At the Italian Fusion Festival, food isn’t just served — it’s celebrated. This year, we’re elevating your experience with an exquisite selection of authentic Italian canapés, prepared fresh throughout the day by our award-winning Executive Chef Dean Broughal and his dedicated culinary team.

Live Cooking, Authentic Quality

This is not catering from a truck. Every single canapé is crafted on-site in our festival kitchen, ensuring you experience Italian cuisine at its absolute best — hot, fresh, and bursting with genuine Italian flavour. We source premium Italian ingredients to honour the traditions and quality standards that make Italian gastronomy world-renowned.

Elevate your tasting experience with a chilled glass of sparkling Prosecco, and let yourself drift into a moment of pure la dolce vita.

Our Signature Canapé Selection

Sundried Tomato Arancini
Golden, crispy risotto spheres filled with the rich, sun-kissed flavours of the Mediterranean — a modern classic executed to perfection.

Fava Bean Crostini with Prosciutto and Mint
A harmonious marriage of creamy fava beans, delicate prosciutto, and fresh mint on artisan crostini — vibrant, elegant, and unmistakably Italian.

Pecorino and Parma Ham Rolittos
Silky ribbons of authentic Parma ham wrapped around aged Pecorino cheese — simplicity and sophistication in every bite.

The Artistry of Chef Dean Broughal

Behind every dish is the expertise of Executive Chef Dean Broughal, whose remarkable 18-year career has taken him through Michelin-starred kitchens, three-rosette dining rooms, luxury five-star hotels, and exclusive culinary events across Europe. Renowned for his meticulous attention to detail, creative vision, and unwavering commitment to quality, Dean brings fine-dining excellence to the heart of our festival.

His philosophy is simple: respect the ingredients, honour Italian culinary traditions, and create unforgettable flavour experiences.

Experience Italian Excellence

Join us at the Italian Fusion Festival and discover where authentic Italian quality meets contemporary culinary artistry — all prepared live, with passion, just for you.

Buon appetito! 🇮🇹✨

We’re happy to announce a brand-new ticket option for our Aperol Spritz & Duets edition at the Italian Fusion Festival on Wednesday, 27 November, at the United Arts Club in Dublin!

Introducing our General Admission + Aperol Spritz + Italian Canapés ticket for just €30.00! Indulge in a specially curated selection of Italian-inspired canapés alongside your Aperol Spritz, including:

  • 2 x Mignon Arancini Al Ragù 
  • 2x Mini Involtini Frittata, Prosciutto e Rucola 
  • 1x Oliva Ascolana  
  • 1x Mini Lemon Garlic Rosemary Marinated Chicken Skewers  

🛎️ Limited-Time Offer: This exclusive ticket is available for a limited number of attendees, so don’t wait to upgrade! New buyers can choose this ticket directly, while existing General Admission + Aperol Spritz ticket holders can upgrade for just €10 (see here how) to enjoy these delicious Italian canapés.

🎫 Ticket Options:

  • General Admission + Aperol Spritz + Italian Canapés  €30.00
  • General Admission + Aperol Spritz  €20.00
  • General Admission  €12.00

Don’t miss out—indulge in the authentic flavours of Italy at this unforgettable night of music, art, and cuisine!

We are happy to introduce the food/drinks part of our festival. This year, the Italian Fusion Festival includes Pizza and Prosecco options. The Pizza & Prosecco van will welcome you to the concert venue to keep you going during this exciting evening of music! Delight your hearing and your taste with the special festival entry + pizza/prosecco ticket to make the most of this experience!

To enjoy the Pizza & prosecco at a very special price, you can buy one of our combo tickets

  • Standard Admission + Pizza & Prosecco
  • Standard Admission + Pizza & Prosecco + Dance Workshop
  • Full Italian Experience (Standard Admission + Pizza & Prosecco + Dance Workshop + an artwork of the Italian artist residents in Dublino, Mario Sughi/nerosumeo).

A very limited number of combo tickets are still available. Book now to avoid disappointment.

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Deep-pan and soft, thin and crunchy, classic or gourmet, with or without a stuffed crust… however it comes, pizza is a true Italian institution and a symbol of the country the world over.

Italians eat pizza on Saturday or Sunday evenings, after doing sports or watching a game with friends, to celebrate birthdays when as a child – in short, pizza is an integral part of life in Italy from the cradle to the grave and it’s part of the 2022 edition of the Italian Fusion Festival.

A woodfire pizza van will welcome you outside the concert venue to keep you going during this exciting evening of music! With an extra 10€ you can have an Italian automatic pizza with 2 toppings. Delight your hearing and your taste with the special festival entry+pizza ticket to make the most from this experience!

A Limited Standard Ticket + Pizza will be available until the 27 the June 2022 or until sold out.

The winners of  of Gift Vouchers at the Italian Fusion Festival 2019 edition are:
  • Deirdre Daly
  • Ciara Jackson

Italian Dinner for Two

  • Sara Martinez