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Tuesday, 22 December 2026 · Torre del Lago
The Fondazione Simonetta Puccini's 2026 calendar marks 100 years of the Museo Villa Puccini and of Turandot, with talks, concerts and a music marathon.
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About the event
In 2026 the Fondazione Simonetta Puccini celebrates the centenary of the Museo Villa Puccini and 100 years of Turandot, the Maestro's last opera. The events take place within the walls of the historic home and in the Auditorium.
The programme includes the series of talks "Intorno a Turandot", the music marathon on 16 May with Puccini's original pianos, played from 18:00 until midnight, and afternoons of Conversazioni d'Opera devoted to the Maestro's masterpieces. On 29 November, voices come together to mark the anniversary of Puccini's death and 100 years of the Villa Museo.
Programme
| – | Il Mito di Turandot: series of talks "Intorno a Turandot" |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 16 May 2026 · 18:00 | Musica Viva: music marathon with Puccini's original pianos, from 18:00 until midnight |
| – | Conversazioni d'Opera: afternoons devoted to the Maestro's masterpieces |
| Sunday, 29 November 2026 | Anniversario Solenne: voices come together to mark the anniversary of the Maestro's death and 100 years of the Villa Museo |
Typical weather
No forecast yet. In December Torre del Lago averages 12° by day and 5° at night, with rain on about 14 days of the month.
Getting to Torre del Lago
By car, leave the A12 at the Viareggio-Camaiore exit. Torre del Lago Puccini station, in the centre of the village and about 3 km from the beach, is on the Genoa–Pisa line with regional trains from Pisa and Viareggio.
About Torre del Lago
Torre del Lago Puccini is a frazione of Viareggio, set between Lake Massaciuccoli and the sea a few kilometres south of the town. Its name comes from an old watchtower on the lake; "Puccini" was added in 1938.
Translated and summarised from the organiser’s listing (Italiano). Source: LaVersilia.it events · checked 2026-10-27. Details can change — confirm with the organiser before you travel.