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.
In conversation with Andrew Pontzen | The universe in a box
14 April 2025, 19:00
Online
In this series, Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson hosts unscripted, one-on-one discussions over the course of 60 minutes with philosophers, scientists, campaigners, entertainers, and historians.
A Night of Humanism | Cardiff
13 May 2025, 19:30
The Glee Club, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff, CF10 5BZ
An evening of thought-provoking ideas and light-hearted entertainment, A Night for Humanism brings together comedians, scientists, philosophers, and more...
Humanism in Action 2025
13 June 2025, 10:30
Inox, Students' Union Building, Sheffield, S10 2TG
Humanists UK Convention 2025 | Sheffield
13 June 2025, 19:00
The Octagon Centre, Clarkston Street, Sheffield, S10 2TQ
These are events organised by Humanists UK Local groups and special interest sections. They include socials, lectures, small gatherings, and community activities.
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.
Spring Walk, Talk and Fork | Liverpool Humanists
30 March 2025, 11:00
The Boathouse Cafe, Mossley Hill Drive, Liverpool, L17 0ES
Come and enjoy the spring air, sunshine, and daffodils in Sefton Park, followed by Sunday lunch in Keith's Wine Bar.
April Coffee Social | Oxford Humanists
5 April 2025, 10:00
The Wolvercote Mill Community Café, 2 Baynhams Drive, Oxford, OX2 8FF
Whether you're keen on learning more about humanism, interested in volunteering to support the local group, or simply wish to socialise with like-minded people, we would love to see you at our April Coffee Social.
Spring Social | Maldon Humanists
5 April 2025, 14:00
Unit 2 Brickhouse Farm Community Centre, Poulton Close, Maldon, CM9 6NG
Come along for a cuppa and a chat, find out more about Maldon Humanists, and share your own ideas about what we could do together.
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
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 Social and Soap Box | York Humanists
9 April 2025, 19:00
Duke of York, 3-4 Kings Square, York, YO1 8BH
Join us for our April Social and Soap Box event. An opportunity to stand on the Soap Box and get it off your chest! What frustrates you about modern society? Alternatively, what inspires you and gives you hope from a humanist perspective?
April Curry Club | Bangor Humanists
10 April 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!
April Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
13 April 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.
Hannah Fry's "The Mathematics of Love" | Leicester Humanists Book Club
14 April 2025, 18:30
The Garden Room - The Exchange Bar, 50 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RD
This month we are reading Hannah Fry's The Mathematics of Love! What did you think of the book, and what did you learn from it? Let's meet for a chat over a coffee or a beer.
'Humanism and the climate crisis' with Lori Marriott | Oxford Humanists
15 April 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
Join our monthly speaker evening for a discussion with Lori Marriott about putting humanist values into practice to tackle environmental degradation and the climate crisis.
Qian Julie Wang's Beautiful Country | Leeds Humanists Book Club
16 April 2025, 17:00
John Lewis Community Hub, 4th floor, Victoria Gate,, Leeds, LS2 7AR
Join us for a discussion of Beautiful Country: A Memoir of an Undocumented Childhood by Qian Julie Wang, from a humanist perspective.
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.
The Rituals and Holidays of Britain | Sheffield Humanists
21 April 2025, 19:30
The Concert Room, Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Sheffield, S2 2TP
Join us on Easter Monday for this engaging and enlightening talk to discover the origins of our rituals and holidays and learn about how they can enrich our lives, as well as the value of scepticism when studying history.
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.
Exeter Humanists join Plymouth Humanists for A Walk Through Time and Tranquillity: Totnes & Dartington
26 April 2025, 11:00
Totnes Railway Station, TQ9 5JR
Plymouth Humanists have invited us to join them on a walk around Totnes and Dartington.
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.
The Next Crisis: 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: ‘The Next Crisis - Think About The Future’.
Conspiracy theories: The new religion? | Haywards Heath Humanists
3 May 2025, 10:00
The Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN
Join us for our first speaker event, where we will explore the role, impact and appeal of conspiracy theories, and how humanists should respond. Hear from our experts and stay to discuss these ideas over refreshments.
May Coffee Social | Oxford Humanists
3 May 2025, 10:00
The Wolvercote Mill Community Café, 2 Baynhams Drive, Oxford, OX2 8FF
Whether you're keen on learning more about humanism, interested in volunteering to support the local group, or simply wish to socialise with like-minded people, we would love to see you at our May Coffee Social.
May Coffee and Chat | Nottingham Humanists
7 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 Curry Club | Bangor Humanists
8 May 2025, 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!
May Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
11 May 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.
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.
'Does God hate women?' - a talk from Brian Quinn | York Humanists
14 May 2025, 19:00
Friargate Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
Women are treated as second class by most, if not all, religions and yet women are more religious than men. With women getting such a raw deal from religion, why do they put up with God’s mysterious misogyny?
Birmingham Pride | LGBT Humanists
24 May 2025, 10:00
15S El Camino Way E, Collinsville, 6022
Sign up to march with LGBT Humanists at Birmingham Pride 2025!
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 Coffee and Chat | Nottingham Humanists
4 June 2025, 09:30
Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham, NG1 7FH
Come along and join us for a mid-week mid-morning drink and a friendly chat about humanism.
June Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
8 June 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.
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.
Introduction to Apostasy Awareness course (online)
13 May 2025, 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.
Introduction to Apostasy Awareness course (online)
8 July 2025, 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.
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.
In conversation with Andrew Pontzen | The universe in a box
14 April 2025, 19:00
Online
In this series, Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson hosts unscripted, one-on-one discussions over the course of 60 minutes with philosophers, scientists, campaigners, entertainers, and historians.
From time to time, you can find information here about events hosted by other organisations who share our values.