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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Classical Guitar Concert with Tommaso Girotto
The Italian Cultural Institute Sydney is delighted to present an evening of classical guitar with acclaimed Italo-Australian guitarist Tommaso Girotto on 7 May 2026 at 6:00pm. This special concert offers a rich and evocative journey through the classical guitar repertoire, spanning European and contemporary traditions. With a performance style shaped by studies across Australia, the […]
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Michelangelo in the Vatican – VIRTUAL FREE GUIDED TOUR
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with The Grand Tour Europe, is pleased to invite you to the sixth appointment of the Free Virtual Guided Tours series,led by Mario Bernardi. This virtual tour explores the extraordinary legacy of Michelangelo Buonarroti in the heart of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Through a guided digital journey, we […]
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Cinema Reborn – WHITE NIGHTS (LUCHINO VISCONTI, 1957) LE NOTTI BIANCHE – 4K RESTORATION – AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
‘A crucial turning point, the link between Visconti’s early neorealist manner and the obsessive stylization of his late films.’ – Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader ‘The city of Visconti’s film is a palimpsest in which postwar modernity … is superimposed on the ruins of the city’s gothic past.’ – Michael Sooriyakumaran, Bright Lights Film Journal In […]
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“La Valle dei sorrisi/The holy boy” (2025) – Fantastic Film Festival Australia
“THE HOLY BOY” (2025) – Fantastic Film Festival Australia The Fantastic Film Festival Australia (FFFA) celebrates its 7th edition, bringing its bold and boundary-pushing program to cinemas across Sydney and Melbourne from 23 April to 15 May 2026. A true celebration of the weird, the wonderful and the unexpected, FFFA presents a kaleidoscopic program that […]
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I sassi di Matera – VIRTUAL FREE GUIDED TOUR
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with The Grand Tour Europe, is pleased to invite you to the fifth appointment of the Free Virtual Guided Tours series,led by Daniela Pacchiani. Matera is a place with a fascinating and extremely long history, widely considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Its famous Sassi, […]
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EATALIAN TALKS – AN ITALIAN GAME APP: GENESIS OF A PROJECT
Did you know that since 2021 a game about Italian culture is available for smartphones and tablets? It’s called “ITALY. Land of Wonders” and can be downloaded for free from Google and iOS. Come discover the story of its creation and development on Tuesday 21st April from 12:30 pm to 1:05 pm as part of […]
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YOUNG TALENTED ITALIAN PIANIST ANDREA MOLTENI IN CONCERT
Join us for an enchanting piano performance organised by Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Sydney on Sunday 19th April at 3.30pm at the Music Workshop of Sydney Conservatorium of Music, 1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000 After a successful tour in China this summer, the young Italian talented pianist Andrea Molteni will be back to […]
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Made in Italy Day 2026 – From North to South: A Journey Through Italian Wines
To celebrate the Made in Italy Day, an annual occasion dedicated to promoting the creativity, craftsmanship and quality that define Italian production worldwide, the Italian Cultural Institute Sydney invites you to an evening exploring the fascinating world of Italian wines and the richness of Italy’s winemaking traditions. From the alpine vineyards of the north to […]
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