The Italian movie “Primavera” at the Gasparilla International Film Festival
From March 3 to 8, 2026, the Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF), the most important annual celebration of independent cinema in the area, returns to Tampa (Florida). Founded in 2007, the festival has grown year after year and was named one of the “Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by MovieMaker magazine, which […]
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“Introducing Turandot”, a listening guide to Giacomo Puccini’s opera
Turandot, the final opera by Giacomo Puccini, left unfinished and later completed by Franco Alfano, was performed for the very first time at Teatro alla Scala in April 1926. To mark this centenary, Florida Grand Opera presents a long-awaited production in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, with the premiere scheduled for Saturday, March 7. On the […]
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Tribute to Andrea Camilleri. Lecture by Prof. Giovanni Capecchi and a Reading from “The Telephone Concession”
On September 6, the 100th anniversary of the birth of writer Andrea Camilleri was commemorated, with a series of celebrations that will continue throughout 2026. The Italian Cultural Institute in Miami is taking part with the evening event Camilleri 100. Lecture and Live Reading. On Thursday, February 12, starting at 6:30 p.m., the Institute will […]
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A conversation with Florence Müller and Alberto Rocca: “From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce&Gabbana”
Following its success in Milan, Paris, and Rome, where it got an exceptional public response, the exhibition From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce&Gabbana makes its U.S. debut at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Miami. To celebrate the event, on Friday, February 6 at 6:30 PM, at the Italian Cultural Institute (209 Altara […]
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Symposium “Italy in Transit” – Tenth Edition
The tenth edition of the international symposium Italy in Transit (February 2-8, 2026) takes place in Boca Raton. This annual event brings together professors, researchers, and enthusiasts of Italian studies from across North America to present research analyzing the many aspects of Italian cultural identity. The initiative is organized by the Italian Studies program at […]
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026: an evening of reflection. Keynote speaker Prof. Gino Segrè
On Tuesday, January 27, the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Miami commemorate the International Holocaust Remembrance Day and renew their commitment to remembering the victims of the Holocaust, promoting historical reflection. On this occasion, a lecture and a conversation will be held at the Italian Institute, in collaboration with the […]
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Lecture “Everyone’s Saint. Francis of Assisi in American Cultures” by Patricia Appelbaum
In commemoration of the eighth centenary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Italian Cultural Institute of Miami is pleased to host the lecture Everyone’s Saint. Francis of Assisi in American cultures by Professor Patricia Appelbaum. The scholar aims to show how, in the United States, different generations interpreted the figure and thought […]
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Arianna on stage with Italiani Veri – The Show
Italiani Veri arrives in Miami, a one-woman show by Arianna, that explores myths, truths, and clichés tied to Italian identity through songs, storytelling, and images. The show, supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Cultural Institute of Miami, is written by Arianna (Arianna Bergamaschi) together with Maurizio Monti. […]
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“MACRO”. An exhibition by Fabio Viale
On the occasion of Miami Art Week, the Italian Cultural Institute of Miami has the privilege of hosting MACRO, an exhibition by master sculptor Fabio Viale.The exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to experience sculpture in an unconventional way, stimulating both reflection and curiosity. This aim is achieved not only through three-dimensional works, but also through […]
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An Italian Evening at the Miami Short Film Festival 2025
From November 14 to 16, the Silverspot Cinema in Miami will host the 25th edition of the Miami Short Film Festival, one of the most important international events dedicated to short films, aimed at promoting emerging independent filmmakers from around the world. One of the most anticipated moments of this year’s edition is the program […]
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