The Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago, now in its 61st year, presents four operas by Lucca’s composer across sixteen evenings beginning on July 24th and ending on August 31st. They are Tosca, Turandot, Madama Butterfly and Il Trittico. The Puccini Festival is also presents “Puccini heroines” with French choreographer and dancer Julien Lestel (August 18th ). In the program, as part of the Festival, there are also contemporary art exhibitions and events. Info and reservations +390584 359322 ; +390584 427201; www.puccinifestival.it