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 (14:15) - 24/10/2025 (15:00)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery at London Museum Docklands
- 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
- 05 (12:30) - 26/10/2025 (13:15)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Find out about the15,000 people of African heritage who lived in London in the 18th century.
- Date
- 05 (15:00) - 26/10/2025 (15:45)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Delve into the fascinating stories of the hit 1903 comedy musical, In Dahomey.
- 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
- 09/10/2025 (16:01)
- Location:
- Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
- Description
- An introduction to the history and culture of Sierra Leone.
- Date
- 09/10/2025 (18:00-20:00)
- Location:
- Online event
- Description
- Join our Local History and Archives Team for their Black History Month event.
- Date
- 09/10/2025 (19:00-22:00)
- Location:
- Arts One Building Queen Mary University 1 Westfield Way London E1 4PD
- Description
- Special screening of: Documentary: Ernest Cole - Lost and Found
- Date
- 11 (12:30) - 25/10/2025 (13:15)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Join London Museum Docklands for a 45-minute immersive journey through medieval Africa.
- Date
- 11/10/2025 (19:00-22:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- Kip Kompin returns with an evening of award-winning ASabiPasYu interactive quiz gameshow, film showcase, live performances plus spoken word, music, and comedy from emerging and established artists
- Date
- 13 (10:00) - 16/10/2025 (16:00)
- Location:
- Genesis Cinema 93-95 Mile End Rd E1 4UJ
- Description
- It Takes a Village proudly hosts a celebration of Black creativity, vision, and storytelling through the lens at Genesis Cinema.
- Date
- 16/10/2025 (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.
- Date
- 17/10/2025 (11:00-13:00)
- Location:
- Genesis Cinema 93-95 Mile End Rd E1 4UJ
- Description
- Real voices, real stories by real people. Come, listen, and be inspired.
- Date
- 20 (12:00) - 21/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Genesis Cinema 93-95 Mile End Rd E1 4UJ
- Description
- One month. Four artists. Countless perspectives
- Date
- 21/10/2025 (20:00-22:00)
- Location:
- Oxford House Derbyshire St London E2 6HG
- Description
- Diasporic Voices: A Conversation with Aamna Mohdin, Salma Ibrahim, Samatar Elmi, and Muna Dahir Afrax
- Date
- 23/10/2025 (19:00-22:00)
- Location:
- Arts One Building Queen Mary University 1 Westfield Way London E1 4PD
- Description
- The New Black Film Collective, in celebration of Black History Month, present a special screening of: Feature Film: Nickel Boys
- Date
- 25/10/2025 (13:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
- Description
- Come and honour the past, embrace the present, and inspire the future!
- Date
- 25/10/2025 (17:00-19:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- Set against 12 years of New York's sweeping transformation this film explores Black motherhood, resilience, and identity
- Date
- 25/10/2025 (18:30-20:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- An exciting evening of inspiring stories, captivating sounds and playful fun.
- Date
- 26/10/2025 (20:15-22:30)
- Location:
- Backyard Comedy Club 231 Cambridge Heath Rd E2 0EL
- Description
- COBO : Comedy Shutdown proudly presents a Black History Month Special.