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…
2026 LISTINGS
Birmingham
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…
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…
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…
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…
Birmingham
Friday 16th October 2026
Hue & Cry + Roachford
Two enduring names from British music come together at Symphony Hall as Hue & Cry and Roachford share…
Birmingham
Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th October 2026
AJN Local Heroes & Be Inspired Youth Gala and Awards Ceremony 2026
The Association of Jamaican Nationals (Birmingham) UK brings together community leaders, businesses, professionals, families and young people for…
Birmingham
Monday 19th October 2026
Lenny Henry: Still At Large
Join Sir Lenny Henry for an evening of comedy, storytelling and reflection as Still At Large arrives in…
Birmingham
Tuesday 20th October 2026
Afro Dance Xplosion 2026: Transcen-dance
Afro Dance Xplosion 2026: Transcen-dance brings together artists from Africa and its diaspora for an ambitious evening celebrating…
Birmingham
Wednesday 21st October – Thursday 22nd October 2026
Made You Look
Made You Look comes to Birmingham Rep for a powerful and immersive performance, offering a bold exploration of…
Birmingham
Wednesday 21 October and Thursday 22 October 2026
Made You Look
Made You Look is a visceral and explosive one-man performance that blends spoken word, physical theatre, visual art…
Birmingham
Friday 30th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Off-Key
Friendship, ambition and Black girlhood collide in Off-Key, a sharp and heartfelt new coming-of-age drama from award-winning theatre…
Birmingham
Friday 30th October 2026
BlackFest Ultimate Black Arts Showcase – Closing Ceremony
BlackFest 2026 comes to a spectacular conclusion in Birmingham with the Ultimate Black Arts Showcase, an evening dedicated…