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). 

KINOFILM MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL – European Short Films at the Instituto Cervantes

Wednesday 13 May (Spanish programme) and Thursday 14 May (Italian programme)

Kinofilm Manchester International Short Film Festival was established in 1995 and its focus is primarily on UK and European shorts.

Welcome to this year’s edition which will include two special FREE screenings of Spanish and Italian Shorts programmes at the Instituto Cervantes, Deansgate, presented in partnership with the Instituto Cervantes Manchester and Societa’ Dante Alighieri Manchester.

Doors open at 6.00pm, programme starts at 6.30pm

Thursday 14 May 2026 – ITALIAN SHORT FILMS  6.00pm (6.30pm start)

Introduction in English by Dr Silvana Serra (PhD in Film Studies)

Italian Shorts – Full details and FREE ticket link

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kinofilm-2026-italian-shorts-programme-cert-15-tickets-1987689392480?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Wednesday 13 May 2026 – SPANISH SHORT FILMS  6.00pm (6.30pm start)

Spanish Shorts – Full details and FREE ticket link

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kinofilm-2026-spanish-shorts-programme-cert-15-tickets-1987686238045?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Club di Poesia / Poetry Club 

The next meeting of our FREE Club di Poesia / Poetry Club will be on Monday 11 May 2026 at 6.15pm and details will be sent to the group in advance.

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