We organise a range of online and in-person events around the country. Please use the tabs to see events organised by humanist communities, or as part of our Faith to Faithless programme.
Humanists UK’s events programme includes major events around the country designed to raise public awareness of humanism and related topics, including its annual lecture series and annual Convention.
Festival of Humanism 2026
12 June 2026, 19:00
Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH
The genetic age: who shapes evolution now? | The Darwin Day Lecture 2026, with Professor Matthew Cobb
12 February 2026, 19:30
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
In this 2026 Darwin Day Lecture, Matthew Cobb will confront the shadow cast by our own ingenuity. Tracing the path from simple selective breeding to the ignition of a biological revolution, he will explore a modern Promethean moment where the power to reshape life is no longer merely theoretical.
These are events organised by Humanists UK Local groups and special interest sections. They include socials, lectures, small gatherings, and community activities.
Leicester Humanists Book Club reads 'Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters' by Brian Klaas
15 December 2025, 18:30
The Garden Room - The Exchange Bar, 50 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RD
This month we are reading 'Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters' by Brian Klaas. What did you think of the book? Join us for a drink and a chat!
Parallel Universes with Dr Susan Cartwright | Sheffield Humanists
15 December 2025, 19:30
The Concert Room, Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Sheffield, S2 2TP
Are parallel universes real or just sci-fi? Come and hear from a lecturer in astrophysics to find out.
Humanism of the Heart: A Humanist Chaplain’s Guide to Rituals and Celebrations | Informal online meeting hosted by Cornwall Humanists
16 December 2025, 19:00
Dr James Croft will be our guest speaker. The title of his talk will be Humanism of the Heart: A Humanist Chaplain’s Guide to Rituals and Celebrations
Christmas Singalong | London Humanist Choir
16 December 2025, 19:00
Signature Brew Haggerston, Railway Arches, London, E8 4EA
Join the London Humanist Choir as we get into the holiday season with our regular Christmas singalong.
York Humanists Philosophy Group
17 December 2025, 19:30
The Black Swan, 23 Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7DE
Join us for the bi-monthly York Humanists Philosophy Group where we will be discussing Simone de Beauvoir. This is a follow-up to our recent discussion on Existentialism.
Pub Quiz | Sheffield Humanists
18 December 2025, 19:00
Showroom 5, Showroom Cinema, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Our annual Sheffield Humanists pub quiz - we'd love to see you!
Christmas Lunch | Nottingham Humanists
21 December 2025, 12:00
Cosy Club, 18 Victoria St, Nottingham, NG1 2EX
Come and join us for a lunch meal together at Cosy Club.
Festive Party | Exeter Humanists
21 December 2025, 12:30
Rougemont Room, Exeter Library, Exeter, EX4 3PQ
Join Exeter Humanists for an afternoon of fun, food, and festivities!
Festive Tales And Treats: An Evening with Bangor Humanists
23 December 2025, 19:00
The Marquis Hall, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
Join Bangor Humanists for a special festive gathering on Tuesday 23 December! Come in from the cold for an enchanting evening of stories, mulled wine, and mince pies. We're thrilled to feature guest storyteller Sharon Dickson, followed by an open mic for our own members. Don't miss this wonderfully warm and social evening to mark the festive season.
December Brunch | Bangor Humanists
28 December 2025, 11:00
Coffee Cure at the Museum, Town Hall, Bangor, BT20 4BT
Join us for brunch and a relaxed chat with fellow humanists at Coffee Cure at the Museum, nestled within the historic Bangor Castle.
Twixmas Pan-Asian Buffet Meal | Liverpool Humanists
29 December 2025, 18:00
Bon Pan Asian Buffet Restaurant, 45-49 Clayton Square, Liverpool, L1 1QR
Eat, drink, chat, and chill with Liverpool Humanists to help us all through the limbo of Twixmas!
Environmentalism: a humanist response to the climate crisis | Haywards Heath Humanists
3 January 2026, 10:30
The Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN
Join us to explore how humanists are responding to the climate crisis, and discuss how we can promote environmentalism in our everyday lives and local community.
Worcester Humanists Brunch
3 January 2026, 11:00
Cafe Piano, 5 Friar St, Worcester, WR1 2LZ
Our first event of the year. We have changed to first Saturday of the month.
The NHS: a service 99% of us depend on | Exeter Humanists Online
7 January 2026, 19:00
Online: Zoom
Mark E. Thomas, Founder of the 99% Organisation, will explain why the Government’s 10-year Plan and the Budget between them will determine the future prospects of the NHS – and why that is of grave concern to UK citizens.
January Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
11 January 2026, 11:00
Phoenix Cinema Cafe and Bar, 4 Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Join us for our monthly social! Our Sunday coffee mornings are a great place for a friendly chat with like-minded people.
Camp Quest UK information evening | Haywards Heath Humanists
14 January 2026, 19:00
If you have any questions about attending Camp Quest UK’s 2026 family camp, or the Camp Quest movement this is your chance to put them to experienced camp leaders.
Is humanism relevant now more than ever? with Andrew Copson | Oxford Humanists
16 January 2026, 19:30
Oxford Friends Meeting House, The Meeting House, Oxford, OX1 3LW
In a world wrestling with rising Christian Nationalism, deepening division, and endless culture wars, Andrew Copson, OBE discusses how humanism offers us a powerful, positive, and rational way to navigate modern life.
New Year Buffet Event | Maldon Humanists
17 January 2026, 13:00
Feering Community Centre, Coggeshall Road, CO5 9QB
Buffet lunch catered by local bistro to welcome in the New Year.
Sunday Social & Brunch | Exeter Humanists
18 January 2026, 10:30
The Imperial, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4AH
Our regular monthly social involving coffee, brunch, and lots of chatter.
Drinks & Discourse | Haywards Heath Humanists
20 January 2026, 19:00
The Railway Pub, Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0AD
Join us for an evening of friendly humanist conversation with a welcoming and like-minded community.
Leeds Humanists Book Club: 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' by Richard Flanagan
21 January 2026, 17:00
Holding Patterns, 2 Albion Place (below Renaissance hair salon), Leeds, LS1 6JL
Please join our latest Book Club meeting for an exploration of love, memory and wartime trauma.
'What I Believe' Listen-Along | Exeter Humanists
27 January 2026, 18:30
St Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter, EX4 3BL
Come and join Exeter Humanists for a 'What I Believe' podcast Listen-Along!
Book Club | York Humanists
28 January 2026, 19:30
27a Fossgate, York, YO1 9TA
The book group in January will be discussing 'What is Humanism For?' by Richard Norman.
Extraterrestrial 'Humans' | Exeter Humanists Online
4 February 2026, 19:00
Online: Zoom
Join us for this fascinating talk exploring what it means to be human through the unconventional lens of alien life.
Asylum and immigration: a compassionate, informed humanist approach | Haywards Heath Humanists
7 February 2026, 10:30
The Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN
Join us for an informing, engaging, mythbusting discussion of asylum and immigration, and explore humanist perspectives on this emotive issue.
February Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
8 February 2026, 11:00
Phoenix Cinema Cafe and Bar, 4 Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Join us for our monthly social! Our Sunday coffee mornings are a great place for a friendly chat with like-minded people.
Sunday Social & Brunch | Exeter Humanists
15 February 2026, 10:30
The Imperial, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4AH
Our regular monthly social involving coffee, brunch, and lots of chatter.
Secular Social | Sheffield Humanists
15 February 2026, 11:00
Couch, 29-31 Campo Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EG
Sheffield Humanists and Sunday Assembly Sheffield are working together on this joint event to give non-religious people from across Sheffield a chance to meet each other.
'What I Believe' Listen-Along | Exeter Humanists
24 February 2026, 18:30
St Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter, EX4 3BL
Come and join Exeter Humanists for a 'What I Believe' podcast Listen-Along!
March Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
8 March 2026, 11:00
Phoenix Cinema Cafe and Bar, 4 Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Join us for our monthly social! Our Sunday coffee mornings are a great place for a friendly chat with like-minded people.
Social & Brunch | Exeter Humanists
15 March 2026, 10:30
The Imperial, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4AH
Our regular monthly social involving coffee, brunch, and lots of chatter.
'What I Believe' Listen-Along | Exeter Humanists
24 March 2026, 18:30
St Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter, EX4 3BL
Come and join Exeter Humanists for a 'What I Believe' podcast Listen-along!
Humanist marriage equality | Haywards Heath Humanists
4 April 2026, 10:30
The Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN
Join us to discuss the campaign for legal recognition of humanist weddings, how humanists have led campaigns for marriage equality and reform, and humanist perspectives on relationships.
'What I Believe' Listen-Along | Exeter Humanists
28 April 2026, 18:30
St Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter, EX4 3BL
Come and join Exeter Humanists for a 'What I Believe' podcast Listen-along!
Camp Quest UK family camp | Haywards Heath Humanists
2 May 2026, 12:00
Fun, friends and freethought! We’re excited to be partnering with Camp Quest UK - a secular summer camp inspired by humanist values - on a two night family camp in the stunning Peak District.
'What I Believe' Listen-Along | Exeter Humanists
26 May 2026, 18:30
St Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter, EX4 3BL
Come and join Exeter Humanists for a 'What I Believe' podcast Listen-along!
Humanism and the fight for LGBTQ equality | Haywards Heath Humanists
6 June 2026, 10:30
The Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN
Join us to discover and celebrate how humanist values have shaped the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ equality, and consider the lessons for our community.
'What I Believe' Listen-Along | Exeter Humanists
23 June 2026, 18:30
St Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter, EX4 3BL
Come and join Exeter Humanists for a 'What I Believe' podcast Listen-along!
Music that moves us: a humanist perspective | Haywards Heath Humanists
4 July 2026, 10:30
The Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN
Join us for an engaging exploration of how music shapes our emotions, identities, and shared human experience.
'What I Believe' Listen-Along | Exeter Humanists
28 July 2026, 18:30
St Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter, EX4 3BL
Come and join Exeter Humanists for a 'What I Believe' podcast Listen-along!
Are you looking for local group events? Humanists UK’s network of partner humanist groups also host events up and down the country.
Faith to Faithless is Humanists UK’s programme providing support to people who leave high-control religions. It puts on a mixture of socials and public lectures across the UK, as well as apostasy awareness training events for service providers.
Humanists In Conversation With… is an ongoing series of online events in which we speak to writers, activists, politicians, thinkers, and policy-makers about some of life’s big ideas.
From time to time, you can find information here about events hosted by other organisations who share our values.