Liverpool Wednesday 14th October 2026

Blackfest 2026 Presents: Visual Arts Workshop With Alena Kudera

BlackFest continues its 2026 visual arts programme at Granby Winter Garden with a hands-on workshop led by artist…

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…

Bolton Thursday 15th October 2026

Film Night: Hidden Figures

Celebrate Black History Month with a free screening of Hidden Figures, the inspiring story of the Black women…

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…

Liverpool Saturday 17th October 2026

Thomas Glave and Stephen Small: in Conversation

Writers and academics Thomas Glave and Professor Stephen Small come together at Liverpool Literary Festival for a conversation…

Liverpool Saturday 17th October 2026

Thomas Glave and Stephen Small: In Conversation

Two leading Black academics and writers come together at Liverpool Literary Festival for a special conversation exploring transnational…

Liverpool Saturday 17 October 2026

Writing on the Wall BHM26: 1919 Walking Tour

Discover the history of Liverpool’s Black community and the racial violence that erupted across the city in June…

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 17th October 2026

From Potential to Progress: Honouring Our Roots

An empowering Black History Month seminar helping women, young adults and members of the wider community develop the…

Liverpool Wednesday 21st October 2026

Blackfest 2026 Presents: Visual Arts Workshop With Nina Edge

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

Manchester Thursday 22nd October 2026

9th Annual Black History Month Celebration

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

Liverpool Saturday 24 October 2026

Writing on the Wall BHM26: L8 Activism Walking Tour

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

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…

Manchester Thursday 29th October 2026

Portico Ubuntu: Diaspora Dine & Discussion

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

Salford Thursday 29th October 2026

Black British Ballet Creative Writing Workshop

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

Manchester Saturday 31st October 2026

Black History Month Storytelling with CALFE

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

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…