Antenna Documentary Film Festival 2026 — Sydney
The Antenna Documentary Film Festival returns to Sydney from 5 to 15 February 2026, bringing to Australian audiences a selection of international auteur documentaries with strong narrative and visual impact. The festival celebrates the power of documentary cinema to tell authentic stories, explore collective memories, and engage with pressing social and cultural issues. The Italian […]
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Melologue “Hierarchy and Privilege” with original music Based on texts by Primo Levi on occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026
To commemorate the International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026, the Italian Cultural Institute Sydney is honoured to host the artistic duo Diana Höbel (actress) and Federico Nicoletta (musician) for a moving and passionate musical reading based on writings by Primo Levi. The event offers an insider’s shockingly vivid perspective of life in the extermination camps. […]
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Introductory Masterclass on Italian Diction led by Italian actress Diana Höbel
The lesson, free of charge, is open to all our students, members, and anyone curious about the Italian language. It is a concrete opportunity to improve language skills, offered to all our friends who are passionate about Italian. The lesson will be conducted in Italian. A minimum A-level knowledge of Italian is required. Program First […]
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Summer in Music at the Institute!
Three NIGHTS of great, FREE music thursday 29 january 2026 at 6.00pm Melologue “Hierarchy and Privilege”With original music Based on texts by Primo Levi on the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day is honoured to host the artistic duo Diana Höbel (actress) and Federico Nicoletta (musician) for a moving and passionate musical reading […]
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END OF YEAR SOIRÉE 2025
The Italian Cultural Institute warmly invites students, members and supporters to its festive 2025 closing event. Join us for an evening of celebration, as the new Director Marco Gioacchini recaps the highlights of the year and offers a sneak peek into the exciting events planned for 2026. Savour delicious Italian food and wines in a […]
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Lorenzo Santangelo in concert – “Le mie note a piè di pagina”: books in song, when literature meets music.
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura is delighted to present Lorenzo Santangelo in concert Lorenzo Santangelo returns to Australia with his project “Le mie note a piè di pagina”: books in song, when literature meets music. A constantly evolving and unique concert, featuring songs entirely inspired by literature: original pieces written especially for the occasion and […]
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Art & Dine Series: A Tribute to Marche
Sydney Restaurant Group and the Italian Cultural Institute are delighted to present the third and last evening of Art & Dine, a three-part series celebrating the deep connection between Italian art, food and wine. Each dinner in the series is dedicated to a different Italian region, offering a carefully curated multi-course menu with regional wine […]
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HEAD ON PHOTO FESTIVAL 2025 – ITALIAN PHOTOGRAPHY IN FOCUS
The Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney is proud to collaborate once again with Head On Photo Festival, Australia’s most prestigious photography event, returning to Bondi Beach this November with a strong spotlight on Italian photography. This year’s program celebrates the work of acclaimed Italian photographers alongside leading Australian and international artists, offering a truly global […]
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Exoticism. The Orientalist Taste in Italian Art from the Late 19th Century to the First Half of the 20th Century
The lecture will be held in Italian The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Sydney, is pleased to present the lecture by Prof. Valerio Terraroli titled “Exoticism. The Orientalist Taste in Italian Art from the Late 19th Century to the First Half of the 20th Century” with musical interludes […]
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JUKEBOX ITALIANO: Ileana Pipitone, Carlotta Centanni & Mocambo Jam
Three amazing acts join forces to transport you back to the golden era of Italian music and to Italy’s most celebrated singer-songwriters of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Expect to be totally captivated by the gorgeous voices of Ileana Pipitone and Carlotta Centanni, who will perform world-famous songs such as Mambo Italiano and Volare […]
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