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‘Scaradh’ is a sculpture which has been specially commissioned by Brian Murray in memory of his late brother, the legendary music manager Frank Murray, (The Pogues, Thin Lizzy, Kirsty MacColl, The Frames, The Mighty Stef, The Lost Brothers..), who died suddenly in 2016.

The ICC will host a concert with Christine Tobin & The Lost Brothers, in honour of former manager of The Pogues, Kirsty McColl, The Mighty Steff, The Lost Brothers; production manager for Thin Lizzy, The Clash and Elton John – Frank Murray. A sculpture commissioned in memory – “Scaradh”, by Ireland’s great sculptor, Michael Quane, will be on display. The short film ‘Scaradh – Departure’ directed by Sé Merry Doyle will be available to view (upstairs) every half hour from. 5pm until 7.30pm.

Peter Taylor OBE, in conversation with Richard Moore and Charles Inness. Friday 11 February 2022.

Veronica Quilligan and Frank Grimes perform a rehearsed reading of Frank’s new play, ‘Wake n See’, a comedy set during the first Covid lockdown.

Join poet and playwright Nathaniel Joseph McAuley in an introduction to creative writing, designed to help you explore the form that will fit your potential story best. Nathaniel will facilitate your exploration through the pros and cons of poetry, prose, stage and screen through a variety of creative writing exercises, discussions and workshops, in a safe and engaging learning environment. 

The ICC is delighted to screen this wonderful documentary about our great friend, the magnificent fiddle player Martin Hayes.

Completed shortly before he died, this film about folk singer Liam Clancy presents a revealing portrait of the man Bob Dylan called “just the best ballad singer I’d ever heard in my whole life! Directed by Alan Gilsenan, this biographical film won ‘Best Documentary’ at the Irish Film & Television Awards, 2000.

Four of the finest virtuoso performers in Irish traditional music today come together to celebrate the 2022 release of Andy Martyn’s album Will We Give it a Go? Combining his own compositions with other Irish traditional music arrangements, in collaboration with a stellar line-up of musicians.

Come and Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Altan + The Wilderness Yet!

As part of our commitment to bringing you the finest in Irish Arts and Culture, we are offering a series of four lectures on Irish literature, authors and culture.

As part of our commitment to bringing you the finest in Irish Arts and Culture, we are offering a series of four lectures on Irish literature, authors and culture.

As part of our commitment to bringing you the finest in Irish Arts and Culture, we are offering a series of four lectures on Irish literature, authors and culture.

Join us for a special concert to celebrate the life and music of legendary American singer-songwriter John Prine – with special guests, Tanya McCole, Paul Mulligan, Ciaran Tourish, Dermot Byrne, Tommy Prine and Ralph McTell.

Join us for an afternoon of live classical music with Irish Heritage!

As part of its commitment to bringing you the finest in Irish Arts and Culture, we at the ICC are enhancing our cultural programme by offering a series of four lectures on Irish literature, authors and culture.

A film screening of a classic Irish comedy, featuring a highly recognisable cast and some unforgettable automotive comedy hijinx – with Irish Film London

Monica McWilliams – one of the most influential women in Northern Irish public life throughout the past 3 decades, will discuss her memoir Stand Up, Speak Out (2021) with journalist Anne Flaherty.

The ICC is delighted to present this special illustrated talk by the Internationally acclaimed Irish photographer John Minihan.

Dublin-born traditional singer and bouzouki player Daoirí (pronounced ‘Derry’) Farrell has been described by some of the biggest names in Irish folk music as one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years.

The multi award winning ‘Kings’ is being screened at The ICC as part of “Scannán – A Focus On The Phenomenal Success of Irish Language Films in Global Cinema”

The ICC is delighted to present the multi award winning film ARRACHT as part of its season “Scannán – A Focus On The Phenomenal Success of Irish Language Films in Global Cinema”.

The ICC is proud to present a rare chance to see Bob Quinn’s 1978 film, ‘Poitín’, as part of “Scannán – A Focus On The Phenomenal Success of Irish Language Films in Global Cinema”.

As part of our Irish language film season, the ICC is delighted to present a special preview screening of this new, award-winning drama, before it goes on general release.

Acclaimed writer Damian Gorman hosts this two hour writers workshop aimed at writers of all levels

This monthly gathering offers an opportunity for fans of Irish theatre in our community to read, enjoy and deliberate the beloved work of some of Ireland’s most iconic playwrights.

The Henry Girls are sisters Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin from the most Northerly part of Co. Donegal. The trio formed as a professional music group in 2001 and have recorded 6 studio albums, a couple of Eps and a live album of music by The Boswell Sisters of New Orleans (released February 2020)

Join us for the Comhaltas London and Southern Region Fundraiser.

The ICC is delighted to present a Special FREE Screening of the short film “James Joyce – Reluctant Groom” to mark Bloomsday 2022!!!

A Theatre Show, Performed by Award Winning Irish Actor Frank Grimes,As part of the ICC’s ‘BLOOMS CELEBRATIONS’ 2022!

This monthly gathering offers an opportunity for fans of Irish theatre in our community to read, enjoy and deliberate the beloved work of some of Ireland’s most iconic playwrights.

The ICC is delighted to present a season of films by one of Ireland’s foremost film directors and cinematographers, Thaddeus O’Sullivan. Each film will be followed by a live in-person audience Q&A with Thaddeus.

A Focus On The Early Films of Ireland’s Great Director, Thaddeus O’Sullivan

Come along on Saturday 2nd July and listen to 3 of London’s best traditional musicians play an intimate concert in our foyer.

The ICC is delighted to present a season of films by one of Ireland’s fore-most film directors and cinematographers, Thaddeus O’Sullivan. Each film will be followed by a Live in-person audience Q&A with Thaddeus.

The ICC is delighted to present a season of films by one of Ireland’s fore-most film directors and cinematographers, Thaddeus O’Sullivan.
Each film will be followed by a Live in-person audience Q&A with Thaddeus O’Sullivan.

Phelim Drew is coming back to perform with his band here at the ICC. This time he is bringing his hit show “Remembering Ronnie” which pays homage to his late, legendary father, Ronnie Drew.

Her new album, The Unquiet, to be released in April 2022, is a piece of art possessed of an old soul, but thoroughly modern and of its time.

Fintan will be in conversation with fellow author Dermot Bolger discussing his most recent publication, We Don’t Know Ourselves.

Discover the history of Irish service in the British Army from the 1600s to the present day in this special evening of talks, tours and displays.

Little Gems returns to the ICC Theatre on Sunday 24 July with seven short plays by writers in The Play’s the Thing writing workshop facilitated at the ICC by resident playwright, Conor Montague.

Join us for a preview reading of Owen O’Neils new play heading to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe!

Come along for a morning of Irish Harp Workshops with Fidelma Hanrahan – Both beginner and experienced sessions available.

The ICC is proud to present a special screening of this award-winning feature film, to mark the Centenary of The Irish War of Independence. Introduced by The Legendary Film Director, Ken Loach

Celebrating the Launch of their New Album, the ICC is hosting the new music talents of The Wilderness Yet, supported by Rowlette!

Lucy will discuss her acclaimed new novel, These Days – a book which vividly portrays the under-explored and mostly unknown history of the Belfast Blitz.

Legendary country singer Brendan Quinn will join two of Ireland’s top Traditional Irish musicians from Altan, accordion player and 2013 Gradam Ceoil Dermot Byrne and world renowned fiddle player Ciaran Tourish – plus Jimmy Smyth – to perform a series of acoustic shows with a mix of Country, Trad and Americana.

A reading of a new inspirational screenplay, which gives a heartfelt portrait of the fallen Irish, who came over to work and live on British shores.

A London Screening of Other Voices at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith

Dallahan is one of the most distinct forces in the international folk music scene. Forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music community.

Chart-topping multicultural storytelling podcast – Super Great Kids’ Stories, launches its World Premiere at the ICC. Bring the family to listen to gifted storytellers: Kate Corkery, Tuup & podcast host Kim Normanton, to a Sunday afternoon of interactive stories & terrific tales!

Jan Carson will discuss her latest novel, The Raptures, which is set in an Evangelical Protestant community in rural Northern Ireland during the summer of 1993.

An electric night of brand spanking new music from London and Ireland!

NoCrows is a dynamic folk orchestra from the multicultural melting pot of Sligo’s music scene.

Join Irish Heritage & Celtic Calling for a beautiful evening of Classical Music

Join us for a night of music with 2 of the greats from the Irish music scene!

The West Ocean String Quartet are Seamus McGuire and Niamh Crowley/violins, Kenneth Rice/viola, Neil Martin/cello.

See the multi-award winning theatre show about one of Ireland’s unsung heroes – featuring riveting true stories of serving with Captains Scott and Shackleton on 3 famous Arctic expeditions: Discovery, Terra Nova and Endurance.

Almost exactly one month to the day, following his death, to mark his “Month’s Mind” The Irish Cultural Centre welcomes everyone to celebrate the life and work of the ICC’s former ‘Poet In Residence’ Niall McDevitt.

Folk Radio UK declared: “If Cua are not on your radar, then they should be.”

An evening of story, music and song with ‘MAD FOR ROAD STORYTELLERS’

Learn how to refine your poetry and performance skills with Owen O’Neill.

Irish Film London is delighted to revisit the Irish classic War of the Buttons in our family friendly screening as part of Irish Film Festival London 2022.

Niamh Dunne from Beoga will perform in the ICC London on Friday 25th November to launch her new album Tides.

Join us for an intimate evening of music and song performed by a generation of Irish traditional musicians, to celebrate the life of a legend, Brendan Mulkere.

The three musicians have built a formidable musical relationship over the last few years gigging together frequently as well as collaborating in the studio. Individually recognised figureheads of the tradition, they have built solid reputations as master musicians with astounding skill, diversity and virtuosity.

Join Terence Killeen – a leading expert on James Joyce and Research Scholar at the James Joyce Centre, Dublin – for a deep dive into understanding James Joyce’s epic novel, Ulysses, against the backdrop of a beautiful Ulysses painting exhibition by Aidan Hickey.

Join us for a night of exceptional music with Mundy!

Irish singer, actress and songwriter Lisa Lambe is delighted to return to the ICC this December 4th, following her sold out show in April 2022. 

An electric night of brand spanking new music; featuring Luke White + Tom Arnold and Scoth!

Join us at the ICC for an evening of poetry, prose and drama performed by LWE writers, hosted by Conor Montague.

Here in this double bill “Looking On” and “Alive Alive O – A Requiem For Dublin” we bring you two of Sé’s most powerful films, which so superbly compliment each other.

Come hear Author & Comedian ARDAL O’HANLON talk to Journalist Anne Flaherty about his book Brouhaha.

Celebrate the end of year season with craic agus ceol!

The Legend of Luke Kelly is an authentic song and music show celebrating the life and songs of Ireland’s most iconic and greatest folk singer and former member of The Dubliners Luke Kelly.

Cherish the Ladies, one of America’s most heralded Irish music ensembles, has won the hearts of audiences worldwide with their rousing blend of traditional music, captivating vocals, and propulsive step dancing.

The Special Consensus is a bluegrass band that has achieved a contemporary sound in their four decades of performing, making their music a modern classic.

Rehearsed comedy read-through at 7.30pm on February 7th at ICC
With David Calvitto. Declan Rodgers and Enzo Nicoli.

“Brendan – Son of Dublin” takes a fresh look at the life of Brendan Behan in the centenary year of his birth (2023). 

An Electric night of Brand Spanking new music from London and Ireland!

McEvoy is the composer, co-performer and producer of “A Woman’s Heart”, the title track for the best-selling Irish album in Irish history.

We are delighted to have in Centre, for a limited time only, a focused pop up from the UK National Army Museum entitled “Harp and Crown”, looking at the history of Irish regiments in the British Army.

An interactive writing clinic facilitated by well-known author, playwright, memoirist, broadcaster and film-maker Dr. Carlo Gébler. For anybody who would like guidance on how to improve their work, in a relaxed, friendly and encouraging atmosphere.

The Man Booker Prize-winning Irish novelist, short story & screen writer – described as “the heir to Proust, via Nabokov” – talks to fellow Irish writer Carlo Gébler

Join us for a community showing of the Luton Irish Forum documentary film – Paint the Town Green.

A night of electrifying new music from Ireland & London!

McGoldrick, McCusker, & Doyle return for a night of great music at the ICC

A one man show written and performed by Ireland’s award-winning actor, Seamus O’Rourke.

Come watch this St Patrick’s weekend game from the comfort of our lounge bar

Join us for an exceptional St Patrick’s Day Celebration 2023 with supergroup Four Men and A Dog,

An Interview with Sheila Hancock discussing her new book Old Rage, her fifth book after Ramblings of an Actress, The Two of Us, Just Me and Miss Carter’s War.
There will be an opportunity for Questions and if you have brought the book please bring it along and Sheila will gladly sign it.

Organised by the Collins Society 22 the evening will feature a number of guest speakers.

Join us for rising stars Ceol as they launch their first EP “Those where the Days” in London.

Heidi Tablot embarks on a new tour in 2023 with her new album Sing it for a Lifetime!

The multi-award winning (Abbey Theatre Dublin Fringe Creative Thinking Award 2019, Summerhall Lustrum Award 2022) Edinburgh Fringe hit is making it’s London debut.

Nothing Special (Bloomsbury) is itself an unconventional debut novel, following on from Flattery’s acclaimed short story collection Show Them a Good Time. Nicole will join with James Conor Patterson in conversation on her writing and Nothing Special.

An electrifying night celebrating new music from London and Irish Artists!

The truly global Fiddler of London Live Gala Final will take place on Saturday, April 15th, at the ICC Hammersmith following months of auditions, with ten finalists competing for the prestigious title of The Fiddler of London 2023. 

An introductory course to two collections of Irish art, with The National Gallery of Ireland and a special guided tour of the V&A

Join Tad and the gang for some afternoon music this Saturday!

T with the Maggies are Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill, Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Moya Brennan

Ireland’s First Lady of Country music plays at ICC to to raise money for Troubles, Tragedy and Trauma (TTT)

This will be a fascinating lecture by one of the country’s leading Human Rights Lawyers.

The New Irish Playbook is a series of short plays written by up & coming Irish Writers. 

The playbook is a showcase of Irish writers, directors & actors. With five plays being performed over the course of the evening all of which are unique to themselves. 

An electrifying night of new music from up and coming Irish and London based artists!

Listen to a lecture from the great grandnephew of Michael Collins, considered the foremost expert on his great uncle’s life.

Join us in our foyer for a wonderful evening of performance as we celebrate Mixed Race Irish Day 2023!

This event is in partnership with IamIrish.

The ICC is Delighted to present The Book Launch of ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND By Paul Charles, Published by Hot Press Books.

A rare chance to hear a gripping lecture on one of Irish history’s greatest mysteries.

See one of Ireland’s greatest female Poets, Martina Evans, in conversation with Dorothy Allen

Described as a singer whose voice has the remarkable ability of taking you into his world fans will enjoy this ultimate celebration.

Join us for a Night of Music, Words and Images, with Authors Patrick McCabe & Timothy O’Grady + Musicians Michael McGoldrick, Dezi Donnelly & Cathy Jordan (Dervish).

A night of incredible Hip/Hop and Rap from Irish and London based artists.

Join us for a fabulous night of cabaret, music, comedy & good craic!

A staging of James Joyce’s “The Dead”, framed in a personal memoir. Written and performed by Declan Gorman. Directed By Gerard Lee.

This day of talks from leading experts will provide an introduction to Irish-language literature from its beginnings to the present, covering a wide variety of themes and forms, from poetry to prose, from the tales of the legendary hero Fionn mac Cumhail to the twentieth-century experimental modernism of Flann O’Brien.

Róise & Frank has been a huge hit on the film festival circuit, winning numerous awards including ‘The Audience Awards’ at both the Sant Barbara and Sonoma Film Festivals.  Following the film there will be a live Q&A with half one of the writer/directors team, Rachael Moriarty.

Set in the bleak and beautiful wilds of Connemara, Foscadh (Shelter) tells the story of an unworldly recluse, 28-year-old John Cunliffe who is suddenly propelled into manhood when his over-protective parents pass away.

This film adaptation of the celebrated Irish-language novel ‘Cré na Cille’ (Graveyard Clay), was produced to commemorate the centenary of the birth of it’s author, Máirtín Ó Cadhain.

Clann Mhic Ruairí are an Irish folk/trad band. As a family they were raised on the Gaelic songs and stories of the ‘Rann na Feirste Gaeltacht’ in County Donegal, (Gaelic speaking area) in the North West corner of Ireland. Hearing their music gives the listener an insight into this rich culture which they continue to preserve.

The untold stories of generations of Irish female immigrants to the USA that history chose to forget…

A special Pride month screening of the IFTA nominated Documentary Film, exploring the stigmas related to HIV, communicating a powerful message of what it is like to live with the virus in Ireland today.

Come on down to the ICC to celebrate Pride at our very own Drag Ceili in collaboration with Dribs and Drags!

The evening is both a celebration of Creatives of mixed Irish Heritage and a Networking Night so please stick around for the evening and make some friends in the Bar

A coming-of-age story, THE HUMOURS OF BANDON is an award-winning play, full of heart, humour and wisdom, for anyone who had a childhood passion that threatened to overwhelm their life. 

This month we are still celebrating PRIDE at the ICC with an incredible performance from Piglet!

Are you a budding poet ready to bloom? Come and Join in at the ICC’s Open Mic Poetry Night – open to seasoned writers and beginner scribblers alike.

Join our resident ICC Sessionists for a summer showcase. All ticket donations will go to the ICC’s Music and Community programme.

The Irish Cultural Centre is at London’s Southbank.

Luke McManus’ mesmerising documentary-musical North Circular travels the length of Dublin’s North Circular Road, from the Phoenix Park to Dublin Port, exploring the history, music and streetscapes of a street that links some of the country’s most beloved and infamous places.

Volunteer Open Day for those interested in becoming an ICC Library Assistant.

A hard-hitting play, first written in 2020 by John Dunne, to mark the centenary of the death of Terence MacSwiney, who died while on hunger strike in London at the hands of the British authorities. The play also tells the story of Cork Mayor Tomás Mac Curtáin, killed by British forces a few months earlier.

A romantic music-drama about aspiring musicians. Featuring blistering original music, written and performed by Niall McNamee, this is  ’I, Daniel Blake’  meets a modern-day musical version of ‘Cathy Come Home’. A film that tackles head on some of the most important issues facing society today. Followed by a cast Q&A.

An exquisite combination of virtuosic acoustic music with electric instruments. ‘the olllam’ is an extraordinary Irish fusion album by three masters happily at work.

The Olllam are delighted to announce that SÍOMHA will be joining them as special guest for many of the venue dates on their forthcoming tour of Ireland and England.

Mary Black will perform at ICC as part of a special 40th anniversary tour to mark the release of her first solo album (released in May 1983).

The popular and multi-award-winning quintet Goitse returns to Hammersmith!

On September 5th, The Irish Creative Collective will be back in the historic Irish Cultural Centre hosting a ‘Celebration of Irish Creative Women in London’. The night will double as not only a showcase of the finest up and coming Female Irish Creatives in London but also as a Networking Night.

Sebastian Lelio’s adaptation of Emma Donoghue’s haunting novel sees Florence Pugh investigate an unsettling “wonder” in 1860s Ireland.

Glór Nua our contemporary music night is back for an evening of Jazz Folk and Soulful tunes!

After it’s sell-out run here at the ICC in 2022, “The Murder Of Michael Collins” comes back to the ICC due to popular demand!

The Murder of Wolfe Tone’ is a fascinating rollercoaster ride that will change your perceptions of Irish history forever…

The UK Book Launch of stories by ICC’s Playwright In Residence, Conor Montague. Conor is a hugely gifted writer who has since 2017 been leading playwriting and creative writing workshops at the ICC.

A traditional band with a truly worldwide reach, Téada returns to the ICC.

An exceptional evening of traditional music with three of Ireland’s greatest young traditional award-winning musicians

Music Network brings together Ireland’s brightest folk musicians; Noriana Kennedy, Oisín Mac Diarmada, Mirella Murray & Donogh Hennessy. 

Dr. McGarty will deliver a lecture outlining events in the county during the 1912-1923 period, including World War One, the War of Independence and the Irish Civil War.

Little Gems returns to the ICC Theatre with a showcase of nine short plays by emerging writers in our writing workshop facilitated by resident playwright, Conor Montague.

Join ICC and The Irish Literary Society to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Seamus Heaney’s passing in a special event, featuring Catherine Heaney and other distinguished guests. Celebrate the legacy of the Nobel Prize Winner and former President of The Irish Literary Society.

The UK premiere of a 50-minute play about the relationship between Nora Barnacle and James Joyce.

The ICC is delighted to present this very special preview screening of the new feature film “The Miracle Club”, before it goes on UK GENERAL RELEASE. Featuring a stellar cast which includes Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates and Stephen Rae and directed by one of Ireland’s leading Film Directors, the ‘Emmy’nominated filmmaker Thaddeus O’Sullivan

Sean O’Cualain and Niall Murphy’s splendidly enriching documentary tells the tale of Irish emigration behind an iconic American image.

October’s Glór Nua will feature the sultry sounds of Melina Malone and the serenades of indie folk duo, Roswell!

Four Poets read from their latest collections.

Widely regarded as two of the greatest exponents of the banjo. Damien O’Kane & Ron Block will be joined by prolific multi-instrumentalist Michael McGoldrick and Dublin folk singer and daughter of Frances Black, Aoife Scott.

Get ready for a legendary musical fusion! Fiachna Ó Braonáin (Hothouse Flowers) and Tom Dunne (Something Happens) join forces with the dynamic Alan Connor for an electrifying evening of songs and stories. Experience the magic of their collaboration – mark your calendar now!

An explosive and funny new play about family, masculinity and Northern Irish identity from award-winning writer, Eoin McAndrew. This reading will be BSL interpreted.

Screening of the film biopic about the two journalists (John McCarthy & Brian Keenan) taken hostage by Jihadists during Lebanon’s civil war in the 1980s. Film followed by an audience Q&A with both former hostages, John McCarthy & Brian Keenan & Director John Furse, convened by Mark Kidel.

Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones are thrilled to be celebrating 14 years On the One Road and are delighted to be celebrating it in style.

Join us for a special concert with one of Ireland’s most unique songwriters and live performers.

Are you a budding poet ready to bloom? Come and join the ICC’s Open Mic Poetry Night in collaboration with the Irish Creative Collective! Open to seasoned poets, beginner scribblers and anyone who enjoys the poetic in all its many forms.

Join Dribs & Drags for a creepy, campy, spooky Samhain extravaganza!

Facilitated group-based discussions on different aspects of being Irish and people’s relationship with Ireland in 2023.

Join IamIrish at the Irish cultural centre for a FREE evening of performance, culture and community to celebrate Black History Month.

Explore the extraordinary life of Tom Crean, Ireland’s unsung hero of Antarctic exploration, in a riveting history lecture by best-selling author Michael Smith.

Irish in Britain celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with a touring exhibition- a captivating snapshot using oral history to portray the Irish community’s resilience, diversity and enduring contribution to modern Britain.

Colm Bairead’s Oscar-nominated Irish-language movie is adapted from
Clare Keegan’s poignant novella of displacement and coming-of-age.

The ICC is delighted to present this fascinating History Lecture and presentation by Michael Mahoney from The National Archives in Kew, London.    

Comedian Anne Gildea brings her ‘laugh-out-loud entertaining’ show about the menopause to the ICC! “Billy Connolly meets The Vagina Monologues.”

The poignant true story of Ann, who gave birth alone beneath a Virgin Mary statue in 1984. Followed by a Q&A with director Ciaran Creagh.

Explore the remarkable contribution of Irish women during the Irish Revolutionary Period (1912-1923), in an enlightening ‘In Conversation’ event with Dr. Sinéad McCoole and Ireland’s Ambassador to the UK, Martin Fraser.

A Season of Films and Music, paying Tribute to the Culture and Song Tradition of the Irish Gypsy and Travelling Community. Dark Horse on the Wind” looks back at the life and songs of the traditional ballad singer and songwriter Liam Weldon (1933 – 1995).

A Season of Films and Music, paying Tribute to the Culture and Song Tradition of the Irish Gypsy and Travelling Community. “Songs Of The Open Road”, a focus on the life of the award-winning Irish Traveller and Traditional Singer, Thomas McCarthy, (winner of the TG4 2019 Gradam Ceoil Award’).

A Season of Films and Music, paying Tribute to the Culture and Song Tradition of the Irish Gypsy and Travelling Community. A Special Concert by Irish Traveller, Traditional Singer Thomas McCarthy 

Michelle McGoff-McCann, using Waddell’s life and work as a case study, provides a unique and original social history of County Monaghan for this period as part of our Autumn History Series.

GAVIN FAIRHALL LEVER brings together three acclaimed musicians to present a fresh, contemporary folk music born of their diverse roots.

Three eminent speakers will join a panel to discuss one of the great crises of our time.

Join us for the London launch of a fascinating new work by Dr Ellen McWilliams. Resting Places: On Wounds, War and the Irish Revolution could be read as a memoir or a collection of personal essays, but it is neither – literary scholar Lucy McDiarmid describes it as ‘the creation of a new literary form’.

A FREE event from the Irish Creative Collective showcasing spectacular performances from the Irish LGBTQIA+ community in London!

Join us for an evening with award-winning novelist Claire Kilroy, discussing her acclaimed book “SOLDIER SAILOR,” a powerful exploration of motherhood that has received outstanding reviews.

Usher’s Island sees the coming together of five of the most influential and acclaimed names in traditional Irish music – Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny – founding members of Planxty; Paddy Glackin – The Bothy Band; Mike McGoldrick – Lunasa, Capercaillie; John Doyle – Solas

The Irish Creative Collective will be hosting a one night Christmas Charity variety show night with all the proceeds from the fundraiser going to Trocaire’s Refugee Fund.

Get ready for a night of laughter with Stand-Up Comedian, Paddy McDonnell! Known for his side-splitting stories and viral podcast clips, Paddy is bringing his comedic genius to the stage. This is one not to be missed!

Acclaimed Irish flutist and singer, Steph Geremia will be joined by Scotland’s award-winning multi-instrumentalist, John McCusker, Irish piano accordion maestro, Alan Kelly and bouzouki powerhouse, Aaron Jones, mixing powerful instrumentals and songs from the Irish, folk and Americana traditions

Ancestors from Ireland?

Always wondered how to find out more?

Join us to learn how to get started researching your Irish family history.

Belfast-born Brian Desmond Hurst offers the standout screen version of Dickens’ story and Alistair Sim the most esteemed depiction of the our favourite seasonal villain.

Glór Nua December is bringing you impeccable vibes for your festivities with the amazing Toshín and Sidney Jones!

The ICC is delighted to present the UK Book Launch of Declan O’Rourke’s new novel, “A Whisper From Oblivion”, from one of Ireland’s best-loved songwriters.

Join one of Ireland’s greatest soulful jazz and blues singers – the internationally acclaimed Mary Coughlan – live in concert

Join us for festive family fun with the London Lasses and the Sessionists!

New Music from London’s freshest underground talent & DJ sets for a night of creative community.

The Irish Cultural Centre is delighted to host ‘PEACE HEROINES’, a vibrant and celebratory exhibition of work by contemporary artist FRIZ. These portraits, marking the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement (GFA25), are on loan from the Irish Embassy in London.

Join us for an evening of set and Ceiling Dancing. Fun for all the family.

There will be a live band and a caller to help with all dances.

One man’s account of key events during the Irish War of Independence. A man who sacrificed, suffered and risked his life for his country. A play written and performed by Michael Patric, (An Cailín Ciúin, Smother, Frontier) and directed by Geoff Gould.

The Irish Creative Collective is back in their beloved second home the Irish Cultural Centre, hosting a celebration of London Based Mixed Heritage Irish Creatives.

The ICC is delighted to host the UK public book launch of ‘Dirty Linen – The Troubles in My Home Place’ by Martin Doyle – Books Editor of The Irish Times. In partnership with The Irish Literary Society.

Join us for a Saint Brigid’s Day Women’s Circle on Saturday 27th January 2024 to bring in the Celtic festival of Imbolc with an afternoon of fun, intention-setting, creativity and community.

Open to all

Join us on 27th January from 7.30pm for an open Round table discussion, hosted by ICC Chairman and avid historian, Peter Power-Hynes.

Spend an evening with Úna Gan A Gúna to take a look at the woman behind the saint, hear from ‘St Brigid’, and learn more about uncovering women’s stories in the modern day. 

Join us for Lá Fhéile Bríde 2024 with traditional music legends Moya Brennan (Clannad), Triona & Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill (The Bothy Band, Skara Brae) and Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (Altan), in a celebration of Irish music, Irish culture and Irish women.

Beannachtai Lá Féile Bríde! Join us in a celebration of female musicians featuring the amazing Katie Phelan and BLÁNID.

Get ready for a riveting journey into the hidden chapters of Irish history with “The Untold Story of Michael Collins and Sam Maguire” talk!

Explore the profound influence of Irish musicians on Britain’s iconic rock scene. An exclusive ‘In Conversation’ event between best-selling Author, Elizabeth Sharkey and Dr Richard Mills, Senior Lecturer in Popular Culture at St Mary’s University.

A touching love story of two teenagers, Mag and Joe…. On a hillside overlooking Ballymore… their love, their hopes, their dreams and their lives are lived out so fully on that one summers afternoon.
A rare chance to see one of Brian Friel’s earliest one act plays, which promises to be a night of awe-inspiring theatre.

A night of enchanting storytelling, soul-stirring poetry, and joyous revelry, dedicated to celebrating the rousing spirit of Irish women.

Join us for an enchanting concert featuring Ríoghnach Connolly and her family as they bring ancient Ulster to life. Experience the beautiful sounds of harp and flute on a delightful journey into Irish mythology and heritage. Don’t miss this unique and unforgettable performance.

Join us to watch Ireland take on England in this year’s Six Nations.

Féile Na Gréine, Limerick City’s annual Independent music festival, joins Glór Nua for an electrifying St. Patrick’s Takeover!

Join the ICC for a top night of comedy with headline act Ardal O’Hanlon.

Ardal will be supported by the amazing up coming talents Caroline McEvoy and Grace Mulvey.

Special Guest MC to be announced.

Join us in our lounge area for a relaxing afternoon of music from our in house band – The Sessionists.

Start your St Patrick’s Day right, with an exceptional night of music with 4 of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians!

Join us for an exciting afternoon of storytelling and puppet making!

Join us in the bar for some music on St Patricks Day!

Irish Singer Songwriter, Niall McNamee, and his band brings the annual BIG St Patrick’s Day Gig to The Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith.

In this extraordinary documentary film, Irish born journalist Peter Lennon and the legendry French Nuvelle Vague cinema photographer Raoul Coutard, ((Luc Godard’s Director of Photography), in 1968, managed to get Irish society to condemn itself on camera.

A special St Brigid’s Day exhibition of NI Women Artists, hosted in collaboration with The University of Liverpool’s Institute of Irish Studies, Ulster University and The ArtisAnn Gallery, Belfast.

The Irish Creative Collective is a grassroots organisation that curates networking, cultural and showcasing events for Irish creatives and artists living in London. Whether you’re Irish-born or connected by heritage, you’re invited to join our thriving community. Comhráite, a 6-part series, is just one component of our exciting 2024 plans, which you can learn more about on Instagram (@irishcreativecollective).

Forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans and North America, Dallahan take their listeners on a journey. Traversing styles and countries of the world in a dazzling live show, they create their own unique brand of World-folk delivered with stunning virtuosity.

Join us for an intimate evening with legendary fiddler, Frankie Gavin, and the amazing Catherine McHugh!

Join us for the debut London reading of ‘MacGuinness’ by Margaret Cox, featuring a stellar cast including award-winning Irish actors Ruaidhri Conroy, (into The West) Arthur Conti (Beetlejuice) and Angeline Ball (from The Commitments). Director Aidan Redmond.

The mighty trio ‘Sliabh Aughty’ bring the finest of traditional Irish music from the East Clare/ East Galway region, where the mountain range they are named after, stands proud. There is an infectious pulse to their music and a respectful nod to music of the greats who have gone before them.

Join us for a night of incredible music with Tim Edey!

See the captivating artwork of Tim Goulding, a distinguished member of Aosdana, as he unveils “THE MUSIC ROOM” exhibition. Influenced by his Co Wicklow upbringing, Goulding’s vibrant paintings offer a profound exploration of colour, rhythm, and the harmony between art and music.

An intimate and uncompromising portrait of Lyra McKee, the 29-year-old Northern Irish investigative journalist who was murdered by the New IRA the day before Good Friday.

Littoral is Leonard Barry’s beautiful third solo album, released in January 2024, ten years after the acclaimed New Road. Produced by Michael McGoldrick, the album celebrates Leonard’s wealth of influences and knowledge as a master of the uilleann pipes.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Poetry Day Ireland, we invite you to a poetry workshop at the Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith facilitated by poet and performer Demi Anter.

‘The finest Irish male folk singer-storyteller this side of Christy Moore and Paul Brady,’ returns to the ICC with two musicians, Mark Redmond and Robbie Walsh for a terrific night of Irish traditional music.

‘The finest Irish male folk singer-storyteller this side of Christy Moore and Paul Brady,’ returns to the ICC in a solo performance.

In this lecture, Ann Rossiter explores the political activism of London-Irish women, focusing on their involvement in the Irish National Question during the Troubles and their advocacy for Irish women’s reproductive rights leading up to the repeal of the Republic’s 8th amendment in 2018.

A rip roaring storytelling event for families celebrating the myths and legends of Ireland.

Explore the intricacies of European security dynamics with Eoin Micheál McNamara, offering insights into historical and contemporary Irish-UK relations.

Join Ultan Conlon and his world-renowned band for the London launch of Ultan’s Acclaimed 5th Studio Album, ‘The Starlight Ballroom’.

From the Oscar award- winning director James Marsh, ( “Man on The Wire”, “The Theory of Everything”), “Dance First” stars Gabriel Byrne as Samuel Beckett, in this beautifully realised biopic

Join us for a captivating exploration of Irish military history as Commandant Leo Quinlan, son of the renowned Commandant Pat Quinlan, guides us through the gripping tale of the Siege of Jadotville, a pivotal event during Ireland’s peacekeeping mission in the Congo in 1961, uncovering untold bravery and a lasting impact.

The great Irish Crooner, Barry Owen, will take you on an enchanting musical tour around the four great provinces of Ireland.

Legendary Irish folk music band Dervish, are one of Ireland’s best known traditional bands and are described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”.

Join Méabh Begley, Owen Spafford and Kyle Macaulay for their 2024 UK tour, bringing together the rich musical traditions of three counties Kerry, Donegal and Yorkshire.

Experience the London premiere of a heartwarming film following photographer Andy Hollingworth’s journey from Stan Laurel’s birthplace to the joyous County Cork harbor town celebrated by Laurel and Hardy in 1953, followed by a screening of their favorite short film and an engaging conversation with director Matt Holt and photographer Andy Hollingsworth.

Join us for an engaging lecture and book launch with authors / journalists Tommy Conlon and Ronan McGreevy, as they discuss their book on the 1983 IRA abduction. Delve into this gripping story and its impact on Irish history.

Nettle Horse is a theatrical odyssey, set in the future… weaving storytelling, song, and satire inviting the audience to untether their imagination and gallop into a parallel universe

Join us for a night launching Owen O’Neills new book.

‘A carnivalesque rockabilly narrative with a profoundly moving conclusion.’   Patrick McCabe. 

‘A gem of a book. O’Neill writes like the novel is his natural and lifelong home. Tom Joad and me sings and zings and isn’t afraid to go for the heartstrings’. Glenn Patterson

There is no shortage of virtuosity amongst the members of Flook, but the unique impact of this sensational Anglo-Irish group stems from the wholly intuitive, almost symbiotic, exchange between the various flutes, frets and skins.

Join the hilarious Grace Mulvey for a night of comedy with her Edinburgh Fringe Preview show!

As part of our Blooms Week Celebrations 2024, is delighted to screen ‘The Ulysses Project”. A modern, non-traditional re-telling of Ulysses, told rapidly by a succession of over 75 actors who recreate the characters encountered by Leopold Bloom on June 16th.

As Part of Blooms Week 2024: The Irish Cultural Centre in association with AnnaLivia Creative Presents James Joyce and Music with Barry McGovern & Benjamin Dwyer

Two special performances of the powerful one-act play “Nora & Jim” to mark Bloomsday 2024!

To make your Bloomsday Special, the ICC’s Cultural Director, Rosalind Scanlon, will lead some guided tours of the magnificent exhibition, “PAINTING ULYSSES” – by Ireland’s master Painter, Aidan Hickey.

Join us on 16 June at 4pm in the ICC’s Foyer after “Nora & Jim” for our Bloomsday Closing Celebration. Dress up in your finest, read a bit of Joyce, sing a song or a poem, and raise a glass to Jimmy.

Join our resident dance school for a Ceili night Fundraiser for all the family!

A special art exhibition of mesmerising paintings by Máire Gartland, through which she celebrates the solstice and the full moon.

Following an acclaimed sell-out run at the Dublin Fringe Festival in 2023 DublinLand returns for an international tour.

Fiárock is a four-piece Irish traditional band that tells a story steeped in sound. Clíona Halley, Darragh Carey-Kennedy, Evan Powell, and Nicolle Fig, each bring a wealth of individual acclaim.

Folk Duo Ger O Donnell & Trevor Sexton, the most amazing duo to have come out of Ireland in recent times.  They have individually been making waves on the folk scene worldwide, and are really exciting as a duo for the last few years.

This day of talks from leading experts will explore various facets of modern Irish-language
media, from the diverse world of Irish popular music to the rise and rise of the Irish film
industry.

Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative Scottish music scene.

Join us for a night of incredible music with three of Ireland’s best traditional musicians – Ciaran Tourish, Cathal Hayden, and Kevin Doherty.

A showcase featuring a selection of talented up and coming Irish writers.

Join us at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith to watch Clare play Cork in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final on Sunday July 21st at 3:30pm

Playwright Ronan Colfer brings this rehearsed reading of his new play “Our Brothers In Cloth” to the ICC, in advance of its full production at The Cockpit Theatre ( Aug  5th – Aug7th 6.30pm)

A weekend in celebration of the work of the Award-Winning Film Director, Dónal Foreman.

A weekend in celebration of the work of the Award-Winning Film Director, Dónal Foreman.

Join us at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith to watch Armagh play Galway in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final on Sunday July 28th at 3:30pm

A weekend in celebration of the work of the Award-Winning Film Director, Dónal Foreman.

As part of the Irish Language Cinema Season the ICC in collaboration with Kiln Theatre presents Poitín with an introduction by Sé Merry Doyle and Pádraig Ó Loingsigh

Join us for a heartfelt evening as we honor the remarkable life and legacy of Edna O’Brien, cherished Patron of the Irish Cultural Centre. This special event will be a tribute to her profound impact on literature and culture, as well as an opportunity for our community to come together in appreciation of her work.

As part of the Irish Language Cinema Season the ICC in collaboration with Kiln Theatre presents Kings with a Q&A featuring Jimmy Murphy – whose play The Kings of the Kilburn High Road was adapted into Kings.

As part of the Irish Language Cinema Season the ICC in collaboration with Kiln Theatre presents a special preview of Kneecap, followed by a discussion on the history and future of the Irish language.

Join us for the UK launch of Altan’s new album – Donegal.

Irish traditional singer and musician Nuala Kennedy and Dubliner / New Yorker singer songwriter Eamon O’ Leary have created a stunning new album of songs entitled ‘Hydra

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

An Irish singer songwriter from the Dublin suburb of Beaumount, known for his appearances on the RTE Television show “You’re a Star” and in the Irish music scene. His debut album went to No.1 in the Irish charts, gaining triple Platinum status.

Dr Lisa Claire Whitten considers the shifts and impacts Brexit has brought to Northern Ireland, explaining the possible constitutional repercussions.

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

Join us for a captivating evening of music fusing generations of traditional and contemporary tunes

Join us for the UK launch of Christine Dwyer Hickey’s “Our London Lives,” an evocative story of Irish outsiders finding love and resilience in London, featuring an interview and book signing with the award-winning author.

Patrick joins singer-songwriter, James OR, to chat about his links to Ireland, how this has shaped his life and work, and the ways he fosters his own creativity in today’s attention economy.

Onóir are selling out venues in record time as their impassioned audiences are taken on a musical odyssey.

A fascinating talk on the themes of place, culture and identity.

A night of entertainment from professional singers & performers from the West End, UK Tours, world renowned cruise ships, singer songwriters and up & coming phenomenal artists!  

Adapted from Irish literary giant John McGahern’s final novel, this stunning bucolic treat is a hymn to the joys of the Irish countryside and the people who live in it

Join us for a night of exceptional music from Lunasa!

Intergenerational Storytelling with Tara Kearney Followed by a short film screening + Q&A: Spéirbhean (Women of The Sky)

To celebrate National Poetry Day, we invite you to a poetry workshop at the ICC facilitated by poet and performer Demi Anter.

Prepare to be spellbound by the sound of some of the finest singers in Ireland!

Watch a screening of Dangerous Moonlight (Hurst, 1941, b/w 94mins) followed by in-conversation event with a glass of wine to celebrate the life and films of one of Ireland’s most prolific directors.

Join us for the UK Book launch of “Irish people of Colour” written by Conrad Bryan, who will be joined in conversation by Professor Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu and Chamion Caballero.

To mark Black History Month, the ICC is pleased to present Entangled Islands, a ‘pop up exhibition’ exploring 400 years of Irish links to the Caribbean.

Arán & Im (Bread & Butter), is a theatrical performance in which the writer and performer,  Manchán Magan, bakes sourdough bread for 70 minutes, while offering insights into the wonders of the Irish language – exploring potent words of landscape and the many phrases that bring to life the mysterious glory of our natural world.

Experience the music of Niall McCabe, a gifted singer-songwriter from the west coast of Ireland.

The ICC’s Film Club Presents
THIS SPORTING LIFE (1963: Length 2hrs – 14mins)
Directed by Lyndsey Anderson; Script David Storey. Starring Richard Harris and Rachel Roberts

The talk will revolve around the history of the NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade and the Fighting 69th Regiment , which is also known as the “Fighting Irish”

The Irish Creative Collective presents the second instalment of Comhráite: a dynamic live series of ordinary conversations with extraordinary people. This months guest is Declan O’Rourke!

The Sharon Shannon 2024 Tour is coming to the ICC!

Celebrate National Harp Day – Lá na Cruite at the Irish Cultural Centre with performances from harpists Jean Kelly, Tara Viscardi, Mara McNamee and the ICC Harp Ensemble.

The ICC is delighted to present Celtic folk-jazz pioneers Carmina (Pippa Marland, Rob King, and Paul Bradley) with Special Guest Diarmaid Moynihan on Uilleann Pipes.

A Night of Music, Song and a ROARing Panel Discussion. Wine included!

ICC is partnering with London Breeze Film Festival 2024 for a special afternoon programme of film and chat.

This Halloween, uncover the story of Dracula author Bram Stoker, in a fascinating talk by his acclaimed biographer Paul Murray. How much do we really know about the Irish man who created one of the most iconic and feared characters in literary history?

The Irish Cultural Centre is delighted to present the UK Launch of Irish Poet, Anne Fitzgerald’s new Poetry Collection, “Not to Scale” – a response to the Irish Government’s Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes in 2020.

Join Paddy Cullivan on a hilariously insightful journey through the history of partition and the Ireland of the future…

Please come and join us for a relaxing walk along the river. Take in the views of our beautiful riverside walks while enjoying a chat with another group member.

Little Gems returns to the ICC on Saturday 2 November with a selection of short
one-act plays written by playwrights attending The Play’s the Thing workshop at the
Irish Cultural Centre.

Join us at the Southbank Centre for a staged, abridged reading of Kevin Barry’s new novel, featuring actors Éanna Hardwicke and Faoileann Cunningham, and live music from Larry Beau.

Join Mary Ellen Saha for a meaningful morning of scéalta—stories, playful prophecies, and sacred circles, revealing how ancient Irish mythology whispers to our present-day Halloween celebrations.  

Aids: A priest’s testament” is a compelling documentary shot for Channel 4 in the summer of 1987 tells the story of Fr. Bernárd Lynch and his ministry to people with AIDS in New York.

After selling out last year the ICC is delighted to welcome back Eleanor McEvoy on her 2024 tour.

This screening will be followed by a Film Club discussion, led by the ICC’s Film Club Curator, Steve Martin.

Best-selling author Michael Smith reveals the incredible true adventures of the remarkable Irishmen who discovered and explored the frozen continent of Antarctica but were forgotten and overlooked for decades.

Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland.

Three of Irish music’s finest exponents come together, Donegal accordionist Dermot Byrne, Paddy Keenan on pipes/whistles, and honorary Kerry-man Anglo/Irish guitarist and accordionist Tim Edey.

A lecture by Niamh Gallagher, Associate Professor of Modern British and Irish History at the University of Cambridge  

Join our wonderful Caitlin in our new Music Mindfulness Workshops. Each week the group will create the music based around a particular feeling or emotion e.g. nostalgia or gratitude. No prior musical experience is required.

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

Roland Philip’s Lecture will be followed by a Q & A and a book signing.

Join us for a night of exciting new Irish music featuring pioneering acts IMLÉ—the band behind Netflix’s BODKIN theme—blending Irish language, hip-hop, and folk. PLUS Ireland Music Week 2024 standout FYNCH and ‘Whelan’s Ones to Watch’ artist BLÁNID.

The legendary Rob Strong brings his band to the fabulous Irish Cultural Centre in London on Friday 29thNovember 2024. The

Come for a spectacular night of music from Donal Murphy (Accordion), David Doocey (Fiddle), Mike Galvin (Guitar / Vocals) with special guest Gino Lupari (Bodhran / Vocals)

Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith is proud to present a night of music in tribute to Kevin Boyle when members of the Boyle family and friends will perform a number of his songs, some of which have not been released or previously performed in public, including songs from the unreleased musical Jimmy Noone that Kevin had been working on in recent years. 

Daniel Mulhall will give a Special talk – ‘London-Irish Yeats: W.B. Yeats & Irish Identity.’

Come and enjoy some live poetry performances by some sublime Irish poets and actors and watch a wonderful collection of “Poetry Films” made by the prestigious Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation.

Award-winning multicultural storytelling podcast – Super Great Kids’ Stories, returns to the ICC with their Christmas show.

As a special Christmas treat, the ICC’s monthly Irish Film Club presents a free screening of “Scrooge – A Christmas Carol”

We are delighted to present the Book Launch of the revised and updated paperback edition of “A Furious Devotion – The Life of Shane MacGowan” by Richard Balls. Richard Balls will be in conversation with Journalist Anne Flaherty to talk about his knowledge and memories of Shane.

Anglo/Irish folk band The Haar brings the formidable singing talent of All-Ireland Scór na nÓg winner Molly Donnery combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music scene in Cormàc Byrne (Show of Hands/Seth Lakeman), Adam Summerhayes, and Murray Grainger (both of the FATEA award-winning The Ciderhouse Rebellion). 

Join us for a heart-warming festive concert which will capture the enchanting spirit of the season, featuring the timeless melodies of Ireland’s most cherished 17th Century Composer, the Blind Irish Harpist, Turlough O’Carolan, with recitations from the memoir of his friend, the Harpist Aurthur O’Neill.

Claire Keegan’s Booker Prize-nominated novel Small Things Like These, an unforgettable story of hope and heroism, is brought to the stage with Andrew Bennett ( (Seán in the Oscar-nominated The Quiet Girl / An Cailín Ciúin), accompanied by new music from singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy (A Woman’s Heart).

Celebrate the Winter Solstice at the Irish Cultural Centre with Mary Ellen Saha, as she shares Irish myths and stories inspired by the ancient alignment of Newgrange, illuminating the magic of this sacred seasonal turning point.

Join us on 06 January 2025, as we honour the cherished Irish tradition of Nollaig na mBan (‘Women’s Christmas’).

Join us for a concert with Freddie White, the maestro of quality music.

Join us for an evening of set and Ceiling Dancing including a Live Band and a Caller to help with all the dances. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned Céilí attender, this will be Fun for all the family!

Multi Grammy winner Tim O’Brien has traveled the world for the past 50 years with his own mix of American folk, bluegrass, blues, and Celtic sounds. Now O’Brien and his wife, mandolinist and singer Jan Fabricius team up with iconic traditional players Seamie O’Dowd and Dermot Byrne.

Join Rita, Colette, James, and Tad for an incredible night of music in this new collaboration.

In collaboration with The Irish Literary Society, we are delighted to present an Irish Literary Society event with Professor Declan Kiberd at the Irish Cultural Centre, who will discuss the life and poetry of Aogán Ó Rathaille (c.1670–1729) and to launch a new book by long time Irish Literary Society member Brian O’Connor.

Join us for a screening of adaption of Claire Keegan’s Booker Prize Nominated novel, Small Things Like These

Join Special Consensus in celebrating their 50th Anniversary and recent success at the IBMA Awards

Join the London Lasses in our Celebration of St Brigid’s – with support from Mná!

Join us in celebrating St Brigid’s 2025 with the incredible Mary Coughlan and her new album tour.

Join Mary Ellen on this national Irish holiday as we welcome spring and explore the origins and rituals of Lá Fhéile Bríde—St. Brigid’s Day.

Join us for a special Open-Mic poetry evening, to celebrate the wonder of Saint Brigid and feminine power. Hosted by Irish Poet Siobhán Campbell.

Step into the captivating world of the renowned Irish-Swiss artist Claudio Viscardi at his new art exhibition, “Journey from Beara – The London Collection”. This exclusive show presents Viscardi’s latest body of work, inspired by the dynamic energy, history and diverse cultures of London, a city that serves as a rich source of artistic exploration, all the while maintaining a soulful connection to the vivid inspiration of the Beara Peninsula, (County Cork Ireland) and its influence on Viscardi’s work.

Join our new reading group in English and explore these texts as Joyce and Proust intended: as wonderful and strange. “Silly” and “unpredictable”. And most important, all for us.

Explore Ireland’s enigmatic Sheela-na-gigs through an evocative fusion of live music with renowned Irish composer Benjamin Dwyer and other well known musicians.

Join us after the concert for a history and culture Q&A led by Irish feminist Jeanne Rathbone.

Our ICC Film Club returns with a screening of Neil Jordan’s Angel, starring Stephen Rea (The Crying Game).

Experience Jordan’s gripping debut (1982), where a musician’s life unravels after witnessing a brutal murder. As he descends into a world of revenge and obsession, the film delivers a haunting, atmospheric thriller set against the backdrop of The Troubles. A must-see on the big screen!

AM I IRISH YET? is the laugh out loud, totally relatable, one-woman play written and performed by New York Times best-selling novelist Kate Kerrigan about being born Irish in the UK. Directed and produced by BAFTA winner and My Father’s Wake author Kevin Toolis

To mark the 100th anniversary year of the publication of James Joyce’s masterpiece “ULYSSES”, the Irish Cultural Centre is delighted to Present this Spectacular Visual Art Exhibition. Please book an appointment to view.

Join Tommy Sands for an evening of music, song and discussion with the renowned Irish Civil Rights leader, Bernadette Devlin McAliskey.

Join award-winning author Joseph O’Connor as he delves into the gripping story behind his latest novel, exploring wartime intrigue, resistance, and courage in Occupied Rome. Followed by an engaging Q&A and book signing.

Come see the fabulous Ryan Molloy, Fergal Scahill & Shauna Mullin live at the Irish Cultural Centre

Come along and watch the Ireland Six Nations Campaign in the ICC Foyer

This musical union is not only a celebration of Ireland’s rich musical heritage but also a testament to the enduring vitality of traditional music in the hands of these critically acclaimed and visionary artists.

A short free writing workshop for those who write, have written or want to write, but could do with a little encouragement. DAMIAN GORMAN is a poet and playwright with well over 30 years experience in encouraging writing in others.

Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle are on tour again in 2024, bringing you their own blend of top -class folk songs, tunes and charming bon homie.

Come along and watch the Ireland Six Nations Campaign in the ICC Foyer

An Illustrated Talk on Anglo Irish Surrealist Artist, Leonora Carrington, by Author Joanna Foster, to mark International Women’s Day 2025. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A.

Mix Heather Small & Julie Fowlis and you’ve got singer songwriter Ainsley Hamill. Ainsley is one of the UK’s most distinctive and versatile singers, known for her remarkable voice, storytelling, and emotive style.

Using accessible creative writing exercises, writer and facilitator Demi Anter will guide us in finding new ways of communicating place in our writing, no matter the genre or project.

Directed by Desmond Davis: Written by Edna O’Brien The Screening will be followed by a discussion about the film, led by the ICC’s Film Club Curator and Film Reviewer Steve Martin

‘Some of the best stories ever written. They are everything short stories should be – deft, skilfully written, funny and quite often breathlessly sad’ Edna O’Brien

This St. Patrick’s Day, The Irish Cultural Centre is thrilled to welcome one of Ireland’s most beloved comedians, Ed Byrne, for a night of razor-sharp wit and hilarious storytelling!

Four Men & a Dog made a name for themselves with their eclectic and vivacious blend of traditional Irish music with a wide spectrum of other genres, including rap, Southern rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass, polka, country swing, and even salsa.

Come along and watch the Ireland Six Nations Campaign in the ICC Foyer

Join us from 4pm-6pm in the foyer for some St Patricks afternoon music

St. Patrick’s Day may fall on a Monday this year, but here at the Irish Cultural Centre, it certainly won’t feel like one. 

Join us for an hilarious night of Comedy with Paddy McDonnell.

Meadhbh Walsh is a 23-year-old Irish folk singer and instrumentalist whose powerful voice and unique blend of traditional and contemporary folk have earned her a dedicated following around the world.

A Lecture on Irish Women’s Activism in Britain, given by the long-standing feminist, activist and author Ann Rossiter: Filmed and Directed by Sé Merry Doyle.

The harrowing history of church and state-sanctioned abuse against unmarried women and their babies in Ireland is explored in Aoibh Johnson’s play, The Daughters of Róisín. A sellout at Edinburgh Fringe 2024!

Following its sold-out tour of Ireland, Martin Warde Beanz brings his critically acclaimed play, The Dead House (★★★★ Irish Times), to the ICC for its London premiere. This darkly comic and moving production explores family, tradition, and self-acceptance.

Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella make a rare UK appearance and come to the Irish Cultural Centre for the first time with songs from their critically acclaimed debut duo album ‘Oh, The Starlings’

The ICC is delighted to collaborate with our friends at The Portobello Film Festival to present a Feast of Community Films.

Join us for an unforgettable night of Irish traditional music with renowned musicians, fiddle player Paddy Glackin and concertina player Noel Hill.

Some One’s Sons are a dynamic and evocative five-piece Irish folk band, carving out a unique place in Ireland’s folk scene. A must-see act for lovers of true Irish folk music.

This months film club screening is Lamb.

The ICC is delighted to present a special preview screening of the documentary The Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story, before its UK Premiere on 18 April in London’s West End. Edna O’Brien was the ICC most treasured patron from 1995 until her recent death in 2024.

Come on down to The ICC for a joyful evening of Céilí Dancing! Live music by Scatter The Trad, Caitlín Mannion (fiddle), Sinéad Munroe (fiddle), Seán Nevin (button accordion), Mark Moloney (flute), Rita Farrell (piano), and PJ Pruce (drums), and dances called by Una McGinley

Poet and singer-songwriter Peter Doolan is coming to the ICC to launch his brand new album, ‘I am a Tree, Rooted to the Spot and a Snake Moves Around me, in a Circle’

Join us as IMDL hosts a celebration of the Irish traditional music, song, and dance community in London today. IMDL will announce the main lineup for the 27th Annual Festival – ‘Return to London Town’.

Experience the legendary Andy Irvine with Sweden’s finest, Quilty, in a night of Irish and Swedish traditional music magic.

Explore the powerful connection between Ireland’s folk heritage and its rock revolution in Clear Cool Crystal Streams, featuring rare interviews with musical legends like Bob Geldof, Christy Moore, Bono, Sinéad O’Connor, Shane MacGowan, and Van Morrison. This exclusive screening will be followed by a discussion with director Peter Lydon and special guests.

Squadron Leader Ronan Carey (born in Athlone and grew up in Waterford), currently serving with the Royal Air Force will deliver a presentation on these Irish pilots. As the dedicated liaison officer for the “Last of the Few”, Ronan will bring the battle to life through the story of these young men and particularly through the life of Irishman “Paddy” Hemingway who died on March 17th 2025 at the age of 105. This promises to be a fascinating lecture.

A night filled with Irish songs and melodies which are blended with electronica, nu-disco, psychedelia and nature-based spirituality. This is a concert you do not want to miss!

The ICC is delighted to present Ireland’s magnificent writer Kevin Barry, who’ll be in-conversation with Journalist Anne Flaherty, talking about his best-selling book “The Heart In Winter.”

Taking inspiration from The Dubliners, The Chieftans, Mumford and Sons, and many other great Irish and international artists before them, CEOL are bringing folk music to a new generation.

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

Connect with ancient Celtic wisdom in this transformative 6-week Irish meditation course with Mary-Ellen Saha. Small group with limited places – book now to avoid disappointment!

An unforgettable solo performance about courage, patriotism, and betrayal. Discover the extraordinary true story of the Bantam battalions—soldiers of small stature but immense bravery—through the eyes of an Irish teacher caught between his homeland and the horrors of World War I.

In “Fidil Ghorm,” 10-year-old Molly is on a heartfelt mission to bring her father out of a coma. believing that mastering the fiddle and winning the All Ireland Competition might wake him, she’s determined to follow in his musical footsteps.

Join us for an afternoon recital with Irish Heritage.

Join the Irish Creative Collective for a night showcasing some of the finest up & coming Irish writers, directors and actors in London. 

In this Lecture Rachel Fehily will examine the question – “How did ‘unmarried mothers’ and their ‘illegitimate mixed-race children’ fare in “De Valera’s Ireland”?

Join author John F. Ryan and journalist Dorothy Allen for an engaging conversation on the life of Gerald O’Donovan, the fearless Irish priest and novelist who challenged the Catholic Church and left a lasting mark on Irish culture.

Notice Box is internet sensation Simon Hennessy’s sophomore solo show, embarking on a UK, Ireland and beyond tour in 2025 following a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Dublin Fringe Festival in 2024.

Join us for a magical night of music with superb traditional Irish musicians Éilís Kennedy, Jeremy Spencer and Matt Griffin.

This will be an illustrated lecture with images from Mackey’s book. Following this lecture Nicholas Mackey will do a book signing of An Irishman in Northern Mesopotamia. Books will be on sale at this event. The book is also available on Amazon

Join us for the London launch of one of 2025’s most anticipated novels, as Booker-Prize nominated author Elaine Feeney presents ‘Let Me Go Mad in My Own Way’.

Come on down to The ICC for a joyful evening of Céilí Dancing! Live music by Scatter The Trad

This event is organised in conjunction with the Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool, and supported by An Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus na Meán /  The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

This special preview screening and art auction is being held to raise funds to bring this powerful feature documentary to final completion.

The ICC is delight to host another magical afternoon of classical music from two extraordinary Irish Heritage performers…

Based on 45 interviews, this book tells the stories of Irish nurses in their own words using rich oral history and photographs. From the rigours of training to the fun of dancehalls, the book explores their life experiences as nurses and also as Irish migrants in British society. 

Experience 35 years of powerful portrait photography by Wicklow-based artist David Stephenson, with an artist’s talk and presentation at the opening.

Experience the hauntingly beautiful voice of Iarla Ó Lionáird live in an unforgettable series of performances with some of Ireland’s finest musicians: Cormac McCarthy, Aoife Ní Bhriain, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and Tim Edey.

All writers are welcome. This workshop is open to new writers as well as experienced writers.

Join us for a new Creative Writing class in partnership with The Macbeth Centre – perfect for beginners and aspiring writers looking to craft compelling novels and short stories.

This Lecture year marks 150 years since the Catalpa set sail from America, in a moment that signified Irish resilience and determination in the face of oppression.

Join us for a night of hilarity with Grace Mulvey!

Join screenwriter Paul Carey on this fun, relaxed, introductory course into the fundamentals of writing for film and television. Through a variety of practical exercises, discussions, brainstorming and group feedback sessions, Paul will facilitate your screenwriting development and start you on your journey of getting your film and series ideas onto the page.

The 4 of Us are one of the most acclaimed bands in Ireland, having been a steadfast part of Irish music history for over 30 years. Blending contemporary roots with rock, the award- winning band was formed by brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy from the border town of Newry in Northern Ireland. 

Going to the Hammersmith Street Fest? Join us at The ICC for The Street Fest After Party where there will be live music, song, and dance, as well as a pop-up Gaeltacht!

Join Belfast writer and poet Nathaniel McAuley for a night celebrating tales of emigration, identity, resilience, and belonging.

The ICC is delighted to present the magnificent writer Timothy O’Grady, (author of the best-selling book ‘I Could Read the Sky’), who’ll be in-conversation with Journalist Dorothy Allen, talking about his new book Monaghan.

Join us for a night of exceptional music with one of Ireland’s greatest trad musicians Kevin Burke.

A 70-minute talk exploring the rising connection people are having with the Spirit and the Lore of the land of Ireland.

Join us at The ICC on the eve of Bloomsday to raise a toast to celebrate Leopold Bloom and all the characters in James Joyce’s great book! FREE ENTRY

Few singers are as celebrated and revered as Cara Dillon. Join us for a magical night.

Join us for a rare screening of Joseph Strick’s 1967 film Ulysses, marking Bloomsday 2025. Acclaimed Irish actor Frank Grimes will join Film Club curator Steve Martin in conversation to discuss the film and James Joyce’s legacy. Grimes will also read from his play The He & The She of It – A Portrait of James Joyce.

Taking their name from the ancient Celtic goddess Danú, the group has grown into one of the most celebrated ensembles in Irish music.

John-Michelle O’Shea is an internationally awarded photographer and Associate of the Royal Photographic Society. He was born in 1973 and lives in rural Warwickshire. His locations for his photography are the rugged coastlines of the Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean across Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.

To mark ‘Pride 2025’, The Irish Cultural Centre is delighted to present “Croíthe Radacacha” (Radical Hearts)  a feature documentary about ‘the love that dares not speak its name’ – found at the very heart of the Irish Revolution.

Join us for a powerful evening of storytelling, song, comedy, and vibrant Balkan music as we celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month with an all-star lineup of artists from Traveller, Gypsy, and Roma backgrounds – featuring Martin Beanz Warde, Richard O’Neill, Sarah Dunne, Brigid Corcoran, and Balkan Express. Free entry – registration required.

In Beckett’s critically acclaimed play, a man at the end of his life reflects on his youthful aspirations as he listens to audio recordings of himself from his earlier years.  Krapp is a tragic-comic figure as he recounts his experiences of disappointment, failure and regret. 

Connect with the rhythms of the Celtic year through stories, rituals, and the Irish language. Led by Mary Ellen Saha, accompanied by David Piesplanos on bodhrán.

An Exhibition of Photographs by the ICC’s Resident Photographer, featuring portraits of musicians, singers, poets and painters.

Diarmuid Ó Meachair, Brian McGrath, and Michael McCague bring together their virtuosity and deep-rooted passion for traditional Irish music in a performance you won’t forget.

To welcome in the brighter days of this Spring season, we invite you to attend a special Mixed Group Exhibition, featuring new paintings by Brian Ballard, Cloe Cloherty, Margaret Egan and Derek Fitzpatrick.

Over the past six months, the ICC and our local Sacred Heart High School have been collaborating to create a documentary and a photography exhibition. Twenty two students from Year 9 have interviewed six Irish elders who emigrated to London in the middle of the twentieth century.

The ICC is delighted to present the launch of the debut solo album by the magnificent folk singer Macdara Yeates, who was recently nominated for “Best Folk Singer” (along with Christy Moore), at the RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards 2025!

Irish Twins Sarah and Jamie are about to hit 30. But before they do, they’re reliving their greatest hits; ‘Credit crunch’, ‘Austerity’ and ‘Free School Meals’… Benefits Britain never sounded so good! And in 2023 everything’s going wrong again, the bills keep going up and the opportunities keep going down.

A dynamic double bill of new Irish musicals — two bold, original works in one evening, showcasing the next wave of homegrown musical theatre talent.

An exquisite, intimate study of James Joyce’s Dublin and it’s lives of quiet desperation. With live period music from two acclaimed musicians!

PEGASUS OPERA COMPANY  & HAGEMANN ROSENTHAL ASSOCIATES In Partnership with The George Bernard Shaw Society UK Presents Special Film Screenings of Two Opera’s Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s One-Act Plays, “The Six Of Calais” & “Passion, Poison, and Petrifaction” The screenings are of Pegasus Opera Company’s past productions.

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 easy-going board games, good company, and great vibes. Saor in aisce — Free event!

Three of The UK’s Leading Poets – James Byrne, Chris McCabe and Martina Evans – pay tribute to the Poet Niall McDevitt.

Join us for our regular monthly community dance.

A captivating tale of sibling rivalry in post-Troubles Northern Ireland. With gut-punch gags and emotional blows, Caroline reckons with her lifelong battle with her younger brother, who loves trains and getting his way.

A dynamic double bill of new Irish musicals — two bold, original works in one evening, showcasing the next wave of homegrown musical theatre talent.

This concert will feature the music from Christine Tobin’s most recent album “Returning Weather” in which she imaginatively weaves song, spoken word and breath-taking music, from diverse disciplines, creating a unique multi-dimensional sound, which blend influences from folk, 20th-century art, song and jazz.

This concert Sailing To Byzantium will feature a selection of 12 beautiful settings of poems by W.B Yeats taken from Christine’s award winning album of the same name, for which she won a British Composer Award, (IVORS AWARD). The poems are chosen from Yeats’s early work through to his final collection and include love poems such as When You Are Old, written for the unattainable love of his life Maud Gonne;  also Yeats’s poems Sailing To Byzantium and Long-legged Fly’; plus a chance to hear Christine’s awesome interpretation of Yeats’s “The Wild Swans at Coole” and her haunting rendition of  “The Song of Wandering Aengus”.

Letters Home is a documentary film, which will be interspersed with live music and songs played on stage by Christine Tobin & Phil Robson. The film features images and clips from interviews with Irish Elders based in County Roscommon, all of whom emigrated to the UK during the 60’s -90’s, to find work and then returned home to Ireland.

A dynamic double bill of new Irish musicals — two bold, original works in one evening, showcasing the next wave of homegrown musical theatre talent.

The Troubadour, modern-day Irish Seanchaí, Bard, Poet, Storyteller and Singer Songwriter John Buckley McQuaid presents his one man music & video show, based on his new album “This is Where I Keep My Dreams – Ireland Through Exiled Eyes”

SHAW2020, who’ll present a revival of their award winning one-act production of George Bernard Shaw’s ‘Village Wooing’ to mark the birthday weekend of the great Irish writer.

Sharon Shannon, known for her mastery of the accordion and her genre-defying collaborations, has become one of Ireland’s most beloved musical ambassadors. With a career spanning decades, she has captivated audiences worldwide, blending Irish folk with a variety of musical genres, from reggae to classical.

Don’t miss the chance to witness the rising star, Irish country singer Catherine McGrath, who captivated audiences on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny 2023, alongside the harmonious Folk-Americana duo Roswell.

Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerising songstress, Eddi Reader, of Fairground Attraction fame teams up with Ireland’s own piano accordion maestro, Alan Kelly and his gang of acclaimed musicians.

Owen O’Neill has written a book about it and in his new show, he takes a humorous and excoriating look at how he did it, why he did it and who were the people from his rebellious past who inspired it. Acting out scenes from the book using film clips and music.

Join us on Friday 12 September at 8pm to celebrate the launch of Not Beckett, The plays, an anthology of five new short plays in response to the work of Samuel Beckett. By five female or non-binary writers of diversified Irish heritage each play offers a thoughtful perspective on themes that will resonate with both Beckett aficionados and newcomers alike.

Lisa Lambe returns with a fresh edition of her acclaimed musical show ‘NightVisiting’, showcasing beautiful traditional songs and tunes inspired by the rich tapestry of Ireland’s folklore.

In B O Y two Irish artists will present the heart of that nationally-significant story on stage for the first time LEONARD BARRY, a renowned uileann piper resident in Sligo; and DAMIAN GORMAN, one of the country’s  most respected poets and playwrights.

Experience the magic of Ultan Conlon, joined by internationally acclaimed musicians Miceál O’Connor (lead guitar; Sharon Shannon & Mary Coughlan) & Diarmuid Lally, Award-Winning bassist and composer from Ireland (Livingston Taylor, Peter Erskine, John Riley, Mary Coughlan).

Three Internationally acclaimed touring and recording artists with a shared passion in traditional Irish music led by Kevin Conneff, of The Chieftains, on vocals and bodhrán with Joe McKenna on pipes and Tony Byrne on guitar. Each has an extensive background in live performance and deep love of music which translates to a magical experience for the audience.

An open-call exhibition celebrating 30 years of Irish creativity, inviting UK-based Irish artists to submit work on the theme of Aistear (Journey).

IMDL & Music Network presents: The Music Network Tour 2025 Featuring Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta with Ryan Molloy Prepare to be captivated by an enchanting fusion of traditional and contemporary music, where exquisite harmonies and masterful arrangements intertwine to create something truly special.

Join Altan, one of Ireland’s most cherished traditional bands, as they commemorate four decades of musical mastery with a special 40th Anniversary Concert.

Set in Kilmainham Gaol during Ireland’s Civil War, “Magpie” is a gripping anti-war drama exploring brotherhood, betrayal, and the haunting cost of revolution.

Catch the UK debut of Irish comedian, musician, and TikTok star Garron Noone for a night of comedy, music and fun!

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.

From Anne Gildea, the woman who taught you’How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It’, comes her brand new show:’Further Adventures in WOMANING’and what an hilarious adventure it’s going to be!

Join us for a night with legendary Irish Musician Declan Nerney!

Forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans and North America, Dallahan take their listeners on a journey. Traversing styles and countries of the world in a dazzling live show, they create their own unique brand of World-folk delivered with stunning virtuosity.

Created and performed by the renowned Dublin singer and muti-instrumentalist Chris Kavanagh, this show brings the audience on a journey through Luke’s music and has received rave reviews in Ireland and abroad.

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.

Inspired by their individual diverse musical backgrounds, 3 on the Bund blend tradition with innovation. Their complex layered arrangements consist of both traditional and newly composed material which is played with an energy and passion that is completely authentic.