Last year it was the Rolling Stones and this year Elton rocks Lucca. It will be his farewell tour.

So many of the greats like David Bowie, Prince, Lou Reed, BBKing, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Eagles, Neil Young, Paul Simon, Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, Eric Clapton, Ringo Star, Joan Baez, James Taylor, Rod Stewart, Santana, George Michael, Leonard Cohen, Steely Dan, Killers, Stevie Wonder, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Roger Waters, Pet Shop Boys, Tom Jones, Van Morrison, Prodigy, Robbie Williams etc have rocked the Roman amphi-theatre in Lucca. It is a wonderful chilled out evening.

Who else is playing this year? Take that, New Order, Elbow, Mark Knofler, Scorpions, Sting, Tears for Fears are some of the booked names for 2019.

If you fancy a brilliant night and alternative to the Puccini opera in Torre del Lago or the wonderful choirs in Lucca’s churches check out the website http://www.summer-festival.com/home   

More acts will be added as the summer nears