Events

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. Speakers: Mary Greening (IB Cymru), Beth Winter, Peter Harris and David McKnight (IBMT Wales Secretary); music from Cor Cochion Caerdydd. 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.

6 September GLASGOW – Annual Glasgow Commemoration at La Pasionaria statue, Custom House Quay, G1 4NP; 11am; details from glasgowhnh@gmail.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.

12 September COLCHESTER – Red Sky at Sunrise: Anton Lesser and Charlie Hamblett, with musical accompaniment, play the role of Laurie Lee and other characters with extracts from his trilogy, ‘Cider with Rosie’, ‘As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning’ and ‘A Moment of War’, describing how Lee walked out of the Cotswolds and ended up fighting with the International Brigades in the Spanish Civil War. Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester CO1 1PT. More information and tickets here.

15-17 September LONDON – Red Sky at Sunrise: Anton Lesser and Charlie Hamblett, with musical accompaniment, play the role of Laurie Lee and other characters from his trilogy, ‘Cider with Rosie’, ‘As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning’ and ‘A Moment of War’, describing how Lee walked out of the Cotswolds and ended up fighting with the International Brigades in the Spanish Civil War. Wilton’s Music Hall, Graces Alley, London E1 8JB. More information and tickets here.

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.

28 October CHICHESTER – Red Sky at Sunrise: Anton Lesser and Charlie Hamblett, with musical accompaniment, play the role of Laurie Lee and other characters from his trilogy, ‘Cider with Rosie’, ‘As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning’ and ‘A Moment of War’, when Lee walked out of the Cotswolds and ended up fighting with the International Brigades in the Spanish Civil War. Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Way, Chichester PO19 6AP.  More information and tickets here.

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.