The New Zealand Society ANZAC Commemoration Reception (24/04/2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The New Zealand Society ANZAC Commemoration Reception will mark the 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings and honour the sacrifices of New Zealanders who have served in times of peace and war.

This year, in light of the war in Iran, we have chosen to pay our respects with a modest and meaningful commemoration that encapsulates the spirit of ANZAC through mateship and camaraderie.

Join the NZ High Commissioner, NZ Deputy High Commissioner, NZ Defence Advisor and members and friends of The New Zealand Society on April 24 at Market Place in Leicester Square. Everyone is welcome.

You will enjoy:

ANZAC commemorative address by Colonel Mel Childs from NZDF
The Last Post poignant bugle call
Solo violin performance inspired by ANZAC soldier Alexander Aitken
Voices of Gallipoli poem read by playwright Arthur Meek
Ngāti Rānana song originally performed by the Māori Battalion at Gallipoli

Friday 24 April, 2026

Market Place, 20-21 Leicester Square (upstairs), West End, London WC2H 7JX

6pm – 8:30pm

TICKETS:

Members of The New Zealand Society – FREE
Non-members – £15

There is a fully-stocked bar to purchase drinks, and should you wish to buy dinner, there are 16 independent food traders to choose from.

Nearest tube stations: Leicester Square and Piccadilly.

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The New Zealand Society ANZAC Commemoration Reception (24/04/2026)