What's on
The Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, London hosts a weekly programme of live Irish music, literature, theatre, comedy, film, and cultural events. From traditional sessions to contemporary performances, our events bring the best of Irish culture to West London.
Browse upcoming events below and book tickets online.
“Green Bloods” A True Crime Saga by Andy Nolan
Join debut author Andy Nolan for an in-conversation event exploring Green Bloods, the gripping true story of the London Irish underworld. Drawing on exclusive interviews and unprecedented access, Nolan uncovers the hidden history of the Irish gangs who shaped London’s criminal landscape.
Thu 08 October 2026
Doors: 7pm; Starts: 7.30pm
An Evening with Martin Doyle: Conversations with Ireland’s Greatest Writers
Join Irish Times Books Editor Martin Doyle for an evening of insight and conversation with Ireland’s greatest writers, as he launches A Hosting: Interviews with Irish Writers 1991–2026, featuring 35 years of interviews with literary icons including Sally Rooney, Claire Keegan, Roddy Doyle, Anne Enright and John Banville.
Fri 09 October 2026
Doors: 7.30pm; Starts: 8pm
Choosing the Struggle: In Conversation with Martina Anderson and Roy Greenslade
From IRA volunteer to European Parliament, Martina Anderson has lived an extraordinary life at the heart of Ireland’s turbulent recent history. Hear her tell her story in conversation with journalist Roy Greenslade, from conflict and imprisonment to the peace process and a remarkable political career. A book signing will follow the event.
Mon 26 October 2026
Starts at 7pm
The Fallen: The Magdalene Laundries and Ireland’s Legacy of Silence by Dr Louise Brangan
A powerful evening exploring one of the darkest chapters in modern Irish history and the enduring legacy of the Magdalene Laundries. Through research and survivor testimony, this conversation brings to light the stories of the women whose lives were shaped by these institutions and asks how we remember a history too often silenced.
Tue 27 October 2026
Doors: 7pm; Starts: 7.30pm
Louise Kennedy – In-Conversation
The ICC is delighted to welcome the best selling author Louise Kennedy to the Centre to talk with Timothy O’Grady about her latest novel “Stations’. Stations is the unforgettable new novel from the number one bestselling, Women’s Prize- shortlisted author of Trespasses – Louise Kennedy.
Thu 26 November 2026
Doors: 7pm; Starts: 7.30pm
