On the occasion of Culture Night 2026, the Italian Institute of Culture in Dublin opens the doors of Sala Bellini for an evening of live music, performances, community, and cultural exchange.

The Floor is Yours at the IIC on Culture Night is an initiative designed to give a platform to Italian artists, musicians, performers, and entertainers living in Ireland, as well as those inspired by Italian culture, offering them the opportunity to showcase their talent and create new connections through art and culture.

Throughout the evening, a diverse programme of performances spanning different genres and disciplines will give audiences the chance to discover emerging talent, experience the vibrant Italian—and wider—artistic community in Ireland, and enjoy the Institute as an open, dynamic, and inclusive cultural space.

Through this initiative, the Italian Institute of Culture aims to embrace the spirit of Culture Night by promoting intercultural dialogue, creativity, and community participation, while offering an authentic and engaging cultural experience in the heart of Dublin.

This event is part of the European Culture Trail – a EUNIC Ireland (European Union National Institutes for Culture) in cooperation with the European Commission Representation in Ireland. For those visiting European Culture Trail events in person, download the passport here. You can win some wonderful prizes!