Celebrate VE Day with an after-hours party aboard HMS Belfast
Step aboard HMS Belfast for a party reminiscent of those that swept the streets of Britain in May 1945. Enjoy a complimentary Prosecco before exploring this iconic London landmark, which served throughout the Second World War.
Dance the night away with music from vocal trio The Charlalas, visit all nine of the ship's decks, mingle with living history reenactors, and join fascinating talks with our volunteers and our guest speaker, author Phil Craig —all included with your ticket. Experience all this and more before watching the sunset over London as HMS Belfast is lit up in red, white and blue.
Guest Speaker
Phil Craig
Phil Craig is a bestselling author and multi-award-winning filmmaker.
After studying history at Cambridge, he built his career working for iconic British television series including World in Action and Panorama. Phil has held senior positions at the Discovery Channel and ABC Australia, where he ran the high-profile Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) centenary project.
Throughout his television and writing career, Phil has spent many years researching and reinterpreting the story of Britain and its Empire during the Second World War. His works include his bestselling account of 1940, Finest Hour, and his upcoming book, 1945: The Reckoning.
Food and drink will be available to purchase throughout the night from the Stokers’ Café and additional pop-up bars on the upper decks.
VE Day 80 Late is part of IWM's season of programming commemorating 80 years since the end of the Second World War.
Please note this event is for ages 18+ only. Please bring photo ID if you appear under 25.
