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

🎭🇮🇹 Borse di studio per studiare alla Scala di Milano!L'Accademia d'Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo Teatro alla Scala, ...
14/06/2026

🎭🇮🇹 Borse di studio per studiare alla Scala di Milano!

L'Accademia d'Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo Teatro alla Scala, in collaborazione con il Politecnico di Milano, ha aperto le candidature per il Global Master in Performing Arts Management, un prestigioso percorso formativo dedicato alla gestione delle arti performative.

✨ Sono disponibili diverse borse di studio per studenti meritevoli, comprese opportunità di finanziamento sostenute dal Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale e rivolte a candidati internazionali.

🎓 Un'occasione unica per formarsi in una delle istituzioni culturali più prestigiose al mondo e sviluppare una carriera internazionale nel settore dello spettacolo e della cultura.

📅 Candidature aperte fino a settembre 2026.

https://www.gsom.polimi.it/en/course/global-master-performing-arts-management/

🎭🇬🇧 Scholarships to study at La Scala in Milan!

The Accademia d'Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo Teatro alla Scala, in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano, is now accepting applications for its prestigious Global Master in Performing Arts Management.

✨ Several scholarships are available for outstanding students, including funding opportunities supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and dedicated to international applicants.

🎓 A unique opportunity to study at one of the world's leading cultural institutions and build an international career in arts and cultural management.

📅 Applications are open until September 2026.

https://www.gsom.polimi.it/en/course/global-master-performing-arts-management/

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🎭🇮🇹 Mozart in Wellington: a celebration of opera, language and cultureA unique international collaboration between  , th...
13/06/2026

🎭🇮🇹 Mozart in Wellington: a celebration of opera, language and culture

A unique international collaboration between , the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney, and the Italian Embassy in Wellington brings W.A. Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro to the stage of the St James Theatre.

✨ Performed in Italian with double surtitles in Italian and English, this production offers a powerful celebration of opera and language, making one of Mozart’s greatest masterpieces accessible to all audiences.

📅 17, 19 & 21 June 2026
📍 St James Theatre, Wellington
🎟️ for a fee: nzopera.com/figaro

🎶 The experience begins even earlier with a special cultural conversation:

“Tricolore! Da Ponte and the Art of the Libretto” explores the genius of Lorenzo Da Ponte, librettist of Mozart’s most famous Italian operas (Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, Così fan tutte) and the art of the Italian libretto.

📅 16 June 2026
🕡 18:30 – 20:00
📍 St James Theatre, Wellington
🎟️ Free registration via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tricolore-da-ponte-and-the-art-of-the-libretto-tickets-1991162210773?aff=oddtdtcreator

Two events, one celebration: opera, culture, and the enduring power of Mozart’s music. 🎭✨

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🎬🍿 Winter Cinema returns!Join us for the second appointment of our Cinema d'Inverno series with the heartwarming Italian...
12/06/2026

🎬🍿 Winter Cinema returns!

Join us for the second appointment of our Cinema d'Inverno series with the heartwarming Italian comedy Un Mondo a Parte (A World Apart) by Riccardo Milani. 🇮🇹✨

Follow the story of a primary school teacher who leaves Rome for a small mountain village in Abruzzo, discovering a new sense of community, friendship, and what really matters in life.

📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Italian Cultural Institute Sydney
🎟️ Free admission – booking essential
🍿 Complimentary popcorn and alcohol-free refreshments
🎬 In Italian with English subtitles

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/winter-cinema-contemporary-films-at-the-institute-2-un-mondo-a-parte-tickets-1989970990802?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
A perfect winter evening of cinema, culture, and conviviality. We look forward to seeing you there!

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📚🇮🇹 Un sentito grazie a tutti coloro che ieri hanno partecipato alla serata dedicata agli 80 anni de Il Premio Strega.È ...
12/06/2026

📚🇮🇹 Un sentito grazie a tutti coloro che ieri hanno partecipato alla serata dedicata agli 80 anni de Il Premio Strega.

È stato un piacere ritrovarci per condividere riflessioni, impressioni e punti di vista sulla sestina finalista.

Grazie ai membri del Circolo di Lettura LibrInsieme e alla Dante Alighieri Society Sydney per l'organizzazione.

Ci vediamo al prossimo appuntamento! 📖✨

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🥂🇮🇹 That's a wrap on the first series of  !Over the past months, our new lunchtime format has brought together a wonderf...
12/06/2026

🥂🇮🇹 That's a wrap on the first series of !

Over the past months, our new lunchtime format has brought together a wonderful community eager to connect with Italian culture in a friendly, relaxed, and engaging atmosphere.

🎨🎼From art, fashion, and music to technology and contemporary society, each talk offered new perspectives, inspiring stories, and lively conversations, all enjoyed over delicious Italian food and drinks. ✨

🙏A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers and to our enthusiastic audience for making this first series such a success.

📅 We will be back in July with a new series of Eatalian Talks.

Stay tuned! 🇮🇹❤️

🎻🎹🎶🎵  One week ago, we attended the Recital "A night at the Opera" organised by the Coasit and Consolato Generale d'Ital...
08/06/2026

🎻🎹🎶🎵 One week ago, we attended the Recital "A night at the Opera" organised by the Coasit and Consolato Generale d'Italia a Sydney with our support, on occasion of the Italian National Day 2026!!👍🏻🇮🇹🇮🇹

🎨🇮🇹 Discover the genius of Donatello from the comfort of your home!The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaborationThe G...
06/06/2026

🎨🇮🇹 Discover the genius of Donatello from the comfort of your home!

The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaborationThe Grand Tour Europe - Visite Guidata Virtualealeale , invites you to the second event in our new series of Free Virtual Guided Tours, led by art historian .

✨ Donatello and the Renaissance Sculpture

Travel back to Renaissance Florence and explore the life and masterpieces of Donatello, one of the most influential sculptors in Western art. Learn how his innovative vision revolutionised sculpture, revived the ideals of classical antiquity, and paved the way for artists such as Michelangelo.

📅 Wednesday, 17 June 2026
🕕 6:00pm–7:00pm (Sydney time)
🖥️ Free online event - IN ENGLISH
🎙️ Guided by Mario Bernardi
🎟️ Registration required here
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6b8EbAQXSxKyxT6RLbwtWA #/registration

Join us for a fascinating journey through art, history, and the birth of the Renaissance.

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🎬🇮🇹 WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO PRIMAVERA! 🇮🇹🎬From 11 June at Palace Cinemas, discover Primavera, a captivating historical dram...
05/06/2026

🎬🇮🇹 WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO PRIMAVERA! 🇮🇹🎬

From 11 June at Palace Cinemas, discover Primavera, a captivating historical drama set in 18th-century Venice and inspired by the life and music of Antonio Vivaldi. 🎻✨

The film follows Cecilia, a talented young violinist living in an orphanage for girls, whose life is transformed when she forms a powerful artistic bond with Vivaldi. A story of music, ambition, and the pursuit of freedom.

🎟️ Want to win a DOUBLE PASS?

To enter:
✅ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
✅ Like this post
✅ Tag a friend you'd bring along
✅ Tell us in the comments: What is your favourite Italian movie of all time?

🍿 Good luck!

📌 T&Cs:
• Winners will be randomly selected from Facebook and Instagram entries
• Winners will be notified by DM on 10 June
• Prize is not exchangeable for cash
• Winners must be based in Sydney to attend the screening

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📚🇮🇹 Quale libro vincerà il Premio Strega 2026?Unisciti a noi e alla Dante Alighieri Society Sydney per una serata dedica...
04/06/2026

📚🇮🇹 Quale libro vincerà il Premio Strega 2026?

Unisciti a noi e alla Dante Alighieri Society Sydney per una serata dedicata alla letteratura contemporanea italiana e alla scoperta della Cinquina (5+1) finalista del Premio Strega 2026, giunto alla sua 80ª edizione.

L'evento sarà un'occasione per discutere i sei romanzi finalisti, condividere opinioni di lettura e provare a indovinare insieme il vincitore del premio! ✨📖

📅 Giovedì 11 giugno 2026
🕕 18:00–20:00
📍 Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Sydney, 4/125 York Street, CBD
🎟️ Ingresso gratuito (prenotazione consigliata su Eventbrite)
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/strega-prize-2026-discover-the-5-books-shortlist-in-italian-tickets-1989965553539
🗣️ Evento in lingua italiana

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Level 4, 125 York Street
Sydney, NSW
NSW2000

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm

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