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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CINEMATIC RETROSPECTIVE – MICHELANGELO ANTONIONI: MODERNIST MASTER
We are proud to support and co-present this major cinematic retrospective in collaboration with Ritz Cinemas MICHELANGELO ANTONIONI: MODERNIST MASTER — From 5 February to 23 April 2026 a Thursday night retrospective celebrating a director who defined an era and continues to speak powerfully to our time. One of the most influential filmmakers of the […]
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Italy at the Europa! Europa Film Festival 2026
19 February – 19 March 2026 The Europa! Europa Film Festival returns for its 5th edition, presenting a vibrant celebration of European cinema across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart and Auckland. From 19 February to 19 March, the festival brings 43 films from 22 European countries, showcasing a rich and diverse selection of contemporary European filmmaking. […]
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From words to images: dialects and varieties of Italian between spoken language and cinema
National Day of Dialect and of Local Languages From words to images: dialects and varieties of Italian between spoken language and cinema Thursday, 19 February 2026 – 6 pm – 8 pm Istituto Italiano di Cultura, 4/125 York Street – Sydney CBD On the occasion of National Day of Dialect and of Local Languages, the […]
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EATALIAN TALKS – “MANO D’OPERA” COSTUME DESIGNERS IN ITALIAN OPERA HOUSES
Discover the second episode of the “Eatalian Talks” lunchtime series, focusing on contemporary, past and future Italy! We’ll meet on Tuesday, February 24th from 12:30 to 1:05 pm at the Istituto (125 York St. CBD). You’ll discover the professions of the Italian Opera House tradition. First episode: Costume Designers If you’re passionate about fashion or […]
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ITALIAN RADICAL DESIGN – STUDIO65 – 50 Years of Future
On the occasion of the Italian Design Day 2026 To celebrate Italian Design in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney, the Consulate General of Italy in Sydney, the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane, the University of NSW, with the support of ICE Sydney and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Australia, are organizing […]
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PALAZZO FARNESE AND THE LOVES OF THE GODS GALLERY. FREE VIRTUAL GUIDED TOUR
Step inside one of the most magnificent palaces of Renaissance Rome without leaving your home. The Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney, in collaboration with The Grand Tour, is pleased to present a series of FREE virtual guided tours on Zoom, every other Wednesday from 25th of February till the 20th of May 2026 First visit: […]
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Exhibition Opening | ‘PLAYERS’ | Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf
Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf is delighted to announce our group exhibition Players. Players brings together Australian and international artists across installation, video, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Central is the idea of the artist as a player: playing their own game with rules and incentives. Whether it’s Louise Paramor’s expansive use of found objects, James […]
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LUCA CIARLA – MEDITERRAMÌA
The Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney is proud to present, together with Violipiano Music, the tour of violinist Luca Ciarla across Australia and New Zealand. Tour Dates: 25 February – Duke of George, East Fremantle, Australia 26 February – Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Sydney, NSW, Australia SOLD OUT 27 February – Jazz Music […]
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LORENZO JOVANOTTI IN SYDNEY!!
Aside Lorenzo Jovanotti’s Australian tour, which will feature performances on March 5th at QPAC in Brisbane and on March 6th at the WOMADelaide Festival, don’t miss the chance to meet this extraordinary artist live at the Sydney’s Italian Cultural Institute. It will be a unique opportunity to hear, from Lorenzo’s voice, the story of his […]
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