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 science of fate | The Rosalind Franklin Lecture 2026 | Dr Hannah Critchlow | chaired by Samira Ahmed
5 March 2026, 19:30
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
For millennia, humanity has wrestled with the concept of destiny. To the ancients, it was the whim of the gods; to Enlightenment thinkers, it was a superstition to be swept away by the autonomous self. But as we venture further into the 21st century, a new kind of determinism is emerging – not written in the stars, but said to be inscribed in our DNA and our neural wiring.
These are events organised by Humanists UK Local groups and special interest sections. They include socials, lectures, small gatherings, and community activities.
Coffee, cake, and conversation | Isle of Wight Humanists
21 February 2026, 11:00
Monkton Arts Cafe, 11 East street, Ryde, PO33 1JP
Come and join us for a coffee, a slice of cake (other snacks are available!) and a friendly chat with like-minded people.
Podcast Discussion Group | Nottingham Humanists
21 February 2026, 14:00
Room 4, Floor 2, Nottingham Central Library, Nottingham, NG1 7FH
With Valentine’s season as a loose excuse, our February podcast discussion will be all about relationships — how attraction forms, how relationships evolve, and how dating norms have shifted across generations.
February Social | Maldon Humanists
21 February 2026, 14:00
Brickhouse Farm Community Centre, Poulton Close, CM9 6NG
Join is for a friendly get-together with lively discussion and light refreshments!
February Brunch | Bangor Humanists
22 February 2026, 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.
Leicester Humanists Book Club: The Living Mountain - Nan Shepherd
23 February 2026, 18:30
The Garden Room - The Exchange Bar, 50 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RD
This month we are reading The Living Mountain, by Nan Shepherd. Join us for a friendly discussion about the book!
'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!
The Human Cost of Conflict: Examining the Humanitarian Crisis in West Asia | Bangor Humanists
24 February 2026, 19:00
Marquis Hall, Castle Park, Bangor, BT20 4JE
Join us for a crucial and moving discussion with Professor John Barry that centres on the human cost of conflict and the multiple dangers and risks of militarisation. He will examine the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in West Asia (Middle East), exploring the lives affected and the failures of the international system to protect those who suffer the most. This is an essential conversation for anyone seeking to understand the devastating impact of war and the urgent need for a humanitarian response.
Celebrating LGBT History Month Online Quiz | LGBT+ Humanists
24 February 2026, 19:00
Join us online from across the UK for a friendly quiz as we celebrate LGBT History Month. Enjoy an evening of quizzing and conversation in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re a humanist, curious about humanism, part of the LGBT+ community, an ally, or simply someone who enjoys good company and a few brain-teasers, everyone is welcome. We promise tantalising questions and plenty of fun! We look forward to seeing you there!
Philosophy Group | York Humanists
25 February 2026, 19:30
The Royal Oak, 18 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LG
Join us for the bi-monthly York Humanists Philosophy Group where we will be discussing David Hume.
February Social | Sheffield Humanists
26 February 2026, 19:00
Showroom Café Bar, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Our socials are a perfect way to get involved with your local humanist community, meet like-minded people, and have a drink and something to eat too!
April Social | Sheffield Humanists
26 February 2026, 19:00
Showroom Café Bar, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Our socials are a perfect way to get involved with your local humanist community, meet like-minded people, and have a drink and something to eat too!
Monthly get together | Cornwall Humanists
1 March 2026, 12:00
Vertigo, 15 St Mary's St, Truro, TR1 2AF
Cornwall Humanists are having their monthly get together. A time for fellowship, an entertaining speaker, good conversation, and food. What better way to spend your first Sunday of March than meeting up with fellow humanists in Cornwall? A time for fellowship, good conversation, and food. Our speaker will be Zion Lights, with her talk 'Energy is Life: A Rational Optimist’s Case for Human Progress'.
Common Ground - Uniting Communities for Positive Change | Exeter Humanists
4 March 2026, 19:00
St Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter, EX4 3BL
Join us as we welcome Anthea Simmons from Common Ground, a street campaign seeking to counter disinformation, hate and division one conversation at a time.
Bangor Humanists Film Screening and Q&A : "London Recruits: The Secret War Against Apartheid"
4 March 2026, 19:00
The Marquis Hall, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
Join us for an edge-of-your-seat documentary thriller that Variety calls a "jaw-dropping" true story of espionage and courage. London Recruits reveals the untold chapter of the anti-apartheid struggle, where young British students and workers answered Oliver Tambo's secret call to infiltrate South Africa and strike a blow against a brutal regime.
Exploring our humanist heritage: with Madeleine Goodall | Haywards Heath Humanists
7 March 2026, 10:30
The Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN
Join us to uncover our local humanist heritage, understand its connection to our wider cultural and political story, and discuss the lessons it holds for us today.
March Brunch | Worcester Humanists
7 March 2026, 11:00
Coffee Warehouse, 12 The Foregate, Worcester, WR1 3QD
Please join us for our usual friendly and relaxed monthly brunch. Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll be made very welcome.
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.
'Education not indoctrination: the case for inclusive education in schools' with Lewis Young | Oxford Humanists
10 March 2026, 19:30
North Oxford Association Community Centre, Annexe, Diamond Place, Oxford, OX2 7PD
What role should religion play in education? Where does this sit in current policy making? Join us to learn more about the case for inclusive education and the practical implications for schools and young people, and what reform could mean for social cohesion, understanding, and inclusive education.
Leeds Humanists Book Club
11 March 2026, 17:00
Holding Patterns, 2 Albion Place (Basement below Renaissance hair salon), Leeds, LS1 6JL
Join us to discuss 'Stoner' by John Williams. The story of an ordinary man's life; a man drawn to literature in early adulthood against the knowledge of his parents.
Energy is Life: A Rational Optimist’s Case for Human Progress with Zion Lights | York Humanists
11 March 2026, 19:00
Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
What does energy really mean for ordinary lives — for safety, dignity, education, and opportunity? In this thought-provoking talk, science communicator and Humanists UK Patron Zion Lights reveals the human story behind one of the most misunderstood forces in our world. Drawing from her new book Energy Is Life, she explores how access to energy has lifted billions from hardship, empowered communities, and opened the door to human flourishing.
March Coffee and Chat | Nottingham Humanists
12 March 2026, 10:00
Cosy Club, 18 Victoria St, Nottingham, NG1 2EX
Come along and join us for a mid-week morning drink and a friendly chat about humanism.
March Curry Club | Bangor Humanists
12 March 2026, 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!
Come and shape the future of Portsmouth Humanists!
13 March 2026, 18:30
The Barley Mow, 39 Castle Road, Portsmouth, PO5 3DE
Come and join us for drinks and 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.
Drinks & Discourse | Haywards Heath Humanists
17 March 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.
Nottingham Humanists Book Club
21 March 2026, 14:00
Beeston Library - Room Bee 1, Foster Ave, Nottingham, NG9 1AE
This month's book is "The Pleasure Principle" by Catherine Wilson.
'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!
Explaining Atheism: Why Do We Not Believe? | Bangor Humanists
24 March 2026, 19:00
The Marquis Hall, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
We’re looking forward to hosting Professor Jonathan Lanman from Queen’s University Belfast to discuss the 'Explaining Atheism' project. It’s a rare chance to hear about the actual data and anthropology behind why people turn away from religion, moving beyond the usual anecdotes. If you are interested in what drives non-belief culturally and cognitively, don't miss this!
York Humanists Book Group
25 March 2026, 19:30
The Royal Oak, 18 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LG
The Book Group will be discussing Domination, the new book from former Humanists UK President Alice Roberts.
Knaresborough Brunch | York Humanists
26 March 2026, 11:00
Marigold Cafe, 16 Waterside, Knaresborough, HG5 8DE
If you live in the Harrogate / Knaresborough area, you're invited to join us for a Humanist Brunch at Marigold Café in Knaresborough. A chance to meet-up with other humanists in the pleasant environs of the River Nidd.
March Social | Sheffield Humanists
26 March 2026, 19:00
Showroom Café Bar, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Our socials are a perfect way to get involved with your local humanist community, meet like-minded people, and have a drink and something to eat too!
Worcester Humanists Book Club
28 March 2026, 10:30
Unison, 30 Love's Grove, Worcester, WR1 3BU
Join us for the first ever Book Club event for Worcester Humanists. We will be discussing 'We Need New Stories' by Nesrine Malik.
March Brunch | Bangor Humanists
29 March 2026, 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 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.
April Brunch | Worcester Humanists
4 April 2026, 11:00
Coffee Warehouse, 12 The Foregate, Worcester, WR1 3QD
Please join us for our usual friendly and relaxed monthly brunch. Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll be made very welcome.
Leicester Humanists Book Club: The City & The City - China Miéville
6 April 2026, 18:30
The Garden Room - The Exchange Bar, 50 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RD
This month we are reading The City & The City, by China Miéville. What did you think of the book? Join us for a friendly discussion.
April Curry Club | Bangor Humanists
9 April 2026, 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!
April Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
12 April 2026, 11:00
Phoenix Cinema Cafe and Bar, 4 Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Want to learn more about how to get involved in humanism, or just have a friendly chat with like-minded people? Join your fellow humanists for a coffee!
Drinks & Discourse | Haywards Heath Humanists
21 April 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.
April Brunch | Bangor Humanists
26 April 2026, 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.
'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!
Humanism and its aspirations: in conversation with Andrew Copson | Haywards Heath Humanists
2 May 2026, 10:30
The Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN
Join us for a fascinating exploration of humanism’s potential role, from guiding individual life choices, to building better communities, to delivering global justice.
May Brunch | Worcester Humanists
2 May 2026, 11:00
Coffee Warehouse, 12 The Foregate, Worcester, WR1 3QD
Please join us for our usual friendly and relaxed monthly brunch. Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll be made very welcome.
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.
May Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
10 May 2026, 11:00
Phoenix Cinema Cafe and Bar, 4 Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Want to learn more about how to get involved in humanism, or just have a friendly chat with like-minded people? Join your fellow humanists for a coffee!
Drinks & Discourse | Haywards Heath Humanists
19 May 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.
'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 LGBT equality, and consider the lessons for our community.
June Brunch | Worcester Humanists
6 June 2026, 11:00
Coffee Warehouse, 12 The Foregate, Worcester, WR1 3QD
Please join us for our usual friendly and relaxed monthly brunch. Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll be made very welcome.
June Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
14 June 2026, 11:00
Phoenix Cinema Cafe and Bar, 4 Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Want to learn more about how to get involved in humanism, or just have a friendly chat with like-minded people? Join your fellow humanists for a coffee!
Drinks & Discourse | Haywards Heath Humanists
16 June 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.
'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.
July Brunch | Worcester Humanists
4 July 2026, 11:00
Coffee Warehouse, 12 The Foregate, Worcester, WR1 3QD
Please join us for our usual friendly and relaxed monthly brunch. Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll be made very welcome.
July Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
12 July 2026, 11:00
Phoenix Cinema Cafe and Bar, 4 Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Want to learn more about how to get involved in humanism, or just have a friendly chat with like-minded people? Join your fellow humanists for a coffee!
Drinks & Discourse | Haywards Heath Humanists
21 July 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.
'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!
August Brunch | Worcester Humanists
1 August 2026, 11:00
Coffee Warehouse, 12 The Foregate, Worcester, WR1 3QD
Please join us for our usual friendly and relaxed monthly brunch. Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll be made very welcome.
August Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
9 August 2026, 11:00
Phoenix Cinema Cafe and Bar, 4 Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Want to learn more about how to get involved in humanism, or just have a friendly chat with like-minded people? Join your fellow humanists for a coffee!
September Brunch | Worcester Humanists
5 September 2026, 11:00
Coffee Warehouse, 12 The Foregate, Worcester, WR1 3QD
Please join us for our usual friendly and relaxed monthly brunch. Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll be made very welcome.
October Brunch | Worcester Humanists
3 October 2026, 11:00
Coffee Warehouse, 12 The Foregate, Worcester, WR1 3QD
Please join us for our usual friendly and relaxed monthly brunch. Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll be made very welcome.
November Brunch | Worcester Humanists
7 November 2026, 11:00
Coffee Warehouse, 12 The Foregate, Worcester, WR1 3QD
Please join us for our usual friendly and relaxed monthly brunch. Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll be made very welcome.
December Brunch | Worcester Humanists
5 December 2026, 11:00
Coffee Warehouse, 12 The Foregate, Worcester, WR1 3QD
Please join us for our usual friendly and relaxed monthly brunch. Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll be made very welcome.
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.