About the event

Join us on Sunday, 7 June 2026 between 9am and 5pm for our annual Italian Republic Day Festival!

Come celebrate “La dolce vita” and enjoy an unforgettable day packed full of a true taste of Italy for the whole family. Indulge in authentic Italian food, drink and Italian products for sale as well as hundreds of Italian cars and motorbikes on display!

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WHAT TO EXPECT

• Over 20 Italian food stalls, including Italian Restaurants from Joburg and Pretoria.

• Over 40 vendors including fashion, leather goods, shoes, toys and gifts.

• Italian wine, Italian beer, Prosecco and other Italian drinks.

• Aperol Spritz garden (Italy’s most famous cocktail).

• Hundreds of Italian cars, bikes and supercars on display.

• Including the Ferrari Club (SEFAC), Lamborghini Johannesburg, Alfa Romeo Club, Abarth and FIAT Clubs, Ducati Club, Vespa Club and Italian Motorcycling Clubs.

• Live Italian music and a whole lot of fun.

• NEW: Our new exclusive Illy Lounge Experience is our brand new experience available to guests who value a dedicated space to relax and enjoy the festival in the comfort of a shaded outdoor lounge. This experience includes: general admission including access to a shaded exclusive seating area overlooking the festival grounds; complimentary Illy coffee (Italy’s most famous coffee brand) and Italian mineral water; 1 x complimentary Aperol Spritz (or other drink from the bar); tickets are purchased as a minimum pair of two which includes 1 complimentary parking at the Illy Experience parking area; dedicated waiter to order drinks from the Festival Bar.

THINGS TO KNOW

• Public parking available at: 75 Totius St, Groenkloof, Pretoria – R30 per vehicle.

• We have disabled parking available at the Italian Club’s main entrance (78 George Storrar Drive).

• NO other public parking inside the Club’s main entrance.

• NO pets are allowed at this event.

• NO drinks, food, sports balls, weapons, or drugs are allowed into the festival.

• NO unauthorised drones allowed.

• NO tickets will be sold at the gate.

• Your entrance ticket can be scanned from your phone or you can print it at home.

• Gates open at 9AM (no earlier) and the event ends at 5PM.

• Entry gates will close at 3PM – please make sure you arrive before then.

• Kids play area includes (Toddler playground for 6 months – 2 years, and Clamber Club for 3 – 12 years).

KIDS AREA

Kids under 12 ticket includes access to kids play area, including the toddler playground for 6 months to 2 years, and Clamber Club for 3 to 12 years.

EXHIBITING CARS AND BIKES

ONLY Italian cars and Italian bikes may display on the field.

If you have an Italian car or Italian bike and would like to exhibit your vehicle on the field for "park and view" please contact your respective car club to book. Display vehicle entry is free and includes free entry for 1 driver and 1 passenger. Any additional passengers will need to get tickets.

  • All display vehicles need to arrive between 8AM and 10AM.
  • No display vehicle should leave before 1PM. Vehicles can remain until 5PM.

Participating Italian marques and owners' clubs at Republic Day Include:

  • The Ferrari Owner's Club of South Africa (SEFAC)
  • Lamborghini
  • The Alfa Romeo Club of South Africa
  • The FIAT Club of South Africa
  • The Abarth Club of South Africa
  • The Maserati Club of South Africa
  • The Lancia Club
  • The Ducati Club of South Africa
  • The Vespa Club (JHB and PTA)
  • The Italian Motorcycle Club of SA

Only car and bike club members will be allowed to display their vehicles.

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS