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 Amazing Science of Bad Language, with Dr Emma Byrne | The Rosalind Franklin Lecture 2025
6 March 2025, 19:30
Online
Often censored, always emotive, swearing is the part of language that speaks when other words fail us. In the Rosalind Franklin Lecture 2025, Emma Byrne will unpack the power of strong language.
In conversation with Sumantra Bose | Secular states, religious politics
17 March 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.
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.
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.
FEMICIDE: What can humanists do about the escalating level of violence against women and girls? | Bangor Humanists
4 March 2025, 19:00
The Marquis Hall, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
Violence against women and girls is an ever-present and increasing evil in our society. In 2023, the Executive Office published its 'Ending Violence Against Women and Girls’ strategic framework document. It calls out that this is a systemic and deep-rooted problem that affects women and girls wherever they live, learn and work. It advises that ‘societal culture and systemic attitudes and beliefs enable violence against women and girls’. In October 2024, the Belfast Telegraph reported that ‘Northern Ireland is now one of the most lethal places in Europe for women’. Since 2020, twenty-five women have been murdered here, with many of these killings occurring within their own homes.
March Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
9 March 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.
'Humanist Schools in Uganda: a source of hope in challenging times' with Steve Hurd | Oxford Humanists
11 March 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
Imagine a happy and purposeful school aiming to deliver the highest standards of education, with foundations of reason, compassion and tolerance. Please join us to learn more about the Uganda Humanist Schools Trust and what is needed to secure their future sustainability in the face of endemic challenges.
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.
Assisted Dying legislation - an analysis from John Watson | York Humanists
12 March 2025, 19:00
Friargate Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
We are delighted to have John Watson, a retired solicitor and recognised expert on Assisted Dying legislation, speaking on this important topic as it progresses through Parliament. Join us to hear John's latest analysis from a Humanist perspective.
Assisted Dying: A Discussion | Liverpool Humanists
13 March 2025, 19:00
The Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT
Having historically passed second reading by 55 votes in the House of Commons, Kim Leadbeater MP’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life Choices) Bill is currently undergoing intensive scrutiny in committee. It is timely that Liverpool Humanists meet to discuss the issues involved.
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.
March Spring Walk | Nottingham Humanists
16 March 2025, 13:00
Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Road, Nottingham, NG8 2AE
Come along and join Nottingham Humanists for a spring walk on the grounds of the incredible Wollaton Hall.
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 Brunch | Worcester Humanists
22 March 2025, 11:00
Cafe Piano,, 5 Friar St., Worcester, WR1 2LZ
Join us for a pleasant brunch and chat with fellow humanists.
Beyond Bradlaugh: Northampton's radical humanist history | Northampton Humanists (official launch)
27 March 2025, 18:30
Northampton Quaker Meeting House,, Wellington Street,, Northampton, NN1 3AS
Please join us for a fascinating talk on the radical humanist history of Northampton, given by Maddy Goodall, Humanists UK's Heritage Coordinator, and help us to celebrate Northampton Humanists' official launch as a Local Group.
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 Social and Pub Quiz | Derby Humanists
27 March 2025, 19:30
Broadway Pub, Duffield Road, Derby, DE22 1JB
Please join us to say hello, connect with local members, like-minded humanists and friends, and try your hand at the quiz. All are welcome!
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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’.
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 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 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.
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 Sumantra Bose | Secular states, religious politics
17 March 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.
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.