Dante Alighieri Society Liverpool Events 2026/2027
August/September 2026
Wednesday 26th August, 6-8pm:
DASL Headquarters – 96 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4HY
PODCAST – The Voice Between Two Worlds A hands-on workshop for those wishing to explore the world of podcasting through a direct and engaging experience.
£12 for DA members, £15 for non-members *only adults* Limited spaces available – please send an email if interested, and we will contact you to confirm. Please do NOT pay without receiving our confirmation first.
Wednesday 16th September, 6:30-8:30pm:
Cose Buone – 77-79 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2HT
Aperitivo e chiacchiere: Special deal DASL members – Arancina+spritz £10 Arancina+soft drink £5
October 2026
Saturday 3rd October from 6pm:
The Quaker Meeting House Building, School Lane, L1 3BT
Annual General Meeting followed by a performance by the Italian pianist Antimo Magnotta – FREE EVENT
From Sunday 18th October to Friday 23rd October:
XXVI Settimana della lingua italiana
Sunday 18th October, from 10:30am:
Mossley Hill – Hilltop Centre, Rose Lane, L18 8DB
Family Event organised by Mamma Mia in collaboration with DASL – A magical and interactive family show from Rome, where stories, music, and rhymes bring the Italian language to life. There will be a ticket with a discounted price for all families with DASL membership that can be purchased through the Mamma Mia website.
Monday 19th October, 6pm:
University of Liverpool Campus, Building 502, Room 502 TR4
Documentary about Ennio Morricone: Ennio, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore and introduced by Dr Marco Paoli, Lecturer in Italian Film Studies at the University of Liverpool – FREE EVENT
Wednesday 21st October, from 11:30am–1pm:
The Athenaeum Library Visit – To be able to see some of the collection from the library which have a particular connection to Italy. The visit has limited capacity. Please contact us for pricing and booking information. An optional lunch will follow.
Friday 23th October, 6-8pm:
University of Liverpool Campus, Language Lounge, 1-7 Abercromby Square, L69 7WZ
Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Publication of the book Gioventù Cannibale: Talk by Alda Teodorani, Italian writer, poet and translator, and one of the authors of the book. Alda Teodorani will be in conversation with writer Alessandro Raschellà and members of the Italian Book Club of the DASL, with readings by actor Andrea Castellini – FREE EVENT – Please note that some of the readings contain scenes of violence, so the event is not recommended for under-18s.
November 2026
XI Settimana della cucina italiana
Saturday 7th November, 6pm:
The Quaker Meeting House Building, School Lane, L1 3BT
Rossini – Il gusto della musica performance, Narration by Manuele Morgese and Piano accompaniment by Antimo Magnotta- Please contact us for pricing and booking information.
Monday 9th November, 10am:
Hope Park campus – Liverpool Hope University, Hope Park, L16 9JD
Film documentary The Arandora Star Sinking Part 1 and Part 2 (English with Italian subtitles)- FREE EVENT – Followed by a lunch at Cucina di Vincenzo’s restaurant, 256 Woolton Rd, Childwall, Liverpool L16 8NE
Wednesday 18th November, 6:30-8:30pm:
Cose Buone – 77-79 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2HT
Aperitivo e chiacchiere: Special deal DASL members – Arancina+spritz £10 Arancina+soft drink £5
Monday 30th November, 6-8pm:
DASL Headquarters – 96 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4HY
PODCAST – The Voice Between Two Worlds Part 2 – for those who participated in the first part in August.
December 2026
Tuesday 1st December, 6-8pm:
DASL Headquarters – 96 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4HY
PODCAST – The Voice Between Two Worlds A hands-on workshop for those wishing to explore the world of podcasting through a direct and engaging experience.
Sunday 13th December, 12pm:
Christmas Lunch at Carlisi – Allerton Road, L18 2DA
January 2027
Friday 8th January, 7pm:
Mossley Hill Athletic Club, Mossley Hill Rd, Liverpool L18 8BX
Tombola Cantata – Please contact us for pricing and booking information.
February 2027
Sunday 7th February, from 11am:
Lark Lane Community Centre, 80 Lark Lane Liverpool L17 8UU
Carnevale: Family Event organised by Mamma Mia in collaboration with DASL
End of February, date and time TBC:
Birkenhead Priory, Priory St, Birkenhead CH41 5JH
A poetic journey through the words and music of Franco Battiato, in collaboration with Paparazzi band.
March 2027
Sunday 20th March, time TBC:
The Quaker Meeting House Building, School Lane, L1 3BT
Dante and International Poetry day celebration: Amore&Dante show. Details on show and bookings will be available soon.
April 2027
Saturday 24th or Sunday 25th April, time TBC:
DASL Headquarters – 96 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4HY
Liberation Day celebration: Readings from Fenoglio’s writings, accompanied by live music. Details on show and bookings will be available soon.
May 2027
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th May, time TBC:
Liverpool European Festival Opening. Details on shows will be available soon.
Liverpool European Festival other Events: Programme Coming Soon
June 2027
Liverpool European Festival other Events: Programme Coming Soon
Sunday 20th June, time TBC:
Mossley Hill – Hilltop Centre, Rose Lane, L18 8DB
Garden Party – Full programme of the day will be available soon.
July 2027
Events Programme Coming Soon
August 2027
Events Programme Coming Soon
