R&B Lovers Unite: Bristol’s Summer Festival of Rhythm, Soul & Connection

An R&B Celebration in the Heart of Bristol?

Feel-Good Summer Vibes: R&B Lovers Hits The Prospect Building This August. After a SELLOUT May show R&B Lovers returns for a second summer show, get ready for a massive Summer Outdoor 90s & 00s R&B Festival coming 23rd August 2025.

Where Nostalgia Meets Summer Vibes

Imagine this: it’s a warm August evening in Bristol, the sun’s setting over the city centre, and the smooth sounds of 90s and beyond R&B are floating through the air. From Destiny’s Child to Usher, TLC to Aaliyah, the tracks that defined a generation will set the mood for a fun-loving summer celebration.

A City in Harmony with the Beat

There’s something in the air each summer in Bristol. The sun hits the city just right, the streets buzz with energy, and music becomes the thread connecting people from every walk of life. This August, that connection finds its sweetest expression at the R&B Lovers Summer Outdoor Festival.

More Than a Party

This is a soulful celebration of everything R&B represents. Think classic anthems from the 90s and 00s, sunshine-filled vibes, and a foundation built on community and shared rhythm. Hosted at one of Bristol’s most exciting new cultural venues - The Prospect Building.
R&B Lovers is a summer festival curated with real intention: to make you feel, move, connect, and vibe the night away.

The Essence of R&B

At its heart, R&B music has always been about more than just catchy hooks or smooth vocals. It the kind of storytelling that celebrates emotion in all its rawest form, while reminding us about all the aspects of love. R&B Lovers leans into that tradition, crafting a summer experience that captures the essence of the genre in its truest form.

A Space Created for Connection

The Prospect Building is fast becoming a hub for Bristol’s creative scene. With its striking industrial-chic aesthetic and open-air layout, it’s the perfect space for this kind of event: a space where art, sound, and people meet. For lovers of music and good times, this is your door into something special.

Past Meets Present

We know how the patterns of the past shape the present, and nostalgia will play a central role in this summer outdoor festival, thats why our curated DJs line-up provides the musical guide through what is considered the golden era of R&B - think Aaliyah, Usher, Destiny’s Child, and Ne-Yo, while also breaking newer sounds from artists redefining the genre today.

A Day Designed for the People

R&B Lovers summer festival is grounded in thinking global and acting local. From the people coming together, to the food vendors and local businesses that power the event, everything has been carefully curated to support the city's culture and soul. women based models

The Soundtrack to Your Summer

Picture it: cold drinks, sunshine, your favorite R&B anthem, all your friends or maybe some new friends dancing next to you. We want this festival to provide the space for those unscripted moments that stay with you long after the music fades. These are the connections that form when people, man or woman gather around shared sound.

A New Chapter in the City’s Story

Bristol has a long-standing relationship with music, especially in the underground and soulful scenes. R&B Lovers opens a new chapter in that narrative, giving R&B its rightful place in the city’s rich cultural development. It’s a festival putting in the work and making a point.

A Sense of Belonging

Whether you’re coming solo or as part of a crew, you’ll find a space to just be your full, expressive self. There’s something extra special about dancing in a crowd that gets you. In a time when so much feels disconnected, this outdoor summer festival offers a powerful sense of togetherness and belonging.

The Rhythm of Real Life

In a world dominated by filtered images and curated online identities, R&B hits differently when you're dancing in real life, with your people. Leave your worries and the algorithms behind, and enjoy the magic this festival taps into.

Don’t Miss the Moment

After a SELLOUT May show R&B Lovers returns for a second summer show, get ready for a massive Summer Outdoor 90s & 00s R&B Festival coming 23rd August 2025.
Whether you're a seasoned R&B head or just someone looking for good vibes and sunshine, Bristol’s R&B Lovers Festival this August at The Prospect Building is the celebration you’ve been waiting for.

It’s a moment of pause, play, and passion in a busy world. Come for the music, stay for the vibe, meaning you will certainly leave with your heart a little more full.

So, what are you waiting for? The R&B Lovers Summer Festival is your chance to feel more, laugh harder, and dance till you drop and close the summer out strong.

Head here to secure your ticket!