Black History Month - What's on
October 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
- 24/10/2026 (18:30-22:00)
- Location:
- The Mulberry Hall at St Margaret's House 21 Old Ford Road London E2 9PL
- Description
- An immersive intergenerational experience ending with a social dance for everyone to enjoy.
- Date
- 25/10/2026 (15:00-17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall Street Poplar London E14 6TL
- Description
- Head down to Poplar Union for a family-friendly film day.
- Date
- 27/10/2026 (10:30-11:30)
- Location:
- More Life Home Unit 3 Jura House 61 Aberfeldy street E14 0QB
- Description
- Bring your little ones along for a morning of sharing and storytelling African and Caribbean stories.
- Date
- 28/10/2026 (10:30-11:30)
- Location:
- More Life Home Unit 3 Jura House 61 Aberfeldy street E14 0QB
- Description
- Bring your little ones along for a morning of sharing and storytelling African and Caribbean stories.
- Date
- 28/10/2026 (13:00-15:00)
- Location:
- Flower and Dean Community Centre 41 Flower & Dean Walk London E1 6QT
- Description
- A free family friendly creative workshop during half-term to celebrate communities and make your mark in this years Big Draw Festival.
- Date
- 28/10/2026 (14:00-18:00)
- Location:
- More Life Home Unit 3 Jura House 61 Aberfeldy street E14 0QB
- Description
- Hair braiding sessions for children and adults
- Date
- 29/10/2026 (12:21)
- Location:
- More Life Home Unit 3 Jura House 61 Aberfeldy street E14 0QB
- Description
- An afternoon celebrating some of Tower Hamlet's unsung heroes.
- Date
- 30/10/2026 (16:00-19:00)
- Location:
- Granby Community Hub 37 St Matthew's Row London E2 6D
- Description
- A series of free participatory workshops exploring Somali cultural heritage through:Somali craft tradition.
- Date
- 31/10/2026 (12:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Oxford House Derbyshire Street London E2 6HG
- Description
- Join artist Martin King for a hands-on mending workshop
- Date
- 27/11/2026 (12:00-13:30)
- Location:
- More Life Home Unit 3 Jura House 61 Aberfeldy street E14 0QB
- Description
- Using recycled materials children will express their creativity on the theme of 'Past and Present Heroes'.
- Date
- 28/11/2026 (12:00-13:30)
- Location:
- More Life Home Unit 3 Jura House 61 Aberfeldy street E14 0QB
- Description
- Using recycled materials children will express their creativity on the theme of 'Past and Present Heroes'.