Our events

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.

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The story of the human brain, with Jim Al-Khalili | The Darwin Day Lecture 2025

7 February 2025, 19:30
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL

In this Darwin Day Lecture, Jim Al-Khalili will take us through the brain's 700 million-year evolutionary history: how it developed from simple nerve cells to control movement and detect light in early organisms into the remarkable system that defines what it means to be human.

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How evolution gave us free will | Northern Ireland Humanists

17 February 2025, 19:00
Peter Froggatt Centre, Main Campus, Belfast, BT7 1NN

Do we have free will? Where did it come from? Did it evolve with our brains? Could Artificial Intelligence evolve free will? Professor Kevin Mitchell will help us explore these questions in the annual Northern Ireland Humanists Darwin Day Lecture.

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Humanists UK Convention 2025 | Sheffield

13 June 2025, 19:00
The Octagon, Sheffield Students Union, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TG

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These are events organised by Humanists UK Local groups and special interest sections. They include socials, lectures, small gatherings, and community activities.

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Radical transformation and the climate crisis, Q&A with Professor John Barry | Bangor Humanists

7 January 2025, 19:00
The Marquis Hall, 5 Abbey Street, Bangor, BT20 4JE

By popular demand, Professor Barry is returning to answer your questions following his thought-provoking presentation on the economic causes of the planetary emergency.

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January Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists

12 January 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.

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Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself" | Leicester Humanists Book Club

13 January 2025, 18:30
The Garden Room - The Exchange Bar, 50 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RD

Join our book club for a welcoming and engaging discussion of our book of the month - Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself" - from a humanist perspective. Let’s chat over a friendly coffee or a beer.

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'Religion, belief - and talking to each other' with Jeremy Rodell | Oxford Humanists

14 January 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 1HU

Twenty-first century Britain is both less religious, and more diverse in terms of religion or belief, than it has ever been before. Please join us to learn more about this landscape and discuss why humanist and religious dialogue matters.

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January Coffee and Chat | Nottingham Humanists

15 January 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.

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January Curry Club | Bangor Humanists

16 January 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!

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January Brunch at The Imperial | Exeter Humanists

19 January 2025, 10:30
The Imperial, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4AH

Please join us for brunch at The Imperial. We’re looking forward to seeing regulars, and anyone interested in learning about humanism.

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January Social | York Humanists

22 January 2025, 19:30
Golden Ball, 2 Cromwell Road, York, YO1 6DU

By popular demand, we are back at the Golden Ball in York for our January Social meet-up.

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January Social | Sheffield Humanists

23 January 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.

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Humanist Heritage | Nottingham Humanists (official launch)

28 January 2025, 18:30
The Cosy Club (Imperial Room), 18 Victoria Street, Nottingham, NG1 2EX

Please join us for a fascinating talk from Humanists UK’s Heritage Coordinator, and to celebrate our official launch.

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February Coffee Social | Oxford Humanists

1 February 2025, 10:00
The Wolvercote Mill Community Cafe, 2 Baynhams Drive, Oxford, OX2 8FF

Please join our Saturday morning social! Connect with local members, like-minded humanists and friends. We will meet for a tea or coffee (and an optional Port Meadow walk - weather permitting). All are welcome!

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First Community Meeting | Haywards Heath Humanists

1 February 2025, 10:45
The Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN

Come along to share some food and good conversation, and discuss ideas for the future of our humanist community.

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Humankind | Nottingham Humanists Book Club

1 February 2025, 14:00
Beeston Library, Foster Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1AE

Please join us to share and explore humanist perspectives on Rutger Bregman's "Humankind: A hopeful history".

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February Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists

9 February 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.

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February Coffee and Chat | Nottingham Humanists

12 February 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.

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Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò's: Against Decolonisation | Leeds Humanists Book Club

12 February 2025, 17:00
John Lewis Community Hub, 4th floor, Victoria Gate,, Leeds, LS2 7AR

Join us for an engaging discussion of Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò's thought-provoking book ‘Against Decolonisation: Taking African Agency Seriously’, part of the African Arguments series, from a humanist perspective.

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How and why I became a Humanist Celebrant | York Humanists

12 February 2025, 19:00
Friargate Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL

Join us for this fascinating insight into the life of a Humanist Celebrant, Cate Quinn. Cate will share her own story towards embarking on the role, and explore the value of ritual and storytelling in her work.

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Carnage and Courage: The bloody fight for the right to vote | Sheffield Humanists

17 February 2025, 19:30
The Concert Room, Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Sheffield, S2 2TP

Join us in discovering the real story of the courageous, desperate struggle behind our rights to vote in the UK, through this illustrated and engaging talk.

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Student Debate | Leeds Humanists

27 February 2025, 18:00
Leeds Beckett University - City Campus, Portland Crescent, Leeds, LS1 3HB

Join us for an enlightening student debate, where passionate minds will clash over the motion: ‘This House Would Implement Secular Law in the UK.’

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February Social | Sheffield Humanists

27 February 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.

More info Register now

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March Coffee Social | Oxford Humanists

1 March 2025, 10:00
The Wolvercote Mill Community Cafe, 2 Baynhams Drive, Oxford, OX2 8FF

Please join our Saturday morning social! Connect with local members, like-minded humanists and friends. We will meet for a tea or coffee (and an optional Port Meadow walk - weather permitting). All are welcome!

More info Register now

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Second Community Meeting | Haywards Heath Humanists

1 March 2025, 10:45
The Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN

Come along to share some food and good conversation, and discuss ideas for the future of our humanist community.

More info Register now

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Secularism, peace and stability: In conversation with Andrew Copson | Leeds Humanists

20 March 2025, 19:00
Rose Bowl: Room RB241 LTA, Leeds Beckett University City Campus, Leeds, LS1 3HB

Join us for an enlightening evening, exploring the role of secularism in fostering global peace and stability, with Andrew Copson, the Chief Executive of Humanists UK and President of Humanists International.

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Shattered Nation: 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: ‘Shattered Nation: Inequality and the Geography of a Failing State’.

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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.

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.