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). 

THE COUNCIL OF TRENT: A TURNING POINT FOR THE HISTORY OF ITALY

SATURDAY 21 MARCH 2026 – 4.20pm for 4.30pm start

Venue: Cross Street Chapel, Cross Street, Manchester

 

THE COUNCIL OF TRENT (1545-1563) – With the involvement of Popes, Emperors and Kings, the Council of Trent was a momentous event, surrounded by controversy, argument and even riots. It was to be the last ecumenical council in the Roman Catholic Church for over 300 years and its repercussions are still being felt today.

Speaker: Talk by STEVE MILLWARD

(Steve Millward has been teaching history, music and art since 1986 for a range of institutions including Manchester University. He has also presented Radio Manchester’s jazz programme, worked as Radio 5’s ‘pop pundit’ and was the jazz critic of the Manchester Evening News from 2003 to 2006. He is the author of four books including the acclaimed Music And Politics trilogy.)

 

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 from the Trentino region 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

 

 

Club di Poesia / Poetry Club 

The Club di Poesia / Poetry Club of Societa’ Dante Alighieri in Manchester, under the coordination of Jim Howell (Executive Committee), is starting a new series of meetings in 2026.

The next FREE meeting will be on Zoom on Monday 23 March 2026, 6.15pm, details are going out soon to members of the group.

If you are new to the group and like to enrol, please contact dante@newfuture.org