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Introducing our 2024 festival theme... Landmarks!

Read on for more information about the 2024 Being Human Festival theme.

06 feb

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Looking back at Being Human 2023

Read on for a recap of some of the highlights from this year’s national festival!

15 dec

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Festival Flavours: Food at Being Human Festival 2023

This year’s Being Human Festival is serving up a treat for the taste buds at a variety of food-focused events across the UK.

14 nov

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We're hiring!

We're looking for a Public Engagement Officer to join our team.

13 nov

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Zines at Being Human Festival 2023

Find out more about zines and their role in this year's festival.

06 nov

Exploring mental health and wellbeing at Being Human 2023

Read more about festival activities that are using creative ways to explore our relationship with mental health and wellbeing.

24 oct

Introducing the Being Human Festival 2023 Hubs

Let's meet this year's festival hubs!

12 oct

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2023 programme revealed!

We’re delighted to reveal the programme of over 220 events taking place as part of this year’s Being Human Festival, running from 9 to 18 November 2023.

27 sep

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Being Human 2023 Programme Preview

From cheese tasting to canal cruises, here are some early festival highlights and a taster of what’s to come this November as part of Being Human 2023.

04 jul