Black History Event Highlights

Raphael Albert, Miss Black & Beautiful Sybil McLean with fellow contestants, Hammersmith Palais, London, 1972. From the portfolio 'Black Beauty Pageants'. Courtesy of © Raphael Albert/Autograph ABP

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Raphael Albert documented hundreds of popular beauty pageants and other events in west London’s black community from the…


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Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Lambeth Thursday 27 August to Saturday 24 October 2026

The Story

A gripping newsroom drama by Tracey Scott Wilson, The Story makes its UK premiere at the National Theatre,…

Kensington and Chelsea Saturday 29 August 2026 – Monday 31 August 2026

Notting Hill Carnival 2026

Notting Hill Carnival is Europe’s largest street festival and one of the most important cultural celebrations of Caribbean…

Leeds Sunday 30th August 2026

Black Music Festival 2026

Join the 40th Anniversary of the Black Music Festival in Leeds, a vibrant celebration of Black music, culture…

Kensington and Chelsea Sunday 30th August – Monday 31st August 2026

Notting Hill Carnival 2026

Notting Hill Carnival returns in 2026 as Europe’s largest street festival and one of the most iconic celebrations…