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5 July: Annual commemoration at London Southbank memorial

July 5, 2025
London

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 Miners' Gala

July 12, 2025
Durham

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: ‘Artists against Fascism and War’ at Tate Britain, London

July 15, 2025
London

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: Commemoration at Welsh national memorial

July 19, 2025
Cardiff

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: Commemoration in Motherwell

July 27, 2025
Motherwell

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.

1 August: Féile Lecture 2025 in Belfast

August 1, 2025
Belfast

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.

5 September: Annual Glasgow Commemoration at La Pasionaria statue

September 6, 2025
Glasgow

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

7 September: Anti-fascist footprints in London's East End

September 7, 2025
London

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 meeting

September 12, 2025
Berlin

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: Laurie Lee tribute in Colchester

September 12, 2025
Colchester

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: Laurie Lee tribute in London

September 17, 2025
London

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: Commemoration for the Fife volunteers

September 27, 2025
Kirkcaldy

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: IBMT AGM weekend in Belfast

October 3, 2025
Belfast

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: Laurie Lee tribute in Chichester

October 28, 2025
Chichester

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: Historians discuss Franco’s toxic legacy at London event

November 1, 2025
London

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: Unveiling of Sylvia Townsend Warner statue in Dorchester

December 14, 2025
Dorchester

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.

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