Lewisham Sunday 25th October 2026

In Our Hands: Hair, Memory and Making with Charlotte Mensah

Join award-winning hairstylist and author Charlotte Mensah for a hands-on family celebration of Black hair, creativity, memory and…

Wandsworth Tuesday 27th October 2026

Carnival Roots: Roehampton Celebrates

Carnival Roots: Roehampton Celebrates brings the colour, music, food and community spirit of Caribbean carnival to Roehampton for…

Lambeth Tuesday 27 October 2026

Poetry Night: Stories, Voices & Conversations

Celebrate Black History Month with an evening of poetry, spoken word and conversation, hosted by Dee Majek and…

Merton Tuesday 27th October 2026

October Half Term: African Djembe Drumming for Ages 2–6

Celebrate Black History Month with a lively and interactive African djembe drumming workshop created especially for children aged…

Barnet Tuesday 27th October 2026

Mycroft Holmes and Learie Constantine

World-renowned Holmesian writer Orlando Pearson explores an imaginative connection between Mycroft Holmes and Trinidadian cricketing legend and civil-rights…

Lambeth Wednesday 28th October 2026

Malorie Blackman: Noughts & Crosses at 25

Celebrate 25 years of one of the most influential novels in modern Black British literature as Malorie Blackman…

Islington Wednesday 28th October 2026

Go Africa Open Book

Celebrate Black History Month with a vibrant day of literature, storytelling, creativity and conversation honouring the Black African…

City of London Thursday 29th October 2026

Black Introvert Week UK 2026: Wellbeing at Work

Black Introvert Week UK returns during Black History Month 2026 with Wellbeing at Work, an evening of thoughtful…

Lambeth Thursday 29th October 2026

Lemn Sissay: Let the Light Pour In – Live

Acclaimed poet, author and performer Lemn Sissay brings Let the Light Pour In to the Southbank Centre for…

Lambeth Thursday 29 October 2026

Fire Inna Dancehall with Derek A. Bardowell

Join Derek A. Bardowell for an exploration of Fire Inna Dancehall, tracing the sounds, styles and struggles behind…

Barking and Dagenham Thursday 29 October 2026

Storytelling Residency Day 1: Shadows & Secrets with Diana Olutunmogun

Join storyteller and heritage artist Diana Olutunmogun for mysterious tales, cultural folklore and creative crafts at Valence House….

Camden Thursday 29th October 2026

Black Music & Rebellion: 60 Years of Punk

Broadcaster Ritche Brave and special guests explore the powerful and often overlooked relationship between Black music, Black British…

Westminster Friday 30th October 2026

Poetry Performance: Zena Edwards

Acclaimed poet and interdisciplinary artist Zena Edwards presents a special poetry performance at the National Portrait Gallery inspired…

Westminster Friday 30th October 2026

Penglei Liang (soprano) & Yuyao Qu (piano)

Soprano Penglei Liang and pianist Yuyao Qu present a beautiful and varied recital featuring music by Florence Price…

Lewisham Saturday 31st October – Sunday 1st November 2026

Da Mans Dem

Da Mans Dem comes to the Broadway Theatre for a bold and entertaining run, bringing a popular stage…

Brent Saturday Oct. 31 2026, 6-8pm

The Brent Reggae Album Covers Exhibition Marking African History Season (Hybrid Event)

UPDATE: There will be an unveiling of a plaque at The Reggae Tree opposite the Hawkeye record store…

Greenwich Saturday 31st October 2026

ARTicles – Black Art Show: Black History Month Edition

ARTicles – Black Art Show: Black History Month Edition brings visual art, music, creativity and community together for…

Barnet Saturday 31st October 2026

BHM Gala featuring Miss & Mr Nubian UK and Pride of Black Britain Award

BHM Gala featuring Miss & Mr Nubian UK and Pride of Black Britain Awards brings Black History Month…

Lambeth Saturday 31st October 2026

Service95 Book Club: Rewriting Male Tenderness

Award-winning British-Ghanaian writer and filmmaker Caleb Azumah Nelson joins a special London Literature Festival conversation exploring masculinity, vulnerability,…

Lambeth Saturday 31 October 2026

Black Indie Author/Illustrator Fair

Discover and support Black independent publishing at Upper Norwood Library’s Black Indie Author/Illustrator Fair, part of Lambeth Libraries’…