Summer Soul Vibes 2026

Ipswich's No.1 Funky Festival

Venue16, Ipswich

Saturday 11th July 2026

Having tried and tested multiple 'family fun days' at Venue16 in the summer's, we decided that an official event was what the business and the local community of Ipswich really need.

So in 2023 Venue16 decided to rebrand our music day to 'Summer Soul Vibes' Festival, and since then we haven't looked back!

Over the years we have managed to secure some of the biggest soul artists from across the UK and abroad, with the likes of Jaki Graham, The Brit Funk Association, Odyssey, Loose Ends, Trevor Nelson, The Brand New Heavies, Incognito, Marvin Humes, Kenny Thomas and Soul II Soul all gracing our soul festival, located on the outdoor grounds of our venue, located at: Venue 16 - 312 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3QJ

Tickets

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Pricing

Check out the ticket prices for Summer Soul Vibes 2026 - please note that all tickets will have a booking fee added at checkout.

General Admission - £35

Overnight Stay - £30

VIP Zone - £67.50

Parking - £5

Artists

Here's the current confirmed line-up for 2026, keep your eyes peeled for major announcements!

Uncle Funk's Disco Inferno

You know them, you LOVE them...

Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno are the world’s undisputed number 1 live disco band. Featuring fire effects, acrobatics and the incredible Disco Inferno band, Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno show is an amazing energetic, choreographed tribute to the greatest era of music – DISCO!

The Ashton Jones Project

A new face to the Summer Soul Vibes line-up...

"A rising star of Soul and Funk Music" - Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
"Proudly carrying the spirit of James Brown and Tower of Power" - SoulTracks.com

Ashton Jones is a powerhouse vocalist and electrifying live performer who fuses soul, funk, jazz, and R&B into a sound that’s both timeless and contemporary. Inspired by legends like James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Rick James, and Prince, his music is driven by gritty funk grooves, soulful melodies, and flashes of falsetto that captivate audiences wherever he performs.

The Ashton Jones Project

A new face to the Summer Soul Vibes line-up...

"A rising star of Soul and Funk Music" - Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
"Proudly carrying the spirit of James Brown and Tower of Power" - SoulTracks.com

Ashton Jones is a powerhouse vocalist and electrifying live performer who fuses soul, funk, jazz, and R&B into a sound that’s both timeless and contemporary. Inspired by legends like James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Rick James, and Prince, his music is driven by gritty funk grooves, soulful melodies, and flashes of falsetto that captivate audiences wherever he performs.

The Ashton Jones Project

A new face to the Summer Soul Vibes line-up...

"A rising star of Soul and Funk Music" - Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
"Proudly carrying the spirit of James Brown and Tower of Power" - SoulTracks.com

Ashton Jones is a powerhouse vocalist and electrifying live performer who fuses soul, funk, jazz, and R&B into a sound that’s both timeless and contemporary. Inspired by legends like James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Rick James, and Prince, his music is driven by gritty funk grooves, soulful melodies, and flashes of falsetto that captivate audiences wherever he performs.

The Ashton Jones Project

A new face to the Summer Soul Vibes line-up...

"A rising star of Soul and Funk Music" - Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
"Proudly carrying the spirit of James Brown and Tower of Power" - SoulTracks.com

Ashton Jones is a powerhouse vocalist and electrifying live performer who fuses soul, funk, jazz, and R&B into a sound that’s both timeless and contemporary. Inspired by legends like James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Rick James, and Prince, his music is driven by gritty funk grooves, soulful melodies, and flashes of falsetto that captivate audiences wherever he performs.