The definitive guide to the best European and UK festivals for R&B and Soul music lovers in summer 2024.
Festival season is in full swing and we are back with our festival guide. R&B, Soul and Jazz have been making a real resurgence across the UK and Europe and the festival scene is reflecting that. Below are our top picks of the European and UK festivals that R&B / Soul music buffs need on your summer agenda.
Summer 2024 is yours for the taking with these 10 European and UK R&B / Soul music festivals.
Cross the Tracks festival (UK Festival)
When: Sunday 26 May 2024
Where: Brockwell Park, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line-up: Erykah Badu, BADBADNOTGOOD, En Vogue, Madlib, Thee Sacred Souls, Ama Lou, Jalen Ngonda, Venna, Orion Sun
Why’s it different? London’s #1 Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival. Cross The Tracks is a day festival about more than just music. It’s about community, culture, family, flavour, history and creating a safe space
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BST Hyde Park (UK Festival)
When: Saturday 29 June
Where: Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line-up: Sza, Sampha, Snoh Aalegra
Why’s it different? BST Hyde Park sits across several weekends with a mission to offer an event like no other. Legendary headliners and support from today’s rising stars, plus great food and drink and hospitality packages. This weekend offers an R&B line-up
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BONUS: SENSES Block Party Summer Special
When: Saturday 3 August 2024
Where: EartH Hall, London
Headliners / line-up: IAMDDB, Aprtment Life, Glade Marie, Mister S
Why’s it different?
The UK’s home for new-age R&B / Soul, The Blues Project, returns with the party of the summer for R&B lovers! Some of the best DJs in the scene playing high-energy mixes and edits of R&B, Neo-Soul, Soulful Rap, Future Beats and other soulful grooves.
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DLT Malta (Malta festival)
When: 6 – 10 June 2024, 13 – 17 June 2024
Where: Malta
Headliners & Line up: Kaytranada, Amaarae, Odeal
Why’s it different? A multi-genre Afrobeats-led brunch turned festival that will feature a number of global R&B acts
Tickets here
The Recipe (UK festival)
When: 6 July 2024
Where: Gunnersbury Park, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line-up: Jazmine Sullivan, SiR, Alex Isley, Destin Conrad, Tone Stith, Shaé Universe
Why’s it different? The ultimate R&B line-up, featuring none other than 2-time Grammy-award winning R&B songstress Jazmine Sullivan, marking her first UK performance in 10 years! The Recipe promises to be the perfect all-inclusive day out to enjoy great food and music: Unlimited Premium Food & Drink, amusement rides, and Relax and Pamper Station access will all be included in the ticket price.
Tickets here
North Sea Jazz festival (Netherlands festival)
When: 12 – 14 July 2024
Where: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Headliners & Line up: Andre 3000, Jazmine Sullivan, Raye, Smino, Thee Sacred Souls Reuben James, PJ Morton, Rimon,
Why’s it different? One of Europe’s prime festival destinations for lovers of true Soul and Jazz music
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Summer Dayes (UK Festival)
When: 4 August 2024
Where: Crystal Palace Bowl
Headliners & Line up: Yussef Dayes, Masego, Greentea Peng, Sango, Charlotte Day Wilson, Jordan Ward, Venna
Why’s it different? Curated by one of the rising icons of UK Jazz and music, it promises to be an unforgettable experience packed with music, vibes & pure summer magic.
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We Out Here(UK festival)
When: 15 – 18 August 2024
Where: Wimborne St Giles, Dorset
Headliners & Line up: Andre 3000, Sampha, Floating Points, Kae Tempest, Yaya Bey, Venna
Why’s it different? Founded by one of the longest-standing voices in UK music, Giles Peterson, We Out Here connects the musical dots between soul, hip hop, house, afro, electronica, jazz and beyond
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All Points East (UK festival)
When: 16 August 2024
Where: Victoria Park, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line up: KAYTRANADA, Victoria Monét, Thundercat, Amaarae, Lancey Foux, Channel Tres, Jyoty
Why’s it different? A day festival in London offering a line-up of artists at the forefront of pushing boundaries in alternative R&B, indie Soul and electronic music
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Cloud X festival (UK festival)
When: 2024 date TBC
Where: Crystal Palace Bowl, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line up: TBC
Why’s it different? Curated by the Cloud X collective behind some of the UK’s best emerging R&B acts – Kwaku Asante, Santino Le Saint
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