Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Tyne and wear

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

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

Newcastle Upon Tyne Thursday 8th October 2026

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

Tyne and wear Friday 9th October 2026

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

Gateshead Friday 9th October 2026

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

South Shields Friday 9th October 2026

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

Tyne and wear Saturday 10th October 2026

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

Newcastle Upon Tyne Saturday 17th October 2026

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 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! brings author and communications professional Monique Pennie to Newcastle City Library for a Black…

Newcastle Upon Tyne Friday 23rd October 2026

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

Gateshead Saturday 24th October 2026

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