# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Italian Cultural Society Gala 2026 – A Celebration of Italian Music - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: An elegant evening celebrating Italian music, honoring Maestro Noseda, with live performances and fine dining in Washington, D.C.About this EventJoin the Italian Cultural Society for one of Washington, D.C.’s most memorable evenings.The ICS Gala 2026 celebrates the excellence of Italian culture through music, honoring Maestro Gianandrea Noseda, one of the world’s leading conductors.This year’s theme is inspired by the legacy of Giacomo Puccini, bringing together patrons, supporters, and friends of Italian culture for an elegant evening of music, fine dining, and celebration.Evening Highlights:Italian cocktail reception with live jazzTribute to Maestro Gianandrea NosedaLive performance by the NSO String Quartet (Puccini repertoire)Preludio e fuga (6’ – unpublished, U.S. premiere)Gavotta (2’ – unpublished, U.S. premiere)Minuetto (3’ – published, rarely performed; includes a theme later used in Manon Lescaut)Crisantemi (7’ – well known and regularly performed)Formal dinner, awards ceremony, and piano performanceAll proceeds support the Italian Cultural Society’s educational programs, scholarships, and cultural initiatives in the Washington, DC area. A portion of up to $225 per ticket is tax-deductible.Event Details:Guests will be welcomed via check-in list (no physical tickets required)Cocktail attireMenu options available (Regular, Vegetarian)Valet parking is $10For more information visit our website. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/the-italian-cultural-society-gala-2026-a-celebration-of-italian-music/100001985856477181 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Embassy of Italy - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 375, max: 375, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Embassy of Italy - **lat**: 38.9178736 - **long**: -77.0604395 - **full address**: Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Italian Cultural Society Gala 2026 – A Celebration of Italian Music - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/bfa95064fd02629f506c807b49a5a18aee7ef08b78608740a12b3435cee43ff4-rimg-w773-h310-dcf1f1f2-gmir.jpg?v=1774552927 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Italian Cultural Society Gala 2026 – A Celebration of Italian Music being held? - **A:** The Italian Cultural Society Gala 2026 – A Celebration of Italian Music takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Italian Cultural Society Gala 2026 – A Celebration of Italian Music? - **A:** Tickets for The Italian Cultural Society Gala 2026 – A Celebration of Italian Music are priced at USD 375 per person. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 375Available - **Q**: Who is organizing The Italian Cultural Society Gala 2026 – A Celebration of Italian Music? - **A:** The Italian Cultural Society Gala 2026 – A Celebration of Italian Music is organized by The Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Italian Cultural Society Gala 2026 – A Celebration of Italian Music is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Italian Cultural Society Gala 2026 – A Celebration of Italian Music sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Italian Cultural Society Gala 2026 – A Celebration of Italian Music", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/bfa95064fd02629f506c807b49a5a18aee7ef08b78608740a12b3435cee43ff4-rimg-w773-h310-dcf1f1f2-gmir.jpg?v=1774552927", "startDate": "2026-04-30T18:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-04-30T22:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/washington/the-italian-cultural-society-gala-2026-a-celebration-of-italian-music/100001985856477181", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Embassy of Italy", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest", "postalCode": "20008", "addressLocality": "Washington", "addressRegion": "DC", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "38.9178736", "longitude": "-77.0604395" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "An elegant evening celebrating Italian music, honoring Maestro Noseda, with live performances and fine dining in Washington, D.C.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-26", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-30T22:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-26", "lowPrice": "375.00", "highPrice": "375.00", "price": "375.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/washington/the-italian-cultural-society-gala-2026-a-celebration-of-italian-music/100001985856477181" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/washington/the-italian-cultural-society-gala-2026-a-celebration-of-italian-music/100001985856477181", "price": "375.00", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C.", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-italian-cultural-society-of-washington-dc/22540350", "description": "The Italian Cultural Society (ICS) is your home in the Washington metropolitan area for cultural and social events and for courses to learn or improve your Italian.  Anyone with an interest in Italian culture can become a member of the Italian Cultural Society.We are a non-profit organization that promotes Italian language and culture through theItalian Language Program, founded in 1974, throughcultural meetingsranging from the presentation of books, concerts, films, lectures and debates on literature or current events to the celebration of regional traditions. We organizespecial eventsfor Christmas, Carnival, Easter, and a Gala at the Italian Embassy. We also have aScholarship Award Program, to award students who excel in Italian, classics, art, science and piano performance." } ] } ] ```