Note: On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Italian Cultural Institute will open its doors to the public in its new space at 150 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1580, Chicago, IL 60601.
The Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago is the cultural office of the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago. Founded in 1985, it is one of six cultural institutes of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the United States.
Located in the heart of Chicago along the iconic Magnificent Mile, the Institute is a vibrant center for Italian culture. It operates as a source of information on Italian life and culture and showcases Italy’s classical and contemporary heritage, with particular reference to art, music, cinema, design, architecture, literature, fashion, theatre, cuisine, science and technology.
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The evening is part of the 25th Week of the Italian Language in the World, dedicated to the theme “Italophonia: Language Beyond Borders.” The program will include poetry readings, a cross-continental conversation on the state of poetry today, and a question and answer session with the authors. Free event. Registration required.
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