Cultural Heritage Month

Everyone is welcome. Cultural Heritage Month is for people of all backgrounds and identities. Whether you're hosting, performing, attending, or simply celebrating in your own way.

This is an opportunity to be seen, heard and celebrated.

Cultural Heritage Month is a UK-wide celebration of culture, identity and community through fashion, food, art, music and storytelling. It takes place every May and brings together people from all backgrounds to share and celebrate their heritage.

Yes – any organisation, venue, business or group can host an event as part of Cultural Heritage Month. That includes shopping centres, universities, schools, libraries, corporate offices, places of worship, arts venues and more.

Whether you want to run a single workshop, a pop-up market, a panel talk or a week-long programme, we welcome events of all sizes and formats. You can also collaborate with community groups or cultural creatives to co-deliver your event.

We will provide visibility through the national Cultural Heritage Month calendar and offer toolkits and optional support to help you get started.

Please note: We ask that all event hosts ensure they have the appropriate insurance and permissions in place to safely deliver their activity.

There is lots of flexibility. Examples include fashion shows, cultural talks, food tastings, panel discussions, live performances, exhibitions, workshops, storytelling sessions, or community pop-ups. Activities should reflect the cultures and communities you aim to engage.

Not at all. You can host one event, a short series, or take part for just a day. Even a single activity can make a big impact.

There is no fee to be part of Cultural Heritage Month or to list your event on the national calendar.

We can provide optional support including community engagement advice and event production services. These can be tailored to your needs and delivered at cost.

Cultural Heritage Month is led by Cultural Fashion & Arts CIC, a mainly volunteer-led non-profit organisation. While we are working hard to grow our impact and secure funding for national coordination, we are not in a position to directly fund local events.

Instead, we aim to partner with organisations that already have access to community funds or outreach budgets, and who are well placed to support activities that reflect the diversity of their local areas.

We are happy to support you in shaping your event and can offer toolkits, consultancy and production services at cost where needed.

Once your event is confirmed, you will be able to submit it using an online form on our website. Submissions will open in early 2026 on the new website.

No. Cultural Heritage Month is a UK-wide initiative. We welcome participants from every region and community across the country.

Absolutely. We encourage collaboration between organisations and local cultural leaders, artists, performers and community groups. It is a great way to ensure your activities reflect your area and are inclusive and representative. We can also provide some support in this area.

While other cultural months are focused on one identity or community, Cultural Heritage Month is for everyone. It creates space for all cultures to be seen and celebrated at the same time, encouraging shared understanding and connection across communities.

Cultural Heritage Month is led by Cultural Fashion & Arts CIC, the award-nominated team behind Cultural Style Week, a global celebration of cultural fashion and identity. We have worked with shopping centres, councils, universities and creatives across the UK and internationally to deliver meaningful and inclusive cultural programmes.

Cultural Style Week is one of the highlight moments within Cultural Heritage Month. Taking place annually from 21 to 27 May, it encourages people to wear their heritage and celebrate cultural identity through fashion.

While Cultural Heritage Month creates space for all types of cultural expression across the month, Cultural Style Week focuses specifically on fashion and visual identity as a way to connect and share culture.

Cultural Style Week is a global movement that invites people to wear their heritage and celebrate cultural identity through fashion. It takes place annually from 21 to 27 May and includes events, exhibitions and campaigns both online and in person.

It is one of the key anchor moments within Cultural Heritage Month.

No. Cultural Style Week continues to be a standalone initiative within the month. Cultural Heritage Month expands on that energy by creating more time and space for a wider range of cultural activities throughout May.

Cultural Style Week will remain a signature week of activity within the overall month-long programme.

Closer to the launch, we will publish a national event calendar on our website. You will be able to browse by location, date or event type.

Community groups can host their own events, partner with a local organisation, or join an existing activity. You can also submit your own event to the national calendar or reach out to us for help connecting with other partners.

You can take part by attending events, wearing your cultural attire during Cultural Style Week, sharing your story online, or encouraging your workplace or school to get involved. Everyone has a role to play in celebrating culture. More information will be available on our new website.

We will be sharing opportunities to get involved behind the scenes in early 2026. You can register your interest by contacting us.

Many events will be free or low-cost, especially those hosted in public spaces. Event listings will include access information and booking details where relevant.

Closer to the launch, we will publish a national event calendar on our website. You will be able to browse by location, date or event type.