Established in 1996, the Manchester branch is one of the Society’s many branches around the world.
The Society’s headquarters are in Rome, and its mission is to promote the Italian language and Italian culture abroad.

The Manchester branch does not have its own premises. Membership is open to both Italians and non-Italians, and members and supporters enjoy a wide programme of events throughout the year.
Members and non-members alike are welcome to attend.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS:

 (Members and non-members alike are welcome to attend, unless specified otherwise). 

Pinocchio: A Universal Character

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2026 – 4.20pm for 4.30pm start

Cross Street Chapel, Cross Street, Manchester

How a disillusioned journalist hit the jackpot by turning to children literature and writing a book, that so far is ranked the Italian most translated book in the world. We will talk about that, the originality of his famous book, its cinematic adaptations, and how Ancona and the town of Collodi created a bond to this timeless story.

Speakers: Talk by Silvana Serra and Lucia Baldini

 

Venue: Cross Street Chapel – Cross Street, Manchester M2 1NL

 

Admission:  members and our students of Italian   FREE   /   non-members   £ 3.00

The talk (in English) will be followed by a social gathering with a glass of wine and nibbles.

To better arrange seating and refreshments, it would be helpful if you could book in advance by emailing us at dante@newfuture.org

Storytelling: European Day of Languages

Saturday 26th September, 12 pm – 2 pm

Manchester Central Library – FREE

Celebrate the European Day of Languages with a multilingual Storytime and Singalong event at Manchester Central Library! Come along as we sing and bring stories to life in English, Spanish, Italian and Polish.

Whether you are looking to introduce your child to new sounds, practice a second language, or simply enjoy the magic of live storytelling, this interactive session offers a fun, welcoming space for listeners of all ages.

To mark the occasion, our storytellers bring the beloved children’s book The Gruffalo to life in four languages, celebrating the rich linguistic diversity of Europe!

The Gruffalo is a renowned children’s tale written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It follows the story of a quick-witted mouse taking a stroll through the forest, who fends off potential predators—a fox, an owl, and a snake—by inventing a terrifying imaginary creature called the Gruffalo, only to be shocked to encounter the actual monster later on.

Organised by the Instituto Cervantes Manchester in collaboration with Società Dante Alighieri Manchester, Manchester City of Literature and Read Manchester – National Literacy Trust.

Recommended age: 3-7

Free multilingual activity in Spanish, English, Italian and Polish.

Club di Poesia / Poetry Club 

The next meeting of our FREE Club di Poesia / Poetry Club will be on Monday 21 September 2026 at 6.15pm and details will be sent to the group in advance.

Future meetings will be on:

• 12th October 18:15
• 16th November 18:15
• 7th December 18:15

The Club is under the coordination of Jim Howell (Executive Committee).

If you are not part of the group and you like to enrol, please contact dante@newfuture.org