What a joy it was to welcome you to the eighth edition of the Italian Fusion Festival! Seeing our event sell out and witnessing your enthusiasm throughout the day filled us with immense gratitude.

Relive the festival Photos, videos, and interviews captured during the festival will be shared on our channels in the coming days. Keep an eye on our social media to relive the best moments!

Those who participated and would like to send their feedback can complete our survey. We want to hear your feedback to keep improving our logistics and content. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts.

Get involved in 2026. We’re already looking ahead to next year, and we’d love your participation:

  • Artists: Are you a musician, filmmaker, or artist based in Ireland? We’d be delighted to hear from you about participating in our next edition.
  • Sponsors: Businesses interested in our partnership packages are welcome to get in touch—we’d be happy to discuss opportunities.
  • Volunteers: Want to be part of the magic behind the scenes? Contact us about joining our volunteer team for next year’s festival.

Stay connected. This year’s tickets sold out early, so don’t miss out next time! Subscribe to the Radio Dublino newsletter or follow our social media channels to be the first to know when early bird tickets become available.

Our heartfelt thanks This festival wouldn’t be possible without our wonderful collaborators:

  • The event partner is the Italian Institute of Culture – Dublin, and its director Michela Linda Magrì.
  • The media partner RTÉ.
  • The musicians Antonio Breschi, Simone Zanchini, Luisa Annibali, Johnathan Batista, Leopoldo Osio, Alexandre Guerra, Riccardo Marenghi (Luisa Annibali Quintet), Giulio D’Agostino, Dario Rodighiero, Eva Campbell (Julyo Trio), Matilde Lotti, Cecil Henriquez, Paola Perez Beltran, Elena Da Pieve (Matilde Lotti String Quartet).
  • The filmmakers Alessio Rupalti, Kristina Tomic, David Austin.
  • Journalists and websites that promoted our initiative.
  • The staff at the United Arts Club.
  • Ally and Dean for the delicious food.
  • Sound engineer Claudio Mercante.
  • Photographer Chiara Provenzano.

Last but not least, a huge thank you to the volunteers for making this edition possible. This not-for-profit event was entirely organised by committed volunteers linked to the Radio Dublino community project. Thanks to Lorena, Daniela, Ilenia, Kevin, Silvana, and Sophia!

Until next time Stay in touch with us (WebsiteRadio DublinoInstagramFacebookXYouTube); we will soon announce our 9th festival edition.

Thank you for celebrating art, music, and culture with us. We can’t wait to welcome you back next year!

Ciao
Maurizio Pittau
Festival Director

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We are overwhelmed with emotion to announce that the Italian Fusion Festival is now completely sold out.

To everyone who secured a ticket, to our incredible volunteers who make this possible, and to our essential partners—the Italian Cultural Institute of Dublin and RTÉ—we extend our deepest gratitude. A heartfelt thank you to all the musicians who have graced our stage, many of whom have returned year after year, bringing their passion and talent to our community. We are immensely grateful to the United Arts Club for welcoming us once again and providing the perfect space for our celebration. Our thanks also go to the filmmakers who participated in the short video competition, enriching the festival with their creative vision, and to those who lovingly prepare and serve the food that nourishes body and soul throughout the evening. These moments represent small spaces where commitment transforms into energy, a vital force that powers a festival like the one we organise at Radio Dublino.

For us, “sold out” is not simply a phrase indicating tickets are gone. It’s a signal that moves us, motivates us, and drives us to create new opportunities for reflection and unity of purpose. At Radio Dublino, we are committed to providing authentic and accessible experiences to as many people as possible.

Everything we do is non-profit and volunteer-run. The Italian Fusion Festival represents the most accurate instrument of union and interaction with our community, not only the Italian community, but the community as a whole of Dublin and Ireland.

This year, we made an extraordinary economic effort to bring to Dublin, for the first time, an innovative and renowned Italian musician whose style is rooted in research and experimentation. The public’s response has been truly moving.

Thank you for believing in what we do. Thank you for being part of this journey.

See you at the festival!

Radio Dublino
Building bridges through culture and music

p.s. On Eventbrite, there is the option “Waiting List”. If a ticket becomes available, we will contact the people on the waiting list with further instructions on how to purchase your ticket.

The Italian Fusion Festival has secured a landmark partnership with RTÉ Supporting the Arts, marking a defining moment in the festival’s evolution from a beloved cultural gathering to one of Ireland’s most significant cross-cultural celebrations.

This prestigious collaboration with Ireland’s national broadcaster represents far more than promotional support—it signals the festival’s arrival as a major player in the country’s cultural calendar. RTÉ Supporting the Arts, renowned for its selective partnerships with Ireland’s most influential cultural initiatives, provides unparalleled access to the broadcaster’s extensive network, including RTÉ One, RTÉ Two, Radio 1, 2fm, lyric fm, Raidió na Gaeltachta, RTÉ.ie, and the acclaimed RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

Each year, RTÉ Supporting the Arts curates a distinguished portfolio of cultural partnerships, championing only the most impactful artistic endeavors that enrich Ireland’s creative landscape. The Italian Fusion Festival’s selection speaks volumes about its growing stature and cultural significance.

Now entering its eighth edition, the festival has transformed from an ambitious vision into an indispensable fixture of Ireland’s multicultural artistic scene. This RTÉ partnership validates years of dedication to excellence and represents a watershed moment in the festival’s trajectory—confirming its position among Ireland’s premier cultural events.

“This partnership with RTÉ Supporting the Arts represents a transformational moment for the Italian Fusion Festival,” said Maurizio Pittau, founder and director. “To receive the backing of Ireland’s national broadcaster is an extraordinary honour that reflects not just where we’ve been, but where we’re headed. This collaboration elevates everything we do—amplifying our voice, expanding our reach, and cementing our role as a vital cultural bridge between Italy and Ireland.”

The recognition from RTÉ brings with it substantial media visibility across multiple platforms, positioning the festival before millions of viewers and listeners nationwide. This exposure will introduce the festival’s unique blend of Italian creativity and Irish culture to audiences who have never before experienced its distinctive fusion of music, art, and culinary excellence.

For festival organisers, this partnership represents validation of their vision: creating a space where diverse artistic voices converge, where cultural boundaries dissolve, and where Ireland’s multicultural identity is celebrated at the highest level. The RTÉ endorsement transforms the festival from a regional treasure into a national cultural institution.

As the eighth edition approaches, backed by the full weight of Ireland’s national broadcaster, the Italian Fusion Festival stands poised to reach unprecedented heights—showcasing world-class Italian and Irish talent to the broadest audience in its history and solidifying the profound cultural bond between two nations united by creativity, passion, and artistic expression.

This is more than a partnership. It is a recognition that the Italian Fusion Festival has become essential to Ireland’s cultural fabric—and that its best chapters are yet to be written.

The 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.

I wish to thank the audience for coming to the seventh edition of the Italian Fusion Festival!

This sold out edition was very successful, and we are happy about our decision to move to a more intimate venue. Those who participated and would like to send their feedback can complete our survey. We want to hear your feedback to keep improving our logistics and content. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts.

If you are a musician/filmmaker/artist based in Ireland and you would like to participate in the next edition of the Italian Fusion Festival don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

If you are a business and are interested in one of our sponsorship packages get in touch , and we will be happy to assist you.

If you want to help us organize the festival, contact us to become an Italian Fusion Festival volunteer next year.

The tickets in this edition were sold out early. If you wish to stay in touch and know when the early bird tickets are available and buy the ticket in advance, you can subscribe to the Radio Dublino newsletter where we’ll announce the next year’s festival edition, or follow our social media channels.

We also wish to thank everyone who collaborated with us:

  • The event partner Italian Institute of Culture – Dublin.
  • The musicians Mauro and Stefano (Cosmik Debris), Frank and Andy (Frank Francone Duo), Claudio and Niamh (Jukedom), Giulio and Dario (Julyo & Dario Rodighiero), Marco and Enrica (Duo Ramelli – Savigni).
  • The filmmakers and actors Declan Cassidy, Fergus Keane, Oisin Cregan and Alicia Casu for their participation in the short video competition.
  • Journalists and websites that promoted our initiative.
  • The staff at the United Arts Club.
  • The sound engineer Claudio Mercante.

Last but not least, I huge thank you to the volunteers for making this edition possible. This not for profit event was entirely organised with the efforts of committed volunteers linked to Radio Dublino community project. Thanks to Lorena, Daniela, Carmen and Ilenia!

Stay in touch with us (WebsiteRadio Dublino, Instagram, Facebook, XYouTube); soon, we will announce our 8th edition of the festival.

Thank you for celebrating art, music, and culture with us. We can’t wait to see you again next year!

Ciao
Maurizio Pittau
Festival Director

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