The Entry + Prosecco + Italian Canapés Package is Officially Sold Out
We’re thrilled (and a little overwhelmed!) to announce that our premium Entry + Prosecco + Italian Canapés tickets for Italian Fusion Festival 2025 have completely sold out!
The response has been absolutely incredible. Within weeks of going on sale, music lovers and culture enthusiasts across Dublin snapped up every single premium ticket, eager to experience the full Italian Fusion Festival experience on Saturday, 15 November 2025.
Our premium ticket wasn’t just about attending a world-class jazz concert — it was about immersing yourself in an authentic Italian cultural experience from the moment you stepped through the doors of the historic Georgian townhouse that houses the United Arts Club.
Don’t Panic — Limited Tickets Still Available! While the premium package is no longer available, we still have a limited number of Entry and Entry + Italian Canapés tickets remaining. But given how quickly the premium tickets sold out, we don’t expect these to last much longer. If you’re serious about attending what promises to be one of Dublin’s most unique cultural events of the year, now is the time to act.
The Italian Fusion Festival 2025 isn’t just another jazz concert. Italian Fusion Festival 2025 brings together: World-Class Headliner Simone Zanchini, one of Italy’s most innovative jazz accordionists, is making a memorable trip from Italy to headline this extraordinary evening. A true visionary who seamlessly blends jazz, improvisation, and electronic sounds, Zanchini represents the cutting edge of contemporary Italian jazz. Stellar Supporting Line-Up: Luisa Annibali Quintet, Julyo Trio, Matilde Lotti String Quartet + a special surprise guest.
Beyond the music, the festival celebrates the deep cultural connection between Italy and Ireland through a curated art exhibition and a short film contest showcasing Italian-Irish collaborations
The United Arts Club, housed in an elegant historic Georgian townhouse on Upper Fitzwilliam Street, provides the perfect intimate setting for this cultural celebration. The venue’s rich history and sophisticated atmosphere complement the evening’s artistic ambitions perfectly.
We’re honoured to have the backing of the Italian Institute of Culture in Dublin and RTÉ, which underscores the significance of this cultural event.
The sold-out status of our premium package is a clear signal: Dublin is ready for Italian Fusion Festival 2025.
With only a handful of tickets remaining, this is your last chance to be part of something truly special. In this evening, Italian artistry meets Irish hospitality, where jazz tradition meets innovative experimentation, and where cultural boundaries dissolve in the universal language of music.
🎟️ Book Your Tickets Now
👉 www.italianfusionfestival.com/tickets
Italian Fusion Festival 2025
📅 Saturday, 15 November 2025 — from 6:30 PM
📍 United Arts Club, Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin
See you on the 15th of November for a night of unforgettable Italian jazz! 🇮🇹🎶
Follow us on social media for updates, artist spotlights, and behind-the-scenes content as we count down to festival day.
The Italian Fusion Festival Returns to the United Arts Club
BlogThe Italian Fusion Festival is back for its eighth edition, and this year we’re delighted to return to one of Dublin’s most charming and inspiring venues — the United Arts Club.
Nestled in the heart of Georgian Dublin, the United Arts Club has been a cornerstone of Ireland’s artistic life since 1907. Founded by a group of visionary artists and writers — many associated with the Irish Literary Revival — the Club quickly became a meeting place for some of the country’s greatest creative minds, including W.B. Yeats, George Russell (AE), and Countess Markievicz.
For over a century, it has welcomed generations of painters, musicians, writers, and performers — a home for ideas, collaboration, and inspiration. Today, its graceful Georgian architecture, intimate salons, and art-lined walls continue to evoke a timeless charm that feels both cosy and prestigious, historic yet alive with creativity.
Returning to such a storied venue feels like coming home. The United Arts Club perfectly reflects the spirit of the Italian Fusion Festival — a celebration of connection, artistry, and cross-cultural dialogue. This year’s edition will once again blend Italian and Irish creativity, offering an evening of live music, visual arts, film, and food — all infused with warmth, elegance, and that unmistakable spark of human connection.
Join us for a night where history, art, and contemporary culture meet — where the echoes of Dublin’s artistic past resonate with the vibrant sounds and colours of modern Italy.
Premium Experience Tickets Gone in Record Time
Blog, MarketingThe Entry + Prosecco + Italian Canapés Package is Officially Sold Out
We’re thrilled (and a little overwhelmed!) to announce that our premium Entry + Prosecco + Italian Canapés tickets for Italian Fusion Festival 2025 have completely sold out!
The response has been absolutely incredible. Within weeks of going on sale, music lovers and culture enthusiasts across Dublin snapped up every single premium ticket, eager to experience the full Italian Fusion Festival experience on Saturday, 15 November 2025.
Our premium ticket wasn’t just about attending a world-class jazz concert — it was about immersing yourself in an authentic Italian cultural experience from the moment you stepped through the doors of the historic Georgian townhouse that houses the United Arts Club.
Don’t Panic — Limited Tickets Still Available! While the premium package is no longer available, we still have a limited number of Entry and Entry + Italian Canapés tickets remaining. But given how quickly the premium tickets sold out, we don’t expect these to last much longer. If you’re serious about attending what promises to be one of Dublin’s most unique cultural events of the year, now is the time to act.
The Italian Fusion Festival 2025 isn’t just another jazz concert. Italian Fusion Festival 2025 brings together: World-Class Headliner Simone Zanchini, one of Italy’s most innovative jazz accordionists, is making a memorable trip from Italy to headline this extraordinary evening. A true visionary who seamlessly blends jazz, improvisation, and electronic sounds, Zanchini represents the cutting edge of contemporary Italian jazz. Stellar Supporting Line-Up: Luisa Annibali Quintet, Julyo Trio, Matilde Lotti String Quartet + a special surprise guest.
Beyond the music, the festival celebrates the deep cultural connection between Italy and Ireland through a curated art exhibition and a short film contest showcasing Italian-Irish collaborations
The United Arts Club, housed in an elegant historic Georgian townhouse on Upper Fitzwilliam Street, provides the perfect intimate setting for this cultural celebration. The venue’s rich history and sophisticated atmosphere complement the evening’s artistic ambitions perfectly.
We’re honoured to have the backing of the Italian Institute of Culture in Dublin and RTÉ, which underscores the significance of this cultural event.
The sold-out status of our premium package is a clear signal: Dublin is ready for Italian Fusion Festival 2025.
With only a handful of tickets remaining, this is your last chance to be part of something truly special. In this evening, Italian artistry meets Irish hospitality, where jazz tradition meets innovative experimentation, and where cultural boundaries dissolve in the universal language of music.
🎟️ Book Your Tickets Now
👉 www.italianfusionfestival.com/tickets
Italian Fusion Festival 2025
📅 Saturday, 15 November 2025 — from 6:30 PM
📍 United Arts Club, Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin
See you on the 15th of November for a night of unforgettable Italian jazz! 🇮🇹🎶
Follow us on social media for updates, artist spotlights, and behind-the-scenes content as we count down to festival day.
Julyo Trio
Blog, MusicWe are happy to introduce the blend part of our lineup. This year, the Italian Fusion Festival presents Julyo Trio.
Julyo is an award-winning, multi-platinum producer and a guitar and bass player. Julyo has studied performance and music production at Berklee College of Music and has been mentored by author and educator Charlie Banacos and guitarist Mick Goodrick. He has previously toured and performed with Kino, Michael Brecker, Paulo Bragança, Cindy Blackman, Take That, Photosonic Orchestra, and Dumb Type Collective.
Dario Rodighiero is a Milan-born, Dublin-dwelling improviser, pianist, keyboardist and candidate for a Grammy nomination. Dario Rodighiero is a versatile musician. He left Italy in 2014 to pursue his music career in Dublin, where he performs in live shows, regularly collaborates with a wide range of artists, and composes soundtracks and scores for films and TV shows.
Eva Campbell is a Dublin-based singer-songwriter. Eva Campbell released her debut single ‘Echo’ in October 2021, which went straight to No.1 on the Irish iTunes Top 100, amassing national radio airplay. This was followed by her second singl,e ‘Stay’, and she was tipped as one of Hot Press’ #Hotfor2022 Acts. In 2023, Eva represented Spin1038 in the finale of Irish Music Month’s #ANewLocalHero competition.
https://www.julyomusic.com/solo
https://www.dariocomposer.com
Partner Spotlight 2025: Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Dublino
Blog, SponsorThe Italian Fusion Festival is proud to partner with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, a prestigious global network dedicated to promoting Italian language, culture, and heritage across five continents. As a cornerstone of Italian cultural diplomacy, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura serves as both a vital resource for Italian communities abroad and a gateway for international audiences seeking to engage with Italy’s rich artistic and intellectual traditions.
A Cultural Bridge Between Ireland and Italy
Since its establishment in 1954, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Dublin has been instrumental in strengthening the cultural bonds between Ireland and Italy. Through collaborative initiatives spanning education, the arts, and scientific exchange, the Institute has fostered meaningful dialogue and mutual appreciation between our two nations.
Housed in an elegant early nineteenth-century Georgian building on Fitzwilliam Square—one of Dublin’s most architecturally distinguished addresses—the Istituto Italiano di Cultura offers a fitting setting for its cultural mission. The historic building overlooks a charming private park, creating an inspiring environment for cultural discovery and learning.
A Hub of Cultural Activity
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura presents a vibrant calendar of cultural programming, hosting weekly events that celebrate Italian creativity and intellectual life. From intimate seminars and book presentations to captivating exhibitions, concerts, theatre performances, and film screenings, the Institute offers Dublin audiences unparalleled access to contemporary and classical Italian culture.
Explore the full events programme: iicdublino.esteri.it/iic_dublino/en/gli_eventi
Learn Italian with Expert Native Speakers
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura offers comprehensive Italian language courses designed for learners at all levels. Under the guidance of highly qualified native-speaking instructors, students develop essential language skills—listening, reading, speaking, and writing—through a structured, immersive approach that brings the Italian language to life.
Courses are currently in session, with new enrolment opportunities throughout the year.
Discover more about the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Dublino:
iicdublino.esteri.it
We are honoured to collaborate with the IIC Dublin in celebrating Italian culture and creativity at the Italian Fusion Festival.
Short Video Competition 2025: Call for Entries Now Open!
Blog, Visual ArtThe Short Video Competition is back as part of the Italian Fusion Festival, one of the festival’s most anticipated and creative features. Since its inception, this competition has offered a platform for filmmakers to share stories that bridge cultures, experiences, and artistic visions between Italy and Ireland.
What’s New in 2025
This year, the competition is open not only to Italian-Irish film productions but also to Italian filmmakers living abroad. It’s an invitation to celebrate creativity and the Italian spirit wherever it thrives around the world.
Who Can Enter
Both new and previously released short films are welcome, with a maximum duration of 15 minutes.
Deadline
🗓️ Tuesday, 12 November 2025
How to Submit
Send an email to info@italianfusionfestival.com including:
Awards and Visibility
The winner will be announced during the festival and awarded a voucher.
All shortlisted films, selected by our jury, will gain permanent visibility on the Italian Fusion Festival and Radio Dublino websites and social media channels.
🎬 Discover the previous winners and shortlisted films from the past seven editions here:
👉 italianfusionfestival.com/short-video-competition
📩 For any questions, contact us at info@italianfusionfestival.com.
The call is open — share your story, your vision, and your world in a snapshot.