R&B-loaded ‘Funk Fest’ bringing one of three tour dates to Orlando

The annual soiree celebrates its 25th anniversary this summer.

click to enlarge Erykah Badu, who plays Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida on June 14, 2024. - Photo by Jess Phillips
Photo by Jess Phillips
Erykah Badu, who plays Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida on June 14, 2024.
It’s been 25 years since the first Funk Fest tour—an annual gathering of the hottest names in R&B—kicked off, and one of its three summer 2024 dates is taking place at Orlando’s Central Florida Fairgrounds.

Tickets to see Florida Funk Fest, featuring Erykah Badu, Charlie Wilson, Jeezy, and more at Orlando’s Central Florida Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15 are still available and start at $50. A two-day pass is also available, which starts at $100.

R&B has come a long way since the first-ever edition of Funkfest in 1994, which has since featured the likes of Outkast, Rick Ross, and Baby Face on the bill. “The stage promises unforgettable performances that capture the essence of Black Music Month, celebrating its constant evolution,” a press release reads. This year's other two dates—in Louisville and Atlanta, respectively—will also feature a diverse array of acts, such as The Isley Brothers, Floetry’s Marsha Ambrosius, and Big Boi.

See the full lineup for Florida Funk Fest below.

Friday, June 14
Erykah Badu
KP The Great & His Super Friends
T.I.
The Dream
Lil Jon
Scarface
Juvenile

Saturday, June 15
Charlie Wilson
Jeezy
Faith Evans
Ledisi
Jagged Edge
October London
112
Total

DJs
DJ Doom
DJ Demp
DJ Bo Weezy
DJ Stormy
DJ Clay D
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Josh Bradley

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa's resident live music freak. He started freelancing with the paper in 2020 at the age of 18, and has since covered, announced, and previewed numerous live shows in Tampa Bay. Check the music section in print and online every week for the latest in local live music.
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