Black History Wales Music Festival x Afrowales is a free community and live music event taking place at Y Plas, Cardiff University Students’ Union on Friday 13 November 2026.

The festival brings together live music, DJs, dance, African and Caribbean food, fashion, art and community activity, with opportunities for emerging creatives to meet artists, music professionals, independent creative businesses and other people working across the Welsh music scene.

The family programme runs from 6pm to 9pm, followed by the evening music programme from 9pm to midnight.

Youth Music NextGen creatives, grassroots music projects, artists, producers, DJs, photographers, filmmakers, content creators and other emerging music professionals are warmly invited to attend.

Complimentary tickets are available using the code:

PARTNER-DISCOUNT

The code makes the ticket free. Please reserve one ticket per person through the event link and select the appropriate session.

The event is designed as an open community gathering and networking opportunity, with a particular focus on Black music, culture and creativity in Wales.