Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Lambeth Thursday 26 March – Saturday 16 May 2026

The Authenticator

In a major new commission for 2026, the National Theatre presents The Authenticator, a gripping gothic thriller by…

Greenwich Tuesday 6 January to Thursday 30 July 2026

Windrush Food Culture Exhibition

Explore the powerful story of Caribbean food and its lasting impact on Britain in Windrush Food Culture, a…

Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga Eala , 2025 . Acrylic and oil on canvas , 188.5 x 203.5 cm . © Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga . Courtesy the Artist and October Gallery, London.
Camden Thursday 16 April – Saturday 16 May 2026

Inheriting the Future

Inheriting the Future is a major group exhibition at October Gallery bringing together new works by Zana Masombuka,…

Westminster 24th April – 29th May 2026

Vula – Live at Ronnie Scott’s

Join acclaimed British singer Vula Malinga for a powerful live residency at the iconic Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club,…

Westminster Friday 24th April – Saturday 30th May 2026

Tender

“Thank you for trusting us with your pleasure!”   The Dancing Bears strip club is on life support….

Westminster Saturday 25 April – Saturday 18 July 2026

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Following its world premiere at the Royal Shakespeare Company, this uplifting new musical adaptation of William Kamkwamba’s best-selling…

Lewisham Tuesday 28 April – Saturday 16 May 2026

The Last Black Messiah

The Last Black Messiah, written by Emeka Agada and directed by award-nominated theatre-maker Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller, comes to The…

Birmingham Sunday 3 May 2026

Judi Love: All About the Love

Comedian Judi Love returns with her brand-new show All About the Love, bringing her signature warmth, honesty and…

Hackney Wednesday 6th May 2026

David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time

Join award-winning historian, broadcaster and author Professor David Olusoga for a powerful live talk exploring the hidden histories…

Leicester Friday 8 May and Saturday 9 May 2026

Marks of RED

Choreographer Shamel Pitts brings Marks of RED to Leicester as part of the Let’s Dance International Frontiers festival,…

Lambeth Friday 8 May 2026

Incognito

Led by Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick, the pioneering British acid jazz outfit continues to push boundaries.   Formed more…

Leeds Friday 8th May 2026

Ballet Black at 25

Ballet Black at 25 comes to Leeds Playhouse for a one-night performance, marking an important stop on the…

Brighton and Hove Saturday 9th May 2026

Patrice Lawrence: The Elemental Detectives

Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence joins Brighton Festival 2026 for a live event exploring her critically acclaimed series The…