Black History Month Festival 2025

Our annual Black History Month Festival at CultureMix Arts returns for 2025 to celebrate Black culture, the Windrush generation and 22 years of CultureMix Arts.

The selection of festival events offers something for everyone. From free steel band music taster workshops with RASPO, to Jazz workshops for teens to Reggae nights and Soca Dance classes.

Click on the links below to book your Black History Month event tickets and find out more.


Jazzrobeat Collective guitar and bass - image by CultureMix Arts

Jazzrobeat Collective – Free for 12-17s

Mondays 5.30pm-7pm
From 15 September – 8 December 2025
(no session during half term 27 Oct).

BOOK HERE Tickets FREE of charge.


Reggae Collective Friday

Friday 3 October 7-11.30pm
Open Jam Open Mic features the Reggae Collective live band with guest artists and your host Jnr Watson.

BOOK HERE Tickets £5


Steel Band Weekly Workshops for Beginners

7, 14, 21 October Tuesdays 5.30pm-6.30pm
Join our weekly steel band beginner workshops and learn to play steel pan music with RASPO Steel Band tutors.

BOOK HERE Tickets £10 per lesson Under 16’s FREE


Soca Dance Classes

Saturdays 4 & 11 October 2025. 11am-12pm
Join Krystle for an hour of carnival dance moves to your favourite Soca. Bring your flag, bring your water bottle

BOOK HERE Tickets £6.50


Jazzrobeat Live Concert

Monday 20 October 2025 6pm-7pm
The Jazzrobeat Collective end of term concert will showcase an eclectic repertoire and the talents of the young performers.

BOOK HERE Tickets FREE


Steel pans being played

Steel Band Taster Workshop

Tuesday 28 October 2025 4.30pm-5.30pm
Have a go at playing steel pans at our fun and interactive taster workshop all instruments and equipment provided. 

BOOK HERE £10 per session. U16s Free