Looking for a one-of-a-kind outdoor music experience full of classic R&B and hip hop at Louisville? Then Funk Fest is the place to be! From its small beginnings in 1994, when it was attended by roughly 5,000 people in Mobile, Alabama - no one could have predicted how far this event would last. In fact, over the past decade, this festival has flourished into an annual multi-city affair with 10k+ attendees showing up at each location - Jacksonville, FL., Tampa, FL., Orlando, FL., Atlanta, GA., and Greensboro, NC.
Experience a night of pure delight and nostalgia at the Funk Fest! This celebratory event brings together some of the greatest sounds from classic genres, including R&B, funk, hip-hop, blues, and jazz. Get ready to let your hair down as you groove to these soulful tunes that will take you back in time. Some of the legendary acts to have graced Funk Fest stages in past years include Frankie Beverly and Maze, Big Daddy Kane, Gap Band, New Edition, SOS Band, Whodini, Rickey Smiley, Betty Wright, Ohio Players, Cameo, plus many more phenomenal musical icons!
Celebrating the unique and enduring legacy of old-school music, Funk Fest has transformed into a platform for creative expression. Its mission is to provide African – American communities with an outlet that sparks social awareness, enthralling entertainment, and encourages personal success. Wholeheartedly embracing this cause through its passion for quality and originality, the team behind the festival proudly presents Funk Fest.
