Week of the Italian Language in the World 2025
In the year of the First International Conference on Italophonia, the 25th edition (13–19 October 2025) of the “Week of the Italian Language in the World” (SLIM) will be dedicated to the theme “Italophonia: Language Beyond Borders”, with the goal of celebrating the linguistic, cultural, and social space of the Italian language, imagining a new […]
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A Visual Unison – Exhibition by Cristiana De Marchi & Mohammed Kazem
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce a two-person exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed artists Cristiana de Marchi and Mohammed Kazem in “A Visual Unison” opening October 3rd, 2025. Emirati Mohammed Kazem and Cristiana de Marchi, a UAE long-term resident, have been collaborating since 2008, when they were both […]
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Luca Ciarla UAE Tour
2 October, 8pm | The Fridge Warehouse, Dubai 3 October, 7:30pm | Al Ain Music Festival, Ayla Grand Hotel Al Ain 4 October 11am | Al Ain Music Festival, workshop 5 October 11am | Italian Cultural Institute Abu Dhabi, workshop (To register email: abudhabiiic.segre@esteri.it) 5 October 7pm | Italian Cultural Institute Abu Dhabi For more […]
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Celebrations for the 800th Anniversary of the Death of St. Francis of Assisi
Join us for an exceptional evening marking two extraordinary anniversaries: 800 years of the Canticle of the Creatures (1225–2025) 800 years since the death of St. Francis (1226–2026) Venue: Italian Cultural Institute of Abu DhabiDate: Friday, September 26, at 6:30 PMRSVP: https://stfrancis800.splashthat.com The event is held under the patronage of the National Committee for the […]
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European Day of Languages
Our Institute will also participate in the European Day of Languages, organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates at the German School of Abu Dhabi on September 25th from 5 to 8 pm, to promote our beautiful language. Come visit our stand to get information about Italian courses and […]
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European Film Festival: June 23-29 at the Cultural Foundation
The European Film Festival is back in Abu Dhabi from June 23-29, bringing the magic of European cinema to the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation. Explore Europe through a vibrant selection of films from across the continent. Films and tickets available at: www.euff.ae Io sto bene Join us for the Italian screening on June 27th at […]
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Gloria! NAAS: She Reel – Women in Society
We are pleased to invite you to the screening of the film Gloria! (Italy/Switzerland, 2024, 105 min) directed by Margherita Vicario. Set in a girls’ boarding school in Venice at the end of the 18th century, Gloria! tells the story of Teresa, a young visionary, who, together with a small group of extraordinary musicians, crosses […]
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Community Concerts: A Musical Journey from the Baroque to the Twentieth Century
Join us at the Steinway Concert Hall for an unforgettable evening of vocal and piano music, featuring soprano Paola Francesca Natale and pianist Keith Goodman. Presented by our Institute in collaboration with House of Pianos Dubai, this concert promises a rich and diverse program. Travel through time with works from the elegance of the Baroque […]
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Exhibition “Depero’s Graphics: Between Italy and New York”
The Italian Cultural Institute in Abu Dhabi is delighted to invite you to the opening of “Depero’s Graphics: Between Italy and New York”, an exhibition dedicated to Fortunato Depero, the pioneering Futurist artist who redefined the boundaries of visual expression. Curated by Maurizio Scudiero and realized in collaboration with StArt di Davide Sandrini , the […]
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Trio Aperitivo Italiano in Concert
The Italian Cultural Institute in Abu Dhabi is pleased to invite you to the trio concert Aperitivo Italiano, taking place on June 1st at 17:30 at Sole Ristorante, Conrad Hotel Abu Dhabi. A reception with refreshments will follow, offered by the Institute. Limited spots available, by reservation only. Reservations closed on May 21st at 12 […]
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