BLACKFEST 2026 — FESTIVAL PASS

One pass. Every event. Every city. Experience BlackFest 2026 across Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol. ONE PASS • EVERY EVENT • EVERY CITY COME ENJOY THE WHOLE FESTIVAL — POETRY, MUSIC, DANCE, FILM, THEATRE, FASHION, VISUAL ARTS, FOOD, PANELS, WORKSHOPS + MORE! CELEBRATE BLACK ARTS! 📣 BLACKFEST 2026 IS HERE! 📣 Black Arts are needed now more than ever. ❤️ We are back, moving with LOVE, and unapologetically showcasing an exciting programme of Black artists, creatives and communities — unfiltered and uncensored. From Liverpool to London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol, BlackFest 2026 brings together a diverse programme of music, theatre, film, visual arts, fashion, poetry, dance, workshops and community events. 🔥 A FULL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME ACROSS THE UK! 🔥 🎨 INCLUDING A VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION & WORKSHOP PROGRAMME! We are continuing to celebrate, cultivate and nurture Black artists and communities, creating spaces for art, culture, creativity, connection and celebration. 📅 BLACKFEST 2026 FESTIVAL DATES BLACKFEST 2026 LAUNCH – GRANBY MARKET 📅 5 September | 🕙 10AM–3PM 📍 Granby Market, Liverpool 🎬 LONDON FILM SCREENING 📅 21 September | 🕖 7–10PM 📍 upCYCLE LDN Hub, Brixton, London 🎭 BLACKFEST 2026 – SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE 📅 24 September | 🕖 7–10PM 📍 Shakespeare North Playhouse 🎭 BLACKFEST 2026 – SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE 📅 25 September | 🕖 7–10PM 📍 Shakespeare North Playhouse 👑 CLEOPATRA 📅 25 September | 🕗 8–10PM 📍 The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool 🎭 BLACKFEST 2026 – SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE 📅 26 September | 🕖 7–10PM 📍 Shakespeare North Playhouse 🎤 KINGFAST 📅 30 September | 🕐 1–3PM 📍 The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool 🖼️ BLACKFEST 2026: VISUAL ARTS LAUNCH 📅 30 September | 🕕 6–9PM 📍 Granby Winter Garden, Liverpool 🎨 VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOP WITH AYOBAMI 📅 7 October | 🕚 11AM–2PM 📍 Granby Winter Garden, Liverpool 🌿 YAMMTREE – COMMUNITY EVENT 📅 11 October | 🕐 1–3PM 📍 Palm House, Liverpool 🎤 AWAKENED FT. KELECHI OKAFOR 📅 11 October | 🕕 6–9PM 📍 Palm House, Liverpool 🎨 VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOP WITH ALENA KUDERA 📅 14 October | 🕚 11AM–2PM 📍 Granby Winter Garden, Liverpool 🎤 BLACKFEST 2026 – POETRY MANCHESTER 📅 19 October | 🕐 6 - 11PM 📍 Manchester – Venue/Contact TBC 🎨 VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOP WITH NINA EDGE 📅 21 October | 🕚 11AM–2PM 📍 Granby Winter Garden, Liverpool 🎶 BLACKFEST 2026 – BRISTOL MUSIC NIGHT 📅 28 October | 🕕 6PM–LATE 📍 Jam Jar, Bristol 🎉 BLACKFEST 2026 ULTIMATE BLACK ARTS SHOWCASE CELEBRATION 📅 30 October | 🕕 6–11PM 📍 Secret Space, Digbeth, Birmingham 🎟️ FULL FESTIVAL PASS Looking to attend several BlackFest 2026 events? This SPECIAL FESTIVAL PASS gives you access to the BlackFest 2026 programme across Liverpool, London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol. ONE PASS • EVERY EVENT • EVERY CITY Come experience the full journey — music, poetry, theatre, film, dance, fashion, visual arts, food, panels, workshops + more! ❤️ SUPPORT BLACK ARTISTS. CELEBRATE BLACK CULTURE. EXPERIENCE BLACKFEST 2026. SEE YOU THERE. EVERYWHERE. #CelebrateBlackArts #BlackFest2026 #BlackFest #BlackArts #BlackArtists #BlackMusic #VisualArts #SpokenWord #Poetry #Theatre #Fashion #Dance #Liverpool #London #Manchester #Birmingham #Bristol