Roots Picnic
Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, and De La Soul headline two days of hip-hop, R&B, and soul at Belmont Plateau. The Roots Picnic is Philadelphia’s signature summer music event — curated by The Roots themselves.
Ithaca Reggae Fest
Three days of reggae by the lake at Stewart Park, Ithaca — headlined by Third World and The Skatalites, plus a free Friday welcome party. The 8th Annual Ithaca Reggae Fest returns June 26–28, 2026.
TLC and Salt-N-Pepa at SPAC | August 27, 2026
That is three acts who fundamentally shaped what R&B, hip-hop, and pop sounded like for an entire generation — and each one could headline on their own merit. TLC and Salt-N-Pepa heads to SPAC on August 27, 2026. Don’t miss it.
TLC at Darien Lake Amphitheater | August 31, 2026
TLC lands at Darien Lake on August 31, 2026. It sits adjacent to the Six Flags theme park between Buffalo and Rochester, and the open-air setting gives summer shows here a festival energy that enclosed amphitheaters cannot match. Get your tickets now.
Leslie Odom Jr. at Kleinhans Music Hall | May 2, 2026
Leslie Odom Jr. is one of the most versatile performers working today, an artist whose range spans Broadway, film, jazz, and pop with equal…
Fantasia at Blue Cross Arena | May 8, 2026
Fantasia is heading to Blue Cross Arena on May 8, 2026. The kind of vocalist who does not just sing a song; she inhabits it, transforming every performance into an act of emotional communion with her audience. Get your tickets now.
John Legend- An Evening of Songs & Stories at Landmark Theatre | April 28, 2026
John Legend- An Evening of Songs & Stories rolls into Landmark Theatre on April 28, 2026. There is a reason John Legend has connected with audiences around the world, and it goes beyond the awards and the hit records. Mark your calendar.
John Legend: An Evening of Songs & Stories at Shea’s PAC | April 22, 2026
John Legend brings An Evening of Songs & Stories to Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo on April 22, 2026. One of the most gifted vocalists of his generation, Legend delivers a night of R&B, soul, and storytelling. Get your tickets now.
Ashanti & Trey Songz at Tag’s Summer Stage | June 5, 2026
On June 5, 2026, Ashanti & Trey Songz takes the stage at Tag’s Summer Stage. About Ashanti & Trey Songz Ashanti and Trey Songz together represent a golden era of R&B, bringing two of the genre’s most beloved voices to the same stage. Get your tickets now.
Rochester R&B Festival at Blue Cross Arena | September 5, 2026
Rochester R&B Festival performs at Blue Cross Arena on September 5, 2026. Rochester has always shown up for R&B, and a festival format — with the anticipation building through the undercard toward the headliners — creates a momentum that a standard concert cannot match.