YJF: Afrodesia, Young Thugs Studio, 02/10

York, meet York Jazz Fest. A new city-wide festival celebrating jazz in all its forms. From intimate bars to iconic venues, from timeless standards to forward-thinking sounds, York Jazz Fest brings together the full spectrum of jazz for four days of live music, discovery and community. Whether you've loved jazz for decades or have never listened before, you're invited. 1-4 October 2026. Tonight: Afrodesia. Leeds-based Afrobeat-Jazz fusion band Afrodesia has played across many dance floors across the UK. Drawing upon influences from across Africa such as Afrobeat, Highlife, Juju, Kwela and Kwasa kwasa and combining it with jazz. The rhythmic melodies of Afrodesia are sure to make you dance.