From now on, lunch breaks in Sydney’s CBD are hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute!
The second series of talks between 12:30 and 1:05 p.m. has begun. Join us to discover new ideas and unique aspects of Italy’s past, present, and future.
“EATALIAN TALKS” is a series of approximately 35-minute talks on a wide range of topics, from music to customs, from art to Made in Italy. Admission is free and is located on the 4th floor of 125 York Street CBD, opposite the QVB.
Each meeting will be held in English and will feature prominent figures from the worlds of art, business, and academia, or alternatively, videos, presentations, and other content.
All participants will be offered a light lunch, soft drinks, and alcohol-free PERONI Nastro Azzurro O.O beer.
Here are the events organised so far:
- 14 July 2026 Mano d’Opera – Episode 2: Set Designers – an excursus on the world of Set Design in Italian Opera houses, where creativity, craftsmanship, and technical expertise merge.
- 11 August 2026 The UNESCO Heritage of Italy’s “Shoulder-Borne Processional Machines” – discovering the four most representative festivals of the UNESCO Shoulder-Borne Processional Machines Network
- 18 August 2026 Interview with Sesto Quatrini – guest conductor at the Sydney Opera House for Giuseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto”
Reservations on our Eventbrite website. Walks-ins welcome
Bring your friends to the Institute!
CLICK HERE TO RE-DISCOVER THE FIRST 9 EVENTS OF THE 2026 SERIES
