Black History Month in Manchester and the North

Creative Tourist

It’s Black History Month! An opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of Black heritage and culture.

Here in Manchester and the North, you’ll find a great programme of events taking place throughout October. From exhibitions to theatre shows to live literature events, here are our top recommendations for Black History Month 2022.

Here are our picks

  • 1. JMW Turner with Lamin Fofana: Dark Waters at Tate Liverpool

    Joseph Mallord William Turner, Stormy Sea with Dolphins, c.1835-40, Tate. JMW Turner with Lamin Fofana: Dark Waters installation view. Photo: Tate (Sam Day)

    JMW Turner with Lamin Fofana: Dark Waters at Tate Liverpool, Waterfront, Until 4 June 2023, from £5.00 - Book now

    The Sierra Leonean artist Lamin Fofana is known for his atmospheric compositions and translating the writing of pioneering black authors into sound. For ‘Dark Waters’, he created an immersive sound environment to be experienced with JMW Turner’s dramatic seascapes.

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