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Cultural Programme – September-December 2026

22 September 2026

7:00 pm | Geco Cafe, Nairobi

URBANE TUESDAY

Jazz concert featuring Lorenzo Simoni (saxophonist) and Mackinlay (trumpet player).

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25 September 2026

6:00 pm | Shamba Events, Loresho Ridge, Nairobi

GIN ITALY

An event bringing together the art of distillation, music, storytelling, artistic perfumery, automotive heritage and gastronomic culture, with the participation of.

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4 October 2026

2:00 pm | Park of the Ambassador’s Residence in Nairobi

THE DRAGONFLY

Unveiling of the artwork The Dragonfly by artist Hilario Isola, during the Africa Concours d’Elegance Awards Ceremony.

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5 October 2026

12:00 pm | Embassy of Italy in Nairobi

THE MANTIS

Installation of a site-specific artwork inspired by Kenya’s ecosystems, by artist Hilario Isola.

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9 October 2026

5:00 pm | Shan House, Ngara, Nairobi

THE PHILOSOPHERS

Opening of the exhibition The Philosophers, curated by Hilario Isola.

(On display from 9 to 16 October)

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10 October 2026

2:00 pm | Shan House, Ngara, Nairobi

THE BODY IS A PAGE

Creative writing workshop for adults with poet Elisa Biagini (in Italian).

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11–18 October 2026

Kisii

KISTRECH INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL

Participation of poet Elisa Biagini in the International Poetry Festival.

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15 October 2026

5:00 pm | Shan House, Ngara, Nairobi

UMBERTO ECO, THE LIBRARY OF THE WORLD

Screening of the documentary film.

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Late October–November 2026

Park of the Ambassador’s Residence in Nairobi

COLOUR IN WATER

Temporary art installation by Michela Picchi dedicated to the theme of water.

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November 2026

Nairobi

WEEK OF ITALIAN CUISINE IN THE WORLD

Programme coming soon.

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27 November–10 December 2026

Nairobi | Kakuma | Narok | Kisumu | Diani

ACTIVATE NAIROBI 2026

International campaign for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

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29 November 2026

Lamu

THE SINGING SAIL

Installation by artist Daniele Spanò for the Lamu Cultural Festival.