Alternative R&B

Alternative R&B: 41 upcoming festivals, including 2 with tickets on sale. Dates: October 2026 to July 2027. The most Alternative R&B: Party in the Paddock 2027, Open’er Festival 2027, and Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2026.

Alternative R&B is characterized by its progressive and diverse sound, often featuring atmospheric production, experimental electronic textures, and a more subdued, introspective energy compared to mainstream R&B. Emerging in the late 1990s as a stylistic alternative to contemporary R&B, it draws influences from neo-soul, electronic music, and indie pop, pushing the boundaries of traditional R&B structures. Key artists who helped define or popularize the genre include The Weeknd, FKA twigs, and Frank Ocean. This genre has significantly influenced modern pop and urban music, fostering a space for artistic experimentation and emotional depth.

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The most Alternative R&B festivals

Ranked by the share of the lineup tagged Alternative R&B (at least 5 identified artists).

  1. Party in the Paddock 2027

    Feb 4 – Feb 7, 2027

    Tasmania, Australia 🇦🇺

    With Mallrat

    1 / 5 Alternative R&B artists20% Alternative R&B

  2. Open’er Festival 2027

    Jun 30 – Jul 3, 2027

    Gdynia, Poland 🇵🇱

    With Raye

    1 / 5 Alternative R&B artistsout of a 7-artist lineup20% Alternative R&B

  3. Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2026

    Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2026

    Los Angeles, United States 🇺🇸

    With Audrey Nuna, Don Toliver, NOURISHED BY TIME, Quadeca…

    5 / 41 Alternative R&B artists12% Alternative R&B

  4. LES NUITS WEEKENDER

    Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026

    Bruxelles, Belgium 🇧🇪

    With KEIYAA, IAMDDB

    2 / 17 Alternative R&B artistsout of a 18-artist lineup12% Alternative R&B

  5. NYOKOBOP

    Dec 4 – Dec 12, 2026

    Paris, France 🇫🇷

    With CRUEL SANTINO

    1 / 9 Alternative R&B artistsout of a 11-artist lineup11% Alternative R&B

  6. PRIMAVERA SOUND BUENOS AIRES

    Nov 28 – Nov 29, 2026

    Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷

    With Ecco2k, Yung Lean, FKA twigs

    3 / 37 Alternative R&B artistsout of a 40-artist lineup8% Alternative R&B

  7. PRIMAVERA SOUND SAO PAULO

    Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2026

    Sao Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷

    With Ecco2k, Yung Lean, FKA twigs

    3 / 38 Alternative R&B artistsout of a 39-artist lineup8% Alternative R&B

  8. Meredith Music Festival 2026

    Dec 11 – Dec 13, 2026

    Meredith, Australia 🇦🇺

    With DIJON, Hiatus Kaiyote

    2 / 25 Alternative R&B artistsout of a 27-artist lineup8% Alternative R&B

  9. Corona Capital 2026

    Nov 20 – Nov 22, 2026

    Mexico City, Mexico 🇲🇽

    With THE XX, LOYLE CARNER, Yung Lean, Daniel Caesar…

    5 / 69 Alternative R&B artistsout of a 72-artist lineup7% Alternative R&B

  10. THEY'RE GONNA BE BIG FESTIVAL

    Oct 27 – Oct 29, 2026

    Paris, France 🇫🇷

    With Tracey Nelson

    1 / 17 Alternative R&B artistsout of a 21-artist lineup6% Alternative R&B

Upcoming Alternative R&B festivals

All Alternative R&B festivals, near you or worldwide

42 upcoming Alternative R&B festivals worldwide: the 41 with an announced line-up, plus 1 whose line-up is still partial, or not announced yet while its previous edition featured this genre. Narrow down by area, region, country or continent.