The definitive guide to the best European and UK festivals for R&B and Soul music lovers in summer 2025.
Festival season is in full swing and we are back with our festival guide. R&B and Soul 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 R&B / Soul music buffs need on your summer agenda.
Summer 2025 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 2025
Where: Brockwell Park, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line-up: EZRA Collective, Michael Kiwanuka, Sinead Harnett, Jordan Rakei, Bilal, Bashy, Naomi Sharon, Shaé Universe
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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Love Supreme (UK Festival)
When: 4 – 6 July 2025
Where: Glynde Place, East Sussex
Headliners & Line up: Maxwell, Ravyn Lenae, The Roots, Sasha Keable, Nile Rodgers, Chic, Jacob Collier, En Vogue, Jamila Woods
Why’s it different? One of Europe’s premiere destinations for Soul, Jazz and all around great music
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BST Hyde Park (UK Festival)
When: Saturday 12 July 2025
Where: Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line-up: Stevie Wonder, EZRA Collective, Thee Sacred Souls, Elmiene, Corinne Bailey Rae
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: Outernet, London
Headliners / line-up: Juls, Soul Sugar, Damnshaq, Darkstepper, 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.
Tickets here
Wireless Festival (UK festival)
When: 11 July 2025
Where: Finsbury Park, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line up: Drake, Summer Walker, PartyNextDoor
Why’s it different? One of London’s mainstay festivals and annual celebration of some of the most iconic artists in black music
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North Sea Jazz festival (Netherlands festival)
When: 12 – 14 July 2024
Where: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Headliners & Line up: Diana Ross, Leon Thomas, Thee Sacred Souls, Mary J Blige, Celeste, Jorja Smith, Odeal, Durand Bernarr, Norah Jones,
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: 14 – 17 August 2025
Where: Wimborne St Giles, Dorset
Headliners & Line up: Noname, Michael Kiwanuka, Bashy, Jalen Ngonda, Nala Sinephro, KOKOROKO
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: 23 August 2025
Where: Victoria Park, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line up: Doechii, Tyla, Raye
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
Tickets here
Provenance at All Points East (UK festival)
When: 15 August 2025
Where: Victoria Park, London, United Kingdom
Headliners & Line up: Cleo Sol, SAULT, Chronnix
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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