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R&B GUIDE
Rhythm & Blues encompasses so much – elements of Jazz, gospel, soul music, daily life, love, social justice, protest music – the genre runs the gamut. A term popularised in the 1940s to categorise Black popular music was reintroduced in 1990 by Billboard to cover the sweet sounds of Anita Baker, high-tempo New Jack Swing hits and more.
Now with a global repertoire and audience, R&B is an ever-changing genre, featuring crossovers from hip hop, pop, dance music and beyond. And our R&B guide gives you a front-row seat to the latest shows, news and emerging artists in the space.
Latest News
Stevie Wonder announces the Songs In The Key of Life Performances – 50th Anniversary Tour, a special run of performances honouring one of the most influential albums ever created
The Kehlani World Tour comes to the UK this December – see the ‘Folded’ singer live
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The British Zanzibari singer-songwriter will bring his enveloping lyricism and soulful sound to Village Underground this September. Get tickets to Ady Suleiman’s headline show.
The neo soul mainstay will play the first ever UK edition of Roots Picnic in August, before headlining Islington Assembly Hall this October for the 25th anniversary of his seminal album “1st Born Second”.
Bryson Tiller has announced The Neo Trapsoul Tour, with special guest Majid Jordan – coming to UK arenas in December 2026.
R&B and pop’s newest It Girl heads to Scala in September for her “U, Me & My Ego” Tour – see Chxrry live.
Known for a repertoire spanning gospel, soul and R&B, the Dublin Gospel Choir share the stage with Qween this October – don’t miss your chance to see the versatile choir in Belfast. Get tickets now.
Wielding her pop-leaning R&B filled with tales of love, heartbreak and the trials of life, Ella Mai will headline shows in London and Manchester this September – find your tickets now.
British-Sudanese soul artist Elmiene is set to headline shows in London, Bristol and Manchester this December
Join Brian Jackson and Yasiin Bey at the Royal Albert Hall as they bring the works of Gil Scott-Heron to the stage, blending poetry, jazz and blues for a night in memory of the legendary artist.
The iconic House Gospel Choir will play a residency at Soul Mama Islington every Sunday from 13 September at the venue’s House Gospel Choir Brunch – get tickets.
The ‘Florida Baby’ singer will headline shows in London and Manchester this November – don’t miss your chance to hear Isaiah Falls’ unique blend of R&B and Southern hip hop live.
Soulful singer and multi-instrumentalist Jalen Ngonda will headline shows across the UK this autumn – get tickets
Jill Scott will bring her soulful sound to the UK in 2026. The three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter, actor and bestselling poet will perform a series of highly anticipated shows, including O2 Academy Birmingham (29 September), O2 Apollo Manchester (1 October) and two nights at the Royal Albert Hall in London (13 & 14 October). Known for her powerful voice and timeless R&B and soul hits, Jill Scott’s UK tour promises unf (…)
Celebrating 30 years of Joe, he will be live at the Apollo next February. Performing singles spamming across his career like ‘I wanna know’, ‘All The Things (Your Man Won’t Do)’ and ‘Stutter’.
Jorja Smith heads to The O2 for a huge one-night-only London show in July 2027, following the release of her latest music and a new chapter in her ever-evolving sound.
The new R&B heartthrob brings smooth vocals and high-energy choreography to the UK this month – don’t miss out. Tickets are on sale now.
Kehlani is bringing her world tour to the UK this December with support from Odeal & WASEEL.
The boundary-breaking multidisciplinary artist will being her “New Avatar – Live” tour to London for one night only. Don’t miss your chance to experience Kelela live at the O2 Academy in Brixton this November.
Who does pop and R&B crossovers quite like Khalid? See the Texan singer-songwriter on the UK leg of his “It’s Always Summer Somewhere” Tour, and experience his R&B-pop sensibilities live.
The esteemed gospel choir bring their airtight harmonies and joyful swagger to Soul Mama Islington for an evening of love, light and music this October.
Catch the TrapHouseJazz pioneer on his “Fix Your Face” 2026 tour
Maverick Sabre is taking over O2 Academy Brixton this winter for one night only.
Mica Millar is a British soul singer, songwriter, producer and fiercely independent creative force whose music brings a contemporary, female perspective to the timeless genres of soul, RnB, blues, gospel and jazz.
Fresh off her Roots Picnic London debut, the soulful south London vocalist will headline Hoxton Hall this October. Get tickets to see Nia Smith.
The soulful genre blending musician will headline shows in Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow on the UK leg of his “I Can See” 2026 tour – get tickets now.
Self described as where “UK jazz, Afrobeat & Soundsystem pressure collide”, Nubiyan Twist is heading to a jazz venue near you. Catch the band at Blue Note London, Jazz Cafe and The Brook this winter.
The R&B crooner known for his lyrics on love, and blend of Afrobeats and soulful sounds, will open for Kehlani and Summer Walker on their 2026 tours.
Headliners
Jagged Edge, B2K, SWV,
RNB Winter Ball is coming to Birmingham, Manchester and London this December. Don’t miss your chance to see Jagged Edge, B2K and SWV share the stage in one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of R&B and soul music.
Revitalising soul for a new generation, Sekou has emerged as an essential voice in UK R&B and an all-round performer. See the R&B star this December on his ‘In a World We Don’t Belong Part 2’ tour.
Back to life and back on stage – don’t miss legendary British soul pioneers Soul II Soul as they bring their iconic hits and timeless grooves to venues across the UK from July to October.
Stevie Wonder announces the Songs In The Key of Life Performances – 50th Anniversary Tour, a special run of performances honouring one of the most influential albums ever created
Traversing soul, spoken word, funk, neo soul and R&B, New Orleans outfit Tank and the Bangas will headline London’s Blue Note this November. Get your tickets now.
Grammy-nominated international superstar, Teddy Swims has announced his biggest EU/UK headline tour ever.
The singer-songwriter from Kent is bringing her introspective bedroom pop-inspired R&B to London and Manchester this October on her UK/EU tour. Get tickets to Tia Gordon’s UK shows now.
Tyla is taking THE A*POP WORLD TOUR across the UK this October. bringing her chart-topping blend of Amapiano, pop and R&B to stages nationwide.
The enigmatic experimental star brings her albums, “THE THREAD” and “petal rock black”, to the stage for one night only at London’s KOKO. Get tickets.
Stevie Wonder
Kehlani
Jorja Smith
Josh Levi
Odeal
Teddy Swims
Ella Mai
Joe
RNB Winter Ball
Alternative R&B
For fans of something more daring, indie-leaning and genre blending. Alternative R&B is home to some of the most boundary-pushing artists of our time, such as Frank Ocean, Kelela, Steve Lacy, and even early works by The Weeknd. Find your next alt-R&B show here.
Neo Soul
The subgenre that gave the world acts such as D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, south London’s very own Floetry, and the legendary Ms. Lauryn Hill. Neo soul takes R&B and blends it with spoken word traditions, jazz, soul and funk, with a contemporary reimagining of Black popular music from the 70s. (Carnegie Hall, 2026) See and hear the classics, and discover your new favourites here.
Soul, Funk & Jazz
The blueprint for most modern music; here is your chance to see multi-instrumentalists, vocalists and all-round performers take the time-honoured sounds of soul, funk and jazz and refresh them for diverse and far-reaching audiences.
Trap soul
Where hip hop sensibilities, beats and cadences meet the crooning vulnerability of R&B. This is the cross-over section. Named in honour of Bryson Tiller’s seminal debut album, T R A P S O U L, this section of our guide is for the modern anti-romantics, the subversive heroes and villains, and the people who like a dash of 808s and trap hi-hats with their serving of R&B.
Gospel
Drawing its origins from African American Negro Spirituals and hymns, Gospel music has emerged as its own subculture within modern R&B and Black popular music. Take a look at our glorious selection of praise and worship shows, right here on our R&B guide.
Festival Season is calling
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From Roots Picnic to Jazz Cafe Festival, outdoor shows at the Crystal Palace Bowl to legacy acts at Somerset House Summer Series, our Festival Guide has everything R&B and Jazz fans need to know about the best places to see their favourite acts.
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