Durham Thursday 1st October 2026

Ballet Black at 25

Ballet Black celebrates its 25th anniversary with a landmark double bill at Gala Durham, opening October with an…

Newcastle Upon Tyne Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th October 2026

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Inspired by the life and music of Nina Simone, Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed Black Is The Color Of My…

Newcastle Upon Tyne Tuesday 6 October 2026

Beyond Recognition: Structural Racism and the Health of the Black Community

Dr Gwenetta Curry delivers Newcastle University’s INSIGHTS Black History Month Lecture, examining how structural racism continues to affect…

Newcastle Upon Tyne Thursday 8th October 2026

Windows of Displacement

Migration, colonialism, identity and the meaning of home come together in Akeim Toussaint Buck’s Windows of Displacement at…

Gateshead Thursday 8th October 2026

The Drifters

The Drifters bring decades of rhythm and blues and soul history to Gateshead. One of the most celebrated…

Tyne and wear Friday 9th October 2026

Poetic Symphony by Dominic Nelson-Ashley

Poet and spoken-word artist Dominic Nelson-Ashley brings poetry and live music together in Poetic Symphony, an evening exploring…

Durham Friday 9th October 2026

Talking Books with Naomi Booth and Kayo Chingony

Award-winning poet Kayo Chingonyi joins novelist Naomi Booth at Durham Book Festival for an insightful conversation about writing,…

Gateshead Friday 9th October 2026

African Soul Rebels – Les Amazones d’Afrique, Gasper Nali & N’famady Kouyaté

African Soul Rebels brings together musicians from across the African continent for an evening celebrating creativity, musical heritage…

South Shields Friday 9th October 2026

King of Pop

The music and performance legacy of Michael Jackson comes to South Shields with King of Pop, a live…

Newcastle Upon Tyne Saturday 10th October 2026

The Beat – Dance Crazed Too UK Tour

The Beat brings the energy of Britain’s ska and 2 Tone movement to Newcastle. Formed in Birmingham in…

Tyne and wear Saturday 10th October 2026

Mary Ann Macham – One of North Tyneside’s Most Remarkable Historical Figures

This special Black History Month event brings the remarkable story of Mary Ann Macham back into the history…

Middlesbrough Tuesday 13th October 2026

The Beat – Dance Crazed Too UK Tour

The Beat brings its Dance Crazed Too tour to Middlesbrough Town Hall this October. Emerging from Birmingham at…

Middlesbrough Thursday 15th October 2026

Sheku Kanneh-Mason Plays Saint-Saëns

Internationally acclaimed British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason joins Royal Northern Sinfonia and conductor Dinis Sousa at Middlesbrough Town Hall…

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…

Tyne and wear Saturday 17th October 2026

Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir – 10 Years

Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir celebrates ten years of music with a special anniversary concert at The Glasshouse…

Newcastle Upon Tyne Thursday 22nd October 2026

Don’t Call Me Scary!

Don’t Call Me Scary! brings author and communications professional Monique Pennie to Newcastle City Library for a Black…

Newcastle Upon Tyne Friday 23rd October 2026

Notice. Name. Navigate.

How do you respond when somebody makes a comment or assumption that feels uncomfortable, prejudiced or simply wrong?…

Newcastle Upon Tyne Friday 23rd October 2026

Soul II Soul

Soul II Soul brings one of the most influential sounds in modern Black British music to Newcastle. Led…

Durham Saturday 24th October 2026

Marvin Muoneké & The Strictly Smokin’ Big Band

British jazz vocalist and musician Marvin Muoneké joins the North East’s Strictly Smokin’ Big Band for one of…

Gateshead Saturday 24th October 2026

Afro-Brazilian Celebration Day

Afro-Brazilian Celebration Day brings music, dance and communal celebration to The Glasshouse for an evening exploring the cultural…