Coventry
Friday 4 September 2026
The American Four Tops
More than just a tribute show, American Four Tops is a heartfelt homage to one of the most…
2026 LISTINGS
Events in the West Midlands
Birmingham
Sunday 6th September 2026
S.O.U.L. Fest 2026: Short Film Programme
A new generation of Black British filmmakers takes centre stage at S.O.U.L. Fest 2026, with a specially curated…
Birmingham
Friday 2nd October 2026
And Still I Rise
And Still I Rise brings an inspiring evening of new Black creativity to Midlands Arts Centre, showcasing emerging…
Birmingham
Friday 2nd – Saturday 3rd October 2026
Celebrating Black History Month: MOBBO – Music of Black British Origin & More
MOBBO – Music of Black British Origin & More opens October with an evening celebrating the sounds, stories…
Birmingham
Saturday 3rd October 2026
An Evening of Excellence
An Evening of Excellence brings contemporary art, fine dining, entertainment and community together for a sophisticated celebration of…
Wolverhampton
Sunday 4th October 2026
Upfront Comedy
Upfront Comedy comes to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for a major night of stand-up created especially for Black History…
Wolverhampton
Sunday 4th October 2026
Upfront Comedy
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre presents Upfront Comedy, a high-energy stand-up showcase bringing together established names, diverse voices and emerging…
Wolverhampton
Monday 5th – Wednesday 7th October 2026
The Brown Suite
Soul, funk, dance and storytelling come together in The Brown Suite, an energetic new dance-theatre production bringing the…
Birmingham
Tuesday 6 October to Saturday 10 October 2026
Sylvia
Sylvia tells the powerful and often overlooked story of Sylvia Pankhurst — a fearless, complex and determined figure…
Coventry
Tuesday 6th October 2026
African Soul Rebels: Les Amazones d’Afrique, Gasper Nali + N’famady Kouyaté
African Soul Rebels brings an extraordinary celebration of contemporary African music to Coventry, with Les Amazones d’Afrique, Gasper…
Staffordshire
Tuesday 6th October 2026
Gary Crosby and Denys Baptiste Present John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme
Two leading figures in Black British jazz come together at the New Vic Theatre for a special celebration…
Coventry
Wednesday 7th October 2026
Ballet Black at 25
Ballet Black at 25 comes to the Belgrade Theatre for a special one-night performance, celebrating 25 years of…
Coventry
Wednesday 7th – Thursday 8th October 2026
Blaze FM
Blaze FM brings an explosive mix of theatre, Grime, Garage, Drill and Jungle to Coventry for Black History…
Birmingham
Thursday 8th October 2026
Margaret Busby: Part of the Story
Pioneering publisher, editor, writer and cultural campaigner Margaret Busby comes to Birmingham Literature Festival to reflect on more…
Birmingham
Thursday 8th October 2026
African Soul Rebels
African Soul Rebels returns for a new generation, bringing some of the most adventurous voices in contemporary African…
Birmingham
Saturday 10th October 2026
Melanin Marvels Festival – Black History Month Children’s Festival
Melanin Marvels Festival – Black History Month Children’s Festival comes to Birmingham for a vibrant celebration of children’s…
Birmingham
Saturday 10th October 2026
Benjamin Zephaniah Day: A Festival of Rhythm, Unity and Revolution
Birmingham celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of Benjamin Zephaniah with an afternoon of poetry, music, dance, creativity…
Dudley
Saturday 10th October 2026
The Way Forward: Inclusive and Innovative History
Teachers, historians and heritage professionals come together at Black Country Living Museum for The Way Forward: Inclusive and…
Birmingham
Sunday 11 October 2026
COBO: Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special
Celebrate Black History Month with an unforgettable evening of comedy as COBO: Comedy Shutdown returns to Birmingham with…
Birmingham
Sunday 11th October 2026
En Pointe, Off Kilter with Thomas Glave
Award-winning Jamaican-American writer and academic Thomas Glave comes to Birmingham Literature Festival to discuss his new collection of…