The 73rd Puccini Festival in Tuscany: Dates and Tickets for 2027

The Puccini Festival 2027 brings opera back to Torre del Lago for its 73rd edition, with performances scheduled from July 9 to August 29, 2027, at the Gran Teatro all’aperto Giacomo Puccini.

Set near Lake Massaciuccoli, not far from Viareggio, Lucca, and Pisa, the festival remains one of the most atmospheric summer cultural events in Tuscany. For travelers planning a summer trip along the Tuscan coast, it can be a memorable way to combine beach days, art, music, and an evening under the open sky.

The 2027 season is built around six titles. It opens with La rondine, staged to mark 110 years since its premiere, and continues with Turandot, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, La bohème and Il Trittico, which brings Il tabarro, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi together in a single evening.

Puccini Festival 2027 Schedule and Ticket Prices

Below are all the 2027 performances at the Gran Teatro all’aperto in Torre del Lago, by opera. Most titles are staged on several nights, so you can pick the date that fits your trip:

Opera	Dates	Online Tickets
La rondine	Friday, July 9, 2027 – 9:15 PM Saturday, July 17, 2027 – 9:15 PM	Buy Here
Turandot	Saturday, July 10, 2027 – 9:15 PM Friday, July 23, 2027 – 9:15 PM Saturday, July 31, 2027 – 9:15 PM Friday, August 13, 2027 – 9:15 PM Saturday, August 28, 2027 – 9:15 PM (not yet on sale)	Buy Here
Tosca	Friday, July 16, 2027 – 9:15 PM Saturday, July 24, 2027 – 9:15 PM Friday, August 6, 2027 – 9:15 PM Saturday, August 21, 2027 – 9:15 PM	Buy Here
Madama Butterfly	Friday, July 30, 2027 – 9:15 PM Sunday, August 8, 2027 – 9:15 PM Friday, August 20, 2027 – 9:15 PM	Buy Here
La bohème	Saturday, August 7, 2027 – 9:15 PM Saturday, August 14, 2027 – 9:15 PM Friday, August 27, 2027 – 9:15 PM (not yet on sale)	Buy Here
Il Trittico	Sunday, August 22, 2027 – 9:15 PM Sunday, August 29, 2027 – 9:15 PM	Buy Here

Every performance of the 73rd season starts at 9:15 PM (21:15) at the Gran Teatro all’aperto Giacomo Puccini, in Torre del Lago Puccini.

Two nights on the poster, Turandot on August 28 and La bohème on August 27, are confirmed by the festival but have not opened for online booking yet. We update this page as soon as they do.

Tickets start at €25.00 for the fifth sector and reach €195.00 for the Gold sector, which includes one drink. In between, the fourth sector costs €38.00, the third €69.00, the second €105.00, and the first €148.00. All prices already include the presale fee, and the festival applies the same scale to every opera of the season. (last updated: September 23, 2026)

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Where the Puccini Festival Takes Place

The Puccini Festival takes place at the Gran Teatro all’aperto Giacomo Puccini in Torre del Lago, a lakeside town between Viareggio and Pisa. The open-air theater is one of the most distinctive opera venues in Tuscany, especially for visitors who want an evening experience that feels strongly connected to the landscape and to Puccini’s own life.

Torre del Lago is a practical option if you are staying in Viareggio, Lido di Camaiore, Forte dei Marmi, Lucca, or Pisa. It can also work from Florence, but for an evening performance, staying closer to the coast or in Lucca may make the experience more relaxed.

Still unsure about where to stay? Check out our favorite hotels in Lucca here.

The Puccini Festival is unique in the world, dedicated exclusively to the composer Giacomo Puccini, who is one of the greatest exponents of Italian classical music. Every year, the festival attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world to watch Puccini’s operas performed in an environment that inspired the composer himself.

The Gran Teatro all’aperto is the ideal setting for these performances. With the lake as a backdrop, the theater provides a unique experience for the audience, who can enjoy Puccini’s operas amidst a naturally stunning landscape. It’s no wonder that the Puccini Festival is one of the most anticipated events on the Tuscan cultural calendar and is internationally recognized.

To give an idea of the place where the festival takes place, watch this video from 2017:

Shuttle Service to the Puccini Festival

On performance nights, the Puccini Line shuttle service connects several towns along the Versilia coast with the Gran Teatro Giacomo Puccini.

The service departs from Forte dei Marmi and follows the coastline, with stops in Marina di Pietrasanta, Lido di Camaiore, and Viareggio, arriving at Torre del Lago before the performance and returning after the show.

For information and bookings, contact: +39 331 676 8334.

These are the departure times the festival currently publishes:

Stop	Departure Time
Forte dei Marmi	7:15 PM
Tonfano	7:30 PM
Lido di Camaiore, Viale Colombo	7:40 PM
Viareggio, Principe Piemonte	7:45 PM
Viareggio, Piazza Mazzini	7:49 PM
Viareggio, Piazza D’Azeglio	7:50 PM
Torre del Lago, Park Lago	8:15 PM

The return service departs 20 minutes after the end of the performance, following the reverse route. Stops at campsites may be available upon request. The festival does not say which season these timetables refer to, so it is worth confirming them by phone when you book.

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Shuttle from Lucca to Torre del Lago

During opera nights, Tau Touring offers a round-trip shuttle service between Lucca and Torre del Lago. The bus leaves Lucca from outside the city walls at Porta San Pietro at 7:30 PM and returns from Torre del Lago at the end of the performance. The published fare is €40.00 per person. As with the Puccini Line, the festival does not indicate which season these details refer to, so confirm them when you book.

For information and bookings:

Phone: +39 0583 462620
WhatsApp: +39 328 581 7110
Email: info@tautouring.it

Is the Puccini Festival Worth Adding to Your Tuscany Itinerary?

Yes, especially if you enjoy opera, classical music, or summer evenings with a strong sense of place. The Puccini Festival is not just another concert on a travel calendar. It takes place in the landscape associated with Giacomo Puccini himself, close to the lake and the Tuscan coast.

For international travelers, it can be a smart addition to an itinerary that includes Lucca, Pisa, Viareggio, or the Versilia beaches. Instead of treating Tuscany only as a sequence of museums and hill towns, this is a chance to experience one of the region’s great musical traditions in the open air.

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Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of Italian classical music in one of the most stunning settings in the world. Book your tickets for the 2027 Puccini Festival and live a unique experience in Italy.