Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Greenwich Sunday 15 February 2026

Basketmouth: Lord of the Ribs

Africa’s biggest comedy export, Basketmouth, brings his critically acclaimed Lord of the Ribs tour to London for a…

Nottingham Sunday 15 February

Judi Love: All About The Love

Judi Love is back with a brand-new show, bringing her trademark mix of humour, warmth and unfiltered honesty….

Portsmouth Thursday 19 February 2026

Bash Amuneni: Spoken Word Masterclass

In a special commission for Portsmouth BookFest 2026, the celebrated Nigerian performance poet Bash Amuneni hosts an intimate…

Lambeth Friday 20 February 2026

ZooNation: Hip-Hop Half Term

Celebrate the vibrancy of Black dance culture with ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company at the Southbank Centre. As…

Tower Hamlets Saturday 21 February 2026

Whitney – Queen of the Night

Direct from the West End, the critically acclaimed Whitney – Queen of the Night arrives at the historic…

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Bristol Saturday 21 February

Community Celebration

Join us on Saturday 21 February (12:00–18:00) at Arnolfini for a vibrant Community Celebration, bringing together the Diverse…

Leeds Sunday 22 February 2026

Leeds Black History Walk

Join the renowned Heritage Corner team for an enlightening and immersive walking tour that uncovers the hidden narratives…

Liverpool Thursday 26 February – Sunday 01 March 20

Liverpool International Jazz Festival

The Liverpool International Jazz Festival returns to The Capstone Theatre, bringing cutting-edge jazz from around the world to…

Newcastle Upon Tyne Friday 27 February – Saturday 7 March 2026

Noughts & Crosses

Based on Malorie Blackman’s groundbreaking young adult novel, this gripping stage adaptation by Sabrina Mahfouz returns to the…

Greenwich Saturday 28 February 2026

The Drifters

The legendary group The Drifters returns to the capital for a spectacular one-night-only performance at indigo at The…

Leeds Wednesday 11 March – Saturday 28 March 2026

Small Island

 Following its massive success at the National Theatre, this epic adaptation of Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel arrives…

Leeds Wednesday 11 – Saturday 28 March 2026

Small Island

Andrea Levy’s Small Island comes to the stage in a powerful new adaptation by Helen Edmundson, directed by…

Leeds Thursday 12 – Friday 13 March 2026

Please Do Not Touch

“They will tell you that legal and illegal are the same as right and wrong. And I’ve told…

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Camden Friday 13 March 2026 – 8.00pm

Daudi Matsiko + False Idah

Nottingham-based British–Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko returns to Kings Place with a new EP, Dead Bird Dream – a…