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About Ex Balilla

Ex Balilla is an iconic outdoor arena located along the historic Mura di Lucca, in Campo Balilla, Lucca, Italy. Used for major events like the Lucca Summer Festival, it features temporary grandstands along the walls and flexible seating configured per event. While not a permanent indoor venue, it hosts tens of thousands of concertgoers in the heart of Lucca’s historic perimeter.

Whether you’re catching a headline concert or a festival day, we’ve got you covered with practical seating information, parking details, transit options, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a smooth visit to Lucca.

Ex Balilla’s prime location on the Mura di Lucca makes it easy to combine a concert with a stroll through Lucca’s historic center. For large-scale Lucca Summer Festival events, expect temporary grandstands (spalti) and level seating that are set up to fit the venue’s footprint for the day. We’ll help you secure your seats and navigate parking and transit so you can focus on enjoying the show.

Explore nearby hotel options like Hotel Ilaria Lucca and San Luca Palace Hotel within walking distance, as well as recommended local restaurants and amenities. For a seamless experience, check our listings for availability, directions, and venue-specific guidance as plans can vary by event date.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Campo Balilla, Lucca, Italy (Padiglione Carducci) along Viale Giosuè Carducci; address listed as Campo Balilla by Lucca Comics & Games, with nearby street reference on venue listings.
  • Capacity: Historically up to roughly 45,000 spectators for Lucca Summer Festival events held at Ex Balilla (spalti/stands around the Mura).
  • Venue type: Outdoor arena on the Mura di Lucca; uses temporary stands for large concerts; not a permanent indoor venue.
  • Seating chart: Publicly published seating charts are not standard; events use temporary grandstands along the walls (spalti) and level seating configured per event.
  • Parking: Multiple paid parking areas nearby, including Parcheggio Carducci and Palatucci car park; special event parking arrangements are used during concerts (e.g., five designated lots).
  • Transit: Vaibus urban/suburban bus service and city transport coordinate with event logistics; shuttle options exist between Carducci and other festival areas (Lucchacomics & Games transport details).
  • Nearby hotels: Lucca accommodation within walking distance includes Hotel Ilaria Lucca (Via del Fosso 26) and San Luca Palace Hotel (Via San Paolino 103).
  • Notable events hosted: Lucca Summer Festival concerts (e.g., Rolling Stones 2017, Morricone 2019) and field-area uses described in festival coverage; Campo Balilla also referenced in animated festival planning and anniversaries.