40 Years of Leicester Caribbean Carnival
Leicester Caribbean Carnival was founded in 1985 to promote togetherness and integration for everyone in Leicester, in the wake of civil unrest. This event
£3.00 – £8.00
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John Agard
A special evening celebrating the poetry and words of international poet John Agard and local poet sensations, creating a space for conversation, performance and
Scrap It, Revamp It: 100 Years of Black History Commemorations (1926 – 2026)
In the early twentieth century, Black communities in America had begun marking the February birthdays of social reformer and civil rights activist, Frederick Douglass
Leicester Windrush Memories
Presented by Kainé Management and the Better Together Project with Leicester Museum and Art Gallery Kainé Management and the Better Together Project present an
“We Had One of Those!”
Presented by Kainé Management with Leicester Museum and Art Gallery. Tickets: Free Join Kainé Management in reminiscing about African Caribbean life in Britain in
Black Classics Symposium
Classical music is a timeless and universal art form, transcending geographic and cultural boundaries. Although traditionally associated with the western canon, the richness of
£35.00
Black History Month Launch: Black Classics in Concert
To launch Black History Month 2026, Black Classics in Concert is more than a mere showcase of musical excellence; it is a profound tribute
£18.00 – £20.00
Around the Table
2, 3, 16, 23, 30 October Tickets: Free Presented by Opal22 Arts and Edutainment Join us for a heartwarming podcast series celebrating the rich
Island Grace Community Fashion Show
Presented by The Sewing Circle. Tickets: Adults £10 | Child £7 | Under 5s Free | Family of four £30 Presented by The Sewing
In Conversation with Mel Pennant and Lisa Smith
Presented by Leicester Libraries. Tickets: £3 library members | £5 non-members In conversation with author and award-winning playwright, Mel Pennant and Lisa Smith, author
Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me
Presented by Phoenix Leicester. Tickets: £11 | £6.25 This fascinating documentary profiles Willie Mae ’Big Mama’ Thornton – a blues powerhouse who shook American
Songbath – A Celebration of Black History Month Special
Presented by BAKUYARD. Tickets: £11.11 | £7.77 A gentle one-hour soundbath-style performance with voice, live looping, meditative soundscapes, healing-frequency instruments and healing songs from
