Strega Prize 2026 – Discover the shortlist of the 6 finalist books with the Sydney Book Club “LibrInsieme”
The Sydney Book Club “LibrInsieme” is meeting in person at the end of its usual literary marathon to discuss and comment on the 6 shortlisted books for the prestigious Strega Prize 2026, now in its 80th year. The Book Club is an initiative promoted by the Dante Alighieri Society of Sydney and the Italian Cultural […]
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EATALIAN TALKS – ENNIO MORRICONE: ARRANGEMENTS FOR POP MUSIC
ON OCCASION OF THE SCREENING OF THE FILM “ENNIO: THE MAESTRO” AT THE ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL NEW ZEALAND 2026 A JOURNEY THROUGH ENNIO MORRICONE’S COMPOSITIONS FOR ITALIAN POP MUSIC Before becoming the legendary composer of Oscar-winning soundtracks, Ennio Morricone was a revolutionary architect of Italian pop music. In the 1960s, working for the RCA Italiana […]
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WINTER CINEMA – SERIES OF 6 CONTEMPORARY FILMS AT THE INSTITUTE – “GLORIA!”
The Institute is pleased to invite you to the first series of screenings of Winter Cinema, a program dedicated to contemporary Italian cinema: six special evenings to discover powerful, moving, and surprising stories through some of the most acclaimed Italian films of recent years. From musical drama to comedy, from historical cinema to biographical storytelling, […]
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The secrets of Rome’s Pantheon – Second Season of the Virtual Guided Tours
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura, in collaboration with The Grand Tour Europe, is pleased to invite you to the first event of the second series of Free Virtual Guided Tours, led by Mario Bernardi. The Secrets of Rome’s Pantheon Thanks to drone footage, we will enter the monument behind closed doors and see it from […]
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“A Night at the Opera” Recital on the occasion of the Italian National Day 2026
The Consulate General of Italy in Sydney, together with Co.As.It., The Opera Foundation for young Australians and the Italian Institute of Culture Sydney, present a special performance by Italian cellist Massimo Bertucci in celebration of Festa della Repubblica. Accompanied by pianist Bradley Gilchrist and sopranos Catherine Bouchier and Sophie Mohler from The Opera Foundation for […]
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My Italian Connections: TALK Adventures watching 1960s Italian television
While most people recognise the genius of 1960s Italian cinema, fewer people outside Italy know about the Italian television shows of the same period. During an event of the series “My Italian Connections” Emma Barron, cultural historian of post-war Italy, will discuss the cultural phenomenon that was Carosello (1957-77), a ten-minute television programme made up […]
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Arnaldo Pomodoro – VIRTUAL FREE GUIDED TOUR
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with The Grand Tour Europe, is pleased to invite you to the Last appointment of the Free Virtual Guided Tours series,led by Mario Bernardi. This virtual tour introduces the visionary work of Arnaldo Pomodoro, one of the most influential sculptors of modern Italian art. Known for his monumental bronze spheres and geometric […]
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EATALIAN TALKS – A HOME (and a book) IN ITALY
Artistic Residencies in Italy for Australian Writers and Artists – The “Casa Morphosi” Project Italy and Australia share a passion for literature. Eatalian Talks, coinciding with the Sydney Writers Festival in the city, offers a literary event that creates a bond between our two countries. On Tuesday 19th May, from 12:30 to 1:10 pm, at […]
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PLAYERS EXHIBITION: Panel Discussion “Structures of Play”
A conversation on playgrounds, education and culture, examining how different structures of play influence creativity, learning and risk. About the Program: Play is often understood as something light or spontaneous, yet it also operates as a powerful structure shaping how we learn, experiment and relate to the world. This panel discussion expands the idea of […]
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Eatalian Talks – Italy is Fashion – Fashion, identity and innovation between Italy and Australia
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Sydney is pleased to present a new event in the Eatalian Talks series, dedicated to Italian fashion, taking place on 12 May 2026 at 12:30 pm coinciding with the Australian Fashion Week 2026. An event that combines a live conversation with an immersive digital experience, exploring the role of […]
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