Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Events in the North West

Liverpool Saturday 16 May 2026 – Monday 31 August 2026

John Akomfrah: Listening All Night To The Rain marks the UK presentation of a major new multimedia installation…

Liverpool Friday 12 June 2026

UB40 arrive in Liverpool for their 2026 UK Tour with a major performance at M&S Bank Arena, bringing…

Liverpool Sunday 14 June 2026

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall hosts Beverley Knight for a night that promises to be one of the standout soul…

Liverpool Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 June 2026

Africa Oyé, the UK’s largest free celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture, returns to Sefton Park…

Manchester Saturday 20 June 2026

Join the community in Manchester for a vibrant celebration marking Windrush Day 2026, bringing people together to honour…

Manchester Wednesday 24th June 2026

Minor Black Figures: Brandon Taylor in conversation with Simon Savidge comes to Blackwell’s Bookshop in Manchester for an…

Manchester Friday 26 June 2026

Beverley Knight takes to the stage at the iconic O2 Apollo Manchester for an explosive night of live…

Manchester Friday 4th September 2026

Join a spectacular evening celebrating Black creativity, culture and community, as the Black Creative Trailblazers Showcase returns to…

Salford Sunday 11th October 2026

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

Oldham Monday 26th October 2026

Join a joyful and imaginative family theatre experience as Alicia’s Amazing Adventure to Find the First Black Briton…

Salford Saturday 31st October & Sunday 1st November 2026

Join acclaimed poet, author and broadcaster Lemn Sissay OBE for an uplifting and deeply personal live performance based…

Manchester 11 November 2026 – January 2027

Tapestry of Black Britons arrives at Manchester Central Library as part of its expanding national tour, bringing a…