Saturday, September 26, 2026 – from 7:00 PM onwards – the historic center of Lucca transforms into an open-air film set for Lucca Effetto Cinema, a unique evening dedicated to the world of cinema and the performing arts > EVENT MAP
Under the artistic direction of Irene Passaglia, supported by Riccardo Santabarbara, theatre and dance companies, solo performers, and amateur associations from all over Italy will bring exclusive performances to life, each inspired by a famous film and paired with one of the venues in the historic center. An extraordinary opportunity to experience the magic of the big screen in an evocative urban setting. The best performances will receive awards on Saturday, October 3, during the Lucca Film Festival.
In addition to the numerous performances enlivening every corner of the city, this year brings many new highlights. Debuting is the LEC Cosplay Movie Contest, created in collaboration with EveryNerd Italia APS and ACSI – Associazione Centri Sportivi Italiani. Another new addition this year is the main event POST CREDITS – The story ends. The night begins., organized in collaboration with the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca. At 9:30 PM, the talk “Taking care of words. Network, freedom of expression, and research” (or “Prendersi cura delle parole. Quinto potere, libertà di espressione e ricerca”) will feature Fabian Konopka and Elena Miscischia, PhD students at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, alongside film journalist and critic Chiara Nicoletti. From 10:00 PM onwards, POST CREDITS will shift gears with a DJ set by Miscela. The story ends. The night begins: from talks to beats, keeping Lucca Effetto Cinema going beyond its closing credits.
For the schedule of all events, please consult the program > LFF 2026 PROGRAM
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