From Trafalgar Square to Birmingham’s classrooms and Manchester’s creative spaces, 2026 is set to be a defining year for Muslim life in Britain. Across celebration, culture, education and community, these are the five Muslim events shaping the national conversation, and why they matter.
1. Eid on the Square – London
May 2026 | Trafalgar Square
Few moments capture British Muslim visibility quite like Eid on the Square. Each year, Trafalgar Square becomes a space of joy, remembrance and community, with live nasheeds, family-friendly performances and halal food from across the diaspora. Free and proudly public, it’s Eid celebrated in the open.
2. Muslim Education Fair – London
January 2026
A staple in the community calendar, the Muslim Education Fair continues to be a vital space for parents, students and professionals navigating education and careers through an Islamic lens. From universities and schools to career advice and seminars, it’s a one-stop hub for forward planning.
3. Teaching & Learning Festival – Birmingham
January 2026
Hosted by the Association of Muslim Schools, this festival brings educators, leaders and thinkers together to explore what Islamic education looks like in modern Britain. With sessions on leadership, pedagogy and emerging technologies, it’s as practical as it is visionary.
4. Muslim Women’s Arts Festival – Manchester & Beyond
February–July 2026
Spanning several months and multiple locations, the Muslim Women’s Arts Festival continues to redefine how Muslim women are seen and heard in the UK. Through film, poetry, visual arts and performance, the festival centres creativity, complexity and confidence.
5. Halal Marriage & Muslim Social Events – London
February 2026
As conversations around marriage, community and connection evolve, halal matchmaking and Muslim social events remain an important fixture. These gatherings offer structured, faith-conscious spaces for Muslims looking to connect — without compromising values.
6. Muslim Lifestyle Show – London
Spring 2026 | Excel London
The Muslim Lifestyle Show has become a cornerstone event for contemporary Muslim living. From modest fashion and halal travel to entrepreneurship, wellness and home living, the show brings together brands, creatives and consumers under one roof.
A Year to Watch
Beyond headline events, Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in 2026 will once again animate mosques, town halls and community centres across the country — from open iftars to charity initiatives and grassroots celebrations.
2026 isn’t just busy — it’s meaningful. And if these events are anything to go by, British Muslim life continues to grow in confidence, creativity and collective purpose.
Image – Muslim Lifestyle show
