2026
Term 2 Classes
Term 2 Classes begin Saturday 25th April at the Cairns City Library.
Beginner 2 Class is 9am-10:30am
Intermediate/Advance at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Term 2 is 9 weeks finishing on Saturday 20th June
Discorsi e caffè
Conversation in Italian, come along, buy a coffee and share your thoughts. Caffè Floriana from 10am
Term 3 Classes
Term 3 Classes begin Saturday11th July at the Cairns City Library.
Beginner 1 Class is 9am-10:30am
Beginner 2 class at 10:30am-12:00pm
Intermediate/Advance at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Italian Festa
Come along to the best cultural event of world-class entertainment, fun and culinary delights. Website
Discorsi e caffè
Conversation in Italian, come along, buy a coffee and share your thoughts. Caffè Floriana from 10am
Italian Film
SOLD OUT Dante’s first film for 2026! Come along to a comedy film “Guerra dei Nonni”/ War of the Nonni on Thursday 26th March. Doors open at 5:45pm at Casa Italia Social Club 28B Grove Street. Your ticket includes antipasto and an aperitivo before the film beginning at 6:30pm.
Discorsi e caffè
Conversation in Italian, come along, buy a coffee and share your thoughts. Caffè Floriana from 10am
2026 AGM Meeting
2026 Dante Cairns Annual General Meeting will be Monday 23rd February 2026 at 5pm at Casa Italia 28B Grove Street
Movie Afternoon with End Credits
End Credits is screening the film Follemente (Somebody to Love) at Cairns Central Cinema 4pm.
It’s an all-star romantic comedy that reveals the innermost thoughts and uncertainties of an Italian couple on their awkward first date.
Term 1 Classes
Term 1 Classes begin Saturday 31st January for 7 weeks until Saturday 21st March, 2026.
Movie Afternoon
“End Credits” is hosting an Italian film with Dante Alighieri Society Cairns
at Cairns Central Cinema, screening “A World Apart” or “Un Mondo a parte” at 4:30pm
Members of End Credits: $18 Non Members: $22
“End Credits” Site for Bookings
Cairns Italian Festival
Come along and support the Cairns Italian Festival ! Fogarty Park on Saturday 26th July from 10am
School Italian Competition
Local schools who learn Italian, the winning team will be announced with a visit from the Italian Consul. Bocca al lupo ragazzi !
Become A Volunteer
Dante Cairns relies on your support and involvement. We warmly welcome your assistance with all our events. Please contact us if you would like to help.