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10 Best USA Soul Funk Festivals 2025
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Soul and funk festivals are some of the most electrifying, feel-good experiences you can have as a music lover. There’s nothing quite like the deep grooves, horn blasts, and soulful vocals that pour out from these stages—music that moves your feet and your heart. These festivals celebrate timeless rhythms and the power of live performance, often rooted in the rich history of Black culture, activism, and expression. Whether it’s a tight James Brown-style funk band or a smooth soul crooner channeling Marvin Gaye, the energy is unmatched—everyone’s dancing, smiling, and vibing together. It’s a community, a throwback, and a celebration all in one.
Here are ten notable funk and soul festivals taking place in the United States in 2025:
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Funk Fest Tour
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Multi-city tour celebrating its 25th anniversary
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Notable stops: Orlando (June 14), Atlanta (August 10–11)
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NOLA Funk Fest
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October 17–19
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Spanish Plaza, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Jackson Hole Rendezvous Spring Festival
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April 4–5
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Jackson, Wyoming
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Features: St. Paul and The Broken Bones
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Baton Rouge Blues Festival
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April 4–6
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Performers: Cedric Burnside, Kenny Neal, Chris Thomas King
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Dreamville Festival
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April 5–6
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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Headliners: Lil Wayne, J. Cole, Erykah Badu
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French Quarter Festival
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April 10–13
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Acts include: Bag of Donuts, Ben E. Hunter, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
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Seabreeze Jazz Festival
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April 23–27
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Panama City Beach, Florida
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Lineup: Boney James, WAR, Brian Culbertson
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
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April 24–May 4
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Headliners: Dave Matthews Band, Pearl Jam, and more
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Roots Picnic
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May 31–June 1
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The Mann in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Featuring: D’Angelo with The Roots, Meek Mill, Lenny Kravitz
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Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party
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August 22–23
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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2025 lineup TBA
What to wear @ the soul funk fest!
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