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.
Being there equally for non-religious people: how can we do it better?
18 July 2024, 12:30
Online
Jo Mutlow leverages her expertise in humanist pastoral care and co-hosts a podcast to foster inclusive conversations and broaden chaplaincy's approach to care, emphasizing dialogue that respects non-religious perspectives. Open to NRPSN members and the public alike, we welcome anyone interested in learning more.
Belfast Pride 2024 – Diverse, Equal, Proud!
27 July 2024, 12:00
Albert Memorial Clock, 17 Queen's Square, Belfast, BT1 3FF
March with Northern Ireland Humanists at Belfast Pride!
Belfast Humanist Heritage Walking Tour | Northern Ireland Humanists
4 August 2024, 13:00
Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square North, Belfast, BT1 5GS
Join us for a walk through Belfast City Centre exploring the rich heritage of free-thinking, humanism, and secularism, from the dramatic events of the 1790s to the present day. This very popular walk is accessible to all.
Belfast Humanist Heritage Walking Tour | Northern Ireland Humanists
11 August 2024, 13:00
Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square North, Belfast, BT1 5GS
Northern Ireland Humanists is proud to partner again with Féile an Phobail to offer this very popular Walking Tour, which draws on the Humanists UK Humanist Heritage Project.
Free and equal: what would a fair society look like? | The Voltaire Lecture 2024, with Daniel Chandler
10 September 2024, 19:30
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
Imagine: you are designing a society, but you don't know who you'll be within it – rich or poor, man or woman, gay or straight. What would you want that society to look like?
The challenge of conversations in Limboland | NRPSN
9 October 2024, 12:30
Online
Jo Mutlow explores the emotional and spiritual challenges of supporting individuals in uncertain situations, like awaiting test results or decisions, through her book 'Being There' and pastoral care work, while also co-hosting a podcast to foster inclusive, cross-belief dialogues on chaplaincy. Open to NRPSN members and the public alike, we welcome anyone interested in learning more.
These are events organised by Humanists UK Local groups and special interest sections. They include socials, lectures, small gatherings, and community activities.
Building humanist community | Isle of Wight Humanists
17 July 2024, 18:30
Online
Join us to share ideas, and help support and build our humanist community on the Isle of Wight!
Building humanist community | Isle of Wight Humanists
18 July 2024, 18:30
Online
Join us to share ideas, and help support and build our humanist community on the Isle of Wight!
Leeds Pride Parade 2024 | Leeds Humanists
21 July 2024, 11:00
Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD
We will be marching as Leeds Humanists together with LGBT Humanists and the Young Humanists.
July Social | Sheffield Humanists
25 July 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.
July Brunch | Bangor Humanists
28 July 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.
August Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
11 August 2024, 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.
Hidden messages (that aren’t really there) | Sheffield Humanists
19 August 2024, 19:30
The Concert Room, Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Sheffield, S2 2TP
Humans are great at detecting patterns. It's the basis of our scientific understanding of the world. But what happens when we see patterns that aren’t really there? Join us for this fun and highly interactive talk.
August Brunch | Bangor Humanists
25 August 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.
August Social | Sheffield Humanists
29 August 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.
Religion in schools with 'Parents for Inclusive Education' | Bangor Humanists
3 September 2024, 19:00
The Marquis Hall, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
As schools regroup for the new year, Parents for Inclusive Education will explain their shocking findings on religious practices in primary schools, and discuss what we can do to help them fight for more inclusive education for everyone.
September Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
8 September 2024, 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.
We Are Free to Change the World | Leeds Humanists Book Club
11 September 2024, 19:00
Join us for a spirited conversation about this new book by Birmingham University Professor Lyndsey Stonebridge which has sparked a renewed interest in the work of Hannah Arendt.
September Social | Sheffield Humanists
26 September 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.
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.
Apostasy Awareness Course (online) | Faith to Faithless
4 September 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.
Apostasy Conference 2024 – The Systemic Nature of Religious Abuse | Faith to Faithless
9 October 2024, 11:00
Online
An online conference for academics and practitioners who care about the needs of apostates. The theme of the Apostasy Conference 2024 is 'The Systemic Nature of Religious Abuse'
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.
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.