World Events in Leeds

World music is a broad label covering traditional and contemporary music from outside the Western mainstream. In practice, events tagged "world" might feature African percussion, Middle Eastern oud music, Indian classical, or any combination. The best world music nights introduce you to something you've never heard before.

The Romano Viazzani Ensemble: London Tango

The Wardrobe Leeds

Friday · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicworldFree

💃 Leeds' Friday Fiesta x Bella Gente :: Reggaeton vs RnB & Hip Hop @ The Backroom

The Backroom

Friday · 11:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatelectronichip-hop+4Free

Summa Starta

St Aidans Community Hall

Saturday · 6:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatparty classicsworld£3–£15

DVOTION X BOX HEADINGLEY | ENGLAND VS GHANA | 2X LARGE SCREENS & 24 INDOOR SCREENS

BOX Headingley

Tue 23 Jun · 4:00 PM

Pub / Bar Eventafrobeatparty classicsworld£5–£9

4TS U18s Presents After Hours: Exams Edition (16+)

St Aidans Community Hall

Fri 26 Jun · 6:30 PM

Club Nightbasslineelectronichouse+2£3.75–£7.50

💃 Leeds' Friday Fiesta x Bella Gente :: Reggaeton vs RnB & Hip Hop @ The Backroom

The Backroom

Fri 26 Jun · 11:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatelectronichip-hop+5Free

Aura Wave Edition 1

Bar 42

Sat 27 Jun · 9:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatelectronichip-hop+3£5

SOCIAL NIGHT

Lagos Lounge Bradford

Sat 18 Jul · 10:00 PM

Pub / Bar Eventafrobeatparty classicspop+3£10–£250

RITMO - THE BLOCK PARTY

Bottom of Leeds City Centre

Sun 19 Jul · 3:00 PM

Festivalafrobeatr&breggae / dub+1Free

RED CUP ROMANCE🌹: RELOADED💃🏾

Location TBA

Fri 24 Jul · 5:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatelectronichouse+4Free

Hecky Fest 2026!

Heckmondwike Sports Club

Sat 25 Jul · 12:00 PM

FestivalworldFree

🌍🏆 AFRO JERSEY PARTY 2.0 (The World Cup Edition) 🌍🏆

Lagos Lounge Bradford

Fri 31 Jul · 10:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatparty classicsworld£10–£25

Lata & Asha: Purane Gaane... Side A | Side B - Leeds

City Varieties Music Hall

Sun 2 Aug · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live MusictributeworldFree

L'Entourloop

Project House

Thu 13 Aug · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live Musichip-hopreggae / dubworldFree

JABCITY JOUVERT

Leeds West Indian Centre Charitable Trust

Sat 15 Aug · 3:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatparty classicsworldFree

Black Music Festival

Potternewton Park

Sun 30 Aug · 12:00 PM

Festivalafrobeatfunkhip-hop+5Free

🇯🇲Soca Meets RnB (Rep Your Flag - Courtyard Party 🇰🇪 (Carnival Edition)

ULTRA Nightclub

Sun 30 Aug · 1:00 PM

Day Partyr&bworld£7.50–£20

THE OFFICIAL VK X LOOSEDAYS LEEDS BECKETT BAND 2026 🤩💕 INCLUDES DVOTION @ THE WAREHOUSE, TROPILOCO @ HOME, MINT WAREHOUSE & FRESHERS FESTIVAL @ BEAVERWORKS + MORE // LESS THAN 50P PER EVENT 🪩⚡️ 7+ DAYS - 14+ EVENTS

Home Nightclub

Sun 13 Sept · 10:00 PM

Festivalafrobeatdiscoelectronic+7£5–£50

Onoir Live - Leeds Irish Centre Wed 23rd September 2026

Leeds Irish Centre

Wed 23 Sept · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkworldFree

Traffic Light Party | Leeds Freshers 2026

Home Nightclub

Thu 24 Sept · 10:30 PM

Club Nightafrobeatelectronichip-hop+5£3–£12