Celebrating Italian culture once again

A vibrant celebration of Italian food, music and culture will return to the Australian Italian Club in North Hobart from 11am to 5pm on Sunday 16 February 2025.

The free event, hosted by the Australian Italian Club of Hobart and entirely run by volunteers, has featured some of Italy’s best food, drink, music and hospitality with a family-friendly atmosphere.

Federal Street North Hobart will come alive with all things Italian including pizza, pasta, fish, gelati, porchetta, sausages, Italian wines and soft drinks.

The upbeat street party will also feature Italian-themed displays, costumes and exotic cars.

In 2024 more than 15,000 people attended the single day event with even more expected in 2025.

Festa Italia president Michael Pace said the event had become a fundamental pillar that supported the fabric of Hobart’s multicultural community.

“Festa Italia is not just an occasion for entertainment, it’s the most important Italian community cultural event in Tasmania,” he said.

“This event brings everyone together from different ethnicities and helps showcase Italy’s food, culture and people.

“It also helps the younger Italian immigrants in the community who live in Hobart to celebrate their culture and meet new people.”