From 19 to 29 October 2025, Kuwait will host the Italian Design Festival, an event celebrating the creativity, elegance, and excellence of Made in Italy through design, art, and music.
The festival will feature a rich program of events, exhibitions, and musical evenings, offering the public an opportunity to discover and appreciate the many expressions of contemporary Italian design.
The activities will take place at The Avenues Mall, the Amricani Museum, and the Design District at the Contemporary Art Platform (CAP), in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and with the participation of renowned representatives of Italian design and craftsmanship.
The program will also include musical concerts at the Amricani Museum and the Contemporary Art Platform (CAP), organized in collaboration with the Ahmadi Group Orchestra, featuring joint performances by Italian and Kuwaiti artists. In addition, audiences at The Avenues will be able to enjoy the spectacular performances of the Sbandieratori di Gubbio, who will bring to Kuwait the charm and tradition of historic Italian flag-waving displays — a symbol of Italy’s vibrant cultural heritage.
This will be an opportunity to highlight Italian creativity and craftsmanship, qualities that have long distinguished Italy on the international stage.
Festival Program
Sunday 19 to Saturday 25 October @ The Avenues Mall
Italian Design Exhibition
Opening: Sunday, October 19, 4:00 PM
Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October @The Avenues Mall
“Sbandieratori di Gubbio” Flag Waving Show
Sunday, 19 October, 7:00 PM @ Amricani Museum
Concert titled “Una storia italiana” (An Italian Story)
Tuesday 21 to Wednesday 29 October @ Contemporary Art Platform (CAP)
Art exhibition titled “A gaze elsewhere” by F. Fiorentini
Opening: Tuesday, 21 October, 7:00 PM
Tuesday 21 October @ Contemporary Art Platform (CAP)
Concert titled “It’s Time”, 7:30 PM G. Buonasorte ensemble
Monday 27 October @ Kuwait University and Design District
Lectures with Italian Designers
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
