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 

Saturday, February 14th

Homecoming + Tailgate” at Huston Tillotson

RnBeats: Valentines Edition” with All the Vibes

Growncoming: HBCU Homecoming After Dark” with Hella Yella

Sunday, February 15th

Sip N Paint” with Hella Yella

Tuesday, February 17th

Sound Sketch: Back in Black” with Artchives

Tying the Knots” Premiere Screening

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

Shubz” with All the Vibes

Adult Skate Night” with We Outside ATX + DJ E

Sunday, February 22nd

No New Music Rooftop Party” with Hella Yella

Gospel Brunch” at TaterQue

Thursday, February 26th

Say That Again” Live Show produced by Early Era Collective

Friday, February 27th

Say That Again” Live Show produced by Early Era Collective

Saturday, February 28th

American History": Art of Collaboration” at RichesArt Gallery

Say That Again” Live Show produced by Early Era Collective

Carver Kid’s Day” at The Carver Museum

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