Veneto is a land rich in attractions, music, and magic, and this doesn't just concern the Verona Arena . There are countless initiatives, such as Dolomiti Blues, taking place in locations renowned for their beauty. For those planning to spend the summer in Veneto in 2024, here is a series of unmissable events and concerts in the evocative setting of the Belluno Dolomites .
From July 13th to August 18th internationally renowned artists such as TRES, Gegè Telesforo and Sir Waldo Weathers to the squares and villages of Cadore
The festival and its history
The Dolomiti Blues & Soul Festival is an annual celebration of African-American music that, for 23 years, has successfully combined the profound notes of blues and soul with the majesty of the Belluno mountains. The event is not only an opportunity to listen to great music, but also an opportunity to discover the hidden villages and local traditions of Cadore , from the squares of Cortina d'Ampezzo to the tiny village of Pozzale, passing by the birthplace of the painter Titian and the ancient sawmills of the Boite Valley.
The Belluno Dolomites , recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009, are renowned for their scenic beauty and geological significance. This region encompasses nine mountain ranges spanning 142,000 hectares, including famous Dolomite groups like the Tre Cime di Lavaredo , Civetta, Marmolada, and countless other places to hike and beat the summer heat. A short-term rental offering complete freedom is the perfect way to combine fun evenings listening to international music with days spent exploring the area and discovering local food and wine. If there's one thing you can be sure of, it's that a region like Veneto knows how to make you fall in love with its cuisine.
The Dolomiti Blues 2024 Festival Program
Since its inception, the Dolomiti Blues & Soul Festival has always had a strong social component. This year, the event is collaborating with Libera, an association that has promoted the values of social justice since 1995. Furthermore, the festival offers a series of collateral events such as photography and painting exhibitions, music awards, tributes, and film screenings , contributing to an atmosphere of cultural exchange and inclusion. Let's discover together the program that this historic Veneto festival has in store for summer 2024, with concerts ranging from soul to funk, from rock 'n' roll to gypsy music, so everyone can have fun and fully enjoy the beauty of these places:
- Saturday, July 13: Guido Maria Grillo at the Church of Our Lady of Cadore, former ENI Village in Borca di Cadore.
- Saturday, July 20: Willy Mazzer & Headhunters Blues Band in Piazza Tiziano in Pieve di Cadore.
- Sunday, July 21: The Swingers at Agriturismo La Pausa in Pozzale di Cadore.
- Friday, July 26: Hooverville Entertainers at the De Vido Sawmill in San Vito di Cadore.
- Saturday, July 27: Adam Holzman with Big Bang Theory at the Antelao Cinema in Valle di Cadore (Entrance: 15 euros).
- Sunday, July 28: Laura Djae Afrodyte in Piazza Di Bona in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
- Friday, August 2: Overmiles at the Hotel Boite, former ENI Village in Borca di Cadore.
- Saturday 3 August: Gegè Telesforo Big Mama Legacy at the Sala De Lotto in San Vito di Cadore (Entrance: 15 euros).
- Sunday, August 4: Max Lazzarin, the Southern Connection feat Angelo Chiocca in Piazza Masi Simonetti in Zoppè di Cadore.
- Wednesday, August 7: The Positiva – Rockabilly Gang trio at the multipurpose hall in Laggio di Cadore.
- Friday, August 9: Hubert Dorigatti & Bayou Side at the Event Space in Laguna in Borca di Cadore.
- Saturday, August 10: Stephanie Ocean Ghizzoni & The Blue Mantras in Piazza Menegus in San Vito di Cadore.
- Sunday, August 11: An evening with Ellen River & Chris Horses at Titian's birthplace in Pieve di Cadore.
- Friday, August 16: TRES Radio Express Service in the square in front of the Church of Nostra Signora del Monte, former ENI Village in Borca di Cadore.
- Saturday, August 17: Sir Waldo Weathers with the Henry Carpaneto Organ Trio at the Sala De Lotto in San Vito di Cadore (Entrance: €15).
- Sunday, August 18: Jazz Experience Orchestra in the pedestrian area of 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 "land of music.".
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The Dolomiti Blues&Soul Festival 2024 promises to be an unmissable event, combining the magic of African-American music with the unique beauty of the Belluno Dolomites. For those who want to discover the villages, sites, and piazzas of this enchanting place, nestled in the greenery of the Veneto region, it's the best way to experience a summer packed with events, all accessible to all.
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