Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Norfolk Saturday 26 September 2026

Michael Akadiri: Don’t Call Me Uncle!

Following two hit UK tours, multi-award-winning comedian and resident (junior) doctor Michael Akadiri brings his latest show Don’t…

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 Thursday 1st October 2026

Black Classics Symposium

Classical music is often associated with the Western canon, yet its development has long been shaped by diverse…

Birmingham Tuesday 6 October to Saturday 10 October 2026

Sylvia

Sylvia tells the powerful and often overlooked story of Sylvia Pankhurst — a fearless, complex and determined figure…

Leeds Tuesday 6 October 2026

Kiell Smith-Bynoe: Kool Story Bro

Comedian and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe brings his hit improv show Kool Story Bro to Leeds, following sold-out runs…

Bristol Tuesday 6th October 2026

Lenny Henry: Still At Large

Join Sir Lenny Henry as Still At Large comes to Bristol, bringing an evening of live performance that…

Coventry Wednesday 7th October 2026

Ballet Black at 25

Ballet Black at 25 comes to the Belgrade Theatre for a special one-night performance, celebrating 25 years of…

Camden Friday 9 October 2026 – 7.30pm

Renell Shaw: Remember Us Tomorrow

Artist-in-Residence Renell Shaw presents the world premiere of Remember Us Tomorrow, the final chapter in his acclaimed Windrush…

Hastings 10 October – 9 November 2026

Tapestry of Black Britons

Tapestry of Black Britons comes to Hastings Museum as part of its expanding UK tour, presenting a powerful…

Salford Sunday 11th October 2026

Lenny Henry: Still At Large

Join Sir Lenny Henry at The Lowry for Still At Large, a compelling live show that blends humour,…

Newham Tuesday 13th October 2026

Black Men Business Talks

Join UK Black Business Week for Black Men Business Talks, a powerful evening focused on leadership, entrepreneurship and…

Westminster Friday 16th October – Sunday 18th October 2026

MBK Peloton

MBK Peloton brings together members of My Brother’s Keeper (MBK), a global network of over 1,100 Black men,…