Italian Community Calendar
COMITES QLD NT proudly maintains a calendar of Italian events throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory. The calendar provides a convenient, central point of information to encourage participation and assist local associations and groups to plan their own events.
To add your event, please contact comitesqldnt@outlook.com
July 2025
19th July, Saturday – Pilgrimage to Marian Valley in honour of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
(16th July, 7pm; Holy Spirit Church – prayers in preparation to the pilgrimage) Info: T - 0421 464 494
20th July, Sunday - Lucania Association; Lunch
Info: Email - lucaniaassociationqld@outlook.com
26th July, Saturday – Com.It.Es. QLD + NT; “Liliana” – Movie + Dinner
Info: Email - comitesqldnt@outlook.com / 0402 344 355
26th July, Saturday - Cairns Italian Festival
Info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cairnsitalianfestival
26th July, Saturday – Dante Alighieri Society, Brisbane – Italian Wine Tasting
Info: Tel – 0401 927 967 / Email – info@dante-alighieri.com.au
27th July, Sunday – St. Pantaleone; Xmas in July Lunch
Info: lucaniaassociation@outlook.com
27th July, Sunday; Famiglie Down Under – Apericena & Karaoke
Info: famigliedownunder@gmail.com
August 2025
3rd August, Sunday; Sicilian Association QLD – Festa Del Carciofo
Info: Email - sicilianqld@gmail.com / 0402 344 355
15th August, Friday; Com.It.Es. QLD + NT – Ferragosto – Casa Italia Community Centre
Info: Email - comitesqldnt@outlook.com / 0402 344 355
15th August, Friday - Dante Alighieri Society, Brisbane – Presentation - "Telling difficult stories in NQ history through family narratives and archival records" (Adam Grossetti + David Brown)
Info: Tel – 0401 927 967 / Email – info@dante-alighieri.com.au
17th August, Sunday; Famiglie Down Under – Ferragosto
Info: famigliedownunder@gmail.com
23 August, Saturday - Dante Alighieri Society, Brisbane - Castellano Memorial Lecture - Opera QLD's "La bohème"
Info: Tel – 0401 927 967 / Email – info@dante-alighieri.com.au
September 2025
6th or 13th September - Fogolar Furlan; Fundraiser Lunch
7th September, Sunday – Festitalia
Info: https://www.festitalia.com.au/
11th September, Thursday – Webinar; Made in Italy; Com.It.Es. QLD + NT
Info: Email - comitesqldnt@outlook.com / 0402 344 355
13 September, Saturday - Dante Alighieri Society, Brisbane – Trivia - New Farm Bowls Club
Info: Tel – 0401 927 967 / Email – info@dante-alighieri.com.au
21st September – Sunday - Madonna Della Grazia; Lunch
October 2025
19th October, Sunday - Campania Association; Lunch
24th October, Friday – Italian Chamber of Commerce, QLD; Lunch
Info: Email - secretarygeneral@icci.com.au
November 2025
2nd November, Sunday – Alpini; Commemorazione dei Caduti
2nd November, Sunday – Miracolo Della Lava Mass; 8am
8 November, Saturday - Dante Alighieri Society, Brisbane, concert by Opera QLD Young Artists, Hamilton Hall.
Info: Tel – 0401 927 967 / Email – info@dante-alighieri.com.au
16th November, Sunday - Lucania Association of QLD Christmas Lunch & AGM
Info: Email - lucaniaassociationqld@outlook.com
18th November, Tuesday – Italian Chamber of Commerce, QLD + NT; Aperitivo
Info: Email - secretarygeneral@icci.com
30th November, Sunday – Piemontese Assoc; AGM & Xmas Lunch
December 2025
4th December, Thursday – Italian Chamber of Commerce, QLD + NT; Xmas Business Networking Lunch
Info: Email - secretarygeneral@icci.com.au
7th December, Sunday - Newmarket Bocce Club; Xmas Lunch
13th December, Sunday – Sicilian Association of QLD; Santa Lucia – Marion Valley
Info: Email - sicilianqld@gmail.com
14th December, Sunday - Fogolar Furlan; AGM & Xmas Lunch

Migrant Info Session - Com.It.Es. QLD + NT
Migrant Information Session
Community Meeting
Monday 23rd June - 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Location - Italian Consulate - George Street, Brisbane
Info - 0402 3443 55 / comitesqldnt@outlook.com

Festa Della Repubblica - Com.It.Es. QLD+NT
Festa Della Repubblica
Community Event
Sunday 8th June - 4.30 - 6.30 pm
Location - ANFE - Stafford Road, Stafford
Details - TBA
Info: comitesqldnt@outlook.com
Festa Della Repubblica - Light up Brisbane - Com.It.Es. QLD+NT
Festa Della Repubblica - Light Up Brisbane
Brisbane will be lit up in the colours of red, white & green
See sights such as the Story Bridge & many others lit for this special occassion
Community Spectacle
Monday 2nd June 0.00am - 12pm

Migrant Info Session - Com.It.Es. QLD + NT
Migrant Information Session
Community Meeting
Saturday 24th May - 3.30 - 5.30 pm
Location - ANFE Club - Stafford Road, Stafford
Refreshments provided
Info - 0402 3443 55 / comitesqldnt@outlook.com


Book Launch - "The Glory of Dante"
Aperitivo Italiano and launch of the Honourable Richard Alston's new book "The Glory of Dante"
Gadens Lawyers - Level 11, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Italian Chamber of Commerce QLD + NT
To book your tickets, please click on the following Humanitix link https://events.humanitix.com/aperitivo-italiano-and-presentation-of-richard-alston-s-book-the-glory-of-dante or call the Chamber on 07 33922499.

Dante Alighieri - Art Exhibition
Dante Art Exhibition until 6-21 April. (excl 18 + 20)
Special Event 9 April.

Dante Alighieri Art Exhibition
Art Exhibition until 21 April.
Special Event 9 April with catering.
Fogolar Furlan Assoc
Fogolar Furlan
Lunch
Abruzzo Club - 150 Fursden Road, Carina
Details - TBA

Italian Consulate - Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper
On Saturday, 5th April 2025, at 4pm, in Auditorium 1 at the Queensland State Library, the Consul of Italy in Brisbane, Ms Luna Angelini Marinucci, is pleased to invite you to a special presentation by Professor and art historian Chiara Rostagno as she discusses Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper.
Admission in free. Places are limited, arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Conference - Chiara Rostogno
Details TBC
Conference with Chiara Costogno re her involvement with the restoration of the ‘Leonoardo Da Vinci’
State Library of QLD
Piemontese Assoc - Festa dell’ Piemonte
Festa dell’ Piemonte
Abruzzo Club - 150 Fursden Road, Carina
Details - TBA

Festa Del Piemonte
Piemonteis Assoc of QLD hosting Festa del Piemonte Lunch
Enjoy traditional Piemonteis antipasti by the Committee as well as main & dessert.
Sunday 30 March - 12 noon
Brisbane Abruzzo Club
150 Fursden Road, Carina

Tavola Rotonda - Com.It.Es. QLD+NT
Tavola Rotonda
Community Meeting
Monday 24th March - 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Location - ANFE Club - Stafford Road, Stafford
Refreshments provided
Info - 0402 3443 55 / comitesqldnt@outlook.com

Festa del Papa
Festa del Papa
Saturday 22nd March
ANFE Italian Club
429 Stafford Road, Stafford

Meet & Greet - Com.It.Es. QLD+NT
Meet & Greet - Thomas Ceccon & Alberto Razzetti
Campioni del Nuoto Azzurro
Community Meeting
Sunday 23rd March 4.00 - 6.00 pm
Location - ANFE Club - Stafford Road, Stafford
Refreshments available for purchase
Info - 0402 3443 55 / comitesqldnt@outlook.com

Committee Meeting - Com.It.Es. QLD + NT
Commitee Meeting - Com.It.Es. QLD + NT
Monday 17th MArch, 2025 - 6.30 - 9.30 pm
Location - ANFE Club - Stafford Road, Stafford
Info - 0402 3443 55 / comitesqldnt@outlook.com

Carnevaliamo
Carnevaliamo - Famiglie Down Under
Saturday 9th March
Entertainment, Food, Competitions & Raffles
The Clubhouse Moorooka, 76 Koala Road, Moorooka
SEE FLYER for my details.

Ingham & Innisfail Reunion
Ingham & Innisfail Reunion
Abruzzo Club - 150 Fursden Road, CArina
Details - TBA

ANFE - International Women's Day High Tea
Inaugural Italian Style High Tea - Celebrating International Women's Day at the NEW Anfe Italian Club.
A High Tea with a difference! Join us for an amazing day of delicious Italian coffee, food and fun!
ANFE Italian Club is very excited to present their first signature ITALIAN STYLE HIGH TEA celebrating International Women's Day at the NEW ANFE Italian Club at Stafford on Saturday, 08 March 2025.
It's a great way to catch up with friends and make many new ones over a fresh pot of tea or a delicious Italian coffee and lots of mouthwatering Italian homemade sweets and canapes.

Co.As.It. International Women's Day Luncheon
Join Co.As.It. for an unforgettable day of celebration and inspiration on March 1st, starting at 11AM, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and celebrate the achievements and hard work of women, both in our community and beyond.
Hosted by the charismatic Kim Skubris, this fun-filled event promises an exciting lineup, including:
A sumptuous 2-course lunch and Prosecco on arrival,
A stunning fashion parade curated by the talented Laura Churchill,
Fabulous raffle prizes including a $2,500 travel voucher.
Bring along your friends, family, and networks to enjoy this exceptional day together. Best of all, proceeds from the event will support Co.As.It.’s Dementia Support & Mind-Wellness Services.
Secure your spot now and let’s come together to honour women’s achievements and inspire one another while marching forward towards women’s equality.

Societa Dante Alighieri - Documentary & Presentation
Documentary & Presentation
6pm for 6.30pm start
Location - 26 Gray Street, New Farm (Dante Rooms)
$15 (includes refreshments)
Booking - info@dante-alighieri.com.au / 0401 927 967

Sicilian Assoc QLD - Festa Dei Frutti
Sicilian Associaion of Qld celebrates the end of summer with their annual ‘Festa dei Frutti’.
Location - Abruzzo Club, Fursden Road, Carina
Tickets - 0402 344 355 or email sicilianqld@gmail.com

ILC - Aperitivo di Carnevale
Italian Language Centre
Aperitivo di Carnevale
Saturday 22nd Feb, 2025
Italian Language Centre - 473 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche
$25
See flyer for more details

Festa di San Gabriele
Festa di San. Gabriele.
See flyer for details of statue.
Sunday 16th Feb - Mass at 10.30 am. Our Lady of Graces, Carina.
Sunday 16th Feb - Lunch at the Abruzzo Club, Fursden road, Carina. See flyer for details.
