Sheffield
Saturday 17th October 2026
When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors
Historian, journalist and writer Paula Akpan comes to Sheffield to uncover the stories of African women who ruled…
2026 LISTINGS
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Saturday 17th October 2026
The Dualers
The Dualers bring their blend of ska, reggae and Jamaican rhythm and blues to Newcastle. The South-East London…
Manchester
Saturday 17th October 2026
Cabaret for Freedom: Malika Booker, Mali Hayes, Shirley May, Clive Hunte & Young Identity
Manchester Literature Festival’s Cabaret for Freedom returns for Black History Month with an evening of poetry, music and…
Lewisham
Saturday 17th October – Saturday 24th October 2026
Oliver Samuels in Where Dere’s A Will
Oliver Samuels brings his latest comedy production Where Dere’s A Will Dere’s A Criminal to the Broadway Theatre…
Liverpool
Saturday 17 October 2026
Writing on the Wall BHM26: 1919 Walking Tour
Discover the history of Liverpool’s Black community and the racial violence that erupted across the city in June…
Camden
Saturday 17th October 2026
Black British Folk Takeover
Black British Folk Takeover returns to Cecil Sharp House for an inspiring festival-style celebration exploring the rich and…
Birmingham
Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th October 2026
AJN Local Heroes & Be Inspired Youth Gala and Awards Ceremony 2026
The Association of Jamaican Nationals (Birmingham) UK brings together community leaders, businesses, professionals, families and young people for…
Brighton and Hove
Sunday 18th October 2026
Kiell Smith-Bynoe: Kool Story Bro
Join comedian and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe for his hit improv comedy show Kool Story Bro, coming to Brighton…
Online Events
Sunday 18th October 2026
Black History and Ancestry: Economic Forces Behind Emancipation
How did the economic forces behind emancipation shape Black history, and what can they reveal about the lives…
Online Events
Sunday 18th October 2026
African-Irish Ancestry in the Caribbean: What Records and DNA Reveal
Why do so many African-Caribbean families have Irish surnames? Explore what ancestry, identity and family history reveal. …
Glasgow
Sunday 18th October 2026
Tyla – The A*Pop World Tour
South African singer Tyla brings The APop World Tour* to Glasgow following a remarkable rise that has placed…
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…
Sheffield
Sunday 18th – Wednesday 21st October 2026
Roots and Futures Exhibition
Roots and Futures brings community histories, heritage projects, new archives and anti-racist cultural work into the heart of…
Birmingham
Monday 19th October 2026
Lenny Henry: Still At Large
Join Sir Lenny Henry for an evening of comedy, storytelling and reflection as Still At Large arrives in…
Lambeth
Monday 19 October 2026
Stories of Sudan — Exhibition Launch
Attend the launch of Stories of Sudan, an exhibition bringing together historical photographs and contemporary children’s artwork to…
Bristol
Monday 19th October 2026
Paint a Tote Bag – Celebrating Black History Month
Paint a Tote Bag – Celebrating Black History Month invites participants to explore African-inspired design and creativity through…
Lambeth
Monday 19 October 2026
Black British Ballet Dance Workshop
Join Royal Ballet School graduate Darren Panton for a dance workshop combining ballet with contemporary, African and Caribbean…
Lambeth
Monday 19 October 2026
Pioneers of Black British Ballet — In Conversation with Darren Panton
Discover the lives and achievements of Black British ballet pioneers in an evening of conversation with dancer and…
Luton
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Nadine White: Powered by Experience at the University of Bedfordshire
Multi-award-winning journalist, filmmaker and Black Current News founder Nadine White shares lessons from her groundbreaking career in journalism…
Online Events
Tuesday 20th October 2026
Beyond Awareness: Exploring How Race and Culture Impact Our Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Join leading researchers, academics and safeguarding practitioners for an important Black History Month conversation examining how race, culture…