Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Events in the North West

Liverpool Wednesday 21st October 2026

Liverpool artist, writer and urban-design activist Nina Edge leads a BlackFest visual arts workshop at Granby Winter Garden,…

Manchester Thursday 22nd October 2026

Caring and Sharing Rochdale brings communities together for an evening of music, food, entertainment and celebration inspired by…

Liverpool Saturday 24 October 2026

Explore the history of Liverpool 8 and discover the Black activists, community organisations and local campaigns that helped…

Manchester Saturday 24th October 2026

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

Manchester Sunday 25th October 2026

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

Oldham Monday 26th October 2026

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

Manchester Thursday 29th October 2026

Join host Carol Ann Whitehead and special guest Councillor Hilaria Asumu for an evening of thoughtful conversation, shared…

Salford Thursday 29th October 2026

Explore the stories of Black British ballet dancers through poetry, criticism, blogging and creative writing in this free…

Manchester Saturday 31st October 2026

Manchester Museum celebrates African and Caribbean heritage with a full afternoon of energetic storytelling, books and hands-on creative…

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…