The 38 biggest R&B and funk concert tours in 2022: How to see Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson

Singer Diana Ross will play just 11 shows on her 2022 tour.

Let’s groove tonight — and every other night this year.

That won’t be too hard with some of the biggest names in R&B and funk heading to venues all over the U.S. this year.

Whether it’s ‘60s stalwarts, like Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson, or more modern ‘00s icons Usher and Alicia Keys, there’s a little something for all fans to get down to this year.

Who knows? We might even get a Beyonce tour, too.

For now though, here are all the biggest R&B and funk tours that may be coming to a venue near you in the next few months.

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Stars from the ‘60s

Diana Ross

Runs Aug. 26 through Oct. 1

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The Temptations featuring The Four Tops on select dates

Runs July 22, 2022 through Jan. 13, 2023

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Smokey Robinson

Runs July 27 through Dec. 18

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Gladys Knight

Runs July 30 through Dec. 17

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Dionne Warwick

Runs Sept. 8 through Dec. 4.

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Acts that broke out in the ‘70s

Earth, Wind and Fire’s “Miraculous Supernatural Tour” featuring Santana on select dates

Runs July 28 through Nov. 6

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Kool and the Gang

Runs Aug. 26, 2022 through May 6, 2023

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The Commodores featuring WAR on select dates

Runs July 30 through Dec. 18

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Chaka Khan

Runs July 20, 2022 through Jan. 12, 2023

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The O’Jays’ “Last Stop On The Love Train Tour” featuring Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, El Debarge and Tom Joyner on select dates

Runs July 27 through Dec. 18

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George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic’s “One Nation Under A Groove Tour” featuring The Motet on select dates

Runs July 19 through Aug. 21

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Tower of Power

Runs Aug. 11 through Oct. 11

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Heroes from the ‘80s

Lionel Richie’s “Back To Las Vegas Tour”

Runs Aug. 5 through Oct. 22

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Patti LaBelle featuring Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills on select dates

Runs Sept. 2 through Nov. 13

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Billy Ocean

Runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 30

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The Flashback Funk Fest featuring Morris Day and the Time, Cameo, Zapp and more

Runs July 30 in Dallas, Texas

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New sounds from the ‘90s

Mary J. Blige’s “Good Morning Gorgeous Tour” featuring Ella Mai and Queen Naija on select dates

Runs Sept. 17 through Oct. 29

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Boyz II Men

Runs July 22, 2022 through Aug. 3, 2023

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TLC featuring Shaggy on select dates

Runs July 28 through Sept. 3

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Brian McKnight

Runs July 22, 2022 through Jan. 20, 2023

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Erykah Badu

Runs Aug. 5 through Sept. 11

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Ginuwine’s “An Intimate Evening with Ginuwine”

Runs Aug. 6 through Nov. 12

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Maxwell’s “The Night Tour” featuring Xscape and Joe on select dates

Runs July 27 through Oct. 23

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Dru Hill’s “An Evening of R&B” featuring H Town, Next and others on select dates

Runs July 22 through Dec. 3

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Keith Sweat’s “Music Experience” featuring Monica, Babyface, Sisqo and more on select dates

Runs July 22 through Oct. 16

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Jagged Edge’s “A Night To Remember Experience” featuring Lloyd, 112, K. Michelle and more on select dates

Runs Aug. 13 through Oct. 14

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The biggest hitmakers from the start of the new millennium

Alicia Keys’ “ALICIA The World Tour” featuring Pink Sweat$

Runs Aug. 2 through Sept. 24

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Bruno Mars

Runs Sept. 1 through Sept. 11

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Usher

Runs July 20 through Oct. 29

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John Legend’s “Live In Las Vegas”

Runs Aug. 5, 2022 through April 6, 2023

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Ashanti featuring Ja Rule, Jeremih and Baby Bash on select dates

Runs Aug. 5 through Oct. 15

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Chris Brown and Lil Baby’s “One Of Them Ones Tour”

Runs July 15 through Aug. 27

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Teyana Taylor’s “The Last Rose Petal ... Farewell Tour”

Runs Aug. 3 through Aug. 28

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Stars from the 2010s to now

Lizzo’s “The Special Tour” featuring Latto

Runs Sept. 23 through Nov. 18

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Silk Sonic’s “An Evening With Silk Sonic” featuring Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak

Runs Aug. 3 through Aug. 19

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Leon Bridges’ “The Boundless Tour”

Runs July 29 through Sept. 8

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Giveon’s “Give Or Take Tour” featuring Saleka and Fana Hues on select dates

Runs Aug. 16 through Oct. 21

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Sabrina Claudio’s “Based On A Feeling Tour” featuring Tinashe and bLAck pARty on select dates

Runs July 26 through Oct. 21

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Summer Walker’s “The Summer Walker Series: Part II”

Runs Aug. 6-17

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Matt Levy covers the live entertainment industry, writing about upcoming concerts, festivals, shows and events. He can be reached at mlevy@njadvancemedia.com.

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