Istituto Italiano di Cultura Sydney

Istituto Italiano di Cultura Sydney Italian Cultural Institute Sydney
Government body dedicated to the promotion of the Italian language & culture. Visit: https://iicsydney.esteri.it for more info

L'Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Sydney è un organismo ufficiale dello Stato italiano, che ha
l’obiettivo di promuovere e di diffondere la lingua e la cultura italiana in Australia (NSW, QLD e NT) e Nuova Zelanda attraverso l'organizzazione di eventi culturali per favorire la circolazione delle idee, delle arti e delle scienze. L'Istituto offre inoltre al pubblico australiano i seguenti servizi

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• corsi di lingua e cultura italiana tenuti da docenti qualificati e madrelingua
• una biblioteca-mediateca italiana a disposizione dei soci dell’Istituto e degli studenti iscritti ai corsi di italiano per la consultazione e il prestito di libri e DVD di film italiani. È attivo anche un servizio di prestito digitale gratuito di libri tramite il portale MLOL
• un servizio di informazione e documentazione sull’Italia nel campo culturale
• decine di eventi culturali che si svolgono ogni anno nella sede dell’Istituto o presso importanti istituzioni culturali (come ad es. l’Art Gallery of NSW, la Biennale di Sydney, il Maritime Museum ) o in collaborazione con i più importanti festival locali (come ad es. Sydney Film Festival, Italian Film Festival, Head On Photo Festival, Antenna Documentary Festival, Sculpture by the Sea, Vivid Sydney). L’Istituto collabora in stretta sinergia anche con la rete diplomatica consolare e con gli altri enti del Sistema Italia: ICE, Camera di Commercio, ENIT, e fa parte della rete di istituti culturali europei denominata EUNIC. Per maggiori informazioni e per iscriversi alla nostra newsletter : www.iicsydney.esteri.it


The Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney is an official body of the Italian Government. Its aim is the promotion and dissemination of Italian language and culture in Australia (NSW, Queensland and NT) and New Zealand through the organization of cultural events fostering the diffusion of ideas, arts and sciences. Furthermore, the Institute offers the following services:
• Italian language and culture courses held by highly qualified, mother-tongue teachers
• a book, DVD and media library available to Institute’s members and students enrolled in a language course for the consultation and borrowing of books and DVDs of Italian movies. We also offer a free digital book lending service through the MLOL portal
• An information and documentation service on Italian cultural life
• Numerous cultural events that take place every year at the Institute's premises or at important cultural institutions (such as the Art Gallery of NSW, the Sydney Biennale, the Maritime Museum) or in collaboration with the most important local festivals (such as the Sydney Film Festival, the Italian Film Festival, the Head On Photo Festival, the Antenna Documentary Festival, Sculpture by the Sea, Vivid Sydney)
The Institute also collaborates in close synergy with the consular diplomatic network and with other Italian bodies based in Australia: The Italian Trade Agency, the Italian Chamber of Commerce, ENIT, and is also part of the network of European cultural institutes called EUNIC. For more information and to subscribe to our newsletter visit: www.iicsydney.esteri.it

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29/05/2026

🎬🎶 Eatalian Talks – Ennio Morricone: Arrangements for Pop Music

Join us and discover a lesser-known side of Ennio Morricone, his revolutionary work in Italian pop music before the legendary film scores.

A journey through iconic 1960s songs arranged or composed for artists such as Gianni Morandi, Mina, Jimmy Fontana, Edoardo Vianello, and Gino Paoli.

📅 Tuesday, 9 June 2026 | 12:30–1:10 PM
📍 Italian Cultural Institute, Sydney CBD
🎟 Free admission – registration recommended on Eventbrite.
🥪 Light lunch & Peroni 0.0 provided
🗣 In English

Come along and discover how Morricone changed the sound of Italian pop music forever.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/eatalian-talks-ennio-morricone-arrangements-for-pop-music-tickets-1989879672667

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🎓🇮🇹 Congratulations to students Chiara Okon-Engstler and Michael Sutherland for having received the Italian Cultural Ins...
28/05/2026

🎓🇮🇹 Congratulations to students Chiara Okon-Engstler and Michael Sutherland for having received the Italian Cultural Institute’s Prize for academic excellence in Italian Studies at the School of International Studies of the Macquarie University in Sydney 👏

The Prize Giving Night 2026 took place last Friday 22nd May in presence of the Director Marco Gioacchini and several Diplomatic, Consular and Cultural Representatives of 18 countries.

The event was a wonderful opportunity to recognise excellence in Italian studies and in many other languages taught at the University, celebrating the dedication and passion of students and academics alike. 📚🌏

Thanks to Dr Wes Robertson, Chair of the Discipline of Global Cultures & Languages, for moderating the evening and to our distinguished teacher Emilio Lomonaco for his commitment in coordinating the Italian courses at the Macquarie University.

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❄️ Join us for the first movie of the Cinema d’Inverno series! 🇮🇹🍿The Italian Cultural Institute Sydney is pleased to pr...
28/05/2026

❄️ Join us for the first movie of the Cinema d’Inverno series! 🇮🇹🍿

The Italian Cultural Institute Sydney is pleased to present:

✨ Gloria! by Margherita Vicario
🗓️ Thursday 4 June 2026
🕕 6:00pm

Set in Venice in 1800, Gloria! is a powerful and visually stunning musical drama celebrating the forgotten female composers of the past through the story of Teresa, a silent maid with extraordinary talent. 🎼✨

📍 In Italian with English subtitles
🎟️ Free admission upon reservation

Enjoy a warm winter evening of Italian cinema, culture, and popcorn! 🍿

🎟️ Reserve your seat on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/winter-cinema-contemporary-films-at-the-institute-screening-of-gloria-tickets-1989967882505?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

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The Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney is proud to support three Italian films at the Bangalow Film Festival 2026, hos...
27/05/2026

The Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney is proud to support three Italian films at the Bangalow Film Festival 2026, hosted at Bangalow A&I Hall from 11 to 21 June.

✨Trifole (2024) – directed by Gabriele Fabbro
A poetic and contemporary story set in the world of truffle hunting, exploring family bonds, tradition, and life in rural Italy.
🗓️ Sunday 14 June – 7:15pm

🐺 Lupi Nostri / Our Wolves (2025) – directed by Samer Angelone
A hybrid documentary exploring the relationship between humans, wolves, fear, and coexistence in the Italian landscape.
🗓️ Saturday 20 June – 3:00pm

🎭 The Opera! – Arie per un’eclissi (2024) – directed by Davide Livermore & Paolo Gep Cucco
A spectacular reinterpretation of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, celebrating the Italian operatic tradition.
🗓️ Sunday 21 June – 4:00pm

🎶 “The Opera!” will also be presented as part of the 32nd edition of Festa della Musica, a major international event that every summer solstice since 1985 celebrates music in its many forms, making it accessible everywhere.

🎟️ Tickets & more info: bangalowfilmfestival.com.au

NOTICE OF SALEThe Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne informs the public that the official Sale Notice has now been ...
26/05/2026

NOTICE OF SALE

The Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne informs the public that the official Sale Notice has now been published for Elm Tree House, the property owned by the Republic of Italy and located at 233 Domain Road, South Yarra VIC 3141.

Further information is available through the official channels of the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne.

The Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne hereby gives notice that the Sale Notice has been published for the sale of the property owned by the Republic of Italy known as Elm Tree House, located at 233 Domain Road, South Yarra VIC 3141.

The documentation relating to the procedure is available on the website of the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne: https://consmelbourne.esteri.it/en/news/dal_consolato/2026/05/notice-of-sale-of-the-property-located-in-233-domain-road-south-yarra-melbourne/

Deadline for the submission of offers: 28 August 2026, 12 pm AEST.

Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Embassy of Italy in Australia Consolato Generale d'Italia - Melbourne Consolato d’Italia in Brisbane Consolato Generale d'Italia a Sydney Consolato d’Italia a Perth Consolato d'Italia Adelaide Istituto Italiano di Cultura Sydney The Italian Club Hobart COASIT Melbourne Comites Melbourne - Victoria e Tasmania IL GLOBO SBS Italian Allora Veneto Club Bulleen Casa D'Abruzzo Club Società Isole Eolie Melbourne Calabria Club - Bulla Segmento Magazine - Unapologetically Italian

🏛️✨ Discover the secrets of Rome’s Pantheon!Join the first event of the second series of Free Virtual Guided Tours by Ma...
25/05/2026

🏛️✨ Discover the secrets of Rome’s Pantheon!

Join the first event of the second series of Free Virtual Guided Tours by Mario Bernardi, presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in collaboration with The Grand Tour Europe - Visite Guidata Virtuale.

🎥 Exclusive drone footage
🔍 Hidden details & recent restorations
🌟 Myths, legends, emperors & artists
🎨 Featuring Raffaello Sanzio
📍 Via Zoom — in Italian

Book HERE https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6m4touOgThWAR5KhSovKYw #/registration

✨ Television as a means of cultural promotion was the subject of yesterday's meeting entitled “Adventures watching 1960s...
22/05/2026

✨ Television as a means of cultural promotion was the subject of yesterday's meeting entitled “Adventures watching 1960s Italian television” within the “My Italian Connections” series, organised in collaboration with the Italian Consulate General in Sydney 🇮🇹

In the presence of NSW Minister for the Arts, The Hon. John Graham, and Consul General of Italy in Sydney, Dr. Gianluca Rubagotti, the historian Emma Barron revisited the iconic “Carosello” advertisements, which brought back many fond childhood memories and sparked lively conversations throughout the evening 📺✨

Through rare clips and insightful discussion, the event offered an inspiring journey into a unique moment of Italian cultural history and television entertainment.

A heartfelt thank you to Emma Barron for her lecture and to everyone who joined us for this special evening at the Italian Cultural Institute ❤️

🎬 CINEMA D’INVERNO 2026 🇮🇹Join us for Cinema d’Inverno, a curated selection of contemporary Italian films bringing toget...
21/05/2026

🎬 CINEMA D’INVERNO 2026 🇮🇹

Join us for Cinema d’Inverno, a curated selection of contemporary Italian films bringing together compelling voices, unforgettable stories, and diverse visions of modern Italian cinema.

From comedy to intimate drama, historical epics to musical storytelling, this series offers a cinematic journey through Italy’s rich and evolving film landscape.

📍 Thursdays at 6:00 PM
🎞 In Italian with English subtitles
🎟 Free entry — booking required on Eventbrite
🍿 Complimentary popcorn and non-alcoholic drinks

PROGRAMME

✨ 4 June — Gloria!
Directed by Margherita Vicario | 106 min | Musical Drama

✨ 18 June — A World Apart
Directed by Riccardo Milani | 109 min | Comedy

✨ 2 July — Mia
Directed by Ivano De Matteo | 105 min | Drama

✨ 16 July — Comandante
Directed by Edoardo De Angelis | 117 min | Historical Drama

✨ 30 July — A Dark Story
Directed by Leonardo D’Agostini | 96 min | Drama

✨ 6 August — Maria Montessori
Directed by Léa Todorov | 96 min | Biographical Drama

Experience the warmth, humour, and emotional depth of Italian cinema this winter. 🇮🇹✨

BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/8542403154

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Tonight we attended the Opening night of the Sydney Writers' Festival at Carriageworks in Sydney.The event was hosted by...
20/05/2026

Tonight we attended the Opening night of the Sydney Writers' Festival at Carriageworks in Sydney.

The event was hosted by CEO Brooke Webb, along with Artistic Director Ann Mossop, and hosted distinguished guests as the Minister for Culture and Arts of NSW The Hon. John Graham MLC and the Lord Mayor of Sydney The Rt Hon Clover Moore.

Sydney Writers Festival is running until the 24th May bringing together over 250 writers, thinkers, and storytellers for Australia's largest celebration of literature and ideas. This year's guiding theme is "Show Me the Truth," exploring trust, storytelling, and separating fact from fiction.

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