Events

28 June INISTIOGE – Annual commemorative event in County Kilkenny for Inistioge-born George Brown, the British Battalion political commissar who was killed in the Battle of Brunete in 1937. See poster for details.

29 June ONLINE – The FFALB (Friends & Family of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade) book group will discuss ‘They Shall Not Pass: The Autobiography of La Pasionaria’ by Dolores Ibárruri; 9pm. All invited. Contact Nancy Wallach for more information and Zoom link.

5 July LONDON – Music, speakers and remembrance at the International Brigade memorial, Jubilee Gardens, Belvedere Road, London SE1 7PG; 1pm-2pm; afterwards a get-together at the Camel & Artichoke, 121 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7AE. Event organised by the IBMT; contact the IBMT Secretary for more information.

12 July DURHAM—The Durham Miners' Gala is the world's greatest celebration of community, international solidarity, and working-class life. Visit the IBMT stall and join other members on the march; all day; more information available on the Friends of the Durham Miners' Gala website.

Until 15 July 2025 LONDON – ‘Artists against Fascism and War’ exhibition in the Marie-Louise von Motesickzy Archive Gallery at Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG about the Artists International Association. Founded in 1933, the AIA played a prominent role in the struggle in Spain. Curator Andy Friend leads a 45-minute talk and guided tour on 8 April, 13 May, 10 June and 8 July. Details here.

19 July CARDIFF – Annual commemoration at the Wales International Brigade memorial in Alexandra Gardens, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NB; 11.30am; music, speeches and remembrance; contact organisers IB Cymru for more information.

27 July MOTHERWELL – Annual commemoration at the Motherwell International Brigade memorial. A social gathering will follow at the nearby Railway Tavern; organised by the No Pasaran Memorial Committee North Lanarkshire; 1pm; Duchess of Hamilton Park, 117 Avon Street, Motherwell ML1 3AL. Contact IBMT Scotland Secretary Mike Arnott.

I August BELFAST – The International Brigade Commemoration Committee (IBCC) presents the Féile Lecture 2025 with guest speaker Dr Brian Hanley on the topic of 'Blueshirts, Blackshirts and fascism in Ireland in the 1920s–30s'. From 12pm to 2.15pm; Shankill Road Library, 298-300 Shankill Rd, Belfast BT13 2BN. No booking required. Contact Lynda Walker for more info: lyndaernest@btinternet.com.

7 September LONDON – A guided ‘Anti-Fascist Footprints’ walk from Gardiners Corner to Cable Street, taking in 1930s sites in London's East End where many future International Brigaders participated; organised by East End Walks. 10.30am to 1pm. Book online.

12-14 September BERLIN – International annual meeting of the KFSR (Kämpfer und Freunde der Spanischen Republik), the IBMT’s sister organisation in Germany. The theme of this year’s event will be ‘The International Brigades: facts rarely or never mentioned’, with talks and an exhibition. The participation fee per person is €70 (concessions: €35), which includes light refreshments, two coffee breaks with snacks and a shared dinner. On the Sunday afternoon there will be a commemoration at the International Brigade memorial at Friedenstrasse/Büschingstrasse, 10249 Berlin. The conference will be held at the Good Morning Hotel Berlin City East, Ruschestrasse 45, 10367 Berlin; 15 twin rooms have been set aside, on a first-come basis, at €93 (single) or €101 (double), both rates including breakfast but excluding local 7.5% tax. Other accommodation also available nearby. More information from Andree Mergen of the KFSR.

27 September KIRKCALDY – Fife Trades Union Council's annual event commemorating Fife’s International Brigade volunteers; 11am at the memorial stone on Forth Avenue, Kirkcaldy KY2 5PR. Further details from Fife Trades Union Council.

3-5 October BELFAST – Weekend of events as part of the IBMT’s Annual General Meeting (at 2pm on Saturday 4 October), from the evening of Friday 3 October and ending around midday on Sunday 5 October. Hosted by the Belfast-based International Brigade Commemoration Committee. More information about the AGM from the IBMT Secretary and about the other events here and from the IBCC.

1 November LONDON – The IBMT’s Len Crome Memorial Conversation is this year on ‘Toxic legacy: the lasting impact of Francoism on Spanish Democracy’. The topic will be discussed by three leading historians of the Spanish Civil War: Paul Preston, Helen Graham and Richard Baxell. 2pm-3.30pm at the Marx Memorial Library, 37a Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0DU. Free, but donations will be asked for on the door. More information from the IBMT.

14 December DORCHESTER – Unveiling of statue of Sylvia Townsend Warner (novelist, writer and active supporter of the Spanish Republic) created by Denise Dutton; 1pm outside Goulds, South Street, Dorchester DT1 1BS. Campaign for the memorial led by Visible Women UK.