Celebrate Black History Month: Important events happening across London
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Celebrate Black History Month: Important events happening across London
From celebrations of Black fashion to art exhibitions and book festivals, these are the key dates to add to your diary1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
Somerset House
16 – 19 October
As well as Black History Month, October is also known for being a key month for some of the best art fairs in the capital, with Frieze London and FOCUS Art Fair descending for the start of autumn. The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is the first and only international art fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, making it one of the must-visit Black History Month 2025 events.
This October, the Fair returns to Somerset House for the 13th consecutive year with over 50 international exhibitors across 13 countries, with a majority from the African continent and the wider diaspora. Works by over 100 artists are on display across painting, photography, sculpture, performance and installation.