Friday Night Traditional Irish Music Session

Join us for a FREE traditional family-friendly Irish music session in our beautiful foyer lounge....

Tea Dance

Join us for our regular monthly community dance....

Into the West with The Kane Sisters, Ox Mountain Quartet, & Caitriona Ní Cheannabháin.

Join us for a night celebrating the music of the West of Ireland with the incredible Kane Sisters, The Ox Mountain Quartet, & Caitriona Canavan....

Seán Keane 2026 Tour

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we welcome back the renowned singer and icon of traditional Irish music, Seán Keane....

Eleanor McEvoy

Renowned Irish singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy — best known for her iconic hit “A Woman’s Heart”, the title track of the biggest-selling Irish album of all time — returns to the Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith in November 2026 with...

What The Focal – Irish Language Meet-Up in London | Play Games, Learn & Share Gaeilge

What The Focal is a spás spraoi—a games night and a place for fun. Whether you want to learn, share, or speak a cúpla focal, this playful and inclusive space is for you! No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy...

Bealtaine – May Day Celebration

Reconnect with the spirit of the ancient Irish May Day festival Bealtaine with storyteller Máire É / Mary Ellen, through a special blend of myth, music, and meditation....

Don Stiffe, Ger O’Donnell & Trevor Sexton

The combination of these three powerhouses of Irish vocals is one of the most exciting things happening in Irish music in recent times. Ger O Donnell, Trevor Sexton and Don Stiffe unite for a night of magical music....

The Haar

The Haar return to the Irish Cultural Centre with their new album: The Lost Day 2026 - one of the most in-demand and unique live acts in the UK and Irish folk scenes today....

Heidi Talbot

Heidi Talbot was born in Ireland became a folk star in the USA as a member of the Irish American band Cherish the Ladies, and now lives in Edinburgh, Scotland....

The 4 of Us

Sensational guitar playing, evocative singing, and unforgettable storytelling. The brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy give an uplifting account of their early life growing up on the Irish border during the Troubles....

Paul Muldoon: A History of Ireland in 12 Poems

One of Ireland’s leading Poets, Paul Muldoon will be at the ICC for a special night of Poetry Readings. Featuring poems on the Vikings, the Normans, the English, the Troubles of the second half of the 20th century, as well as more...

RISING: a new Irish musical

RISING is the latest new musical by Tasker & McGrath. Their previous work The Queen is Mad had a five-star run at Edinburgh Fringe 2025; it was named one of Elaine Paige’s Fringe Picks (BBC Radio 2) and won a Special Commendation Award...

ERNEST SHACKLETON – The Man and the Myths By Michael Smith

Join historian Michael Smith, the leading authority on polar exploration, for a compelling illustrated lecture: Ernest Shackleton – The Man and the Myths. Exploring the life of the County Kildare–born explorer behind four epic...

The Incredible Story of Kevin Barry – By Carmel Kelly

Historian Carmel Kelly presents a powerful lecture on Kevin Barry, the youngest person executed during the Irish War of Independence. Tracing his life from gifted medical student and sportsman to committed Irish Volunteer, this talk...

Luka Bloom

Experience the spellbinding artistry of Luka Bloom, one of Ireland’s most revered singer-songwriters...

Notify

NOTIFY are a 6 piece Irish based contemporary instrumental ensemble. The band consists of Pá draig Rynne (Concertina), Tara Breen (Fiddle), Davie Ryan (Drums), Rory McCarthy (Piano & Rhodes), Adam Taylor (Electric Bass) and Hugh Dillon...

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh Band

Join the award-winning singer, along with a stellar line-up of Ireland's finest musicians....

Delving into Dubliners – A Talk with Donal Manning

Born in Dublin, Donal Manning brings a lifetime of study and reflection to James Joyce’s Dubliners, his most widely read work. Though deceptively simple, close study of the stories uncovers rich layers of meaning and context. In this...

SCREENWRITING 101: AN INTRODUCTION TO WRITING FOR FILM & TV

Crime Writer Paul Charles is In-Conversation with best selling author Mark Billingham; To mark the launch of Paul’s latest novel “Hi Love You Just Dropped Your Glove”

Making a Show of Myself

Fresh from a four week sold-out run off-Broadway at Irish Rep Theatre in New York, and a sell out tour of Ireland, Making A Show of Myself will have it’s London debut here at the ICC!...

Chunky Business

Bringing their trademark “chunky” style to the fore, Gary Curley and Stephen McKee have combined accordion and banjo in a sound that is rhythmically strong, grounded, and distinctively their own. In 2025, the duo released their debut...

Grace Mulvey: Work in Progress

New work in progress show from BBC Galton & Simpson comedy winner Grace Mulvey, an Irish stand-up taking the UK comedy scene by storm. Co-host of the Fad Camp podcast (Irish Podcast Awards - Best Entertainment Podcast 2023), her debut...

Derek Ryan – The Songwriter Show

Experience an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling with Derek Ryan as he reflects on the stories and moments that inspired some of his most popular songs....

Lord George Hill: the good, the bad and the sad – A Talk by Roy Greenslade

Lord George Hill was a man with good intentions, a landlord who sought to do right by his tenants. He learned to speak Irish, he lavished money on his Donegal estates, he tried to improve agricultural practices. So why did his...

The Byrne Brothers

The Byrne Brothers bring their acclaimed live show to London for a night of electrifying Irish music and dance....

“Sweep Down to the Sea” – The Percy French Show

Prepare to be swept away by the enchanting melodies, poignant poetry, and timeless humour of Percy French in "Sweep Down to the Sea"—a spectacular celebration of one of Ireland's most beloved cultural icons....

Pauline Scanlon and the Half Room

The ensemble features the evocative vocals of renowned Dingle singer Pauline Scanlon, and the velvety richness of singer-songwriter Nicola Joyce from celebrated Galway trio ‘The Whileaways’. The harmonic blend of The Half Room finds...

ICC Concert Session with Gary Connolly, Teresa Connolly, and Tad Sargent

Don’t miss our free ICC Concert Session, featuring 3 of London's most accomplished traditional Irish musicians - Gary Connolly on button accordion, Teresa Connolly (née Heanue) on fiddle, and Tad Sargent on guitar....

Kevin Rowland In-Conversation with Richard Balls on his memoir ‘Bless Me Father, A life story’

Marking the paperback publication of Kevin’s memoir ‘Bless Me Father, A life story’....

Call Yourself An Irishman?

A one-man show about Ireland, Britain, and never quite knowing which nationality you are....

Caroline 199: A Pirates Tale (Followed by a Q&A)

A special film screening about the maverick Irishman Ronan O’Rahilly, founder of the celebrated pirate radio station Radio Caroline, who became known as the man who changed radio forever!!...

The Ulysses Project – Bloomsday Film Screening

Following a sell-out screening during Blooms week 2024, the extraordinary, wild and irreverent film The Ulysses Project returns to the ICC’s big screen by popular demand to mark Bloomsday 2026!...

Shaw Festival London 2026 – An evening of two Films about Shaw + Q&A

Launching Shaw Festival London 2026 will be an evening of two Films about Shaw + Q&A...

Everyday Objects Transformed by Conflict Pop-up Exhibition and Workshop

In this exhibition, the lived experiences of the conflict in and about Northern Ireland are expressed through unique but ordinary objects. It brings together many views through a range of loaned objects and their accompanying labels,...

London Premier Screening of: The Charlie O’Leary Story – From Johnny Cullen’s Hill to The Olympic Stadium Rome + Q&A

From the award winning makers of 406 Days - The Debenhams Strike comes the story of a life which transcends football on the island of Ireland....

“CLOCHA GEALA” by Sheila Moylan

Irish artist, harpist, and singer Sheila Moylan presents a solo exhibition of drawing and sculpture at the Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith. Titled “bright stones”—the Irish word for quartz—the exhibition draws inspiration from the...

Four Men and a Dog

Featuring Cathal Hayden, Stephen Hayden, Kevin Doherty, Gino Lupari, and Dónal Murphy, we are excited to welcome back Four Men and a Dog to The ICC, this will be a special high-energy night that should not be missed!...

The past, present and future of the Irish Pub

This event marks the recent publication of a ground-breaking volume on the Irish pub from Cork University Press. ...

George Bernard Shaw and Feminism – A Lecture by Murray Rosenthal

This lecture explores the development of George Bernard Shaw’s feminist ideas, examining of his early life and the influential women who shaped his perspectives....

‘Shakes Versus Shav’ Film Screening and Q&A – Closing Ceremony: “Shaw Festival – London 2026”

‘Shakes Versus Shav’ by George Bernard Shaw, Starring Colm Meaney and Derek Jacobi. Plus Q&A - A Short Animated Film (10mins): Followed by Q&A with the Directors Damian Farrell and Gerry Hoban...

CANDIDA by George Bernard Shaw

Rumpus Theatre Company presents the delightful romantic comedy CANDIDA by George Bernard Shaw...