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.
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.
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 | Worcester Humanists
26 April 2025, 11:00
Cafe Piano,, 5 Friar St., Worcester, WR1 2LZ
Join us for a good chat over brunch, and hear from Helen Shearn about life as a humanist celebrant.
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’.
The Big Questions: a humanist exploration | Bangor Humanists
29 April 2025, 19:00
The Marquis Hall, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
Have you ever wondered about the big questions in life and what it means to live a good life? Join us for a fresh and engaging departure from our usual format as we dive into The Big Questions—a lively, interactive session designed to spark discussion, and bring our community closer together.
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.
Raise your voice: the power of protest and campaigning | Exeter Humanists
7 May 2025, 19:30
Exeter Community Centre, 17 St. Davids Hill, Exeter, EX4 3RG
What drives people to stand up, speak out, and challenge injustice? Join us for an inspiring evening exploring the power of protest. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or just curious, this is your chance to explore how voices can shape the world.
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 Social | Maldon Humanists
10 May 2025, 14:00
Unit 2 Brickhouse Farm Community Centre, Poulton Close, Maldon, CM9 6NG
Join us for another friendly and open catch-up with fellow humanists
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.
'Humanism, ethics & AI' in discussion with Dr Linda Eggert | Oxford Humanists
13 May 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 1BU
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise many aspects of our lives, from healthcare and transportation to education and the workplace. But there are also concerns about the potential risks and challenges it poses, from the loss of jobs and the erosion of privacy to the potential for AI to be used for malicious purposes. Has the age of AI created the need for new human rights? Join us, along with Dr Linda Eggert, to discuss and explore humanist views across this topic. Bring your questions, enthusiasm and be part of the debate!
May social | Haywards Heath 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?
Sarah Bakewell's 'Humanly Possible' | Nottingham Humanists Book Club
17 May 2025, 14:00
Beeston Library, Foster Ave, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1AE
Join us for a friendly chat as we digest this month's book: 'Humanly Possible' by Sarah Bakewell.
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 Humanist Gathering | Nottingham Humanists
25 May 2025, 13:00
Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Road, Nottingham, NG8 1FG
Whether you're humanist, humanist-friendly or just curious, come along and join us for a Sunday afternoon gathering.
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.
Humanism and neurodiversity | Haywards Heath Humanists
7 June 2025, 10:00
The Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN
Explore the connections between humanist and neurodiverse identities and perspectives. Learn more about neurodiversity, and explore how we can make our communities more inclusive through humanist values.
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.
Protest: civic duty, disappearing right | York Humanists
11 June 2025, 19:00
Friargate Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
Protest has long been a core part of the democratic ideal. Yet, many people are worried by recent changes to the law in England and Wales and the prosecution of environmental campaigners and others. In his presentation, Professor Colin Tyler looks at restrictions that are gradually being placed on our right to protest, and the implications that it has for us as conscientious citizens.
Young Humanists Sheffield Convention Social
14 June 2025, 22:00
The Bath Hotel, 66-68 Victoria Street, Sheffield, S3 7QL
Join your fellow young humanists for a drink and a chat after the Convention gala dinner!
One Life | The London Humanist Choir
21 June 2025, 19:00
Clarence Hall, Bradfield Court, London, NW1 8RN
Join the London Humanist Choir, plus special guest Science Showoff Steve Cross, for our annual evening of music and comedy to celebrate the one life we have.
Nottingham Humanist Heritage Trail | Nottingham Humanists
22 June 2025, 13:00
Intersection of Goose Gate and Broad Street, Outside Mowgli, Nottingham, NG1 1LG
Come along and join us for a leisurely walk around the city of Nottingham exploring where free-thinkers have made their mark.
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.
From time to time, you can find information here about events hosted by other organisations who share our values.