Afrobeat Events in Leicester

Afrobeat was created by Fela Kuti in Nigeria — long, polyrhythmic compositions blending jazz, funk, and West African music. Modern afrobeats (note the 's') is a different thing — Afrobeats is the contemporary pop genre from West Africa. Events might feature either or both.

FAT CAT SATURDAYS | The Official RnB & HipHop Session

Fat Cat Cocktail Bar & Lounge

Sat 15 Aug · 11:00 PM

£3–£500

Club Nightafrobeathip-hopparty classics+2

SUMMER COOL DOWN | 2000's THEME EDITION

Dhadkan Bollywood Club

Tue 18 Aug · 9:00 PM

Free–£4

Club Night2000safrobeathip-hop+5

PIANO IN LEICESTER

Eden Venue

Fri 21 Aug · 5:00 PM

Free–£9

Club Nightafrobeatelectronichouse+1

Sorry Paaji - Summer Party - Terrace Bar

The Terrace

Sat 22 Aug · 5:00 PM

£8.50–£20

Club Nightafrobeathip-hoplgbtq++3

MAGASCO - LIVE IN LEICESTER

Olympia

Sat 29 Aug · 8:00 PM

£10–£25

Live Musicafrobeatworld

WAVE

Eden Venue

Sat 29 Aug · 9:00 PM

£5–£28

Club Nightafrobeatworld

LEICESTER BADDIES IS BACK !! TAKE 2 🎬

Studio35

Sat 29 Aug · 10:00 PM

Free–£50

Club Nightafrobeatr&breggae / dub+1

FAT CAT SATURDAYS | The Official RnB & HipHop Session

Fat Cat Cocktail Bar & Lounge

Sat 29 Aug · 11:00 PM

£3–£500

Club Nightafrobeathip-hopparty classics+2

BRACKET - LIVE IN LEICESTER

Olympia

Sat 5 Sept · 8:00 PM

£10–£20

Live Musicafrobeatparty classicsworld

The Summer Groove Rooftop Party (Part 2)

The Summer Groove Rooftop Party (Part 2)

2Funky Complex - Music & Event Venue Leicester

Sat 12 Sept · 3:00 PM

Free–£10

Day Partyafrobeatelectronichouse+1

Culture Clash: Afro Vs Caribbean Leicester

Culture Clash

Fri 18 Sept · 10:00 PM

Free–£5

Club Nightafrobeatreggae / dubworld

CHIKY CUBA WORKSHOP and PARTY

Cork & Case

Sat 19 Sept · 12:00 PM

£5–£35

Pub & Barafrobeatreggae / dubworld

Leicester's OFFICIAL Moving In Party - Sunday 20th September ALLNIGHTER TILL 5AM [Tickets Now On Sale]

2 Funky Complex

Sun 20 Sept · 10:30 PM

£3–£10

Club Nightafrobeatelectronicgrime / drill+6

DJ Simz Hosts: Leicester Freshers 2026 ★ Monday 21st September ★ Freshers Move In Party

The Locker Room

Mon 21 Sept · 11:15 PM

Free–£25

Club Nightafrobeatgrime / drillhip-hop+2

LEICESTER FRESHERS - DRAKE NIGHT 🇨🇦 | Tuesday 22nd SEPTEMBER

QUARTER 25

Tue 22 Sept · 11:00 PM

£3–£7

Club Nightafrobeathip-hopr&b+1

New School Reggae Jams

2Funky Complex - Music & Event Venue Leicester

Sat 26 Sept · 8:00 PM

£12.50–£50

Club Nightafrobeatreggae / dubworld

Sunset Sessions

Leicester location TBA

Sat 3 Oct · 2:00 PM

Free–£10

Day Partyafrobeatelectronichouse+3

ONOSZ - LIVE IN LEICESTER

Olympia

Sat 10 Oct · 8:00 PM

£10–£20

Live Musicafrobeatfunkworld