Teatro del Giglio

The Teatro del Giglio, in Lucca

The Teatro del Giglio is the historic opera house of Lucca, linked to great Italian composers. The Lucca audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this elegant hall, a high place of the musical life of a town dear to the lyric art.

The historic opera house of the town of Puccini

The Teatro del Giglio is one of the oldest and most prestigious theatres of Lucca, dedicated to opera and the performing arts. This elegant Italian-style hall, with a neoclassical façade, testifies to the rich lyric tradition of the town, homeland of great musicians, including Giacomo Puccini, one of the most famous opera composers of history, born in Lucca. The theatre hosted over the centuries creations and performances of great works of the Italian repertoire, and its name is associated with figures like Rossini. Still in activity, the Teatro del Giglio perpetuates the passion of Lucca for music and opera. It is a high place of the cultural life of the town.

What to see

You admire the elegant Italian-style hall with a neoclassical façade, a historic opera house witness of the rich lyric tradition of Lucca, homeland of Giacomo Puccini, which hosted great works of the Italian repertoire. The Teatro del Giglio is a high cultural place of the town. It is a stop for music lovers, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Teatro del Giglio lies on the Piazza del Giglio, in the heart of Lucca, reachable on foot. You admire its façade from the square; the shows follow their own programme and hours, which vary. It is best to check the agenda before coming.

Why is the Teatro del Giglio important in Lucca?

It is the historic opera house of the town, a witness of its rich lyric tradition; Lucca is the homeland of the great composer Giacomo Puccini, and the theatre hosted great works of the Italian repertoire.

Where is the Teatro del Giglio?

On the Piazza del Giglio, in the heart of Lucca, in Italy.