Black History Month 2026
“Celebrating Our Black 2025” by Steven Hatchett
Honoring 100 Years of Black History, Culture, and Community!
Black History Month has always been more than a moment, it’s a living, breathing celebration of resilience, creativity, and collective power. And this year, it carries even more weight as we mark 100 years of Black History Month, honoring a century of storytelling, preservation, and cultural truth.
As Austin’s cultural tour guide, Where Y’all At Though?! curated this guide to help you move through February with intention. From events we’re hosting ourselves to community-led activations across the city, this guide highlights spaces where Black history isn’t just remembered….it’s experienced.
Whether you’re new to Austin or deeply rooted here, Black History Month is an opportunity to gather, reflect, celebrate, and continue building community together.
WYAT?! Black History Month Events
This year, we’re proud to host and curate experiences that center Black joy, connection, and visibility. Our Black History Month programming is rooted in togetherness, creating space for conversation, celebration, and cultural affirmation.
Sunday, February 12th
“Coming to America” Movie Night with Paramount Theatre & BAFF
Sunday, February 15th
“Auntie’s House: YEEHAW!” at The Pershing
Saturday, February 21st
“WHEREABOUTS?!: BHM Edition” at The Austin Visitor Center
Sunday, February 22nd
“Celebrating Our Black Community Photoshoot” at Texas State Capitol
Our Black History Month Cultural Guide
Beyond our own events, Black History Month in Austin is powered by the community. Our Black History Month Guide highlights cultural celebrations, educational moments, film screenings, performances, markets, and service opportunities happening across the city.
This guide exists to amplify what’s already happening and uplifting organizers, artists, and institutions who have been doing the work and keeping Black history alive in real time.
Wednesday, February 4th
“Written into History” at Huston Tillotson
Thursday, February 5th
“Holding Spaces” Photography Exhibition with Steven Hatchett
“Mic Drop (Open Mic Night)” at Traphouse
“Create & Heal: The Art of Gospel” at Carver Museum
“Line Dancing Class: HBCU Edition” with We Outside ATX
Friday, February 6th
Smooth Nature Live at ACL Live
“Rooftop Party” with All the Vibes
“Phirst Fridays” with Austin Alphas
Saturday, February 7th
“Solar Saturdays: BHM Kick-off” at Carver Museum
“Father & Daughter Dance” at Austin’s Very Own Saltt
Thursday, February 12th
“Coming to America” Movie Night at Paramount Theatre
Friday, February 13th
“Cards & Chill” with Tribrelations
Saturday, February 14th
“Homecoming + Tailgate” at Huston Tillotson
“RnBeats: Valentines Edition” with All the Vibes
“Growncoming: HBCU Homecoming After Dark” with Hella Yella
“Only Vices” with South of Everywhere
Sunday, February 15th
“Sip N Paint” with Hella Yella
Tuesday, February 17th
“Sound Sketch: Back in Black” with Artchives
“Tying the Knots” Premiere Screening
Thursday, February 19th
“The Shade of Black Folks” at Black Pearl Books
Friday, February 20th
“Say That Again” Live Show produced by Early Era Collective
Saturday, February 21st
“WHEREABOUTS?!” with Where Y’all At Though?!
“Say That Again” Live Show produced by Early Era Collective
“Black Future Market” with Black Makers Market
“Cherry On Top” with Water Your Plants + Palette Studio
“Shubz” with All the Vibes
“Adult Skate Night” with We Outside ATX + DJ E
“Made 2 Make It Showcase” with The Pre Roll ATX + Ill Manners
Sunday, February 22nd
“Celebrating Our Black Community Photoshoot” at Texas State Capitol
“No New Music Rooftop Party” with Hella Yella
“Block Revival” with Remix & Black Makers Market
“Gospel Brunch” at TaterQue
“Black Coffee” with Fubo.Dot
Thursday, February 26th
“Say That Again” Live Show produced by Early Era Collective
“Oasis: Black History Month Happy Hour” with Front Row Live
“All Black Everything” with She23 & Pride Black ATX
Friday, February 27th
“Say That Again” Live Show produced by Early Era Collective
Saturday, February 28th
“American History": Art of Collaboration” at RichesArt Gallery
“Celebrate Black Austin” with Third Spaces
“Say That Again” Live Show produced by Early Era Collective
“Carver Kid’s Day” at The Carver Museum
“Live at The Lab with Chris Teague” at LabFifty6
“Saturday Spin” with Jamie Dred at Canje
