Young Achievers Awards (YBA) UK 2026Saturday 7 November, Mercure Northampton

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7–21 November 2026 · AWEF

International Cultural Exchange and Development Programme

Community leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, partners and international guests, brought together through cultural exchange, networking, development, arts and community engagement.

With Preston Harris, AWEF Global Ambassador.

Events
8
Cities
Northampton, Private location, Nottingham, Nottingham, Private location, London and Private location, Manchester
Dates
7–21 November 2026

Featured · Cultural Exchange Programme

Young Achievers Awards (YBA) UK 2026

Get ready, United Kingdom — the stars of tomorrow are about to take the spotlight! Join us as we celebrate the end of Black History Month with the Young Achievers Awards.

When
Saturday 7 November 2026, 6pm–11pm
Where
Mercure Northampton
Tickets
£66.00

The lineup

Every date, one place to book.

November 2026

  1. Northampton · 6pm–11pm

    Young Achievers Awards (YBA) UK 2026

    Saturday 7 November 2026

    Mercure Northampton

    £66.00

  2. Private location, Nottingham · 6pm–10pm

    Press Conference

    Wednesday 11 November 2026

    Free

  3. Nottingham · Evening, time to be confirmed

    Meet & Greet with Preston Harris and Artists

    Thursday 12 November 2026

    Venue to be confirmed

    £18.00

  4. Private location, London · 3pm–9pm

    Brand To Stage London

    Friday 13 November 2026

    From £48.00

  5. Private location, Manchester · 5pm–9pm

    Power Of Partnership

    Saturday 14 November 2026

    From £66.00

  6. Nottingham · 10am–4pm

    AWEF Business Expo

    Friday 20 November 2026

    Marcus Garvey Centre

    From £27.00

  7. Nottingham · 6pm–11.45pm

    AWEF Benefit Concert

    Friday 20 November 2026

    Marcus Garvey Centre

    From £27.00

  8. Private location, Nottingham · 6.30pm–11.45pm

    Dance For Africa

    Saturday 21 November 2026

    £55.00

Five women wearing colourful outfits at a Black History Month gathering.
Celebrating Black History Month.

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