Black History Month 2026: what's on across Richmond in October
24 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Throughout October, Richmond upon Thames is marking Black History Month with a programme of events, library collections and free film screenings spread across the borough.
The borough's libraries are at the heart of the offer. They are showcasing curated book selections exploring Black heritage, history and creativity, and residents can also browse the collections online. Free access to BFI Replay — the British Film Institute's streaming archive — is available at library branches or via library Wi-Fi, with the 'Black Voices' and 'Black Britain on Film' collections among the highlights.
Beyond the libraries, the events programme includes The Brown Suite at Richmond Theatre, a talk on The Black Presence in Georgian Theatre and Music in Hampton, A Taste of Africa in Twickenham, and the Black Magic exhibition at Eel Pie Island Museum — along with further events still to be announced.
The full calendar is available through the council's website, where residents can search by date and location to find events convenient for them. Many are free or low-cost, and the programme is designed to be accessible to all ages.
Black History Month runs from 1 to 31 October. View the full programme and event listings on the Richmond Council website.