Lubiana
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, E8 3DF [Venue Details]
Her unique voice explores reconnection to African roots, the sacred feminine, ancestors, and the earth.
Black Umfolosi
Blackheath Halls, Great Hall, SE3 9RQ [Venue Details]
The world famous acappella and dance group make a long-awaited return to the UK!
Arguably Zimbabwe’s greatest ambassadors, Black Umfolosi's performances are inspired by the traditional song and dance of their native southern Africa, with a beauty and enthusiasm that is unrivalled.
Jo Black & Refentse: The Nickleblacks
The Half Moon, SW15 1EU [Venue Details]
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as two of South Africa’s most loved voices, Jo Black and Refentse, take the stage together as The Nickleblacks.
Evening in the Universe
Pizza Express Jazz Club, W1D 3RW [Venue Details]
Hailing from a thriving London Jazz scene this up-and-coming group straddles many traditions and puts on a show that leaves audiences astounded.
Pat Kalla & Le Super Mojo
The Fox and Firkin, SE13 6JZ [Venue Details]
Pat Kalla and his Super Mojo present an African-disco groove that’s refined and airy, spreading warmth from the body to the soul.
Known for their ability to ignite energy and warmth on stage, effortlessly loosening up even the stiffest muscles.
Los Jestos Slam Jam with guests Emyr Thomas, Owen Smith, Mark Castles
The Sound Lounge, SM1 1NU [Venue Details]
Everyone's favourite Improvisational Slam Jam Duo of Latin guitar with West African Djembe...and special guests!
Los Jestos are your familiar hosts and jesters for the evening! If you’ve never seen these guys before then it’s worth coming down just for their set!
Afro-Latin Fiesta ft. Okailey, Aleh Ferreira, Hakim the Phoenix ft. U5
Jamboree, WC1X 9HH [Venue Details]
OPTIONAL DRESS CODE: Accra 1970’s Highlife Party. A LOVE LETTER FROM ACCRA TO THE DIASPORA
Following a sold-out Sahraoui Summer Special, Folktales returns with the second chapter of their 2026 journey.
Salin
Hootananny Brixton, SW2 1DF [Venue Details]
Merging afro-jazz, funk, and indigenous Thai instruments
Thai-born drummer, producer and composer Salin heads to London!
Salin creates musich which merges afro-jazz, funk, and indigenous Thai instruments, forming a new sub-genre that she calls “Afro Thai Funk”.
UK Afro Supergroup Afriquoi (Live)
The Jazz Cafe, NW1 7PG [Venue Details]
An underground sensation, Afriquoi are bringing their uplifting fusion of African music and live electronics to our stage for a night of euphoric cross-cultural celebration.
Gnawa Blues Allstars
The Magic Garden, SW11 4LG [Venue Details]
Gnawa Blues All Stars are back at The Magic Garden, fusing sacred Moroccan trance rhythms with blues, jazz, reggae & world rhythms.
AFRO GAELIC BEATS! The Summer Sounds of Afro-Celtic Fusion Music
Irish Cultural Centre, W6 9DT [Venue Details]
A high energy fusion night of African, Irish and Celtic Music. Curated by Gregg Kofi Brown, frontman for the internationally acclaimed band Osibisa.
Diabel Cissokho
Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]
Senegalese sensation Diabel Cissokho is a visionary creative pushing the boundaries of the Senegalese sound with his unique Afro Mandingue Blues style. A descendant of the great Cissokho griots, Diabel’s musical pedigree is exceptional.
Abdoulaye Samb’s Minnjiaraby
Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]
Minnjiaraby is a band founded in 2001 by Abdoulaye Samb, guitarist, singer and composer from Senegal. His original music is inspired by Fula and Mandinka cultures among many others.
Buena Vista Live
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, W1D 4HT [Venue Details]
Formed in 1996 by American guitarist Ry Cooder and Cuban bandleader Juan de Marcos González, the original Buena Vista Social Club brought together Cuba’s finest veteran musicians to revive the island’s rich pre-revolutionary sounds.
Buena Vista Live
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, W1D 4HT [Venue Details]
Formed in 1996 by American guitarist Ry Cooder and Cuban bandleader Juan de Marcos González, the original Buena Vista Social Club brought together Cuba’s finest veteran musicians to revive the island’s rich pre-revolutionary sounds.
The Vimala Rowe Quartet: Find Your World
Crazy Coqs Cabaret, W1F 7ED [Venue Details]
Find Your World traces singer Vimala Rowe’s remarkable journey, shaped by the experience of having multiple “mothers” before her adoption by white academic parents.
Soulful Sounds & Sisterhood: Brunch with Kunle Ayo
Soul Mama Islington, Soul Mama, N1 0PS [Venue Details]
Soul Mama brings you an uplifting afternoon celebrating connection, culture, and community at Soulful Sounds & Sisterhood, a brunch experience soundtracked by the soulful sounds of Kunle Ayo.
La Forasteria
Hootananny Brixton, SW2 1DF [Venue Details]
Blending Afro and Latin American roots with modern and electronic genres
La Forastería is a vibrant music tribeled by Tuto Petruzzi, a multi-instrumentalist producer and composer, and the powerful singer and songwriter Toni Volpen.
La Forasteria
Sun, 26 Jul 26 Doors open
@ 7.00pm
Hootananny Brixton, SW2 1DF [Venue Details]
Psychedelic Moorish Fusion Noura Mint Seymali
The Jazz Cafe, NW1 7PG [Venue Details]
Mauritania’s Noura Mint Seymali is a griot, singer, and composer, carrying centuries of Moorish tradition into the present.
Benin International Musical
The Fox and Firkin, SE13 6JZ [Venue Details]
BIM pays tribute to the music of the forebears of Dahomey. It reflects as much the traditional ceremonies as the trendy clubs of Cotonou, through to the Evangelical churches and the convents where voodoo deities are invoked.
Kadialy Kouyate’s Sound Archive
Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]
KADIALY KOUYAYE: Born into the great line of Kouyate Griot in Southern Senegal, Kadialy Kouyate’s kora playing and singing style – both as a soloist and in ensembles – has been appreciated in many prestigious venues.
East Africa's New Generation The Zawose Queens
The Jazz Cafe, NW1 7PG [Venue Details]
Born into one of Tanzania’s most revered musical dynasties, The Zawose Queens carry spirit and fire in every note.
BBC Proms: Under African Skies - The Songs of Graceland
Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP [Venue Details]
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graceland – Paul Simon’s Grammy Award-winning, era-defining album, in a concert featuring Simon’s original collaborators Ladysmith Black Mambazo (making its Royal Albert Hall Proms debut) and special guest artists.
Morock'n'Roll – Morocco Meets the World
The Camden Club, NW1 8AN [Venue Details]
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and celebration as Tamazgha Vibes (Kamal Dades Band) brings the vibrant spirit of Morocco to The Camden Club.




