African Community Events
Church services, food pop-ups, cultural festivals, business networking and more across the East Midlands.
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🍲 Food & Dining·📍 Northampton Racecourse, Northampton·🕐 11:00–19:00·£5 adults · children free
Celebrate the rich culinary traditions of Africa with food stalls, live cooking demonstrations, music, and entertainment. Featuring cuisines from West Africa, East Africa, North Africa and beyond. Suitable for all the family.
African Business Networking Night
🤝 Business & Networking·📍 De Montfort Suite, Holiday Inn, Leicester·🕐 18:30–21:30·Free
An evening for African entrepreneurs and professionals to connect, share opportunities, and grow their networks. Hosted in Leicester city centre with drinks and canapes provided. Guest speaker TBC.
Gospel Night — Voices of Africa
✝️ Church & Faith·📍 Rock Church Nottingham, Nottingham·🕐 18:00–21:00·Free — donations welcome
A powerful evening of African gospel music featuring choirs and soloists from across the East Midlands. Come and be blessed. All denominations welcome.
How to Start a Business in the UK — Free Webinar
🤝 Business & Networking·📍 Online·🕐 14:00–16:00·Free
Free online workshop for African entrepreneurs looking to register and grow a business in the UK. Topics: company registration, tax basics, finding customers, and funding options.
Afrobeats & Amapiano Night — Derby
music-arts·📍 Assembly Rooms, Derby·🕐 21:00–03:00·£12 advance · £15 door
The hottest African music night in Derby is back! DJ sets all night featuring the best Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Afro-house. Smart/casual dress code. 18+.
African Heritage & Culture Day
🌍 Community·📍 Abington Park, Northampton·🕐 10:00–17:00·Free
A free community day celebrating African heritage through art, fashion, storytelling, and children's activities. Traditional dress encouraged. Stalls, food vendors, and live performances throughout the day.