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Black History Month
Black History Month 2026 — Live
Culture. Community. Connection.
Experience Black History Month at Buchanan Galleries.
13–18 October 2026 · Glasgow
Explore three spaces bringing together independent businesses, cultural products, music and family activities.
Explore the three spaces →Explore our three spaces
Three rooms, left to right
Room 1 · Left
Family, music and entertainment
- · Children's face painting
- · Silent disco throughout the day (around 12 PM–6 PM, approximate)
- · 3 PM roaming silent disco rave around Buchanan Galleries
Room 2 · Middle
Fashion and clothing
- · Independent clothing stalls
Room 3 · Right
Products, refreshments and cultural goods
- · International goods, including Kenyan spices
- · American sweets
- · Tempo drinks
- · Other independent traders
Weekend only · Saturday and Sunday only (17–18 October): authentic African food.
Stalls are run by independent businesses. Purchases are made directly with each trader at their stall.
Take part
TAKE PART IN BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Join the experiences happening at Buchanan Galleries. Register your interest or request a headset without creating an account. Walk-ins are welcome.
12:30 PM daily
Community Flash Mob
Come together through dance, movement and music.
Free · Walk-in welcome · No account required
Room 1 · Approximately 12 PM–6 PM
Daytime Silent Disco
Experience music together with wireless headphones in our community space.
Free · Walk-in welcome · No account required
3:00 PM daily
Roaming Silent Disco
Join our roaming silent disco experience around Buchanan Galleries. This is separate from the daytime silent disco in Room 1.
Free · Walk-in welcome · No account required
No phone or no signal? Just come along. Our team can help you in person, and you don't need to register to take part.
Daily live experiences
Highlights every day
Daily · 12:30 PM
Community Flash Mob
Come together through movement and music.
Daily · 3:00 PM
Roaming Silent Disco
A special roaming silent disco rave around Buchanan Galleries. Separate from the Room 1 silent disco, which runs through the day (around 12 PM–6 PM).
Free to join · Walk-in · No account needed
Part of a wider event
Meet Tempo Community
Tempo Community connects people across Glasgow through activities, creativity and opportunities. Visit our presence during Black History Month and express interest in future community activities.
Tempo takes part alongside other organisations and independent businesses. Each stall is run by its own trader.
Who is involved
- Roots
- Event organiser
- Tempo Community
- Community participation
- Era Presents
- Creative production
There's a place to start
Coaches, creators, venues, organisations
Collaborate with Tempo
Propose a partnership, a session or a space.
Visit information
Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow
13–18 October 2026