Black History Month - What's on
October 2025 sees a busy programme of events and activities celebrating Black History Month in Tower Hamlets. There is something of interest to those of all ages interested in Black arts, culture and heritage. Exhibitions, performances, workshops, film, music, poetry, talks and more.
Check the following listing for full details of the month-long programme.
If you are organising an event for Black History Month you can submit it to our listings.
What's up next
- Date
- 03 (17:30) - 27/10/2025 (19:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- This October, Canab and her daughters lead seven beginner-friendly sessions celebrating Somali culture
- Date
- 09 (09:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- My Turn showcases Holly's latest original collage works alongside a new series of vases and prints
- Date
- 20 (10:00) - 31/10/2025 (16:00)
- Location:
- Genesis Cinema 93-95 Mile End Rd E1 4UJ
- Description
- Come shop at the It Takes a Village Black History Month Pop-up at Genesis Cinema
- Date
- 28/10/2025 (10:00-11:45)
- Location:
- Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place London E3 5GT
- Description
- An introduction to the history and culture of Sierra Leone.
- Date
- 29 (13:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
- Description
- Join Spotlight's project and explore the evolution of black creativity and culture.
- Date
- 30/10/2025 (13:00-22:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar E14 6TL
- Description
- A day of open creative Workshop + live Performance, celebrating Black voices through powerful musical narratives that reflect cultural heritage and history. Grand Union Orchestra is a pioneering group known for their cross-cultural approach, combining diverse musical traditions with storytelling.
- Date
- 30/10/2025 (18:30-20:00)
- Location:
- Genesis Cinema 93-95 Mile End Rd E1 4UJ
- Description
- A thought-provoking film that explores the lives and experiences of black men in our society
- Date
- 30/10/2025 (19:00-22:00)
- Location:
- Arts One Building Queen Mary University 1 Westfield Way London E1 4PD
- Description
- Documentary: Fatherless No MoreChronicles the journey of an Orlando-based pastor and former Super Bowl Champion who was inspired to move into an RV at Rikers Island
- Date
- 12/11/2025 (13:00-14:30)
- Location:
- Arts One Building Queen Mary University 1 Westfield Way London E1 4PD
- Description
- Short film: A Story Left BehindA young British-Somali researcher discovers a record of the first Somali woman to live in Sheffield and fills in the gaps of her story.