Black History Season

Immerse yourself in our vibrant calendar of events celebrating Camden’s Black culture.

Person holding a Pentax camera, looking directly at the viewer, wearing a patterned shirt and jacket.

Art & Design Photography Project

Beyond Expectations: The Legacy of Black British Communities, Culture and Influence in Camden, 1960s–1970s

9th October - 11th December 2025
Mon-Thu, 10am – 8pm
Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm

Swiss Cottage Gallery (First floor Swiss Cottage Library), 88 Avenue Road, London, NW3 3HA.

Free

Two pilots in flight gear stand by a propeller of a fighter plane, smiling and talking. One leans casually on the propeller blade.

History & Heritage Talks & Tours

Caribbean protests, uprisings and role in World War 2 victory: The Camden connections - An Illustrated Talk

18th November 2025, 6pm

Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre, 2nd Floor, Holborn Library, 32-38 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8PA

Free

Two women in colorful hijabs sing into microphones, surrounded by people holding blue flags with white stars.

Food & Drink History & Heritage Music Performance Festivals

Somali Cultural Day 2025

21st November 2025, 4.30pm

Council Chamber, Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, London, WC1H 9JE

Pay What You Can

A joyful man and woman covered in colorful paint smile at each other, surrounded by a vibrant, festive atmosphere.

Art & Design Photography Project History & Heritage Music

Outernet Exhibition: Carnival Through the Lens of Ian Watts

2rd - 31st October 2025

Now Trending space at Outernet London

Free

A black and white photo of four men in smart suits and a little boy in a shirt and shorts all stood in front of a house

Project Art & Design

Camden People's Museum

Permanent exhibition

Online/physical exhibition

Free admission

Man wearing purple yellow and blue brightly coloured traditional African dress holds drum as young child holds drumming stick to hit drum with outdoors in Granary Square

Black History Season