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Spotify and Live Nation Urban have announced RNB X Live in Dallas, a one-day R&B festival set for November 1, 2026 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. Spotify describes it as its first standalone R&B concert event and the largest live expression yet of its RNB X editorial playlist.
The billed lineup pairs Dallas icon Erykah Badu — returning home after her first full project in 11 years — with Grammy winner H.E.R., who Spotify says is making a rare return to headlining stages. Rising acts kwn, DESTIN CONRAD, and Jai’Len Josey round out the card, with Dallas Fresh Finds favorite rjtheweirdo opening the night.
Brandon Payano, Spotify’s R&B lead for artist partnerships, framed the show as an extension of the company’s live work with Live Nation Urban, following earlier RNB X Live: The UK Sound dates. Head of R&B editorial Alaysia Sierra said the festival is meant to span generations of the genre rather than one narrow sound.
Select performances will be recorded for exclusive release through Spotify Live. Premium top fans in the Dallas area received pre-sale access on September 8 at noon CT; general tickets go on sale Friday, September 11 at noon CT.