Italian Art History Course – Online Launch Class
Have you been curious about our Italian Art History Course but would like a quick preview before enrolling? The Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria is pleased to invite you to a FREE Online Launch Class, designed to introduce the course and Italy’s extraordinary artistic heritage. The Class will take place on Thursday, 5 March 2026, […]
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The Italian Cultural institute at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026
We are pleased to announce the participation of the Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria in the upcoming Investec Cape Town Art Fair, the largest and leading international art fair on the African continent. The fair is taking place from 20 to 22 February 2026, with the VIP Preview and Vernissage on Thursday 19 February 2026. Renowned for […]
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Italian Design Day 2026
Italian Design Day is an annual event dedicated to Italian creativity, innovation, and design genius. In 2026, South Africa will once again host a rich programme of events organised by the Italian Embassy in Pretoria, the Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg, the Consulate of Italy in Cape Town and the Italian Cultural Institute in […]
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Remembrance Day – L’ombra del giorno (The shadow of the day),
On the occasion of the 2026 Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorations, the Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria, together with the Holocaust Centres of Cape Town and Johannesburg, and in collaboration with the Consulate of Italy in Cape Town, will screen the film L’ombra del giorno (The shadow of the day), directed in 2022 by Giuseppe Piccioni. […]
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La Befana Open Day
Join Us for a Magical Open Day! On Saturday 31 of January, we will host the Open day of our italian language in person courses for kids with a special guest: la Befana. We invite to this special event families and children aged 2 to 13 to join us for a morning filled with fun […]
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The Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria at the 2026 Unisa International Music Competition
The prestigious competition, organized by the Unisa Music Foundation, brings together young singers from around the world in both Classical and Jazz categories, who are evaluated by an international jury composed of world-renowned artists and educators. The jury members also include important Italian personalities, confirming Italy’s central role in the training and dissemination of vocal […]
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The Italian Cultural Institute Year-End Party!
A year of Italian culture comes to a joyful close — let’s celebrate together with live music, good company, and a toast to all we’ve shared in 2025. As 2025 draws to a close, the Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria invites you to a joyful evening of music and celebration at the Italian Club in […]
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European Union Delegation Exhibition at Freedom park
The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to present the exhibition “Threads of Solidarity: European Support for the Struggle Against Apartheid.”, organized by the EU Delegation. What does solidarity look like in fabric, film, and memory? Each of the 27 squares in the Threads of Solidarity quilt tells the story of citizens from the 27 European […]
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Long Table Session: Slow Food Movement for Sustainable Food Systems
On the occasion of the Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, celebrating Italian culinary traditions and their connection to sustainability, culture, and community, the Italian Cultural Institute of Pretoria is proud to participate in the Long Table Session under the project Cultivating Sustainable Futures, curated by the Goethe Institute in Johannesburg. This session […]
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Italian Film Focus 2025 – Celebrating 25 Years of Italian Cinema in South Africa
The Italian Film Focus Festival (IFF) is proud to return for its landmark 25th edition, bringing a curated selection of the best contemporary Italian cinema to South African audiences. This beloved festival is the result of a long-standing collaboration between the Italian General Consulate in Johannesburg, the Italian Consulate in Cape Town, the Italian Cultural Institute […]
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