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.
Belfast Humanist Heritage walk for teachers | Northern Ireland Humanists
22 September 2024, 13:00
Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square North, Belfast, BT1 5GS
This Humanist Heritage walk through Belfast City Centre aims to give teachers a deeper understanding of the social and historical context for the long history of free thinking and humanism in Belfast and this part of Ireland over the past 250 years.
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.
What should we make of the culture wars? | The Holyoake Lecture 2024, with Professor Sir John Curtice
30 October 2024, 19:00
Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5WG
In this Holyoake Lecture, Professor Curtice will ask how much public attitudes have changed over the last 40 years on some of the issues at the centre of the ‘culture wars’ debate – and why – and whether or not the division between liberals and conservatives has now become a key dividing line in Britain’s politics.
These are events organised by Humanists UK Local groups and special interest sections. They include socials, lectures, small gatherings, and community activities.
The Birds and the Bees: Queer Ecology Guided Walk
21 September 2024, 11:00
Queer Britain, 2 Granary Square, London, N1C 4BH
Join us for a guided walk by an expert ecologist, exploring how ‘queerness’ can be found in everything from birds to bugs.
Touching the Past: Queer Intimate History Workshop
21 September 2024, 13:30
Queer Britain, 2 Granary Square, London, N1C 4BH
Join us for a creative writing workshop, exploring our own intimate connections with a queer historical figure who inspires LGBT Humanists today.
September Brunch | Bangor Humanists
22 September 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.
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.
Online humanist orchestra recital and practice | Leeds Humanists
5 October 2024, 17:00
Online: Zoom
We are thrilled to invite you to our first online recital and practice which is open to all. Join us to perform and reflect on some incredible music from humanist composers.
October coffee and a chat | Nottingham Humanists
6 October 2024, 10:00
Cosy Club, 18 Victoria St, Nottingham, NG1 2EX
Come along and join us for a mid-morning drink and friendly chat about humanism.
Life After Life - Kate Atkinson | Leicester Humanists Book Club
14 October 2024, 18:30
The Garden Room - The Exchange Bar, 50 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RD
Let's meet to discuss this month's book: Life After Life, by Kate Atkinson. What did you think of the book?
In conversation with Andrew Copson | Oxford Humanists (official launch event)
15 October 2024, 18:00
The Cafe @ Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ
It's time to celebrate! Please join us at a reception to support the launch of Oxford Humanists. All members and friends are welcome!
October Curry Club | Bangor Humanists
17 October 2024, 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!
Radical transformation, Professor John Barry and the climate crisis | Bangor Humanists
22 October 2024, 19:00
The Marquis Hall, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
In this thought-provoking presentation, Professor Barry will explore the capitalist causes of the global climate and ecological emergency, arguing we need radical economic transformation to protect the planet's life supporting systems.
October Brunch | Bangor Humanists
27 October 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.
Good grief, Charlie Brown??? | Bangor Humanists
5 November 2024, 19:00
The Marquis Hall, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE
Grief is tough, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Please join our discussion with Carla McDowell, a retired psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience, and discover how grief can lead to growth and resilience.
Remembrance 2024
9 November 2024, 10:30
Royal College of Defence Studies, 37 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8BJ
Please join the Defence Humanists and the Humanists and Non-religious in Defence (HAND) network for their annual remembrance ceremony on Saturday 9 November. The event will take place at the Royal College of Defence Studies in London from 10:30-11:30 (doors open at 10:00) with refreshments afterwards.
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.
Social for the ex-religious – London
5 October 2024, 13:00
If you would like to meet others who have left high-control religious groups, then please join us for our monthly social in London for drinks and chats.
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'
Social for the ex-religious – London
3 November 2024, 13:00
If you would like to meet others who have left high-control religious groups, then please join us for our monthly social in London for drinks and chats.
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.