Irish in London: Events, Arts, Culture and Directory

London's St. Patrick's Day Parade, March

Supported by the Mayor's office, this is a free, family day out celebrating Ireland's patron saint and all things Irish – food, dance, crafts, culture and music – with a huge parade of floats, dancers and musicians.

More events take place in Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square – where the famous fountains spout green water for the day!
www.london.gov.uk/stpatricksday

Other Events in London

Return to Camden Town Festival, October

The UK's flagship traditional Irish music, song and dance festival. Held over 10 days, it boasts some of the top traditional players, singers and dancers from the UK, Ireland and the US entertaining and offering lessons in a programme of concerts, céilídhs, and workshops for adults and children at all levels.

Find out more at the Return to Camden Town Festival website

Irish Arts & Culture in London

London Irish Centre

For the past 50 years, the London Irish Centre has offered cultural experiences and educational facilities for successive generations of Irish people. Try some Irish dancing or music lessons, or take a few lessons to brush up on your Gaelic. www.irishcentre.org

Irish Cultural Centre

Hammersmith Blacks Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9DT
Tel: +44 (0)20 8563 8232
www.lbhf.gov.uk/irishcentre
A recently spruced-up venue, which, in conjunction with the nearby Riverside Studios, plays host to well-known Irish trad and folk musicians and also holds a film festival showcasing the many different voices of Irish culture, both old and new.

Irish Contemporary Art

Irish Contemporary Art was established in 1997 to promote the work of Irish artists in the UK through organising exhibitions and taking space at art fairs.

Directory: Irish in London

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The Old Library Building, Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, NW10
Tel: +44 (0)20 8459 6655
Information and advice service for the Irish community.

London Irish Women's Centre

59 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0AR
Tel: +44 (0)20 7249 7318
Provides support and counselling for Irish women in London.