Teatro del Giglio (Piazza del Giglio 13-15; tel. 0583.46531; www.teatrodelgiglio.it; info@teatrodelgiglio.it) Opera, concerts, theatre performances.

Via Garibaldi and Via Vittorio Veneto’s ice parlours and cafes: open till late.

Free concerts at the Piazza Napoleone from a table at a cafe.

Caffe delle Mura (Walls near Porta San Pietro) The only disco bar in the ancient part of town. 

The Golden Fox (Viale Regina Margherita going out from Porta San Pietro and towards the railway station outside the walls) English pub serving great beer. From time to time young locals perform live.

Nightlife around Piazza dell'Anfiteatro Tables outdoors. Local bands play jazz or blues.

Girovita bar (Piazza Antelminelli 2; tel. 0583 469412) With music and tables outside and people lingering and talking.

San Colombano Bar without a dancing floor. Performers play live.

Bar Gemingnani (Via Lomarda 81) Little bar in the heart of Lucca.