12 March - 9 may 2026
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UNA SERATA SOTTO LE STELLE – A Night Under the Stars
Step into an unforgettable night under the stars as we kick off the Viva Italia Festival with an exclusive celebration like no other!
Live Music & Dance: Feel the rhythm of Italy with live tunes that’ll have you on your feet all night! Dance to the infectious beats of the multi-awarded Viva Italia Dance Band and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Italy.
Authentic Italian street food including Pizza and Pasta, Papa Joe’s Cannoli and the much-loved Mella Bella Gelato cart.
Enjoy a selection of Italian wines, Aperol and Limoncello.
Unforgettable memories await. Don’t miss out on the Viva Italia experience!
GALA DINNER: LA FINALE
Join us for our final event of Viva Italia at the Realm Hotel Ballroomand experience a wonderful Italian dinner.
Enjoy a trip back in time as Debora Di Centa and her fellow dancers take us on a journey inspired by the Italian Renaissance.
Lose yourself in the music and kick up your heels as DJ Joe (Joe Pelle) takes us through some of Italy’s best known and loved songs.
The evening will include silent and live auctions. Items for auction include a weeks’ vacation in the Chianti wine region of beautiful Tuscany, artworks, and a wine tour for ten.
Money raised will provide a scholarship for an ANU student of Italian Language and Culture to travel and study at the University for Foreigners in Siena.
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