Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh)
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Heart of Africa (Live) is scheduled for 8 November 2026 at The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh. This informal session will showcase diverse African grooves and beats, featuring original songs, percussion, and dancing. The event will be curated by Senegal’s Samba Sene and will include special guests performing traditional songs with a contemporary twist.
Informal Sunday afternoon session showcasing diverse grooves and beats from the heart of Africa with original songs, percussion, dancing.
Heart of Africa (Live) rolls on towards winter, promising some Senegalese sunshine and warmth as the Edinburgh nights draw in!
Sellout informal Sunday afternoon sessions showcasing diverse grooves and beats from around the world.
Early booking highly recommended.
Curated and hosted by Senegal’s Samba Sene, this month's special guests include Africa Melody (traditional songs with a contemporary twist with West African percussion) + dancers Docus and Gladness . With an upbeat set from Samba Sene & Diwan to round off the afternoon, and send you off, dancing into the night!
Doors: 5pm
Start time: 5.15 (till 6.45pm)
Unreserved seating, standing and dancing.
Accompanied children welcome. Children under 2 are free, all others should be paid for at the concession rate.
Please note - Due to its basement location, The Jazz Bar is only accessible via 2 flights of stairs, so is not suitable for wheelchair users
One love - look forward to seeing you all!
www.sambasene.com (https://www.sambasene.com)
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Frequently asked questions
Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh) takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 17:15. The event runs until Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh) is held at The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh (1a Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HR).
Tickets for Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh) range from £9.38 to £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh) is Light drizzle · 8°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Jazz Bar can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh)
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Heart of Africa (Live) is scheduled for 8 November 2026 at The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh. This informal session will showcase diverse African grooves and beats, featuring original songs, percussion, and dancing. The event will be curated by Senegal’s Samba Sene and will include special guests performing traditional songs with a contemporary twist.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Informal Sunday afternoon session showcasing diverse grooves and beats from the heart of Africa with original songs, percussion, dancing.
Heart of Africa (Live) rolls on towards winter, promising some Senegalese sunshine and warmth as the Edinburgh nights draw in!
Sellout informal Sunday afternoon sessions showcasing diverse grooves and beats from around the world.
Early booking highly recommended.
Curated and hosted by Senegal’s Samba Sene, this month's special guests include Africa Melody (traditional songs with a contemporary twist with West African percussion) + dancers Docus and Gladness . With an upbeat set from Samba Sene & Diwan to round off the afternoon, and send you off, dancing into the night!
Doors: 5pm
Start time: 5.15 (till 6.45pm)
Unreserved seating, standing and dancing.
Accompanied children welcome. Children under 2 are free, all others should be paid for at the concession rate.
Please note - Due to its basement location, The Jazz Bar is only accessible via 2 flights of stairs, so is not suitable for wheelchair users
One love - look forward to seeing you all!
www.sambasene.com (https://www.sambasene.com)
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of The Jazz Bar. Searching near 1a Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HR; check-in Sunday, 8 November 2026.
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WhereThe Jazz Bar
1a Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HR
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh)?
Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh) takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 17:15. The event runs until Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Where is Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh) taking place?
Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh) is held at The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh (1a Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HR).
How much are tickets for Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh)?
Tickets for Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh) range from £9.38 to £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh)?
The forecast for Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh) is Light drizzle · 8°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh)?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Jazz Bar can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh)?
Tickets for Heart of Africa (Live) (Edinburgh) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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£9.38
Date
Until Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 6°C · chance of rain 8% · wind 8 km/h
Venue
1a Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HR
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