Events

17 May GLASGOW – No Pasarán Fest: an evening of music and spoken word to celebrate the Spanish Republic and honour the memory of the International Brigades; also to demand a new Republic and fundraise for the IBMT. Organised by PCE Exterior en Gran Bretaña (Spanish Communist Party in Great Britain). From 7pm at The Flying Duck, 42 Renfield Street, Glasgow G2 3AU. General admission: £7; concession: £3; solidarity: £15. Book online.

17 May MANCHESTER – A concert of Songs of Protest & Struggle, including from the Spanish Civil War,  at Wilbraham St Ninian’s Church, Egerton Road, Chorlton M21 0XJ. Starts 7.30pm. All welcome. Part of ⁦the Chorlton Arts Festival.

30 May – 1 June MALGRAT DE MAR – The annual festival at Solidarity Park. More information coming soon. Learn more about the project on YouTube. Contact: info@solidaritypark.

5 June ONLINE – Discussion about ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ (1943) led by Alex Vernon and hosted by ALBA, the US-based Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives; 10pm-11.15pm; registration essential via Eventbrite. The film is an adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's novel, in which American Robert Jordan (Gary Cooper) travels to Spain to join the anti-fascist fight. Tasked with blowing up a bridge behind enemy lines, he falls for María (Ingrid Bergman), a victim of Franco’s cruel repression.

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.

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.