Italian Clapperboard: A Documentary Film Series from Italy
The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is pleased to present Italian Clapperboard, a curated series of six powerful contemporary Italian documentaries screening throughout 2026. Spanning themes from climate activism and environmental change to migration, memory, identity, and tradition, the series offers audiences a compelling window into the social, cultural, and political questions shaping Italy […]
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Incontri: a Scots-Italian photographic archive
Open from 9 April – 15 May 2026 at the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh, Incontri is a curated collection of photographs and images offering a glimpse into the rich and diverse narratives of Italians in Scotland over the past century. The images are of people and places and tell stories about how Italians found […]
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Marianne Gubri | Edinburgh International Harp Festival
The 45th Edinburgh International Harp Festival will take place from the 10th -14th April for a harptastic celebration of music, community, and friendship. Marianne Gubri, settled in Italy since 2002 and originally from Brittany, takes the audience on an immersive journey through the harmony of the cosmos. Blending ancient scales, celestial imagery, and ethereal soundscapes, her […]
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AI: The Final Frontier | Edinburgh Science Festival 2026
The Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Institute of Culture are delighted to be joining the Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 as part of this exciting celebration of science and innovation. Join us to explore how robotics and AI are transforming space science, seek out new ideas and new approaches, and to boldly challenge everyday […]
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Italian Baroque Night: Monika d’Ermo Recital followed by Cenacolo Musicale
For this year’s edition of the Baroque Music Festival, the Institut Francais d’Ecosse partners with the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh for an exceptional Night of Italian Baroque Music on Saturday, 18th April 2026. 17h30 : Monika d’Ermo For this recital Monika d’Ermo will present a selection of […]
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PlaynLearn – Innovative Piano Learning | Study Days & Concerts with Monika D’Ermo and M° Pietro Sellitto
PlaynLearn – Innovative Piano Learning Study Days & Concerts | Exploring Piano Technique and Repertoire On 19–20 April 2026, at the Edinburgh Society of Musicians, “PlaynLearn – Innovative Piano Learning” will take place, an event dedicated to the study, exploration, and sharing of piano music. The two-day programme will include study sessions and concerts, […]
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Helena Attlee for The Fire in the Mountain
“Attlee has that rare gift of being able to know an inordinate amount about a subject and yet wear her knowledge so lightly that the tone is anecdotal, not academic. It’s a big thing, to pull off such lightness” – Yotam Ottolenghi For centuries, Mount Etna has sent lava to engulf the towns and villages, […]
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Europe Day – European Comedy Short Films screening
Join us on Friday, 8 May 2026 at 7:00 pm at Institut français d’Écosse to celebrate Europe Day exploring humor from different European countries! The event will feature a selection of comedy short films from Italy, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Romania, Spain and France. Full programme coming soon, Stay Tuned! Event organised by Institut français d’Écosse […]
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Breath | Italian Clapperboard
Thursday 28 May 2026, 17:30 Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh The documentary screening series Italian Clapperboard continues on Thursday, 28 May at 17:30 at the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh with Breath (Ilaria Congiu, 72′,2025). An emotional and intimate journey, directed by Ilaria Congiu, that explores climate change, pollution, and industrial fishing through […]
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Mario Biondi – “This Is What You Are” 20th Anniversary Tour
The “Sicilian Crooner” Mario Biondi returns to Scotland in 2026 for two exciting shows celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his iconic single “This Is What You Are”: TUESDAY 9 JUNE 2026 | EDINBURGH (The Queen’s Hall) WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE 2026 | GLASGOW (St Luke’s) TICKETS HERE It has been 20 years since Mario Biondi’s warm, […]
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