Cometa Circus at Rí Rá – Festival of Children’s Arts 2026
From 24 to 26 July 2026, County Wexford will host Rí Rá – Festival of Children’s Arts, one of Ireland’s leading festivals dedicated to children, young audiences, and families. The festival features a vibrant programme of performances, workshops, and participatory events, showcasing international artists and companies working in theatre, contemporary circus, music, and the performing […]
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Vision – Contemporary photography from EU Member States
Vision – Contemporary Photography from EU Member States is an exhibition of photographic works from the 27 Member States of the European Union. Supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, this exhibition has been organised by the Office of Public Works in cooperation with the Embassies of the European Union, and various cultural organisations […]
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Antoni O’Breskey – 50 Years of Music
To mark fifty years of musical activity, Antoni O’Breskey celebrates a career that has established him as one of the most original and innovative figures in contemporary music. A composer and pianist with more than forty albums to his name, he was among the pioneers of musical cross-fertilisation, bringing together Irish traditional music, jazz, flamenco, […]
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Stars of Tomorrow 2026 – Balletto di Venezia
Date: Monday, 13 July 2026 Time: 8:00 pm Venue: Whyte Recital Hall, Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), Dublin On 13 July 2026, Balletto di Venezia brings Stars of Tomorrow 2026 to Dublin’s Whyte Recital Hall at the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM). This is the third edition of the acclaimed project dedicated to […]
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SOCIETY FOR ITALIAN STUDIES Biennial Conference – Dublin
The Italian Institute of Culture proudly supports the Society for Italian Studies Biennial Conference – SIS Dublin 2026, one of the leading international events dedicated to Italian Studies. Jointly organised by Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin from 9–11 July 2026, the conference celebrates the 250th anniversary of the teaching of Italian and Modern […]
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Festa della Musica 2026 – I Nomadi: Celebrating Irish-Italian Film & Music
I Nomadi: Celebrating Irish-Italian Film & Music Light House Cinema, Smithfield, Sunday 21 June, h 6:00–7:15, €10. Including the premiere of The Piano Nomad short documentary (d. Luke McManus) and shorts from Cara Holmes, Luca Truffarelli & Alex Sapienza. With special live performance by Antoni O’Breskey, Joe McHugh, Barry Carroll, Consuelo Breschi (Varo, Landless) Followed […]
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Festa della Musica 2026 – Concert & Album Launch – Maja Elliott & Marco Giaccaria
Aișvarya – Classical, Ethnic, Irish and Jazz. An evocative musical journey where classical, ethnic, jazz, and contemporary influences come together in a rich and expressive dialogue. Italian composer and multi-instrumentalist Marco Giaccaria and pianist, singer, and composer Maja Elliott present Aișvarya, their new album inspired by the ancient Sanskrit concept of abundance, inner fullness, and […]
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Festa della musica 2026 – Concert: “Timeless Jazz Music: Italian & International Hits”
We celebrate Festa della Musica 2026 with a live performance at the Italian Institute of Culture. Timeless Jazz Music: Italian & International Hits A musical journey through time, featuring beloved Italian and international songs from the 1950s and 1960s, alongside contemporary reinterpretations of iconic pop classics – from Fred Buscaglione to Amy Winehouse, passing through […]
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Festa della Musica 2026 in Dublin – La voce dei luoghi
To mark Festa della Musica 2026, the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Ireland, is presenting three events celebrating the richness and diversity of Italian music, in dialogue with local and international influences. Taking place at different venues across the city, the programme offers an opportunity to explore a range […]
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Bloomsday in Galway: Stories of James Joyce and his muse Nora Barnacle
We are delighted to invite you to a special Bloomsday celebration in Galway, dedicated to the legacy of James Joyce and his muse, Nora Barnacle. The event is organised by the Galway Tour Guide Association with the support of the James Joyce Centre and the Wild Atlantic Way, with the patronage of the Italian Institute […]
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