Italian Film Festival Ireland 2026

Organised by the Italian Institute of Culture, in collaboration with N.I.C.E., and with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Ireland, 5th edition of the Italian Film Festival Ireland will take place from April 23rd. The Festival will bring a compelling selection of contemporary Italian cinema to audiences across Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick.

The Festival presents a curated programme of films that have been successfully showcased at major international festivals, including the Venice Biennale, Cannes Film Festival and Rome Film Festival. This year’s edition highlights the richness and diversity of Italian filmmaking today, offering Irish audiences the opportunity to engage with some of its most distinctive voices.