Dolomiti Blues & Soul Festival 2026: schedule and practical information

The Dolomiti Blues & Soul Festival celebrates its 25th edition in 2026 with concerts staged in the villages of Alto Cadore, within the Dolomites Bellunesi territory recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The festival blends live music, local traditions and scenic mountain routes.

2026 program (full selection)

• 18 July – Pieve di Cadore, Piazza Tiziano (21:00): FIREPLACES (roots music, gospel and rock — busker-style performances)
• 24 July – Laggio di Cadore, Conchiglia Eventi (21:00): CHILL HOUSE JAZZ PARTY (electronic bases, percussion and sax)
• 25 July – Nebbiù (Pieve di Cadore), Antica Chiesa di S. Bartolomeo (18:00): DIALOGANDUO TRIO (voice, double bass and piano)
• 25 July – Valle di Cadore, Sala Polivalente (21:00): THE SACRED ROOTS (folk, early blues and gospel)
• 31 July – San Vito di Cadore, Segheria De Vido (21:00): GLI ALLIGATORI SWING TRIO (1920s–30s swing)
• 1 August – Cibiana di Cadore, Piazza Masariè (21:00): LITTLE PAUL & THE SUPER VAMPERS (harmonica-driven blues)
• 2 August – Zoppè di Cadore, Piazza Masi Simonetti: GLORIA ILLESI TRIO (jazz, soul and Italian songcraft)
• 7 August – Borca di Cadore, Chiesa N.S. Signora del Cadore (21:00): SUPERDOWNHOME (rural blues with punk and rock’n’roll influences)
• 8 August – San Vito di Cadore, Sala Congressi (21:00): LOU MARINI & THE ITALIAN GROOVERS (jazz, soul, funk) — ticketed concert
• 9 August – Cortina d’Ampezzo, Piazza Dibona (18:00): THE TWISTERS with ALICE VIOLATO (blues, funk and soul)
• 13 August – San Vito di Cadore, P.le A. Menegus (21:00): MICHAEL DOTSON (electric Chicago blues)
• 15 August – Borca di Cadore, Hotel Boite (21:00): WILD CATS feat. ENRICO CRIVELLARO (rock & roll and blues)
• 16 August – Val di Zoldo, Loc. Palma (18:00): FUNKTRAIL (groove repertoire from James Brown to Aretha Franklin)
• 21 August – Borca di Cadore, Ex Stazione Ferrovia (21:00): SIR JOE POLITO BAND (new album presentation)
• 22 August – San Vito di Cadore, Sala Congressi (21:00): SARAH JANE MORRIS & GIANNI VANCINI BAND — ticketed concert
• 23 August – Belluno, Carcere di Baldenich (16:00): MAX LAZZARIN & LORENZO MADINI (charity concert)

Side events and awards

The 2026 edition presents cultural and social projects such as ANGELIC-ART (painting, writing and film) and awards honoring Bortolo De Vido and Francesco Rosa to highlight artistic originality and cultural promotion in the area.

Practical information

• Period: from 18 July to 23 August 2026.
• Locations: events take place across Pieve di Cadore, San Vito, Borca, Cibiana, Val di Zoldo, Cortina and Belluno — all within the Alto Cadore area of the Dolomites UNESCO site.
• Tickets: most concerts are pay-what-you-can. The Lou Marini and Sarah Jane Morris shows have a fixed entrance fee of €20.00; advance tickets are available at the San Vito di Cadore Tourist Office.
• Tips: bring warm layers for mountain evenings; check official festival channels for updates; arrive early to allow time for parking and transfers between villages.

Attending the Dolomiti Blues & Soul Festival is an excellent way to experience live music while exploring the landscapes and cultural heritage of the Dolomites, one of Italy's most celebrated UNESCO sites.