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Manchester Afrobeat Events 2026

Trending Manchester Afrobeat Events

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 8th May

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

Bringing you Manchester's finest alternative DJs for this banger. Not to be missed.

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Filthy Wine: Afrobeats & Dancehall MCR

Saturday 9th May

11:00pm - 3:00am

Off The Square Manchester

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Filthy Wine: Afrobeats & Dancehall MCR

Off The Square Manchester

Dance. Flirt. Drink. DANCE! Afro-Caribbean club night in MCR - Culture. Community. Celebration.

Taking over The Yard on Saturday 9th May, this one day festival transforms the city into a vibrant jungle escape. A space where creatives, artists and

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4D Culture Concert - PRINCETHEKID

Wednesday 13th May

7:00pm - 12:00am

THE MCR LOUNGE, Manchester

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4D Culture Concert - PRINCETHEKID

THE MCR LOUNGE, Manchester

M1 Promotions presents 4D Culture concert live in The MCR. Headlining the show is PrinceTheKid with supporting acts by JK Salama, JT and True Aubz

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 15th May

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

CLUB. FRIDAYS + SATURDAYS. FREE ENTRY. Get ready to groove all night long as the MOT Station becomes the hottest club this side of the city.

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 5th June

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

KOMPND World - The ultimate day party. A space where genres don't compete, they co-exist. Sounds provided by BBC 1Xtra's Seani B & Kenny Allstar

Off The Square Manchester

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Junction 06.06.26

Off The Square Manchester

ALL ROADS LEAD TO JUNCTION DANCEHALL | AFROBEATS | RNB | AMAPIANO & MORE!

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KOMPND World - The ultimate day party. A space where genres don't compete, they co-exist. Sounds provided by BBC 1Xtra's Seani B & Kenny Allstar

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'Pon De River' Bashment Boat Party

Saturday 25th July

6:30pm - 10:00pm

MANCHESTER RIVER CRUISES

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'Pon De River' Bashment Boat Party

MANCHESTER RIVER CRUISES

Celebrating 13 years of Swagga. Jamaican Style.... and PON DE RIVER! A free rum punch welcome drink and we might even throw in a pattie or 2!

Bringing you Manchester's finest alternative DJs for this banger. Not to be missed.

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Cookout - Summer Outdoor Open-Air Carnival - Manchester

Saturday 20th June

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Six Trees, Manchester

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Cookout - Summer Outdoor Open-Air Carnival - Manchester

Six Trees, Manchester

Join us as we come to Amsteram by huge demand taking over Six Trees! Expect big tunes, production & Good Vibes Only!

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Filthy Wine: Afrobeats & Dancehall MCR

Saturday 9th May

11:00pm - 3:00am

Off The Square Manchester

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Filthy Wine: Afrobeats & Dancehall MCR

Off The Square Manchester

Dance. Flirt. Drink. DANCE! Afro-Caribbean club night in MCR - Culture. Community. Celebration.

Reni's Event Centre, Manchester

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StarBwoy Step XL

Reni's Event Centre, Manchester

Manchester, get ready StarBwoy Step XL is set to shutdown with top DJs. A night of Entertainment, Afrobeats, Dancehall &Urban Vibes.Not to be missed!

THE MCR LOUNGE, Manchester

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Maaya Underground

THE MCR LOUNGE, Manchester

Progressive, Afro & Tech house

Taking over The Yard on Saturday 9th May, this one day festival transforms the city into a vibrant jungle escape. A space where creatives, artists and

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

Off The Square Manchester

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Junction 06.06.26

Off The Square Manchester

ALL ROADS LEAD TO JUNCTION DANCEHALL | AFROBEATS | RNB | AMAPIANO & MORE!

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 14th August

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

CLUB. FRIDAYS + SATURDAYS. FREE ENTRY. Get ready to groove all night long as the MOT Station becomes the hottest club this side of the city.

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