Porretta Soul Festival 2026

From July 23 to 26 2026, the Porretta SOUL Festival returns.

For more than 30 years, the Porretta SOUL Festival has become an international point of reference for artists and lovers of soul and rhythm and blues music. After the first edition in 1987, many world-famous singers and bands (such as wamp Dogg, Rufus & Carla Thomas, Solomon Burke, Howard Tate, Isaac Hayes, Wilson Pickett, The Memphis Horns, LaVern Baker, and many others) have taken turns on the stages of Porretta Terme, bringing new sounds to the Apennine landscapes.

Over the years, the event has been enriched with side events such as the creation of the Soul Museum, dedicated to the festival, and the Street Food Village, where visitors can enjoy food from all over the world throughout the duration of the Festival.

Among the most important initiatives is the event linked to Street Art in 2021, which brought artists of European renown to paint murals dedicated to the legends of soul and blues on buildings throughout the city, creating a fascinating artistic itinerary.

For more information on the program and ticket purchases, visit the official website.