What’s on
HAKEEM (Film screening + Q&A and Acoustic Set)
Doc’n Roll is delighted to be part of The Music is Black Festival and to bring a special event to the Rio Cinema celebrating one of London’s most distinctive contemporary musicians, Hak Baker.
Black History Season Launch: CLR James Lecture with Joy Francis.
Join us for this year’s Black History Season launch as pioneering writer, activist, journalist and DJ Joy Francis delivers the annual CLR James Lecture.
Abney Chapel Open Morning
Join us for an opportunity to view inside the recently restored Abney Chapel and to hear a talk about the life and times of JJ Fuller.
I See You... Then & Now
Melanin Vybz and The Harvey Monologues present an evening of film and conversation to raise awareness of loneliness and isolation in the Older Black LGBTQ+ community.
Deaf Black Friendly Hub Black History Month Celebration
Celebrate Black Deaf history, culture and community through inspiring talks, activities, entertainment, food, stalls, a raffle and opportunities to meet new people.
Talk: Honouring Our Own — Writing Hackney's Black History
Hackney Society and More Curricular will be publishing a new book on Hackney’s Black History heroes. Who will be featured? Come and find out.
Talawa Iconic: 40th Anniversary Showcase
We’re painting the town Black for one night only: Showcasing Talawa’s Art of Storytelling Across Four Decades.
Guided walk: Honouring Our Own - Writing Hackney's Black History
Join one of three guided walks at Abney Park Cemetary as More Curricular and Hackney Society visit the resting places of notable Black heroes.
Twawsi: The World As We See It
Redefining dance from the African Diaspora, ACE dance and music’s new double bill presents two powerful contrasting visions of our world today.
Empire Nights with Jamali Maddix
Hackney Empire launches Empire Nights, an unmissable new live series bringing together some of the most exciting names in comedy, music and culture, curated by a special guest host.
Pioneers of Comedy Meets Next Gen
Join us for a night of celebration as we honour the pioneers who changed the game and the new voices shaping its future.
ROOTS, ROUTES & RHYTHM: ECHOES OF ALL NATIONS
An unforgettable celebration honouring Bob Elliott of the legendary All Nations Club
Africanus Rex
Africanus Rex is a theatrical production of a forgotten history charting how African leadership shaped Britain in Roman times.
Book Launch: Big Man by Dean Atta
Hackney Libraries are proud to host the official book launch of Big Man, the highly anticipated adult literary debut by award-winning author and poet Dean Atta.
Faggamuffin Bloc Party
As part of The Music is Black Festival, Sadler’s Wells East is throwing open our doors for you to come dance with us and soak in the vibes with The Dance Floor is Black.
The Children’s Black Book Fair 2026
The UK's largest Children's Black Book Fair returns to Hackney! Books, stories, arts & crafts and inspiration.
Family Dance: Hosted by Sun Sun, Vitamin & DJ Lil Tim
As part of The Music is Black Festival, Sadler’s Wells East is throwing open our doors for you to come dance with us and soak in the vibes with The Dance Floor is Black.
Windrush Amplified Art workshops with artist Olivia Twist
Explore Hackney Archives Windrush collection and be inspired to create new artwork with artist-led workshops from Olivia Twist.
Tangerine (2015) Screening
Join Midweek Cinema at The Haggerston for a special film screening. Before Anora and The Florida Project, Sean Baker made Tangerine (2015).
Windrush Amplified Art workshops with artist Olivia Twist
Explore Hackney Archives Windrush collection and be inspired to create new artwork with artist-led workshops from Olivia Twist.
Windrush Amplified Art workshops with artist Olivia Twist
Explore Hackney Archives Windrush collection and be inspired to create new artwork with artist-led workshops from Olivia Twist.
Aqua Jog with Vibes: World Drowning Prevention Day Special Event
Join Community Champions L.A Saunders and R Consultancy, in collaboration with Everyone Active, for a unique aqua fitness experience that combines exercise, music, and fun in one unforgettable event.
Celebratory Cultural Cuisine Collaboration
Ewart's Jerk (Chicken) of Gillett Square is collaborating with Chinneal Collins to create a celebratory menu fusing British classics with a Caribbean twist to mark Windrush 2026.
Dementia: The Island Journey – A Caribbean Dementia-Friendly Screening
Join this heartwarming Caribbean film screening celebrating dementia-friendly stories and community vibes!
De Beauvoir Jazz Festival 2026
De Beauvoir Jazz Festival is a 2 day jazz festival taking place across De Beauvoir Town, Hackney on 10-11th July 2026.
Rhythm of Resilience: Celebrating our Elders
Celebrate the sounds and strength of Windrush elders with a day of live music, history talks, storytelling and a free Caribbean meal. A photographer will be capturing the day with free resilience family portraits for people to cherish.
Reggae Revival: The Harder They Come & Remembering BRAFA
A film that needs no introduction to anyone with so much as the slightest interest in reggae or Jamaican culture, The Harder They Come celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Windrush Herstory
Interactive workshops exploring the overlooked experiences of women from the Windrush Generation through Caribbean and Black British literature.
Pantonic Windrush Community Picnic
Join a vibrant day of culture, creativity, carnival arts, music, dance, costumes and community connection!
Reggae Revival: Babymother
Neeta and her crew rise to dancehall fame in North West London’s Caribbean community, in the first Black British musical.
Windrush Herstory
Interactive workshops exploring the overlooked experiences of women from the Windrush Generation through Caribbean and Black British literature.
Windrush Tek Over at the Hackney Empire
Join Hackney Empire for Windrush Tek Over, an immersive celebration of the legacy, culture and contributions of the Windrush generation! Expect Ship-front installation exploring journeys, migration and belonging, Interactive intergenerational writing workshop, Original soundscapes, music and more!
Exhibition: Traditional Shortknee Mas Characters
Celebrate sixty years of Notting Hill Carnival at Hackney Archives.
Sheroes: Two Stories of Triumph Over the Windrush Scandal
Celebrating Windrush Day with a film premiere, panel discussion, dance performance, food and cultural stalls.
DJAG at Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation
Tune in to DJ AG Online for a one hour live set in celebration of the Windrush Generation
Windrush Day Celebration
Join us at Ridley Road Market for a free Windrush Day celebration of art, culture and creativity.
Reggae Revival: Babylon
A young Rastafarian toaster (rapper) aims for success at a Reggae Sound System competition.
A Taste of Windrush
Come and share the flavours and traditions of the Windrush generation at this intergenerational Light Lunch Launch.
Jah Makin It Happen: A Reggae Musical
A hilarious musical-comedy that tells the story of a Jamaican family’s journey from Jamaica to the UK during the Windrush era.
Saltwater & Stories
Join this free community event, celebrating the history, resilience, and lasting legacy of the Windrush Generation.
Reggae Revival: The Exhibition
Celebrating forty years of the British Reggae Artist Famine Appeal.
Noughts and Crosses
Noughts and Crosses: This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman and adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.
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