CINEMA ITALIANO FESTIVAL NEW ZELAND – 2026 EDITION
The Italian Cultural Institute Sydney proudly continues its collaboration with Cinema Italiano Festival New Zealand for the sixth consecutive year. Running from 28 April 2026 to 20 January 2027, the festival offers audiences across the country a unique window into contemporary Italian cinema. As part of the 2026 program, the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney […]
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WINTER CINEMA CONTEMPORARY FILMS AT THE INSTITUTE 5- “A Dark Story”
The Institute is pleased to invite you to the fifth screening of Winter Cinema, our series dedicated to contemporary Italian cinema: six special evenings showcasing some of the most acclaimed Italian films of recent years through powerful, moving, and surprising stories. From musical drama to comedy, from historical cinema to biographical storytelling, each screening offers […]
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The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci – Free Virtual Guided Tour
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with The Grand Tour Europe, is pleased to invite you to the fifth event in the second series of free virtual guided tours, led by Mario Bernardi. In 1519, the greatest genius of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci, died in Amboise, France. From this symbolic place, we will embark […]
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WINTER CINEMA– CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN FILMS AT THE INSTITUTE 6th and Final Screening – Maria Montessori
The Institute is delighted to invite you to the sixth and final screening of Cinema d’Inverno, our series celebrating contemporary Italian cinema. Join us for six special evenings showcasing some of the most acclaimed Italian films of recent years—powerful, moving, and unforgettable stories. From musical drama to comedy, from historical cinema to biographical storytelling, each […]
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Eatalian Talks – Le macchine a spalla (“shoulder-borne processional structures”)
The second event in the new series of Eatalian Talks, our lunchtime program dedicated to exploring the richness of Italian culture through talks, screenings, and special presentations. Le macchine a spalla (“shoulder-borne processional structures”) are far more than religious celebrations: they are a living cultural heritage that embodies centuries of history, craftsmanship, and community identity. […]
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Fabio Barbagallo – Classical Guitar Recital
The Italian Cultural Institute Sydney is delighted to present acclaimed Italian guitarist Fabio Barbagallo in an evening celebrating the rich traditions and expressive beauty of the classical guitar. The programme takes audiences on a musical journey across centuries and cultures, featuring works by Pietro Paulo Borrono da Milano, Niccolò Paganini, Gerardo Tamez, Thierry Tisserand, Máximo […]
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The Sansevero Chapel and the “Cuorpo” of Naples – Virtual Guided Tour
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with The Grand Tour Europe, is pleased to invite you to the sixth event in the second series of free virtual guided tours, led by Mario Bernardi Naples is not simply a city it is an entire civilization. On this captivating virtual tour, we will journey into the hidden […]
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Christian Leotta Concert – From Scarlatti to Schubert: The Evolution of the Piano Sonata
The Italian Cultural Institute Sydney is delighted to present internationally acclaimed pianist Christian Leotta in a recital exploring the remarkable evolution of the piano sonata through the music of Domenico Scarlatti, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Franz Schubert. Spanning more than a century of musical innovation, the programme traces the transformation of the sonata from […]
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MEZZOTONO A CAPPELLA CONCERT
The Italian Cultural Institute Sydney is delighted to present Mezzotono, one of Italy’s most celebrated a cappella vocal ensembles, in a spectacular concert at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Using nothing but their voices, five extraordinary singers recreate the sound of an entire orchestra, blending breathtaking harmonies, humour, and theatrical flair into a performance that […]
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