Dolomiti Blues: Veneto in music

Veneto is a land full of attractions, music and magic and this does not only concern the Verona Arena , there are many initiatives, such as the Dolomiti Blues, which take place in locations known for their beauty. For those who intend to spend the summer in Veneto in 2024 here is a series of unmissable events and concerts in the evocative scenery of the Belluno Dolomites .

From 13 July to 18 August , over twenty events will liven up the summer evenings, bringing internationally renowned artists such as TRES, Gegè Telesforo and Sir Waldo Weathers villages of Cadore

The festival and its history

The Dolomiti Blues&Soul Festival is an annual celebration of African-American music which, for 23 editions, has been able to combine the profound notes of blues and soul with the majesty of the Belluno mountains. The event is not only an opportunity to listen to excellent music, but also an opportunity to discover the hidden villages and local traditions of Cadore , from the squares of Cortina d'Ampezzo to the small village of Pozzale, passing through the painter's birthplace Tiziano and the ancient sawmills of the Boite Valley.

The Belluno Dolomites , recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2009, are famous for their scenic beauty and geological importance. This territory includes nine mountain systems for a total area of ​​142 thousand hectares, including the famous Dolomite groups such as the Tre Cime di Lavaredo , the Civetta, the Marmolada and many other places where you can go trekking and beat the summer heat. Here, in this case, a short-term rental to enjoy all the freedom possible is the perfect way to combine fun evenings dedicated to international music with days aimed at exploring the area and discovering food and wine: if there is something what to be sure of is that a region like Veneto that knows how to make itself loved even at the table.

The program of the Dolomiti Blues 2024 festival

Since its inception, the Dolomiti Blues&Soul Festival has always had a strong component of social commitment. This year too, the event collaborates with Libera, an association that has promoted the values ​​of social justice since 1995. Furthermore, the festival offers a series of side events such as photography and painting exhibitions, music awards, tributes and film screenings , helping to create an atmosphere of cultural exchange and integration. Let's discover together the program that this historic Venetian festival has in store for summer 2024, with concerts ranging from soul to funk, from rock'n'roll to gypsy, everyone will be able to have fun and fully enjoy the beauty of these places:

• Saturday 13 July: Guido Maria Grillo at the Church of Our Lady of Cadore, former ENI Village in Borca di Cadore.
• Saturday 20 July: Willy Mazzer & Headhunters Blues Band in Piazza Tiziano in Pieve di Cadore.
• Sunday 21 July: The Swingers at the Agriturismo La Pausa in Pozzale di Cadore.
• Friday 26 July: Hooverville Entertainers at the De Vido Segheria in San Vito di Cadore.
• Saturday 27 July: Adam Holzman with Big Bang Theory at the Cinema Antelao in Valle di Cadore (Entrance: 15 euros).
• Sunday 28 July: Laura Djae Afrodyte in Piazza Di Bona in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
• Friday 2 August: Overmiles at the Hotel Boite, former ENI Village in Borca di Cadore.
• Saturday 3 August: Gegè Telesforo Big Mama Legacy at Sala De Lotto in San Vito di Cadore (Entrance: 15 euros).
• Sunday 4 August: Max Lazzarin, the Southern Connection feat Angelo Chiocca in Piazza Masi Simonetti in Zoppè di Cadore.
• Wednesday 7 August: The Positiva trio – Rockabilly Gang at the multipurpose hall in Laggio di Cadore.
• Friday 9 August: Hubert Dorigatti & Bayou Side at the Event Space in Località Laguna in Borca di Cadore.
• Saturday 10 August: Stephanie Ocean Ghizzoni & The Blue Mantras in Piazza Menegus in San Vito di Cadore.
• Sunday 11 August: An evening with Ellen River & Chris Horses at Titian's birthplace in Pieve di Cadore.
• Friday 16 August: TRES Radio Express Service in the square of the Church of Nostra Signora del Monte, former ENI Village in Borca di Cadore.
• Saturday 17 August: Sir Waldo Weathers with Henry Carpaneto Organ Trio at Sala De Lotto in San Vito di Cadore (Entrance: 15 euros).
• Sunday 18 August: Jazz Experience Orchestra in the pedestrian area in San Vito di Cadore.

The Dolomiti Blues&Soul Festival is part of the larger Cadore Dolomiti Music Festival, an initiative that aims to promote Cadore as a "musical land".

Dolomiti Blues Festival, music in Veneto: let's sum up

The Dolomiti Blues&Soul Festival 2024 presents itself as an unmissable event, capable of combining the magic of African-American music with the unique beauty of the Belluno Dolomites and for those who want to discover villages, places and squares of this enchanted place, immersed in the greenery of Veneto, it is the best way to experience a summer full of events, all within the reach of any type of spectator.

So why not save on your holiday budget too? Why not choose to have more time to dedicate to holidays and indulge in a period of controlled relaxation? This is where booking a rental apartment in advance becomes almost essential.