The 2026 Ohio R&B Music Festival

A celebration of the past, present and future of Ohio R&B.

OCTOBER 3, 2026 | Columbus, OH

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The Ohio R&B Music Festival is an unprecedented celebration of Ohio’s R&B music scene. The 2026 festival will include a full day of showcases featuring a lineup of exciting performers who are working to move the culture of R&B forward.

By highlighting indie talent, we aim to expose R&B/Soul music lovers to independent artists in our communities—artists they may never have discovered without this platform.

Your 2026 Lineup!

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Why We're Raising Money

We are reaching out to the community for financial support to ensure that every artist who touches the stage is properly compensated. Every penny raised through this fund will help make that possible, while also covering essential costs such as marketing and promotion, sound, video and photo editing, and staffing.

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“Ohio has such a rich musical history. The R&B, Soul and Funk coming out of this state has heavily influenced the entire scope of American music. It is important that we celebrate and honor the contributions of artists past and present!”

Qamil Wright - Ohio R&B Music Fest Founder

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS

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2025 Recap

2025 Ohio R&B Fest

VIEW FULL 2025 PHOTO GALLERY
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2024 Ohio R&B Fest

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Magical Moments

Dre Peace “Best Male Artist” Winner - Acceptance Speach

The legendary Mix Master Ice presents the award for “Record of The Year” to winner Dani Ella

CeeofDreams (Best Female Artist Winner) singing with surprise closer Dre Peace

VIEW MORE 2024 PICS & VIDS HERE!