Manchester Daily throughout 2026

The Roads We Walked: The Fifth Pan-African Congress

Discover the story of one of the most significant moments in the global struggle for freedom and independence…

Manchester Thursday 24th September 2026

Black History Month – Greater Manchester Civic Launch

Greater Manchester’s Black History Month programme begins with an evening of live performances, community connection and recognition at…

Manchester Thursday 1st October 2026

Jill Scott – To Whom This May Concern World Tour

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and poet Jill Scott returns to Manchester as part of her highly…

Manchester Thursday 1st October – Saturday 31st October 2026

Black History Month at Aviva Studios – Portrait of Black Britain

Black History Month at Aviva Studios returns with Portrait of Black Britain, the acclaimed photographic exhibition by artist,…

Manchester Thursday 1st October 2026

Poetry Place: In The Beginning

Poetry Place: In The Beginning opens Black History Month in Manchester with a powerful evening of spoken word,…

Manchester Friday 2nd October 2026

Black Futures Awards 2026

Black Futures Awards 2026 celebrates Black excellence, leadership and community achievement across Greater Manchester. Taking place at Manchester…

Manchester Saturday 3rd October 2026

BREATHE: Dance & Poetry Slam 2026

BREATHE: Dance & Poetry Slam 2026 brings spoken word and dance together for an electrifying evening of live…

Manchester Saturday 3rd October 2026

The Independent Black Manchester Film Festival 2026

A celebration of independent African and Caribbean filmmaking, featuring documentaries, short films, director discussions, poetry and food at…

Manchester Wednesday 7th October 2026

Manchester Black Business Conference 2026

Manchester Black Business Conference 2026 brings together Black entrepreneurs, professionals, business leaders and creatives for an evening focused…

Oldham Wednesday 7th October 2026

In Conversation with Peter Kalu and Muli Amaye

Authors Peter Kalu and Muli Amaye discuss writing, identity, imagination and their latest books as part of Oldham…

Manchester Friday 9th October 2026

Black Business Stories: Honouring Our Communities Through Enterprise

Black entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders share stories of enterprise, resilience, leadership and creating opportunities for others. The…

Manchester Sunday 11th October 2026

An Evening with Russell T Davies & Bernardine Evaristo

Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo joins acclaimed screenwriter Russell T Davies for a special evening at Manchester Literature…

Manchester Sunday 11th October 2026

ProudMums Black History Month 2026: Our Stories, Our Health, Our Heritage

ProudMums brings families and communities together for a morning celebrating Black stories, health, heritage and the strength found…

Salford Sunday 11th October 2026

Lenny Henry: Still At Large

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

Manchester Tuesday 13th October 2026

African Soul Rebels Featuring Les Amazones d’Afrique, Gasper Nali and N’famady Kouyaté

African Soul Rebels, Music Beyond Mainstream’s trailblazing live series, returns for a new era—celebrating fearless artists who reshape…

Manchester Tuesday 13th October 2026

Manchester Leadership Breakfast: Black Leaders Building the Future of Insurance

Black professionals and industry leaders come together for an honest and practical conversation about leadership, career progression, visibility…

Manchester Thursday 15th October 2026

An Evening with President Barack Obama

Former United States President Barack Obama comes to Manchester’s Co-op Live for a major evening of conversation during…

Manchester Friday 16th October 2026

Carolyn Forché & Kwame Dawes

Acclaimed Jamaican poet Kwame Dawes joins internationally celebrated American poet Carolyn Forché for a special evening of poetry…

Salford Friday 16th October 2026

Celebrating Our Women: Black History, Community & Excellence 2026

An uplifting community celebration recognising the history, strength, resilience and continuing achievements of Black women. Celebrating Our Women…

Manchester Saturday 17th October 2026

Cabaret for Freedom: Malika Booker, Mali Hayes, Shirley May, Clive Hunte & Young Identity

Manchester Literature Festival’s Cabaret for Freedom returns for Black History Month with an evening of poetry, music and…