Enter VIVA Leichhardt, an ambitious collective of retail and hospitality businesses.
Our mission is to restore the sparkle, spirit, and soul of Little Italy.
For more than 70 years, Leichhardt has been a hub of Italian culture in Sydney. Our streets are filled with the aroma of authentic Italian cuisine, the melodies of Italian conversation, and the vibrancy of our community spirit.
Behind every brick and every cobblestone, there are stories of generations, dreams, and flavors that have come together to shape our "Little Italy".
We will establish a foundation for thriving businesses. We will organize events that resonate with the rich, multicultural identity of Leichhardt. We will assist in creating sustainable spaces that reflect our dedication to both cultural heritage and the environment.
Leichhardt is more than just a suburb; it is a living story, a melting pot of memories and traditions. Together, we can create a new chapter, one of revival and unity.
Long live Little Italy!
Long live Leichhardt!
Let's bring back "La Dolce Vita"!,
the Aussie way!
Viva Leichhardt Valentine's Day 2024
We gathered 40 small businesses to help create a 3-week campaign to entice consumers to visit Leichhardt.
Our activation for the precinct featured a spontaneous ‘Italian Culture’ flash mob, visiting ten locations within Leichhardt. The delightful Italian-inspired surprises included singing and dancing for audiences on the street and inside various premises. We further actively encouraged local businesses to inform their customers about the opportunity to win a diamond pendant in a straightforward district competition. Then, on Valentine’s Day, we secured and distributed a generous quantity of Baci chocolates to our participating businesses, with some of our finest restaurants even creating unique Valentine’s desserts to commemorate the special occasion.
A special mention of our supporting partners.
Inner West is a uniquely creative community with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods living side-by-side in harmony. We’re a proud community made up of different cultures, ideologies, and experiences that define us.
We acknowledge that this land area traditionally belonged to the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora nation.
Cerrone draws on the beauty of each stone in creating pieces that honor moments worth remembering. Our range is the result of perfection, precision, and vision; our obsession with the past and future of design and craftsmanship ever-present.
The Cerrone workshop imagines the unimaginable. Our dedicated artisans include diamond setters, jewellers, and polishers who work together to guarantee high standards in craftsmanship and design.
Originating from a beautiful love story in Perugia, Italy in 1922, Baci Perugina chocolates embody the affection, indulgence, and charm of love. Combining hazelnuts and chocolate to create the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers.
Bottega d'ArteTeatrale is a theatre group designed to promote culture and enthuse Italian speaking.
A Voice for Local Business.
We’re an independent organisation dedicated to growing business in Leichhardt, Annandale, Lilyfield. We create network events for local businesses & are dedicated to representing the interests of businesses in our area.