The Best R&B Music Festivals

R&B is such an ethereal genre. But while losing yourself in delicious vocal harmonies at home is absolutely unreal, there’s nothing like experiencing such a dreamy genre in person with thousands of other passionate fans. 

Experiencing your favourite songs in person is simply unrivalled. So check out these incredible R&B music festivals to discover silky-smooth vocals and strong basslines played by the best artists in the game

 

 

Cloud X Festival

Photo: Cloud X / Facebook.com

When: TBC

Where: 60 Dock Rd, London E16 1YZ

2025 lineup: TBA

One of the best R&B music festivals, especially for those looking for new sounds, is Cloud X. Knonw as a record label founded by LGBTQ+ and POC people to help the best underground artists get their music out there and develop their sound Cloud X showcases the best in R&B but also soul and alternative hip-hop. 

Prioritising originality, Cloud X aims to nurture and encourage individuality while creating an inclusive space for the next generation of creatives to build their fan base. You don’t find many festivals like this one. 

 

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Wireless Festival

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When: TBC

Where: Finsbury Park in London 

2026 lineup: TBA

While Wireless is of course more of a hip-hop festival, the fest also welcomes some incredible R&B artists to its stage over the summer weekend.

And even though Wireless 2025 just wrapped up doesn't mean we can start getting ready for next year. Crowds at Wireless always give it their all. If you didn’t know any better, you’d think the festival might be the last gig of their lives. That’s how hard they go. With lineups that are always full of the biggest and best in the game, it’s one of the few UK festivals that seems to have incredible luck with weather. 

 

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Sundaes In The City

When: Saturday 26th July 2025

Where: Chiswick House & Gardens Trust in London

2025 lineup: Fleur East, Layyah, Jake Issac, Girls of the Internet, Afriquoi and many more

A Ben & Jerry's festival with free ice cream, comedy, a dance tent, and local traders - why wouldn’t you? 

Our favourite ice cream makers bring the party to Chiswick House & Gardens Trust in London this year with some huge names in disco, R&B, and hip-hop, with house tunes in the dance tent. 100% of ticket fees will be donated to local charities, and tickets are still insanely good value. 

And if you wereren't already family with the festival, then get to know about Sundaes In The City, one of the best UK R&B festivals. 

 

Find more information on Sundaes In The City - here

 

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Cross The Tracks

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When: Sunday 24th May 2026

Where: TBA in Brixton, London

2026 lineup: TBA

Another quality R&B festival is Cross The Tracks, which brings all the smoothest genres to one place in London. We're talking R&B, neo-soul, jazz, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music. As well as enjoying some of the best artists in the silkiest of genres, the fest boasts street food vendors, local craft beer, independent fashion traders, panels and workshops, and art around the festival site. 

The 2025 edition has wrapped up, but the team behind the fest has already set a date for 2026. Tickets will be available shortly, so watch this space for updates! 

 

Find tickets more information on Cross The Tracks - here

 

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Love Supreme Jazz Festival

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When: TBC 

Where: Glynde Place, East Sussex

2026 lineup: TBA

Love Supreme is one of the best R&B festivals for those who also enjoy soul, funk, and jazz. It’s the largest jazz festival in Europe that attracts fantastic artists across those genres. 

The fest first went down in 2013 and has always attracted both huge and emerging names and adoring crowds to a gorgeous National Park with an Elizabethan country house. When the sun sets, you can head to the Supreme Standards tent for DJs and dancing.  

 

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We Out Here

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When: Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th August 2025

Where: Wimborne St Giles in Dorset

2025 lineup: Michael Kiwanuka, MJ Cole, Bashy, Pa Salieu, Incognito, Kokoroko, Rosie Lowe and loads more 

We Out Here is truly one of the best R&B festivals the UK has to offer. Named after the 2018 Brownswood Recordings compilation ‘We Out Here', the festival brings a colourful scene to the ground of Dorset.

Every August, they come through with 15 stages, with large open-air dancefloors, to small and intimate homemade sound systems; at WOH, you'll be able to find a little something for everyone. Plus, with their lineups hitting the mark every summer, get your tickets now!

 

Find tickets and more information on We Out Here - here

 

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Cincinnati Music Festival

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When: Thursday 24th - Saturday 26th July 2025

Where: Andrew J Brady Music Center and Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio

2025 lineup: Earth, Wind & Fire, LL Cool J, Toni Braxton, PJ Morton, Jasmin Sullivan, Lucky Daye, and loads more

If you’re happy to venture across the pond, CMF is easily one of the best R&B music festivals you could ever attend. 

First held in 1962 under the name Ohio Valley Jazz Festival, CMF has grown to become a three-day festival that showcases R&B, jazz, soul, and hip-hop. They've seen some true legends on its stage, including Luther Vandross, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, and so many more. 

To this day the American festival still brings incredible R&B lineups to music fans in Cincinnati and those happy to make the pilgrimage. 

 

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Music at the Intersection

Photo: MATI Festival and Conference / Facebook.com

When: Friday 12th - Sunday 14th September 2025 

Where: Grand Centre Arts District, St. Louis

2025 lineup: Patti Labelle, Lucky Daye, Leon Thomas, Common & Pete Rock, De La Soul, Branford Marsalis and loads more 

Where music meets heritage, Music at the Intersection or MATI, is an R&B festival that's held annually in St. Louis, celebrating the city's passion for music. The festival is decorated with all genres from soul, funk, R&B, hip-hop and more. 

Dedicated to showcasing St. Louis' contribution to American music and the vibrant culture, MATI always brings out an unbeatable lineup, and this year is no different. With multiple stages, loads of food and drink vendors and opportunities to explore the Grand Centre Arts District, what more could you ask for? 

 

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There you have the best R&B festivals! While you’re here, why not check out the best funk and soul festivals? Or the best cheap festivals in the UK? 

Search Skiddle now to find more festivals, near and far, and make summer 2025 one you’ll never forget. 

 

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.

 

 

  

 

 

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