The Biggest Black History Month Event in The UK Returns
The Black History Month Art, Culture and Business Exhibition 2026
Theme: ‘A Century of Black History Commemorations’
23rd to 25th October 2026, Middleton Hall, Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre
THE EVENT
The Black History Month Art, Culture and Business exhibition is back for its fifth iteration in Middleton Hall, Central Milton Keynes.
Starting with 24 exhibitors in 2022, it has grown to 70 businesses and a footfall of 102,000 people.
This year we expect to host over 100 businesses and not-for-profit organisations.
The number of days for the exhibition has now been increased from 2 days and will take place over 3 days this year.
CentreMK has a potential 100,000 footfall during the weekend and we isuccessfully taped into that opportunity in 2025 with over 102,000 people encountering the exhibition. We expect to hit those same numbers or more in 2026 to ensure maximum opportunity for our exhibitors
The exhibition which has been featured on BBC Look East as well as local press and radio has had several successes over the years:
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It centred black art and business in Milton Keynes
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It encouraged collaboration
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It created self confidence among black exhibitors
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It was well received by the community
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It provided exposure and new market opportunities
AIMS
To use the period known as 'Black History Month' to highlight, celebrate and feature businesses and art of people of black heritage who are not normally featured in mainstream activities and provide them with an opportunity to be the centre of MK life for that week.
To boost financial activity for black businesses and creatives which can lead to growth.
To provide an opportunity for networking, learning and collaboration between black business and creatives themselves and also with mainstream businesses and creatives.
To provide an opportunity for learning and social understanding and cohesion among the communities of Milton Keynes.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Black History Month Art, Culture and Business Exhibition is the largest Black History Month event in the UK both in terms of the variety of events held in one space and also in terms of the footfall over the exhibition period.
The following events take place at the Exhibition
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Art, Culture and Business exhibition
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Fashion Shows
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Panel Discussions
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Guest talks
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Dance performances
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Workshops
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Competitions
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Food and drinks court
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Children’s area with bumpers and more
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Audio-visual display and more
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WHAT TO EXPECT
The Black History Month Art, Culture and Business Exhibition is the largest Black History Month event in the UK both in terms of the variety of events held in one space and also in terms of the footfall over the exhibition period.
The following events take place at the Exhibition
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Art, Culture and Business exhibition
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Fashion Shows
-
Panel Discussions
-
Guest talks
-
Dance performances
-
Workshops
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Competitions
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Food and drinks court
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Children’s area with bumpers and more
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Audio-visual display and more
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PARTICIPATE
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EXHIBIT
Booking is now available to for exhibitors. Prices range from £150 to £775.
Purchase your stall here today.
We offer payment plans. Ask us about this at linkedevents@famk.co.uk
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VOLUNTEER
We welcome volunteers who want to work with us to curate a successful event.
Emai linkedevents@famk.co.uk to star t the conversation
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SPONSOR
Partner with us by being a co-sponsor of the event.
Our packages range fromm £1000 to £5000 with differing beneifts.
Access the sponsorship document from our website: www.bhmmk.org
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SHARE
Share information about this event with your networks. Encourage people to share the event further to exhibit or to attend
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ATTEND
Schedule the exhibtion in your diary to attend.
