Cellectronica: a night of classical cello with a modern twist by Flavia Massimo
We are thrilled to announce that cellist and sound artist Flavia Massimo will perform at the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh on Thursday, 8th May at 6:00 pm as part of her UK and Ireland tour. Flavia Massimo is a contemporary cellist, sound designer and event curator, specialising in both classical and electronic music. […]
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Mistero Buffo by Dario Fo & Franca Rame | A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A pulsating and anarchic storytelling rollercoaster that questions history, mocks the elite and speaks truth to power. A penniless travelling performer bursts into the theatre, pursued by the authorities. Whilst the threat of arrest remains close, he can’t help but hijack the stage and tell folk tales lampooning the elite…and maybe earn a quid or […]
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LETIZIA BATTAGLIA. Chronicle, Life, Love.
The exhibition LETIZIA BATTAGLIA. Chronicle, Life, Love. has been extended until 20th June 2025 at the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh. Open on Monday & Wednesday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visits by appointment only (please email eventi.iicedimburgo@esteri.it to book). On arrival, you will be required to show a proof of ID (passport, […]
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Sicily, a Grand Detour
Sicily, a Grand Detour On the occasion of the release of his new book The Godfather’s Sicilian School: Mafia, Opera & the Origins of Italian Poetry (Troubador 2025) on Tuesday, 15th April 2025 at 5:30 pm Professor Davide Messina (University of Edinburgh) will give a short talk with slides and songs. The talk will be […]
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Amore Amaro with Marta Sollima | Letizia Battaglia. Chronicle, Life, Love.
On the occasion of the exhibition LETIZIA BATTAGLIA. Chronicle, Life, Love, the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is delighted to host a screening of the documentary Amore Amaro by Francesco G. Raganato (2012) on Thursday, 10th April at 6:00 pm at Italy House (20-22 East London Street, EH7 4BQ). This documentary offers a profound look […]
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Motta at the Open Day 2025
On the occasion of the Italian Institute of Culture’s Open Day on Thursday, 20th March 2025, we are delighted to welcome singer-songwriter Motta for an exclusive stripped back music performance. Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and soundtrack composer, Motta (Francesco Motta) approached music from an early age. In 2013, he decided to combine his passions, cinema and music, […]
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Kety Fusco at the Open Day 2025
On the occasion of the Open Day 2025 at the Italian Institute of Culture on Thursday, 20th March 2025, we are delighted to welcome harpist Kety Fusco for a sensational music perfomance. The harp as you’ve never imagined it before. Kety Fusco transforms the harp into an entirely new voice, redefining what this instrument can […]
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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN DIGITAL ART by The Fake Factory
A brand new immersive light and video show by The Fake Factory, a pioneer in the immersive art field. The artistic director and mind behind the Farnesina Digital Art Experience light show that lit up the National Monument of Scotland on Calton Hill in December 2022, Stefano Fake, returns to the Italian Institute of Culture […]
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Open Day 2025 at the Italian Institute of Culture
Come celebrate our Open Day with us! On Thursday, 20th March the Italian Institute of Culture will open its doors to the public in the new premises of Italy House (20-22 East London Street, Edinburgh EH7 4BQ). Join us whenever you like between 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm to learn more about our initiatives, cultural […]
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Rituali Sonori at St Cecilia’s Hall
Rituali Sonori Seminar and Concert on the healing sounds of Southern Italian Folk Music Tuesday, 11th March 2025 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm St Cecilia’s Hall Concert Room (50 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG) Seminar on the healing sounds of Southern Italian Folk Music by ethnomusicologist and musician Prof. Nicola Valerio Ricciardelli (University of […]
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