the park of Villa Reale di Marlia of the event marked Halloween Celebration, the first and largest Halloween Fest in Italy.
Halloween Celebration Carnival: 31st edition of Halloween Celebration, now in the magnificent and dreamlike estate of Villa Reale di Marlia. A show between myth, culture, shadows and mystery.
More than 25 locations in 16 hectares of park, 7 covered show areas, over 450 artists, beyond every dream, beyond every other night.
From 17:00 until 2:00 there will be shows and attractions. Kids Event, Circus Show, Street Shows, Fire Show, Dance Parade, Horror Space, Carnival Games, Freak Show, Re-enactments, Street Art, over 20 Concerts and DJ Party.
Halloween Celebration Carnival also opens its heart to the world of Cosplayers with two great events inside the stables: the Black Parade and Grand Ballo di Mercoledì.
A great variety of street food trucks with food and drinks from each country and culture, as pubs, cocktail bars and craft breweries from all over Italy; additionally the esoteric market with 40 divination stations.
Furthermore four big circus tents with artists and concerts and “L’ira di Lucifero”, the great fireworks show that will explode above the lake flooding the night.
Myths and traditions with the Krampus, the Dondolasi and the Witches of Lucca and Garfagnana.
The event is sponsored by the Tuscany Region, the provinces of Lucca, Pisa and Pistoia and the municipalities of Lucca, Capannori, Viareggio, Pescaglia, Bagni di Lucca, Castelnuovo Garfagnana, Coreglia Antelminelli, Barga, Fabbriche di Vergemoli, Montecarlo, Gallicano, Porcari, Molazzana, Seravezza, Careggine, Montignoso, Vicopisano, San Giuliano Terme, Buti, Buggiano, Uzzano, Pescia, Stazzema, Vecchiano, Massarosa, Altopascio, Calci and Ponte Buggianese.
In partnership with Lucca Crea and Lucca Comics & Games.
Event media partner LA NAZIONE.
What time does the event start? The event starts at 5pm. You can enter whenever you prefer until 11pm. The event ends at 02:00 am
How much does it cost? Till 31/08
Adults (+18) €25,00
Children (15-17) €20,00
Children (4-14) €15,00
+ presale € 1,22 + commission
If you are under 15 years, you must be accompanied by an adult.
Where can I book the tickets? Tickets are available from on CiaoTickets.
Can you buy tickets on site? Only in case of remaining availability at an increased price.
Where can I park? There are 2 parkings nearby teh main entarnce, one on the avenue leading to the entrance and the other following the signs for P2. Once these places are finished, we suggest you go to the Marlia market (Via Paolinelli) – shuttle service will be active continuously until the end of the event free of charge. More information soon!
In case of rain? The event will take place the same – the park has indoor areas.
Is there any possibility to eat? In addition to our cafes you will find several street food!
Should seasonal tickets holders buy tickets? Yes, it is an extra event but we reserve a special discount: write us on info@villarealedimarlia.it for more details!
Two female figures who have characterized the past of Villa Reale: Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi and Anna Laetitia Pecci Blunt.
Three events dedicated to them are edited by Roberta Martinelli and Simonetta Giurlani Pardini of Associazione Napoleone ed Elisa: da Parigi alla Toscana on the first Sunday of May, June and July.
At its second edition, this year the meetings will be focused on fashion in vogue during the two different historical moments: the first appointment will be dedicated to the style of Elisa Baciocchi Bonaparte, while the other two conferences will be dedicated to the eccentric Mimi Pecci Blunt.
Sunday 4th May, Sunday 1st June and Sunday 6th July in the North Lemon House at 11:00.
Conferences will be in Italian.
At the end of the conferences, enjoy a moment of relax at our lake view Café – we’ll offer you a free drink thematically linked to each meeting.
Where does it take place? The event takes place inside the North Lemon House in the park of Villa Reale.
What time? The event starts at 11:00.
How much does it cost? The cost is €20 per meeting, with the possibility of buying the cumulative ticket for two dates at €35 and three dates at €50. The discount is applied in case of cumulative purchase only, otherwise the cost of each meeting will be €20.
Are museums included in the entrance fee? Yes, the ticket includes access to the park, the Royal Villa, the Clock House as well as participation in the cultural meeting.
Where to book tickets? Here on our shop online selecting the date that you are intested in.
Can I buy tickets on the day of the event? Only in case of remaining availability.
How long are the meetings? Around one hour. You can stay in the park until 18:00.
Is the ticket refundable? No, it is valid only for the chosen date; if you cannot come you can give it to others. Once the corresponding tickets have been validated, they will not be usable by others with the same order number.
Do seasonal tickets holders have to buy tickets? No, it will be enough to supplement the difference due to the event (€5.00) directly at the ticket office, valid for the three dates.
Let yourself be surprised by the atmosphere of the Park of Villa Reale at sunset, enjoying a starred menu on the lawn with lake view and accompanied by the notes of a violin in the background.
Here are the dates of the Chicnic at sunset 2025: Friday 4th July and Friday 1st August.
We renew the collaboration with Chefs Fabrizio and Andrea Girasoli, with one Michelin starred- restaurant Butterfly in Marlia.
A gourmet proposal in a picnic version to be enjoyed lying on one of the blankets overlooking the lake, waiting for the sunset, drinking a glass of sparkling wine.
To complete the experience, a violin in background will accompany the evening.
Stroll through the gardens and discover the history of the property by visiting the museums, then take a seat at 7 pm in one of the blankets set up in the Café area, after picking up your basket.
Due to the exceptional nature of the chicnic, it will be necessary to book the entrance with the picnic by the Monday before the event, buying online the deposit.
We ask you to indicate any allergies or requests for vegetarian menus once you have made your purchase, no later than the previous Monday.
€80 per person (minimum 2 people)
€40 per child
The price is per person and includes:
– exclusive entrance at sunset to the park of Villa Reale
– picnic basket (minimum 2 people; 1 bottle of classic French method sparkling wine every 2 guests, 1 juice per child)
– stations with blanket already set up.
For those who want to visit the museums, it is possible to add €6 per person for the visit of the Royal Villa with the apartments of Napoleon’s sister and the Clock House with the collections of Countess Pecci Blunt – last entry at 18:30.
How does it take place? You will find everything in the central lawn, in the area near the Café: the blankets with pillows will be prepared according to the reservations received. Just relax and pick up your basket at the Café from 19:00.
At what time? We recommend to arrive around 17:30, so to have time to visit the park and the two museums (with an additional ticket of € 6.00) and then reach the Café where you can pick up your basket between 19:00 and 20:00. The event ends with darkness.
Where to book baskets? It is possible to reserve on our online shop from May.
Once the booking has been made, you’ll receive an email that we kindly ask you to present at the tickets’ office on the evening of the event, where the rest of the participation fee will be paid (by card or cash).
The chicnic area will be set up according to the reservations – you can not change the arrangement of blankets on the evening of the picnic. In the case of several friends would like to participate together, we kindly ask you to make just one reservation or notify by email which reservations are “together”.
Choice of menu or any allergies? We ask you to reply to the email once the payment has been made, indicating if you want the vegetarian basket and/or we have any allergies, not later than the Monday before the event.
Requests received on the day of the event cannot be satisfy.
Is the deposit refundable? No, if you do not attend the event (on the official date or on the date of recovery due to rain) we kindly ask you to notify us in advance.
Is it possible to visit the museums? Of course, it is possible to add €6.00 directly to the ticket office to visit the Royal Villa and the Clock House. The last entrance is at 18:30, closing time at 19:00.
Is it possible to reserve the day of the event? No, reservations will close the previous Monday.
In case of rain? The event will be postponed to 22/08
Do seasonal ticket holders have to buy tickets? Yes, it is an event that includes a gastronomic offer.
Silent Wifi piano concert and immersive walk with Andrea Vizzini on 25th April 2025.
More than a concert, a suggestive multisensory experience in which you will be completely immersed in an active and new way, a concert performed in the park of Villa Reale di Marlia.
Friday 25th April 2025 at 15:30. The Lucca Classical Music Festival will offer an experience of great suggestion when you can fully immerse yourself in the music and the environment that surrounds it. This is the Silent wifi concert®, a silent piano concert, designed by pianist Andrea Vizzini, who has involved and excited more than 20,000 spectators throughout Italy and Europe in the latest years. All participants will be provided with high-fidelity headphones to listen to the “itinerant” music proposed by Vizzini.
You’ll be free to move within a radius of 500 meters so to appreciate the natural and architectural suggestions in which you are immersed in, “you will experience” music with all your senses and you will be natural protagonists of a performance.
You can access from the morning to enjoy a complete experience:
-you can visit the museums of Villa Reale and the Palazzina dell’Orologio from 10:30 to 15:30
-you can let yourself be guided by the free video guides in the park from 10
-you can enjoy a picnic on the lawn
You can pick up the Yamaha headphones in the Café area from 15:00; the concert starts at 15:30. Duration about 60 minutes.
The Café Villa Reale will remain open until 17:30 for those who want to listen to the concert in front of a glass of wine, or for those who want to refresh after the evocative walk accompanied by the concert of Andrea Vizzini.
The Silent Wifi Concert at Villa Reale will open the Lucca Classica Music Festival, an event organized by the Musical Association of Lucca with the collaboration of the Giglio Theatre. The Festival is supported by Mibac, Regione Toscana, Provincia e Comune di Lucca, Camera di Commercio di Lucca, Lucca Promos and Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca Fondation.
To find out about the other important events of the Festival, please consult www.luccaclassica.it.
How does it take place? You can pick up the headphones from 15:00 at the Café, the concert will take place from 15:30 for about an hour.
Opening hours? Park from 10:00 to 18:00 and museums 10:30 to 17:30
Does the concert have an extra cost in addition to the entrance ticket? Yes, the special ticket for the event with headphones costs 5€, it is possible to buy it on Vivatickets. It is mnadatory to add the REDUCED entrance fee to the park and museums of Villa Reale.
Where can I buy tickets? Pre-orders soon available.
How to access the park with the online ticket? Once you have purchased your ticket online, you will receive your electronic tickets via email. Please reply to this email so to request the english version of the cues. On the day of the event, we ask you to go directly at the entrance gate with the QRcode received, the digital copy will be sufficient.
Can I purchase the concert tickets on the day of the event? Only in case of residual availability of headphones.
In case of rain? The event will still take place.
Is the ticket refundable? No, it is valid only for the chosen date; if you can’t come you can give it to others. Once the corresponding tickets have been delivered, they will not be given back to others who present themselves with the same order number.
Do season ticket holders have to buy a ticket? Concert ticket only. Available on Viva Tickets (€5)
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