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 Saturday 22nd August – Saturday 19th September 2026

Disney’s High School Musical

Celebrating 20 years since Disney’s High School Musical became a global phenomenon, the Wildcats are heading back to…

Manchester Friday 4th September 2026

Black Creative Trailblazers Showcase 2026

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

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 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…

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…

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 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 Thursday 15th October 2026

The Brown Sugar RAP Party

To mark the first anniversary of D’Angelo’s passing, The Brown Sugar RAP Party brings together ten contemporary poets…

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…

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…

Manchester Saturday 24th October 2026

Black History Month Reception Evening

Black History Month Reception Evening 2026 brings communities from across Greater Manchester together for an evening celebrating Black…

Manchester Sunday 25th October 2026

An Evening with Jackie Kay

Acclaimed poet, novelist and former Scottish Makar Jackie Kay comes to Manchester Literature Festival for a special evening…

Oldham Monday 26th October 2026

Live@TheLibrary: Alicia’s Amazing Adventure to Find the First Black Briton

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

Lemn Sissay: Let The Light Pour In

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

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