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The Irish Cultural Centre is delighted to present this spectacular painting exhibition by Aidan Hickey, which was opened to celebrate the centenary of James Joyce’s masterpiece, ULYSSES. Please book an appointment to see all of the paintings.

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

Join Irish historian Diarmaid Ferriter for an essential lecture based on the Irish Times No. 1 bestseller ‘The Revelation of Ireland 1995–2020’. Ferriter’s riveting account charts 25 years of dramatic economic, social, political, and cultural transformation – from the Celtic Tiger and peace process to church scandals, the financial crash, Brexit, and renewed debate on Irish unity. As Ireland enters its second century of independence, Ferriter brings clarity and insight to a country profoundly reshaped. He will be in conversation with Philip Stephens from The Financial Times.

Mary Coughlan brings her powerful, soulful voice and extraordinary life story to the stage at the Irish Cultural Centre.

Join us at The ICC, cheering on Ireland in The Six Nations

Don’t miss the first of our free ICC Concert Sessions for 2026, featuring 3 of London’s most accomplished traditional Irish musicians – Karen Ryan on fiddle, Andy Martyn on button accordion & Tad Sargent on guitar.

A special screening of the award-winning Irish-language documentary Focla ar Chanbhás (Words on Canvas) followed by a Q&A with Director Paddy Hayes and musician David Keenan.

Join us for our regular monthly community dance.

The ICC is delighted to present one of Ireland’s greatest contemporary poets, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin. Eiléan will read from her latest publication, followed by a interview discussion and audience Q&A about her life and work with the journalist Dorothy Allen.

Join us at The ICC, cheering on Ireland in The Six Nations

A riveting one-man show tracing the life of Paddy Armstrong, one of “The Guildford Four,” brought to life by Don Wycherley in a tale of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of freedom.

The ICC is delighted to welcome back Dublin’s “New Theatre”, who brings you another great play by the acclaimed Irish playwright Jack Harte. In 2022 the ICC presented Frank’s powerful play “The Laughing Boy”, about Brendan Behan. His new play “The Sailors Dream”, featuring a cast of five, promises to be equally riveting.

Stand-Up Comedian Owen O’Neill returns to the ICC with a slicker, faster and funnier I Could Write A Book About It, exploring the trials and tribulations of writing his novel TOM JOAD AND ME. Inspired by The Grapes of Wrath, it’s a sharp and hilarious look at life as a teenage North of Ireland immigrant in 1970s London, when the Irish were far from welcome.

Join North London Comhaltas for a vibrant afternoon of traditional Irish music and dance, showcasing the talent and dedication of young performers and musicians from across London. This special fundraiser concert will support the All Britain Fleadh 2026 and promises a lively, family-friendly celebration of Irish culture.

Accordion maestro Dermot Byrne, legendary fiddler and member of the iconic Bothy Band Kevin Burke, acclaimed singer-songwriter Noriana Kennedy (The Whileaways), and lauded guitarist Jim Murray come together for an exceptional nationwide tour in early 2026.

The Irish Creative Collective monthly networking night

Connect with ancient Celtic wisdom in this transformative 5-week Irish meditation course with Mary-Ellen Saha. Small group with limited places – book now to avoid disappointment!

Join us for a special double concert with Sean Lyons, followed by the trio Floriane, Blancke, Quentin Cooper & Brian Fleming.

Join us for an exciting performance inspired by the true stories of 19th century women caught up in the criminal justice system or who were victims of crime. Based on archival research to uncover their lives and give them voices through poetry.

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!

If you already have some Irish and want to build your confidence through conversation and discussion, this is the group for you! 

Owen O’Neill returns to The ICC to do a special reading of his new play!

As part of International Women’s Week 2026, the ICC is delighted to present a spellbinding new book that reclaims the women of Irish mythology.

Join us for a night of great comedy with the Oscar Wilde of Comedy, Dylan Moran.

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

St Patrick’s Sunday brings three of London’s finest virtuosi of Irish traditional music back to The ICC, following their sell-out 2022 concert launching Will We Give It a Go?. Expect masterful playing, deep musical roots and a night shaped by London’s rich Irish music tradition.

The ICC is delighted to be screening this special film as Dónal is a long-time friend of the Centre, he’s played here so many times over the years delighting and gifting our audiences with the magic of his music.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Cultural Centre with the band Some One’s Sons

Barry Kerr is riding a remarkable new wave of recognition, with his seventh studio album Curlew’s Cry shortlisted for Folk Album of the Year. March will see him on a special run of English dates: Stroud’s Prince Albert on 16 March, a featured appearance at the Awards show in Manchester on 17 March (to be streamed online), Birmingham’s Nortons on 18 March, and the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, London, on 19 March. 

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.

Rooted in Northern Ireland, Cornwall and Norfolk, the trio create exuberant contemporary folk, blending Celtic tradition, melodic warmth, vibrant rhythmic invention and subtle jazz harmony. Renowned for their captivating, “flawless” live performances, their tunes unfold like stories, moving from luminous stillness to passages of drive and momentum.

Ireland’s acclaimed Isosceles Theatre Company presents a brilliantly staged, gripping tale of survival and moral reckoning aboard the world’s most famous sinking ship.

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 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.

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

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 explores the events that led to the Monk’s Bakery Ambush and his execution in Mountjoy Prison. A moving account of courage, conviction, and sacrifice that helped alter the course of Irish history.

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 from Musical Theatre Review.

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

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

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.

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 recent events in Ireland. 

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

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 Antarctic voyages, this talk sheds new light on Shackleton’s triumphs, struggles, and legacy—freshly re-examined following the discovery of the Endurance beneath the Antarctic ice.

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 (Acoustic & Electric Guitars).

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 ‘It’s Good to Be Here’, a warm, witty and uplifting concert celebrating the simple joy of being alive.