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  • A crowd of people and outdoor umbrellas at the Italian festival at the Royal Exhibition Building and Museum Plaza.
  • A live band on stage, with a large crowd in front of the Royal Exhibition Building in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
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18 – 19 Oct

Italian Festa and Expo

  • Free
  • Activity

The Italian Festa is not just an event – it's a celebration of everything that makes Italy so irresistibly charming, the most comprehensive showcase of Italian culture ever seen in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

The event features over 150 stalls, 40 of which offer delicious street food and drinks, an indoor wine degustation area, three stages with live music and demonstrations, sports activations, art and fashion exhibitions, and more.

This event has been designed to delight not only Italians from various generations and birthplaces, united by their love for their homeland, but also Australians eager to immerse themselves in Italian culture.

Just a few hints of what's new this year: the Kid's Paradise with amusements, activations and food; the Sport Village with soccer, cycling, tennis, bocce, fencing and more; the first Italian Jazz Festival with 6 concerts; and the Chef's Challenge with Guy Grossi as head of the jury.

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Sat 18 Oct
  • 11am - 9.30pm 11:00am - 9:30pm
Sun 19 Oct
  • 11am - 8.30pm 11:00am - 8:30pm

Location

Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9349 9000
  • email address: mif@coasit.com.au

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