World Events in Manchester

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.

Afro vs Dancehall INTERNATIONAL Soundclash!

The MCR Lounge

Sun 30 Aug · 9:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatparty classicsreggae / dub+1£3

Newen Afrobeat

Band On The Wall

Thu 3 Sept · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicafrobeatworld£24

Green Island 2026 - Vol.3

Hulme Garden Centre

Sat 5 Sept · 1:00 PM

FestivalworldFree

Montelier Manchester: Bachata All-Dayer | Saturday 5th September 2026

MN1 Manchester

Sat 5 Sept · 2:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicparty classicsworldFree

Hot Tarraxinha Night – EKELIPSE Manchester | Blackout Party

Hot Tarraxinha Night – EKELIPSE Manchester | Blackout Party

EKELIPSE LOUNGE

Sat 12 Sept · 9:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatworld£7–£15

Manchester Freshers Opening Party [Refundable]

Manchester

Sat 19 Sept · 10:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatdrum and basselectronic+7£1–£12

María José Llergo

Band On The Wall

Sun 20 Sept · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicworld£16.50

F*CK ME It's Freshers | Manchester Freshers 2026

Manchester

Tue 22 Sept · 10:30 PM

Club Nightafrobeatelectronichip-hop+6£5–£20

Botswana 60th Independence Party

Ram Mill business center

Sat 26 Sept · 5:00 PM

Pub / Bar Eventafrobeatparty classicsworldFree

Pippi Ciez at Cupra, MCR

Cupra City Garage

Sat 26 Sept · 6:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatelectronichouse+2£7.50

Hot Kizomba Night EKELIPSE Manchester | Workshop & Party

Hot Kizomba Night EKELIPSE Manchester | Workshop & Party

EKELIPSE LOUNGE

Sat 26 Sept · 9:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatworld£7–£15

The Libra Affair

West Indian Sports And Social Club

Sat 26 Sept · 10:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatr&breggae / dub+2£10

Drink The Sea

Band On The Wall

Thu 1 Oct · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicworld£29

DeVotchKa

Gorilla

Wed 7 Oct · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkindierock+1Free

Fanfare Ciocărlia

Band On The Wall

Wed 7 Oct · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicworld£24.50

Caulbearers - ‘Come Back Home’ Album Launch Party & Gig

The Carlton Club Manchester

Sat 10 Oct · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicfunkhip-hopjazz+4£9–£12

Old School Kizomba Night with Sean Wilson | EKELIPSE Manchester

Old School Kizomba Night with Sean Wilson | EKELIPSE Manchester

EKELIPSE LOUNGE

Sat 10 Oct · 9:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeatworld£7–£15

FRENCH NIGHT 🇫🇷 5 YEARS ANNIVERSARY

Impossible Manchester

Sat 24 Oct · 11:00 PM

Club Nightafrobeathip-hopworldFree

Saigon Soul Revival

Band On The Wall

Wed 28 Oct · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicr&bsoulworld£21.50

Sidewinder Halloween Festival 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Sat 31 Oct · 4:00 PM

Festivalafrobeatbasslineelectronic+4£24.99