Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Events in the South West

Bristol Thursday 1st October 2026

Award-winning author and poet Derek Owusu comes to Bristol for a special conversation about his new novel, The…

Dorset Thursday 1 October 2026

Celebrate the music and legacy of one of the world’s greatest reggae icons as Legend Live presents an…

Bath Saturday 3rd October 2026

Discover the remarkable life of Eric Walrond, a major literary figure of the Harlem Renaissance whose extraordinary journey…

Bristol Tuesday 6th October 2026

Join Sir Lenny Henry as Still At Large comes to Bristol, bringing an evening of live performance that…

Bristol Tuesday 6 October 2026

Celebrate the people shaping Black community identity, wellbeing, culture and leadership across Bristol and the South West. …

Bristol Sunday 11th October 2026

The Six Triple Eight – Black History Month Screening offers audiences in Bristol an opportunity to discover the…

Bristol Sunday 11 October 2026

Seedling Sessions celebrates its tenth anniversary by joining forces with Black Creatives for an evening of live music,…

Cheltenham Sunday 11th October 2026

Historian, broadcaster and bestselling author David Olusoga reflects on his remarkable career and his contribution to transforming the…

Cheltenham Friday 16th October 2026

Can Black characters simply exist on the page without always being expected to represent politics, race or an…

Cheltenham Saturday 17th October 2026

Award-winning British-Jamaican author Candice Carty-Williams returns to one of the most celebrated characters in contemporary Black British fiction…

Bristol Monday 19th October 2026

Paint a Tote Bag – Celebrating Black History Month invites participants to explore African-inspired design and creativity through…

Bristol Friday 20th November 2026

Join actor, writer and comedian Kiell Smith-Bynoe for his hit live show Kool Story Bro, bringing a night…