African Routes: Fair Play 2026

A free three-day festival of African and Caribbean dance, talks, masterclasses and performances at The Black-E exploring Fairness, Freedom and Friendship.

African Routes returns to The Black-E for three days celebrating the African diaspora through dance, music and conversation. Day One (Fairness) features panels on education and access, a nhaka masterclass with nora chipaumire, a Liverpool reparations event and an evening student showcase. Day Two (Freedom) brings an artists' coffee morning, a movement masterclass, the Black Dance Lecture and an evening triple bill, while Day Three (Friendship) closes with panels, an In Conversation on men in dance, afternoon workshops and Maxine Brown's community showcase Bend Down Low. Sessions are free with half-day tickets bookable for morning, afternoon or evening slots.