From community arts festivals and royal art auctions to a summer-long celebration of Black music, here are three standout events taking place across the UK this season.
Black Muslim Tour of Central London
Discover the history of black Muslims in London on this unique tour! The stories of people and countries from Africa and the Caribbean of Muslim background are rarely mentioned on Central London tours. On this tour, we will be discovering some of them! From ambassadors, Nelson Mandela, and Malcolm X to Trafalgar Square, William Shakespeare, Henry the 8th, and much more.
The tour features a variety of connections, the contributions, and the challenges of the past through streets, statues, plaques, buildings, memorials, paintings, and events. Available throughout the year – book here
Surinderella – Manchester
Back by popular demand for 2026, Rifco presents an evening of laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment!
Welcome to The Bolly-woods, where the naach is non-stop, the drama is bigger than your aunties, and the romance is straight out of a filmi blockbuster!
Meet Surinder, sweet, strong, and stuck in a never-ending chore list thanks to her two selfie-obsessed, Insta-vlogging stepsisters, Lovely and Bubbly. Her only real support? The one and only Basanti, a cow with more attitude than a desi girl. Book here
September 4, 2026 – September 5, 2026
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition – Birmingham
NEC Birmingham, National Exhibition Centre , Birmingham, West Midlands B40 1NT
It’s your last chance to experience the award-winning Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition in Hall 11 of the NEC Campus – doors must close on 13 September!
Featuring immersive 360-degree projections, VR and metaverse experiences, original and replica artefacts, plus much more, the 85-minute+ experience is perfect for those who enjoy history, culture, or just trying something new.
Plus, save 20% on Senior tickets on selected sessions from 1 September when you book via Fever.
Brum Transport Fest – Birmingham
Dates: 18 Sep 2026 – 19 Sep 2026
Victoria Square, Chamberlain Square, Centenary Square and Hippodrome Square , Birmingham, West Midlands B1 1BD
Fasten your seatbelts – Brum Transport Fest is coming to Birmingham this September.
Colmore Life is bringing a brand‑new, free‑to‑attend festival to the city centre, celebrating the West Midlands’ remarkable transport heritage and its future ambitions.
Taking place across multiple locations across the city centre, Brum Transport Fest will put the region’s extraordinary role in the UK’s transport story firmly in the spotlight – from world‑class motor engineering to the innovations shaping how we move tomorrow.
NOVEMBER 2026
Northern Lights – Immersive Light Trail
18th November – 31st December: Abbey Park, Abbey Park Road, Leicester, LE4 5AQ
Northern Lights is set to transform Abbey Park into a spectacular festive experience this winter. Taking place from 18 November to 31 December, the immersive light trail will guide visitors through the historic grounds of St Mary’s Abbey and the ruins of Cavendish House, combining dazzling illuminations with specially created soundscapes and interactive displays.
