Leicester Thursday 24 September to Saturday 3 October 2026

Sylvia

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

Leicester Saturday 26 September 2026

Kane Brown: Crowd Work King

Following the phenomenal success of his sold-out Don’t Listen To Me tour, comedian Kane Brown returns with Crowd…

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…

Leicester Thursday 1st October 2026

Black History Month Launch: Black Classics in Concert

Launching Black History Month 2026, Black Classics in Concert is an evening celebrating the musical legacies and enduring…

Nottingham Friday 2nd October 2026

Legend: Music of Bob Marley

Celebrate the extraordinary musical legacy of Bob Marley with an evening dedicated to the songs that helped take…

Nottingham Friday 2nd October 2026

Michael Mania

Celebrate the music, dance and extraordinary cultural legacy of Michael Jackson with Michael Mania, a large-scale live concert…

Leicester Saturday 3rd October 2026

In Conversation with Mel Pennant and Lisa Smith

Two contemporary Black British authors come together at Leicester Central Library for a special Black History Month conversation…

Nottingham Saturday 3rd October 2026

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Experience the music of Michael Jackson in an entirely different setting as a string quartet performs some of…

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 Wednesday 7th October 2026

African Caribbean Health & Wellbeing Day

African Caribbean Health & Wellbeing Day brings community members, organisations and health professionals together in Leicester for a…

Leicester Sunday 11 October 2026

COBO: Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special

Celebrate Black History Month with an unforgettable evening of comedy as COBO: Comedy Shutdown returns to Leicester with…

Leicester Thursday 15 October 2026

Aurie Styla: Maverick

Aurie Styla returns to Leicester with Maverick, his brand-new stand-up show following his acclaimed 100-plus date international The…

Nottingham Thursday 15th October 2026

African Soul Rebels

African Soul Rebels brings a powerful celebration of contemporary African music to Nottingham, bringing together artists whose work…

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,…

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…

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…