Giornata del Contemporaneo 2026 – Exclusive Preview Screening of “Tempore”
The Italian Cultural Institute of Pretoria is pleased to celebrate the 2026 Giornata del Contemporaneo by setting sail on the maritime routes of Pro tempore, the new artistic project by Italian artist Luca Vitone. On 9th October 2026, the Institute will present an exclusive preview of the teaser created by Luca Vitone trough his maritime […]
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Ubah Cristina Ali Farah in South Africa
A journey through contemporary Italian, African and postcolonial literature The Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Pretoria is delighted to announce the visit of Ubah Cristina Ali Farah to South Africa as part of the Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo 2026. Somali-Italian writer and poet, born in Verona and raised in Mogadishu, Ubah Cristina Ali […]
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Poetry Africa 2026
The Italian Cultural Institute will participate to the 30th edition of Poetry Africa, the annual international poetry festival curated by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal in Durban (5-10 October 2026). The festival provides a vital platform for the celebration and critical reflection about the contribution of poets in the movement for […]
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OPERA LECTURE RECITAL – Alessandro Baricco with singers from Opera UCT
The Instititute presents two exceptional Opera Lecture Recitals with Alessandro Baricco, one of Italy’s most celebrated contemporary writers and a renowned expert on music and opera, together with talented singers from Opera UCT. An enchanting journey through the history of opera, guided by Alessandro Baricco and interspersed with some of the most beloved arias from […]
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The European Film Festival returns to South Africa: a cinematic journey across Europe
The European Film Festival returns to South Africa: a cinematic journey across Europe The much-anticipated European Film Festival is back in South Africa, offering film enthusiasts an exclusive showcase of the very best in contemporary European cinema. The festival will take place from 17 to 27 September 2026 across various South African cities and online, […]
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Italian Cinema Day
The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to present Italian Cinema Day, a full day dedicated to contemporary Italian cinema taking place on September 13, 2026 at the Bioscope Independent Cinema in Johannesburg, one of the city’s most distinguished venues for independent cinema. The event is part of Fare Cinema, an initiative by the Italian Ministry […]
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Promotion of the Italian language in Mauritius: training and culture in action
Promotion of the Italian language in Mauritius: training and culture in action The Italian Cultural Institute is organising two initiatives in Mauritius dedicated to the promotion of the Italian language and culture, designed to engage both professionals and enthusiasts. On the one hand, a free training course aimed at teachers and aspiring teachers of Italian […]
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BE ITALY, Festival of the Italian Republic Day 2026
The Italian Cultural Institute of Pretoria is delighted to participate in the Festival of the Italian Republic Day 2026, organized by the Italian Social Club of Pretoria (CSI Pretoria), scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026. This year’s theme is BE ITALY: a sensory journey into the soul of the Bel Paese, from the Arena of […]
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From Italy to South Africa: Flo and the Sound of Contemporary Italian Songwriting
The Italian Cultural Institute of Pretoria, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Pretoria, is pleased to present two exceptional concerts – on the 3 and 4 June 2026 in Pretoria and Johannesburg, respectively – by the Italian songwriter Floriana Cangiano, performing as Flo, accompanied by guitarist Alessandro Morlando and percussionist Pasquale di Lascio. […]
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¡Gracia! at Journey to Jazz Festival
The Italian Cultural Institute of Pretoria announces that the Mediterranean trio ¡Gracia! will be performing at the Journey to Jazz Festival in Prince Albert from 1 to 3 May 2026. A Contemporary Mediterranean Dialogue ¡Gracia! is a contemporary Mediterranean trio featuring Anaïs Drago (violin), Fausto Beccalossi (accordion), and Luca Falomi (guitar). In ¡Gracia!, violin, guitar […]
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