THE AFRICA DIASPORA STOKE 2027

The Event of the Season: The African Diaspora Summer Gala

Get ready for an unforgettable, high-energy celebration of culture, elegance, and community! This Spring Bank Holiday weekend, step into a world of luxury as we host the premier indoor cultural event of the year: The African Diaspora Summer Gala.

Bringing together high-earning professionals, community leaders, and the vibrant international postgraduate communities from Keele and Staffordshire universities, this is the ultimate year-end celebration. Best of all? With Monday being a public holiday, we are partying late into the night with absolutely no work constraints the next day!

• Date: Sunday, 30th May 2027 (Bank Holiday Weekend)

• Time: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM (Doors open at 1:00 PM for afternoon exhibitions and networking)

• Venue: The Grand Ballroom Suite, DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke-on-Trent

• Dress Code: Black Tie / Smart Traditional African High-Fashion (Dress to impress!)

• The Red Carpet Experience: Arrive in style at our weather-proof, exclusive foyer. Enjoy premium welcome drinks, strike a pose against our media backdrop, and mingle during the afternoon exhibition.

• An Authentic Culinary Journey: Indulge in a magnificent, top-tier feast featuring spectacular, authentic African cuisine and traditional cultural beverages.

• The Ultimate Mid-Event Transformation: At 8:00 PM, watch the Grand Ballroom transform! We are scaling the room to open up a massive, high-energy dance floor.

• Live Entertainment & Late-Night Dancing: Transition from a sophisticated banquet dinner straight into vibrant live cultural entertainment, premium music, and dancing until 1:00 AM.

Don't worry about the drive home or booking a taxi. With a 1:00 AM finish, why not turn the gala into a luxurious staycation? Book a premium overnight room directly with the DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke-on-Trent and extend your holiday weekend in style.

Spaces are strictly limited to 320 seated guests for the banquet dinner, and tables will sell out fast. Grab your finest traditional attire or sharpest tuxedo, and join us for a prestigious night of pure cultural excellence.