Sheffield Tuesday 6th October 2026

In Conversation with David Greig and John Rwothomack

Two leading theatre-makers come together at Sheffield Theatres for a conversation about storytelling, creative practice and the place…

Leeds Tuesday 6 October 2026

Kiell Smith-Bynoe: Kool Story Bro

Comedian and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe brings his hit improv show Kool Story Bro to Leeds, following sold-out runs…

Sheffield Wednesday 7th October 2026

ÌLỌ́YÁ… the Journey Begins

ÌLỌ́YÁ… the Journey Begins is an intimate one-person performance exploring dreams, family, love, loss and the difficult choices…

Sheffield Wednesday 7th October 2026

ÌLỌ́YÁ… the Journey Begins

Funny, heartbreaking and painfully real, ÌLỌ́YÁ… the Journey Begins is a powerful story about ambition, love, loss and…

Leeds Wednesday 7th October 2026

Ralph and John Went to Church: Ralph Thoresby & John Lewis, the First Recorded Black Person in Leeds

An extraordinary moment recorded more than three centuries ago provides the starting point for this fascinating Black History…

Leeds Friday 9th October 2026

PJ Morton

Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer PJ Morton comes to Leeds for an intimate live performance…

Sheffield Saturday 10th October 2026

Ijakadi — The Wrestle

Ijakadi — The Wrestle is an intimate work-in-progress performance exploring colourism, identity, masculinity and the struggle to understand…

Leeds Saturday 10th October 2026

Jembaa Groove – Afrosoul Meets Highlife Direct from Berlin

Berlin-based Jembaa Groove comes to Leeds with an infectious combination of highlife, Afrosoul, jazz and contemporary Afro-fusion at…

Leeds Saturday 10th October 2026

Community Black Achievers Wings Awards 2026

The Community Black Achievers Wings Awards returns to Leeds for an evening recognising excellence, resilience, leadership and positive…

Leeds Saturday 10th October 2026

Mental Health Conference – Community Black Achievers Wings Awards

  A free community conference in Leeds will bring together individuals, families, professionals and community organisations for an…

Sheffield Monday 12th October 2026

Orchestra Baobab

One of Africa’s most celebrated bands comes to Sheffield as legendary Senegalese group Orchestra Baobab brings more than…

Sheffield Tuesday 13th October 2026

Two Mummified People, Thomas Bateman & Weston Park Museum

A special tour at Weston Park Museum examines the complicated history of two mummified people from Egypt and…

Leeds Wednesday 14th October 2026

Bel Cobain

East London singer-songwriter Bel Cobain comes to Leeds for an intimate performance at Belgrave Music Hall, bringing her…

Leeds Thursday 15th October 2026

Harry Cambridge as Luther Vandross

The timeless music of Luther Vandross is celebrated in Leeds as acclaimed tribute performer Harry Cambridge brings some…

Leeds Friday 16th October 2026

House of Funk Friday Night Party

Turn up the groove as House of Funk brings a night of classic funk and soul to Bibis…

Bradford Friday 16th October 2026

Happy Daggers

Celebrate Black History Month with an electrifying evening of funk, soul and disco as Happy Daggers bring their…

Sheffield Saturday 17th October 2026

Poetry of Resistance and Transcendence

Two internationally acclaimed poets come together in Sheffield for an evening exploring testimony, resistance, creative liberation and human…

Sheffield Saturday 17th October 2026

When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors

Historian, journalist and writer Paula Akpan comes to Sheffield to uncover the stories of African women who ruled…

Leeds Saturday 17 October 2026

AfroTreads Pop-Up Shop

Discover independent fashion, jewellery, beauty, food and more at the free AfroTreads Pop-Up Shop in Leeds.   AfroTreads…

Barnsley Saturday 17th October 2026

An Audience with Author Kit de Waal

Join award-winning author Kit de Waal for a fascinating afternoon of conversation exploring her life, writing and the…