Scrap It, Revamp It: 100 Years of Black History Commemorations (1926 – 2026)
11 February 2026

Scrap It, Revamp It: 100 Years of Black History Commemorations (1926 – 2026)

Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, 8 Bowling Green Street
Leicester, LE1 6AT
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Heritage Open Day: Unwritten. Unseen. Unforgotten. Black Leicester and the Living Archive
16 September 2026

Heritage Open Day: Unwritten. Unseen. Unforgotten. Black Leicester and the Living Archive

Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, 8 Bowling Green Street
Leicester, LE1 6AT
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Leicester Windrush Memories
01 October 2026

Leicester Windrush Memories

Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, 53 New Walk
Leicester, LE1 7EA
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5 Aug

We Are the Ancestors

Presented by BAKUYARD A creative, hands-on playshop session exploring ancestry through music, altar making, sound offerings and the creation
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5 Aug

Little Curve

Presented by Curve A playful and interactive session for children aged 18 months – 5 years and their grown-ups.
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February 2026
Feb 11
11 February 2026
Scrap It, Revamp It: 100 Years of Black History Commemorations (1926 - 2026)
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage,
8 Bowling Green Street
Leicester, LE1 6AT
In the early twentieth century, Black communities in America had begun marking the February birthdays of social reformer and civil rights activist, Frederick Douglass and US president Abraham Lincoln as opportunities to celebrate emancipation and self-determination.  In 1926, Carter G Woodson established Negro History Week, fuelled by what he saw...
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September 2026
Sep 16
16 September 2026
Heritage Open Day: Unwritten. Unseen. Unforgotten. Black Leicester and the Living Archive
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage,
8 Bowling Green Street
Leicester, LE1 6AT
Learn about Leicester's Black history through the Living Archive and an exclusive view of some portraits from 100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark.  The Living Archive is a dedicated archive for the preservation and celebration of Black history locally and nationally. This Heritage Open Day, we look to the...
Free
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October 2026
Oct 01
01 October 2026
Leicester Windrush Memories
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery,
53 New Walk
Leicester, LE1 7EA
Presented by Kainé Management and the Better Together Project with Leicester Museum and Art Gallery Kainé Management and the Better Together Project present an exhibition dedicated to the Windrush Generation who responded to the invitation to come and re-build Britain after the Second World War. Using oral histories, images and...
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Oct 01
01 October 2026
"We Had One of Those!"
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery,
53 New Walk
Leicester, LE1 7EA United Kingdom
Presented by Kainé Management with Leicester Museum and Art Gallery. Join Kainé Management in reminiscing about African Caribbean life in Britain in the decades following the Second World War. Inspired by a Murano glass fish ornament, by artist Wolde Selassie, members of the community share their memories of the precious...
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Oct 01
01 October 2026
Black Classics Symposium
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage,
8 Bowling Green Street
Leicester, LE1 6AT
Classical music is a timeless and universal art form, transcending geographic and cultural boundaries. Although traditionally associated with the western canon, the richness of classical music is indebted to the diverse influences and contributions from the African and African Caribbean Diaspora. This symposium brings together leading artistic directors, composers and...
£35.00
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Oct 01
01 October 2026
Black History Month Launch: Black Classics in Concert
Leicester Cathedral,
7 Peacock Lane
Leicester, LE1 5PZ
To launch Black History Month 2026, Black Classics in Concert is more than a mere showcase of musical excellence; it is a profound tribute to the cultural legacies and transformative contributions of the African and African Caribbean Diaspora. Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the music of Black composers...
£18.00 – £20.00
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Oct 02
02 October 2026
Around the Table
Online,
2, 3, 16, 23, 30 October Presented by Opal22 Arts and Edutainment Join us for a heartwarming podcast series celebrating the rich traditions, stories and experiences that shape Black communities. In each episode, four guests gather around a shared meal, using food as a starting point for conversations about family...
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Oct 03
03 October 2026
Island Grace Community Fashion Show
African Caribbean Centre,
Maidstone Road
Leicester, LE2 0UA United Kingdom
Presented by The Sewing Circle Presented by The Sewing Circle Trustees, where Caribbean heritage meets timeless African elegance. Join us for a beautiful evening of fashion, culture, creativity and community, as families take to the runway showcasing handcrafted garments and accessories created through The Sewing Circle. This special intergenerational celebration...
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Oct 03
03 October 2026
In Conversation with Mel Pennant and Lisa Smith
Leicester Central Library,
Bishop Street
Leicester, LE1 6AA
Presented by Leicester Libraries In conversation with author and award-winning playwright, Mel Pennant and Lisa Smith, author of Jamaica Road. Hosted by broadcaster, Merisha Stevenson.
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Oct 04
04 October 2026
Big Mama Thornton: I Can't Be Anyone But Me
Phoenix,
4 Midland Street
Leicester, LE1 1TG United Kingdom
Presented by Phoenix Leicester This fascinating documentary profiles Willie Mae ’Big Mama’ Thornton - a blues powerhouse who shook American music to its core. Towering in voice and presence, she made ‘Hound Dog’ a number one hit before Elvis ever sang it and her ferocious ‘Ball and Chain’ launched Janis...
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Oct 05
05 October 2026
Songbath - A Celebration of Black History Month Special
LCB Depot,
31 Rutland Street
Leicester, LE1 1RE United Kingdom
Presented by BAKUYARD A gentle one-hour soundbath-style performance with voice, live looping, meditative soundscapes, healingfrequency instruments and healing songs from artist Mellow Baku’s Afro-Trinidadian mixed lineage. Come relax, with an optional invitation to join a sound-offering libation honouring our ancestors for Black History Month. A restorative lunchtime space to release,...
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Oct 07
07 October 2026
Reel Histories Pass: Black Classics
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage,
8 Bowling Green Street
Leicester, LE1 6AT
Reel Histories is a bold and compelling film programme for Black History Month 2026 that amplifies the cinematic legacies of Black communities across the globe.  For 2026, the programme explores the theme of Black Classics with a collection of landmark narrative, documentary and short films by pioneering Black film makers...
£45.00
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Oct 07
07 October 2026
African Caribbean Health and Wellbeing Day
African Caribbean Centre,
Maidstone Road
Leicester, LE2 0UA United Kingdom
Presented by the African Heritage Alliance and the Pamela Campbell-Morris Health Awareness Alliance As part of Black History Month, this flagship event celebrates African and Caribbean communities while addressing health inequalities. This year’s programme features health information, screenings, workshops, wellbeing activities and free health checks, alongside collaboration with NHS organisations...
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Oct 07
07 October 2026
Reclaiming the Narrative | Playing Away
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage,
8 Bowling Green Street
Leicester, LE1 6AT
Playing Away Director: Horace Ové UK 1987, 1hr 40mins Genre: Comedy Certificate: 15 When a West Indian cricket team from Brixton are invited to play a charity game in a small English village, members of both teams have their reservations. A weekend in the country away from the inner city...
£8.00 – £10.00
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Oct 08
08 October 2026
Workshop on Wellbeing and Resilience
Attenborough Arts Centre,
Lancaster Road
Leicester, LE1 7HA
Presented by Word! and Renaissance One This creative session facilitated by curator and speaker Melanie Abrahams and supported by writers and performers/facilitators Michael Brome and Lydia Towsey will support participants to develop their speaking and writing skills and focus on the importance and the value of using literature and voice,...
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Oct 08
08 October 2026
Leicester Liming: Grace Nichols and Special Guests
Attenborough Arts Centre,
Lancaster Road
Leicester, LE1 7HA
Presented by Word! and Renaissance One Join us for a Black History Month celebration featuring the poetry and wordplay of international poet Grace Nichols and special guests. Based on a Trinidadian cultural institution that happens around the Caribbean, Liming mashes up poetry and spoken word with carnival and encourages going...
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Oct 10
10 October 2026
Black History Month Community Day
Curve,
60 Rutland Street
Leicester, LE1 1SB
Presented by Curve Head to Curve for Black History Month Community Day, a FREE afternoon of culture, creativity and community. The day will feature local artists, creatives and practitioners of African and Caribbean heritage, celebrating the richness, diversity and impact of Black artistic practice. Enjoy live performances of spoken word,...
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Oct 11
11 October 2026
COBO Comedy Shutdown: Black History Month Special
The Y Theatre,
7 East Street
Leicester, LE1 6EY
Presented by LuvEntertainment COBO Comedy Shutdown proudly presents a Black History Month Special, returning to Leicester! Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of uproarious laughter and celebration. The line-up features Gbemi Oladipo (ITV, BBC One), Travis Jay (Supacell), Nancy Macdonald (Vibrant, quick-witted rising comedy talent), Richard Blackwood...
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Oct 13
13 October 2026
Little Curve
Curve,
60 Rutland Street
Leicester, LE1 1SB
Presented by Curve A playful and interactive session for children aged 18 months – 5 years and their grown-ups. Led by Curve’s Creative Programmes Facilitator, Tamika Gore, who is a local creative whose work centres around imaginative storytelling, movement and joyful early years play. Focusing on the book Strong Like...
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Oct 14
14 October 2026
Black Women Speak | The Passion of Remembrance
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage,
8 Bowling Green Street
Leicester, LE1 6AT
Black Women Speak 14 October | 7.00pm The Passion of Remembrance Directors: Maureen Blackwood and Isaac Julien UK 1986, 82 minutes Genre: Drama Certificate: 15 Shifting between real and mystic landscapes, Blackwood and Julien create a visual mosaic to signify the complexity of the Black British experience and the often-overlooked...
£8.00 – £10.00
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Oct 15
15 October 2026
Aurie Styla: Maverick
The Y Theatre,
7 East Street
Leicester, LE1 6EY
Presented by The Y Theatre and Ebdon Management Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around. Following his acclaimed 100+ date worldwide tour, he’s back on the road with his brand new show Maverick. Maverick looks at life from the end of The Aurator Tour...
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Oct 15
15 October 2026
Mellow Baku Quartet - Booksong
Attenborough Arts Centre,
Lancaster Road
Leicester, LE1 7HA
Presented by Leicester Jazz House A uniquely compelling performer with a voice that moves through all shades of feeling, Mellow Baku has spent two decades on stages across the UK and internationally. From solo to orchestra, from 20s jazz at Cadogan Hall to touring with Afro dub band Soothsayers, from...
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Oct 16
16 October 2026
Black History Month Scratch Night
Curve,
60 Rutland Street
Leicester, LE1 1SB
Presented by Curve Curve’s third successful BHM Scratch Night, a special evening celebrating creativity, culture, and community. Shining a spotlight on local theatre-makers and artists from African, Caribbean and African Latinx heritage and backgrounds, showcasing a diverse range of artforms and inspiring performances. Come and encounter some new emerging work,...
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Oct 17
17 October 2026
Windrush: The Legacy
Newarke Houses Museum,
The Newarke
Leicester, LE2 7BY United Kingdom
Presented by Opal22 Arts and Edutainment with Leicester Museums and Galleries Windrush: The Legacy celebrates the lives, achievements and lasting contributions of Leicester’s Windrush Generation. Through powerful portraits by Denise Lensi, personal video testimonies and a recreated Windrush front room, visitors are invited to explore the stories of those who...
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Oct 18
18 October 2026
Lenny Henry: Still at Large
Curve,
60 Rutland Street
Leicester, LE1 1SB
Presented by Curve For over five decades, Lenny Henry has been telling stories—on stage, on screen and through a host of characters etched into our collective memory. Part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this new live show sees Lenny Henry return to the experiences...
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