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.
The story of the human brain, with Jim Al-Khalili | The Darwin Day Lecture 2025
7 February 2025, 19:30
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
In this Darwin Day Lecture, Jim Al-Khalili will take us through the brain's 700 million-year evolutionary history: how it developed from simple nerve cells to control movement and detect light in early organisms into the remarkable system that defines what it means to be human.
How evolution gave us free will | Northern Ireland Humanists
17 February 2025, 19:00
Peter Froggatt Centre, Main Campus, Belfast, BT7 1NN
Do we have free will? Where did it come from? Did it evolve with our brains? Could Artificial Intelligence evolve free will? Professor Kevin Mitchell will help us explore these questions in the annual Northern Ireland Humanists Darwin Day Lecture.
Humanists UK Convention 2025 | Sheffield
13 June 2025, 19:00
The Octagon, Sheffield Students Union, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TG
These are events organised by Humanists UK Local groups and special interest sections. They include socials, lectures, small gatherings, and community activities.
January Social | York Humanists
22 January 2025, 19:30
Golden Ball, 2 Cromwell Road, York, YO1 6DU
By popular demand, we are back at the Golden Ball in York for our January Social meet-up.
January Social | Sheffield Humanists
23 January 2025, 19:00
Showroom Café Bar, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll find a very warm welcome at our monthly socials. Alongside our other events, our socials give everybody a chance to meet in person. We'll have a 'Sheffield Humanists' sign on our table so look out for it.
January Brunch | Bangor Humanists
26 January 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.
Humanist Heritage | Nottingham Humanists (official launch)
28 January 2025, 18:30
The Cosy Club (Imperial Room), 18 Victoria Street, Nottingham, NG1 2EX
Please join us for a fascinating talk from Humanists UK’s Heritage Coordinator, and to celebrate our official launch.
February Coffee Social | Oxford Humanists
1 February 2025, 10:00
The Wolvercote Mill Community Cafe, 2 Baynhams Drive, Oxford, OX2 8FF
Please join our Saturday morning social! Connect with local members, like-minded humanists and friends. We will meet for a tea or coffee (and an optional Port Meadow walk - weather permitting). All are welcome!
First Community Meeting | Haywards Heath Humanists
1 February 2025, 10:45
The Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN
Come along to share some food and good conversation, and discuss ideas for the future of our humanist community.
Humankind | Nottingham Humanists Book Club
1 February 2025, 14:00
Beeston Library, Foster Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1AE
Please join us to share and explore humanist perspectives on Rutger Bregman's "Humankind: A hopeful history".
Celebrating life, love, and legacy: The beauty of humanist ceremonies | Bangor Humanists
4 February 2025, 19:00
The Marquis Hall, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
Join us for a special evening with Stewart Holden, founder member of our community and a seasoned humanist celebrant who has conducted hundreds of ceremonies.
Liverpool Watch Party: Darwin Day Lecture 2025
7 February 2025, 19:00
The Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT
Join us for a livestream screening of Jim Al-Khalili's Darwin Day Lecture on 'Story of the Human Brain', to be followed by a Q&A session, before retiring to a local pub for further discussion.
February Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
9 February 2025, 11:00
Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, Phoenix Square, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Come and join us for tea, coffee, cake, and conversation, at our monthly Sunday morning social.
A return to self for global change with Miranda Arieh | Leeds Humanists
11 February 2025, 18:00
Leeds Beckett University - City Campus, Portland Crescent, Leeds, LS1 3HB
Join us to explore the role of self-awareness and mental health care in movements for social change.
Humanist principles in unprincipled times, with A C Grayling | Oxford Humanists
11 February 2025, 18:30
The Community Works Event Space, 21 Park End Street, accessible via the side alley to the left of 1 Becket Street, Oxford, OX1 1HU
How should humanists respond to a time in which 'the Bannon playbook' seems to be fully in practice, in politics and society? Join us (online or in person) to explore this topic.
February Coffee and Chat | Nottingham Humanists
12 February 2025, 09:30
Cosy Club, 18 Victoria St, Nottingham, NG1 2EX
Come along and join us for a mid-morning drink and friendly chat about humanism.
February social | Haywards Heath Humanists Humanists
12 February 2025, 12:00
Dice and Drinks, 79-81 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9BQ
Come along for a friendly chat about humanism over coffee and maybe a board game or two.
Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò's: Against Decolonisation | Leeds Humanists Book Club
12 February 2025, 17:00
John Lewis Community Hub, 4th floor, Victoria Gate,, Leeds, LS2 7AR
Join us for an engaging discussion of Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò's thought-provoking book ‘Against Decolonisation: Taking African Agency Seriously’, part of the African Arguments series, from a humanist perspective.
How and why I became a Humanist Celebrant | York Humanists
12 February 2025, 19:00
Friargate Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
Join us for this fascinating insight into the life of a Humanist Celebrant, Cate Quinn. Cate will share her own story towards embarking on the role, and explore the value of ritual and storytelling in her work.
February Curry Club | Bangor Humanists
13 February 2025, 19:30
Yaks Nepalese & Indian Contemporary Restaurant, 48-50 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JA
Bangor Humanists' Curry Club is the perfect way to get involved with your local humanist community, meet like-minded people, and enjoy fantastic food too!
February Brunch at The Imperial | Exeter Humanists
16 February 2025, 10:30
The Imperial, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4AH
Please join us for brunch at The Imperial. We’re looking forward to seeing regulars, and anyone interested in learning about humanism.
Carnage and Courage: The bloody fight for the right to vote | Sheffield Humanists
17 February 2025, 19:30
The Concert Room, Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Sheffield, S2 2TP
Join us in discovering the real story of the courageous, desperate struggle behind our rights to vote in the UK, through this illustrated and engaging talk.
February Brunch | Bangor Humanists
23 February 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.
Student Debate | Leeds Humanists
27 February 2025, 18:00
Leeds Beckett University - City Campus, Portland Crescent, Leeds, LS1 3HB
Join us for an enlightening student debate, where passionate minds will clash over the motion: ‘This House Would Implement Secular Law in the UK.’
February Social | Sheffield Humanists
27 February 2025, 19:00
Showroom Café Bar, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll find a very warm welcome at our monthly socials. Alongside our other events, our socials give everybody a chance to meet in person. We'll have a 'Sheffield Humanists' sign on our table so look out for it.
March Coffee Social | Oxford Humanists
1 March 2025, 10:00
The Wolvercote Mill Community Cafe, 2 Baynhams Drive, Oxford, OX2 8FF
Please join our Saturday morning social! Connect with local members, like-minded humanists and friends. We will meet for a tea or coffee (and an optional Port Meadow walk - weather permitting). All are welcome!
Second Community Meeting | Haywards Heath Humanists
1 March 2025, 10:45
The Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN
Come along to share some food and good conversation, and discuss ideas for the future of our humanist community.
March Coffee and Chat | Nottingham Humanists
12 March 2025, 09:30
Cosy Club, 18 Victoria St, Nottingham, NG1 2EX
Come along and join us for a mid-morning drink and friendly chat about humanism.
March social | Haywards Heath Humanists Humanists
12 March 2025, 12:00
Dice and Drinks, 79-81 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9BQ
Come along for a friendly chat about humanism over coffee and maybe a board game or two.
March Brunch at The Imperial | Exeter Humanists
16 March 2025, 10:30
The Imperial, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4AH
Please join us for brunch at The Imperial. We’re looking forward to seeing regulars, and anyone interested in learning about humanism.
Secularism, peace and stability: In conversation with Andrew Copson | Leeds Humanists
20 March 2025, 19:00
Rose Bowl: Room RB241 LTA, Leeds Beckett University City Campus, Leeds, LS1 3HB
Join us for an enlightening evening, exploring the role of secularism in fostering global peace and stability, with Andrew Copson, the Chief Executive of Humanists UK and President of Humanists International.
March Social | Sheffield Humanists
27 March 2025, 19:00
Showroom Café Bar, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll find a very warm welcome at our monthly socials. Alongside our other events, our socials give everybody a chance to meet in person. We'll have a 'Sheffield Humanists' sign on our table so look out for it.
March Brunch | Bangor Humanists
30 March 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.
April Coffee and Chat | Nottingham Humanists
9 April 2025, 09:30
Cosy Club, 18 Victoria St, Nottingham, NG1 2EX
Come along and join us for a mid-morning drink and friendly chat about humanism.
April social | Haywards Heath Humanists Humanists
9 April 2025, 12:00
Dice and Drinks, 79-81 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9BQ
Come along for a friendly chat about humanism over coffee and maybe a board game or two.
April Brunch at The Imperial | Exeter Humanists
20 April 2025, 10:30
The Imperial, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4AH
Please join us for brunch at The Imperial. We’re looking forward to seeing regulars, and anyone interested in learning about humanism.
April Social | Sheffield Humanists
24 April 2025, 19:00
Showroom Café Bar, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll find a very warm welcome at our monthly socials. Alongside our other events, our socials give everybody a chance to meet in person. We'll have a 'Sheffield Humanists' sign on our table so look out for it.
April Brunch | Bangor Humanists
27 April 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.
Shattered Nation: a lecture by Danny Dorling | Leeds Humanists
29 April 2025, 19:00
Leeds Beckett University - City Campus, Portland Crescent, Leeds, LS1 3HB
Join us for an insightful lecture by renowned geographer Danny Dorling as he presents his latest book: ‘Shattered Nation: Inequality and the Geography of a Failing State’.
May Coffee and Chat | Nottingham Humanists
14 May 2025, 09:30
Cosy Club, 18 Victoria St, Nottingham, NG1 2EX
Come along and join us for a mid-morning drink and friendly chat about humanism.
May social | Haywards Heath Humanists Humanists
14 May 2025, 12:00
Dice and Drinks, 79-81 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9BQ
Come along for a friendly chat about humanism over coffee and maybe a board game or two.
May Brunch | Bangor Humanists
25 May 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.
May Social | Sheffield Humanists
29 May 2025, 19:00
Showroom Café Bar, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll find a very warm welcome at our monthly socials. Alongside our other events, our socials give everybody a chance to meet in person. We'll have a 'Sheffield Humanists' sign on our table so look out for it.
June Brunch | Bangor Humanists
29 June 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.
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.