Celestial Bodies – An evening of Science, Movement and Wonder
On the occasion of the Italian Research Day in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria, in partnership with the Embassy of Italy in Pretoria, the Italian General Consulate in Johannesburg, Joburg Ballet, and the University of Johannesburg, presents Celestial Bodies, a unique performance where contemporary dance and astronomy come together in a free immersive artistic experience. […]
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Alessandro Barbero in South Africa
The Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria presents a special series of lectures by Alessandro Barbero, one of Italy’s most renowned historians and public intellectuals, taking place across South Africa in April, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Pretoria, the Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg and the Italian Consulate in Cape Town. Alessandro […]
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Live Conversation with artists Egle Oddo and Johan Thom
Soil and Water Project – Kromdraai Medicinal Plant Garden The Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria is pleased to invite you to a special follow-up event to the Soil and Water project, developed in 2025 in collaboration with the Nirox Foundation and the University of Pretoria School of the Arts. On 26 March 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (SAST), audiences are invited to join […]
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Book Club — The last meeting of the cycle started in 2025!
The Book Club ends its 2025 annual programme on 21 March 2026 at 12:00, with a meeting hosted at the Italian Club. Designed for readers and literature lovers, the Book Club brings together participants who are curious, open-minded, and eager to explore cultures through great books. Books are read in English or in Italian (reader’s […]
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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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