Rhythm 'N' Blues

Rhythm 'N' Blues: 180 upcoming festivals, including 25 with tickets on sale. Dates: October 2026 to September 2027. The most Rhythm 'N' Blues: Tampa Bay Blues Festival 2027, INTIME FESTIVAL, and Suwannee Amp Jam 2027.

Rhythm 'n' Blues (R&B) is a vibrant genre characterized by its strong, often danceable backbeat, prominent vocals, and an instrumentation typically featuring electric guitar, bass, drums, and sometimes horns or piano, creating an energetic and soulful atmosphere. Emerging in African-American communities in the 1940s, R&B evolved from the blues, jazz, and gospel traditions, reflecting the experiences and aspirations of its creators during a period of significant social change. Iconic artists like Louis Jordan, Ruth Brown, and Ray Charles were instrumental in shaping its sound and popularizing the genre. Its undeniable groove and emotional depth profoundly influenced the development of rock and roll and soul music, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture.

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The most Rhythm 'N' Blues festivals

Ranked by the share of the lineup tagged Rhythm 'N' Blues (at least 5 identified artists).

  1. Tampa Bay Blues Festival 2027

    Apr 9 – Apr 11, 2027

    St. Petersburg, United States 🇺🇸

    With Tab Benoit, BYWATER CALL, JJ Grey & Mofro, Ruthie Foster…

    6 / 14 Rhythm 'N' Blues artists43% Rhythm 'N' Blues

  2. INTIME FESTIVAL

    Jan 22 – Jan 23, 2027

    Saint Avertin, France 🇫🇷

    With LA ZARRA, KIONA

    2 / 5 Rhythm 'N' Blues artists40% Rhythm 'N' Blues

  3. Suwannee Amp Jam 2027

    Feb 25 – Feb 27, 2027

    Live Oak, United States 🇺🇸

    With Eric Krasno, Dumpstaphunk, George Porter, Jr. and Runnin' Pardners, Kanika Moore…

    5 / 14 Rhythm 'N' Blues artistsout of a 22-artist lineup36% Rhythm 'N' Blues

  4. Big Blues Bender 2027

    Sep 9 – Sep 12, 2027

    Las Vegas, United States 🇺🇸

    With Tab Benoit, BYWATER CALL, Thornetta Davis, Beth Hart…

    6 / 17 Rhythm 'N' Blues artistsout of a 21-artist lineup35% Rhythm 'N' Blues

  5. Kaleido Fest 2027

    Jun 18 – Jun 19, 2027

    Aarhus, Denmark 🇩🇰

    With Rudimental, The Amy Winehouse Band

    2 / 6 Rhythm 'N' Blues artists33% Rhythm 'N' Blues

  6. Orange Blossom Revue 2026

    Dec 4 – Dec 5, 2026

    Lake Wales, United States 🇺🇸

    With Slap Dragon, JJ Grey & Mofro, St. Paul and The Broken Bones, Wyatt Waddell

    4 / 13 Rhythm 'N' Blues artistsout of a 16-artist lineup31% Rhythm 'N' Blues

  7. Cabaret Vert 2027

    Aug 19 – Aug 22, 2027

    Charleville-Mézières, France 🇫🇷

    With Lola Young, Angèle

    2 / 7 Rhythm 'N' Blues artists29% Rhythm 'N' Blues

  8. Whippersnap Festival 2027

    Feb 17 – Feb 20, 2027

    Brooksville, United States 🇺🇸

    With Matcha, Funk You, Kanika Moore, Polyrhythmics

    4 / 15 Rhythm 'N' Blues artistsout of a 29-artist lineup27% Rhythm 'N' Blues

  9. Seabreeze Jazz Festival 2027

    Apr 21 – Apr 25, 2027

    Panama City Beach, United States 🇺🇸

    With Regina Belle, Jazz Funk Soul, Andréa Lisa, BK Jackson…

    8 / 32 Rhythm 'N' Blues artistsout of a 36-artist lineup25% Rhythm 'N' Blues

  10. LES NUITS WEEKENDER

    Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026

    Bruxelles, Belgium 🇧🇪

    With Magi Merlin, KEIYAA, Arima Ederra, IAMDDB

    4 / 17 Rhythm 'N' Blues artistsout of a 18-artist lineup24% Rhythm 'N' Blues

Upcoming Rhythm 'N' Blues festivals

All Rhythm 'N' Blues festivals, near you or worldwide

207 upcoming Rhythm 'N' Blues festivals worldwide: the 180 with an announced line-up, plus 27 whose line-up is still partial, or not announced yet while their previous edition featured this genre. Narrow down by area, region, country or continent.