October marks Black History Month, and there are many events across the city celebrating the culture and history. Liverpool is a city in which Black culture and history thrive all year round. We wished to highlight some of the events across the city for Black History Month 2025 that reflect this year's national theme of "Standing Firm in Power and Pride."
Culture Liverpool’s BlackFest 2025
BlackFest is Liverpool’s multi-award-winning culture diversity festival. The festival is taking place throughout September and October in venues across the city. Culture Liverpool has brought together artists, heritage groups, cultural institutions and activists to create an inspiring programme for this year's celebrations. With events ranging from dance workshops to film screenings to cooking classes and more!
The festival really has something for everyone and explores a wide variety of aspects within the rich landscape of Black culture.
For more information about the festival and its events, visit Culture Liverpool’s website
Movie night with the Guild: Black History Month spotlight
Join us in our very own cinema room, where we'll gather with other like-minded individuals to celebrate and explore Black experiences through film.
This Black History Month, we are watching 'Judas and the Black Messiah': find out more here.
Toxteth: The Harlem of Europe.
Running from 11 October 2025 to 26 April 2026
Also on campus, this exhibition is being held in the Victoria Gallery and Museum. It tells the story of Toxteth’s Black Musicians of the 1950s and 1960s who have helped shape the sound of modern music.
World Cultures Gallery - World Museum
This is a display of collections from across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania. It is a permanent display at the World Museum, so you can go and see this during Black History Month and beyond. For more information, visit the National Museums Liverpool here