Musica · July 23, 2026 – July 26, 2026 · Porretta Terme, Bologna, Emilia Romagna
Get ready for the 38th edition of the Porretta Soul Festival, Europe's most prestigious event dedicated to soul and rhythm & blues music. Since 1988, this festival has celebrated the iconic Memphis Sound and the musical legacy of Otis Redding, hosting top international soul, R&B, and Black music artists. In the heart of Porretta, you'll also find a lively StreetFood Village with free concerts from 11:00 AM until evening.
Join us for an incredible lineup of soul and R&B legends: 📅 **Thursday, July 23, 2026** 🎵 8:00 PM The Özdemirs 🎵 9:00 PM Mitch Woods & Bononia Sound Machine 🎵 10:15 PM Sandy Carroll 🎵 11:00 PM Curtis Salgado & Soul Shot Band 📅 **Friday, July 24, 2026** 🎵 8:00 PM Tad Robinson Band 🎵 9:30 PM Memphis Music Hall Of Fame Band, The Jewels, Eric Gales, Stefanie Bolton, Bigg Robb 🎤 Presentation of the Sweet Soul Music Award 2026 to Jerry Phillips (Sam Phillips Recording) 📅 **Saturday, July 25, 2026** 🎵 8:00 PM Thornetta Davis & ZBlues Band 🎵 9:30 PM Memphis Music Hall Of Fame Band, The Jewels, Lenny Williams, Karen Wolfe 🎤 Presentation of the Sweet Soul Music Legacy Award to Albhy Galuten (Producer: Saturday Night Fever, Bee Gees) 📅 **Sunday, July 26, 2026** 🎵 8:00 PM John Ellison & The Carpenter Ants (opening) 🎵 9:30 PM Memphis Music Hall Of Fame Band Revue featuring The Jewels, Eric Gales, Lenny Williams, Stefanie Bolton, Bigg Robb, Karen Wolfe, Sandy Carroll, Mitch Woods 🎤 Master of Ceremonies: Rick Hutton