The definitive guide to the best UK and Europe festivals for R&B, Soul and soulful rap music lovers in summer 2026.
Festival season is in full swing and we are back with our festival guide. R&B, neo-soul, jazz fusion, soulful rap has 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 music heads need on your summer agenda.
Summer 2026 is yours for the taking with these 10 UK and European festivals for R&B and other soulful sounds.
Cross the Tracks festival (UK Festival)
When: Sunday 24 May 2026
Where: Brockwell Park, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line-up: Little Simz, Joy Crookes, Knucks, KOKOROKO, Mereba, Lizzie Berchie, Demae
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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DLT Malta (Malta Festival)
When: 4 – 7 June 2026
Where: Malta
Headliners & Line-up: Brandy, Kwn, Dvsn, Soulection, Joe Kay, Musiq Soulchild, Lloyd, Isaiah Falls
Why’s it different? The Last Dance. After an incredible 4 year run, DLT Malta returns for the final instalment of people from all over the world coming together for four days of pure vibes, connection, and non-stop music.
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Love Supreme (UK Festival)
When: 3 – 5 July 2025
Where: Glynde Place, East Sussex
Headliners & Line up: Ezra Collective, DJ Pee Wee aka Anderson .Paak, Durand Bernarr, KOKOROKO, Alex Isley, Guvna B
Why’s it different? One of Europe’s premiere destinations for Soul, Jazz and all around great music
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15 years: The Soulection Experience (UK Festival)
When: Sunday 16 August 2026
Where: Magazine Open-Air, London
Headliners / line-up: Joe Kay, Soulection
Why’s it different?
Since 2011, Soulection has been a global creative hub for innovative musicians, crate-digging DJs, and open-minded fans. What began as an independent radio show has blossomed into a worldwide community united in a borderless, genre-bending musical movement. As part of their 15th anniversary celebration, the Soulection crew throw their biggest ever UK showcase this summer at Magazine Open—Air, a new outdoor location in the Greenwich Peninsula.
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Jazz Cafe Festival (UK festival)
When: Sunday 2 August 2026
Where: Burgess Park, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line up: Ari Lennox, Smino, Greentea Peng, Durand Bernarr, Amaria, Gabriel Jacoby, Kofi Stone, Jaz Karis
Why’s it different? The spirit of the Jazz Cafe back to an outdoor celebration of music in London, shaped by the same musical ethos that’s defined the Jazz Cafe for over three decades – soulful voices and boundary-pushing artists they truly believe in.2Tickets here
Roots Picnic London (London Festival)
When: Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 August 2026
Where: Crystal Palace Bowl, London
Headliners & Line up: The Roots, Nas, Black Thought, Yassiin Bey, Anthony Hamilton, Musiq Soulchild, Robert Glasper, Common, Bilal, Floetry
Why’s it different? The first ever international edition of iconic Philadelphia hip-hop festival Roots Picnic, coming to Crystal Palace Bowl on Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 August 2026. Since launching in 2007, The Roots Picnic has stood at the crossroads of music and culture, entertaining, engaging, and enlightening millions of fans along the way.
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North Sea Jazz festival (Netherlands Festival)
When: 10 – 12 July 2026
Where: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Headliners & Line up: The Roots & Special Guests, Joy Crookes, Thundercat, Alex Isley, Adekunle Gold, Burna Boy
Why’s it different? One of Europe’s prime festival destinations for lovers of true Soul and Jazz music
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We Out Here (UK festival)
When: 20 – 23 August 2026
Where: Wimborne St Giles, Dorset
Headliners & Line up: Thundercat, Joy Crookes, Kofi Stone, Sampa the Great, Steam Down, Mike, GENA, Yukimi, Salimata, Yazmin Lacey, KeiyaA, Butcher Brown, Anaiis
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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Tems / Jorja Smith: All Points East (UK festival)
When: 21 August 2025
Where: Victoria Park, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line up: Tems, Jorja Smith, Kwn, Odeal, Destin Conrad, Elmiene
Why’s it different? A day festival in London offering a line-up of artists at the forefront of pushing boundaries in R&B, Soul and Pop
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Tyler the Creator: All Points East (UK festival)
When: 28 – 29 August 2026
Where: Victoria Park, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line up: Tyler the Creator, Daniel Caesar, Ravyn Lenae, Yebba, Rochelle Jordan, Vince Staples, Mariah the Scientist
Why’s it different? A day festival in London offering a line-up of artists at the forefront of pushing boundaries in R&B, Soul and Pop
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