Halls & UAL events celebrating Black History Month

Immerse yourself in a celebration of Black history & culture

Black History Month (BHM) takes place in October across the UK and is an opportunity to recognise, celebrate and share the outstanding contributions of the Black community in our UAL halls. It's also a time for reflection and to raise awareness of Black history and heritage.

The theme for this year’s BHM is ‘Honouring Our Communities’. BHM.org invites us to "recognise the individuals whose everyday contributions shape, support and sustain Black life across the UK" and make those contributions visible.

"From early Black presence in Britain to the Windrush generation and beyond, community has been central to resilience, progress and identity."

Come join us at one of the following Halls Life and UAL events to celebrate Black History Month 2026.

Black Eats Fest, 3 & 4 October

Celebrate Afro-Caribbean food, culture, and community as you explore a huge selection of mouth-watering street food, refreshing drinks, live DJs, and a vibrant marketplace showcasing Black-owned businesses. 

Halls Life is offering discounted tickets, so don't miss your chance to experience one of London's most exciting food and culture festivals for less! Your ticket includes entry to the festival, with food and drinks available to purchase from the fantastic range of vendors on site.

Special offer: Bring a friend with you for free. Add two tickets to your basket for the price of one!

Please note - this is an external event.

• 3 October - Black Eats Fest (Adults Only)
• 4 October - Black Eats Fest (Family & Friends)

• 5 October - UAL Black History Month: Zine Workshop ‘Standing Firm in Pride and Power’
• 6 October - Black Creatives Sip and Colour
• 9 October - Black History Month: Letterpress Workshop
• 15 October - Black History Month: Poetic Temple
• 21 October - Amplify Writing Workshop for Black History Month
• 28 October - UAL Black History Month: 2B Or Not 2B Collective Life Drawing Workshop
• 29 October - Black History Month: Local Black Businesses Fair

Other ways to get involved in Black History Month at UAL

• Join the African Caribbean Society
• Explore the Black Creatives Hub

Let’s come together to honour Black heritage at UAL!

Image credit: Black History Month 2026, Collage by Abisola Oshin, Letitia Inniss, and Oreoluwa Salako, UAL | Campaign design direction: UAL Creative