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.
Growing up human: the evolution of childhood | The Blackham Lecture 2024, with Brenna Hassett
21 November 2024, 19:30
Online
In the Blackham Lecture 2024, Brenna Hassett will look at how we have diverged from our ancestral roots to stay 'forever young' – or at least what seems like forever – and how the evolution of childhood is a critical part of the human story.
Assisted Dying Rally
29 November 2024, 09:00
Parliament Square, London, SW1P 3JX
Humanists UK is protesting in Parliament Square ahead of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill's Second Reading to support compassionate reform.
Northern Ireland Humanists Quiz 2024
3 December 2024, 19:30
Sunflower Public House, 65 Union Street, Belfast, BT1 2JG
Join the fun of our annual Quiz Night and ballot in aid of the Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network.
Assisted dying: my right to decide | Northern Ireland Humanists
10 December 2024, 19:00
Peter Froggatt Centre, Main Campus, Belfast, BT7 1NN
Northern Ireland Humanists is supporting My Death My Decision NI in its campaign to see a change in the law here. Please join us for a discussion on how this can be achieved. The event will discuss the findings of the recent Lucid Talk poll which showed the majority in NI in favour of a change in the law and will hear from international experts as well as those with direct experience.
What I Believe: an evening with Alice Roberts and Natalie Haynes
11 December 2024, 19:30
Knowledge Centre, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
Celebrate the launch of new book What I Believe and hear directly from Alice Roberts and Natalie Haynes about what drives them, what inspires them, and what gives their lives meaning. And what better setting than one of the most iconic settings in London, the British Library.
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.
These are events organised by Humanists UK Local groups and special interest sections. They include socials, lectures, small gatherings, and community activities.
Watch party for the Blackham Lecture 2024 | York Humanists
21 November 2024, 19:00
Friargate Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
Join us at the Friargate Meeting House in York to watch the Blackham Lecture 2024 'The Evolution of Childhood' with Brenna Hassett. An opportunity to watch the online talk along with other local humanists, followed by a discussion around this fascinating subject.
Blackham Lecture Watch Party | Leicester Humanists
21 November 2024, 19:00
Quaker Meeting House, 16 Queens Rd, Leicester, LE2 1WP
We are once again getting together for a Humanists UK lecture series watch party. This time, we are enjoying an instalment of the Blackham lecture. This year's speaker is Brenna Hassett, delivering a talk on 'Growing up human: the evolution of childhood'.
November Curry Club | Bangor Humanists
21 November 2024, 19:30
Green Chilli, 32 Dufferin Avenue, Bangor, BT20 3AA
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!
November Brunch | Bangor Humanists
24 November 2024, 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.
Book Club | Leeds Humanists
27 November 2024, 17:00
John Lewis Community Hub, 4th floor, Victoria Gate,, Leeds, LS2 7AR
Our next in-person meeting will discuss a member’s choice: Marcus Aurelius’s 'Meditations'. Join in search of a humanist perspective within, and on, this classic work of stoic philosophy.
Birthday Party | Leicester Humanists
28 November 2024, 19:00
The Two Tailed Lion, 22 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN
We are celebrating the one-year anniversary of Leicester Humanists! Join us at a cosy pub for libations and to share ideas and aspirations for the year ahead.
November Community Social | Liverpool Humanists
28 November 2024, 19:00
The Head of Steam, 85-89 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DZ
Come to our community social at The Head of Steam. We are currently planning for 2025 - we'd love to share our ideas and listen to yours.
November Social | Sheffield Humanists
28 November 2024, 19:30
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.
Christmas Holiday Quiz Night | Sheffield Humanists
2 December 2024, 19:00
Showroom 5, Showroom Cinema, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Come along and enjoy some non-religious Christmas cheer. Grab a drink and maybe some food from the bar and participate in our annual quiz, once again hosted by Raj.
First meeting | Nottingham Humanists Book Club
7 December 2024, 14:00
Beeston Library, Foster Avenue, Nottingham, NG9 1AE
Our first meeting is a chance to get to know each other, discuss what humanism means for us, and look forward to our readings in the new year.
December Festive Social | Oxford Humanists
10 December 2024, 18:30
The Community Works Event Space, 21 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HU
Please join your fellow humanists for a December Social with a Festive theme, and take time out to (re)connect, relax and chat during this busy time of year.
Christmas Singalong | London Humanist Choir
10 December 2024, 19:00
Signature Brew Haggerston, Acton Mews, London, E8 4EA
Join the London Humanist Choir as we kick off the holiday season with our Christmas singalong.
December Coffee and Chat | Nottingham Humanists
11 December 2024, 10:00
Cosy Club, 18 Victoria St, Nottingham, NG1 2EX
Come along and join us for a mid-morning drink and friendly chat about humanism.
Thai and Turkey Festive Feast | Bangor Humanists
14 December 2024, 19:00
The Marquis Hall, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
Please join us for a night of food, fun, and community spirit. Our Thai and Turkey non-traditional festive meal will be a special celebration unlike any other. BYOB and book early.
December Brunch at The Imperial | Exeter Humanists
15 December 2024, 10:30
The Imperial, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4AH
Please join us for our regular brunch at The Imperial, and an informal chat about future opportunities to volunteer and get involved.
Winter Walk | Nottingham Humanists
15 December 2024, 13:00
Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Road, Nottingham, NG8 2AE
Come along and join us for a winter walk in the grounds of the incredible Wollaton Hall.
Rethinking Wealth: Universal Basic Income | Sheffield Humanists
16 December 2024, 19:30
The Concert Room, Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Sheffield, S2 2TP
Dr Reinhard Huss from the UBI Lab in Leeds believes a Universal Basic Income could create a fairer, greener world. Join us to explore this fascinating topic.
Good Without God: What is Humanism? | Bangor Humanists
17 December 2024, 19:00
The Marquis Hall, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
Calling all humanists! Join Bangor Humanists for an enriching, interactive evening as we explore "Good Without God: What is Humanism?"
December Brunch | Bangor Humanists
22 December 2024, 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.
January Coffee and Chat | Nottingham Humanists
8 January 2025, 10:00
Cosy Club, 18 Victoria St, Nottingham, NG1 2EX
Come along and join us for a mid-morning drink and friendly chat 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.
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.
Introduction to Apostasy Awareness course (online) | Faith to Faithless
27 November 2024, 12:00
Online
People who leave high-control religious groups, or have experienced religious abuse, are often misunderstood when accessing services. We offer a short introduction to the issues they may face and how best to support them.
Faith to Faithless Christmas drinks
13 December 2024, 19:30
London
Join other ex-religious people for our annual Christmas drinks event
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.