Bloomsday Festival at Embassy Gardens

Saturday June 15th brings another edition of Bloomsday - an extravaganza showcasing Irish culture, food, drink and music in Nine Elms in honour of the esteemed Irish poet James Joyce. Co-hosted by Darby’s, the oyster bar, bakery, and grill from chef-owner Robin Gill, the event at Embassy Gardens offers a jam-packed programme of activities and events, featuring a line-up of incredible talent, both new and old from Ireland. 

Imedlda May takes to the stage at 4pm, the line up is below:

12.00 - 12.40 - World Heart Beat

12.40 - 13.20 - Nially

13.20 - 14.00 - Gareth Freiheit

14.10 - 14.20 - Oisin Rogers - Spoken Word

14.20 - 15.00 - Jeanette Murphy

15.00 - 15.10 - Trevor Kaniswaran - Spoken Word

15.10 - 15.50 - Amber Jade

15.50 - 16.00 - Emma Dabiri - Spoken Word

16.00 - 17.00 - Imelda May

17.00 - 17.10 - Emma Dabiri - Spoken Word

17.10 - 17.30 - Fintan James

17.30 - 17.40 - Trevor Kaniswaran - Spoken Word

17.40 - 18.10 - Blanid

18.20 - 19.00 - Bukky the Person

19.00 - 19.40 - Alibhe Reddy Cathal Broderick

19.40 - 20.20 - Cathal Broderick

20.20 - 21.00 - Lisa Canny

(Please note performance times are subject to change before the event).

Unbelievably this is all free - you can also try playing Irish instruments and dine on typical Irish foods with popups from Teeling Whiskey, Five Farms Irish Cream, 40ft Brewery, Gusbourne, Campari, Dash Burgers, Ruben’s Reubens, and Wine and Rind. Enjoy Irish film screenings from 1-4pm too. 

Time: 12pm to 9pm

Address: Embassy Gardens, 3 Viaduct Gardens, Nine Elms, London SW11 7AY

Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/

Written by Claire Selby 

Image courtesy of Bloomsday Festival