Thu, Oct 15 - The O2 London
ASAKE - IN GOD WE TRUST TOUR
Asake’s afrobeat and afrobeats show at The O2 brings global sounds under the world banner.
World Gigs from October 2026
Featuring asake, the wanted 2.0, beth orton, nirvana uk, yonaka, stereo mcs, kerrbang!, r&b orchestra and more.
Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 23 - Concorde 2 Brighton
October Live Listings at Concorde 2, Brighton
World and highlife influences surface in Ibibio Sound Machine’s Concorde 2 date this October.
Thu, Oct 15 - The Live Rooms Chester
John 5
Flamenco flourishes from John 5 bring a world-influenced instrumental edge to this Chester date.
Thu, Oct 15 - Concorde 2 Brighton
Ibibio Sound Machine
Ibibio Sound Machine blend highlife and Afro-rooted styles with disco and electro in Brighton.
Fri, Oct 16 - Newcastle University Students Union upon Tyne
John 5
Flamenco-infused instrumentals from John 5 add a world music edge to this Newcastle University Students Union gig.
Sat, Oct 17 - Hyde Park Book Club Leeds
NEW RELEASES
World influences arrive via Ibibio Sound Machine’s highlife shows at Brudenell Social Club Leeds in November 2026.
Sat, Oct 17, Sat, Oct 24
BOODO NEW RELEASES
Ibibio Sound Machine’s highlife-driven Brudenell Social Club shows add a global edge to BOODO NEW RELEASES.
Sat, Oct 17, Mon, Oct 19
ROOR New Releases
World influences enter via Ibibio Sound Machine’s highlife-driven sets at Brudenell Social Club in November 2026.
Sun, Oct 18 - Club Academy Manchester
John 5
John 5’s flamenco-inflected instrumentals at Club Academy bring a world music edge to this Manchester date.
Mon, Oct 19, Thu, Oct 22
Trapo 2 Tour 2026
Trapo 2 Tour 2026 fits the world genre through Wizkid’s afrobeat and afrobeats shows across UK venues in October 2026.
Fri, Oct 23 - The Liquid Room Edinburgh
Ibibio Sound Machine
Ibibio Sound Machine’s highlife-influenced sound brings global rhythms to The Liquid Room in Edinburgh.
Sat, Oct 24 - The O2 London
Fally Ipupa - 20 Years of Career Celebration in London, UK
Fally Ipupa brings afrobeats and soukous to The O2 Arena London for a two-show world music celebration in October 2026.