This October, Croydon joins the UK in celebrating Black History Month 2025
Standing Firm in Power and Pride.
A month to honour heritage, culture, and community
Welcome to Croydon’s Black History Month 2025 Events Directory!
Last October, Croydon came together to celebrate Black History Month under the theme “Reclaiming Narratives.” Through inspiring talks, vibrant performances, exhibitions, and community activities, we reflected on the past while focusing on building a stronger, fairer future.
This October, Croydon proudly celebrates Black History Month once again with a diverse array of events honouring the culture, history, and achievements of the Black community. From inspiring talks and vibrant performances to art exhibitions, workshops, and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone.
This year’s theme, “Standing Firm in Power and Pride,” reflects the strength, resilience, and unity of the Black community. It is a reminder to celebrate heritage while embracing the future with confidence and pride.
Whether you’re looking to learn, reflect, or simply enjoy, this directory will guide you to the best events happening across Croydon throughout Black History Month. Explore, engage, and be inspired!
Partnership Lead Events
Partnership events are lead by one of the partner organisations which are Croydon BME Forum, Croydon Univiresty Hospital, Croydon Council, London South Bank University, Windrush Generation Legacy Association
Black History Launch Event
Description:
We are excited to announce the launch of our Black History Month celebrations, taking place next month. This special event will highlight and honour the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of Black History and our community.
We invite you to join us for this occasion, not only to celebrate and learn but also to connect, share experiences, and be part of a collective journey that uplifts and empowers our community.
Date, time & venue: 
Friday October 3rd 2025
Time: 6PM to 8:30pm
LSBU Croydon Campus
Admission:
Free | Email [email protected] to Book
Summer of Soul – A Film Screening Directed by Questlove (Ahmir K. Thompson)
Description:
Taking place at the same time as the Woodstock festival, the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival was also filmed, but with no Hollywood backing the tapes languished in storage. They now form the basis of this documentary, subtitled ‘When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised’, which mixes historical perspectives with musical performances by Sly and the Family Stone, Nina Simone, B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, The Staples Singers, Mahalia Jackson, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Hugh Masekela and many more. Black History Month screening in conjunction with Croydon BME Forum.
Date, time & venue: Tuesday October 28th 2025 Time: 2:30PM & 7:30PM David Lean Cinema
Admission:
£6 for a ticket
Community Lead Events
Beautiful Scars – An Art Exhibition by UWA (Jovita Iluebbey)
Description:
Beautiful Scars by London-based Nigerian artist UWA (Jovita Iluebbey) invites you to discover the beauty in imperfections. Through vibrant paintings, the exhibition explores resilience, identity, and transformation—where scars tell stories of strength and survival. In line with this year’s theme, it celebrates Standing Firm in Power and Pride.
Date, time & venue:
📅 September 1st – 30th, 2025
🕙 Opening: Monday 1st September, 10:00 AM
📍 The Clocktower, Croydon Museum
Admission:
Free | Originals & Prints Available
Intergenerational Care Event
Description:
Join us for a meaningful day of connection, care and cultural celebration as students and elders come together to honour the past and inspire the future.
Date, time & venue: Tuesday 14th October 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30PM John Ruskin College
Admission:
Email : [email protected]