Black History Year-Round
Black history is essential not just in October, but throughout the year. Black History Year-Round shines a spotlight on the fantastic events and opportunities led by Black artists and practitioners year-round. Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage and partners across Leicester host a range of exciting events and activities that are designed to educate, inspire and entertain people of all ages. From exhibitions and workshops to talks and performances, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Black History Year-Round 2026 Event Submissions
If you are planning an event in Leicester or Leicestershire that focuses on Black history and would like your event to be included in the Black History Year-Round online listiings, you can submit your event below. Please note this will be subject to review against the event inclusion criteria.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Focus on the African and African Caribbean Diaspora.
- Feature at least 75% of event contributors/organisers with African and/or African Caribbean heritage, and the lead artist must be African or African Caribbean.
- Make specific reference to African and African Caribbean community, history and heritage, or a celebration of Black arts and culture.
- Take place in Leicester (or Leicestershire).
- Be open to and intended for the general public.
- Not discriminate against participants/audience members.
- Help foster intercultural understanding, pride and respect.
- Focus on high quality artistic programme, or community engagement.
Sankofa Seal
In 2025, the Sankofa Seal has been created for Black History Month Leicester. The Sankofa Seal may only be used for officially sanctioned events, publications and materials related to Black History Month Leicester and year-round Black history events, subject to approval.
February 2026
Feb
11
11
February
2026
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage,
8 Bowling Green Street
Leicester, LE1 6AT
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...
September 2026
Sep
16
16
September
2026
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage,
8 Bowling Green Street
Leicester, LE1 6AT
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
October 2026
Oct
22
22
October
2026
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery,
53 New Walk
Leicester, LE1 7EA
53 New Walk
Leicester, LE1 7EA
In 2026, Leicester Museum and Art Gallery's reinvigorated collection of artworks and archival objects will go on display, including the recent acquisition of The Inimitable Mrs Morton, a portrait of Mrs Elvy Morton by Yvadney Davis, commissioned by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage for 100 Black Women Who...
£3.00 – £8.00
November 2026
Nov
02
02
November
2026
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage,
8 Bowling Green Street
Leicester, LE1 6AT
8 Bowling Green Street
Leicester, LE1 6AT
Black Heritage Futures is Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage's flagship annual programme of professional development, dialogue and knowledge exchange. Bringing together archivists, academics, artists, museum professionals, librarians, educators, community historians and cultural practitioners, the programme explores the vital role Black heritage plays in shaping our understanding of the...
£390.00
