Leicester Thursday 1st October – Wednesday 28th October 2026

Reel Histories 2026: Black Classics

Reel Histories 2026: Black Classics is a bold film programme for Black History Month 2026, amplifying the cinematic…

Leicester Tuesday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th October 2026

Black History Month Cookery Course

Black History Month Cookery Course celebrates the cultures and culinary traditions of the African diaspora through a four-week…

Leicester Sunday 18 October 2026

Lenny Henry: Still At Large

For over five decades, Lenny Henry has been a defining voice in British entertainment, shaping comedy, television and…

Leicester Wednesday 21st October 2026

Book Launch – Migrants, Minorities, and the History of British Boxing

Book Launch – Migrants, Minorities, and the History of British Boxing explores how migration, race and minority communities…

Nottingham Wednesday 21st October 2026

Suntou Susso & The Gambian Superstars

Experience the extraordinary musical traditions of West Africa as Suntou Susso & The Gambian Superstars bring kora music,…

Leicester Thursday 22 October 2026

Virgo Multiverse

Explore Afrofuturism, imagination and the African diaspora through Virgo Multiverse, an evening of multimedia work and performance presented…

Nottingham Saturday 24th October 2026

The Black Achievers Awards 2026

The Black Achievers Awards 2026 returns to Nottingham for an inspiring evening recognising the achievements, leadership and contributions…

Leicester Tuesday 27 October 2026

Lemn Sissay: Let The Light Pour In – Live

Spend an evening with Lemn Sissay, one of Britain’s most influential literary voices, as he brings his acclaimed…

Leicester Tuesday 27 October 2026

Black History Month: Plants and Empire

Discover how plants became central to colonial power in a specialist tour drawing on objects from Glasgow Museums’…

Leicester Wednesday 28 October 2026

An Evening with Gerard Alfonzo Daley

Join writer Gerard Alfonzo Daley for a reading from The Book of Erin and an audience question-and-answer session…

Leicester Saturday 31 October 2026

Overcome Book Launch

Celebrate the launch of Overcome, a collaborative publication bringing together the personal stories of African Caribbean women through…

Nottingham Saturday 31st October 2026

Once Upon a Time in Sokoto

Award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams brings Once Upon a Time in Sokoto to Nottingham Playhouse, telling an…

Nottingham Saturday 31st October 2026

Once Upon a Time in Sokoto

Award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams brings Once Upon a Time in Sokoto to Nottingham Playhouse, telling an…