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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
Secure your tickets to Summer Soul Vibes 2026, Ipswich's No.1 Funky Festival! Come and feel the sound of soul in Suffolk.
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!
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.
"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.
MJ Soul
MJ Soul: The Charismatic Voice of UK Soul & RnB
MJ Soul is a dynamic and captivating Soul/RnB singer-songwriter, making waves with his powerful performances across the UK. With a voice that carries the depth of old-school soul and a style that merges classic and contemporary sounds, MJ Soul brings a fresh yet familiar energy to the stage.
MJ Soul is a dynamic and captivating Soul/RnB singer-songwriter, making waves with his powerful performances across the UK. With a voice that carries the depth of old-school soul and a style that merges classic and contemporary sounds, MJ Soul brings a fresh yet familiar energy to the stage.
DJ Rossi P
You know him, we love him it's...
DJ Rossi P, he loves playing music, educating the crowd, feeling the energy that music gives the audience.
That is his passion for what he does.
DJ Rossi P, he loves playing music, educating the crowd, feeling the energy that music gives the audience.
That is his passion for what he does.
Ipswich Soul Collective
The soul brothers are back...
The Ipswich Soul Collective, they are a collective of experienced DJ's from the local area of Ipswich who share the music they love.
You may know them from names such as Reminisce Entertainment, Soul Lounge, Soul Shed, Soul Explosion, Bliss, Daddy Love & many others.
The Ipswich Soul Collective, they are a collective of experienced DJ's from the local area of Ipswich who share the music they love.
You may know them from names such as Reminisce Entertainment, Soul Lounge, Soul Shed, Soul Explosion, Bliss, Daddy Love & many others.
Artist Coming Soon..
Stay tuned to find out who this artist will be!
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!
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.
"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.
MJ Soul
MJ Soul: The Charismatic Voice of UK Soul & RnB
MJ Soul is a dynamic and captivating Soul/RnB singer-songwriter, making waves with his powerful performances across the UK. With a voice that carries the depth of old-school soul and a style that merges classic and contemporary sounds, MJ Soul brings a fresh yet familiar energy to the stage.
MJ Soul is a dynamic and captivating Soul/RnB singer-songwriter, making waves with his powerful performances across the UK. With a voice that carries the depth of old-school soul and a style that merges classic and contemporary sounds, MJ Soul brings a fresh yet familiar energy to the stage.
DJ Rossi P
You know him, we love him it's...
DJ Rossi P, he loves playing music, educating the crowd, feeling the energy that music gives the audience.
That is his passion for what he does.
DJ Rossi P, he loves playing music, educating the crowd, feeling the energy that music gives the audience.
That is his passion for what he does.
Ipswich Soul Collective
The soul brothers are back...
The Ipswich Soul Collective, they are a collective of experienced DJ's from the local area of Ipswich who share the music they love.
You may know them from names such as Reminisce Entertainment, Soul Lounge, Soul Shed, Soul Explosion, Bliss, Daddy Love & many others.
The Ipswich Soul Collective, they are a collective of experienced DJ's from the local area of Ipswich who share the music they love.
You may know them from names such as Reminisce Entertainment, Soul Lounge, Soul Shed, Soul Explosion, Bliss, Daddy Love & many others.
Artist Coming Soon..
Stay tuned to find out who this artist will be!
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!
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.
"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.
MJ Soul
MJ Soul: The Charismatic Voice of UK Soul & RnB
MJ Soul is a dynamic and captivating Soul/RnB singer-songwriter, making waves with his powerful performances across the UK. With a voice that carries the depth of old-school soul and a style that merges classic and contemporary sounds, MJ Soul brings a fresh yet familiar energy to the stage.
MJ Soul is a dynamic and captivating Soul/RnB singer-songwriter, making waves with his powerful performances across the UK. With a voice that carries the depth of old-school soul and a style that merges classic and contemporary sounds, MJ Soul brings a fresh yet familiar energy to the stage.
DJ Rossi P
You know him, we love him it's...
DJ Rossi P, he loves playing music, educating the crowd, feeling the energy that music gives the audience.
That is his passion for what he does.
DJ Rossi P, he loves playing music, educating the crowd, feeling the energy that music gives the audience.
That is his passion for what he does.
Ipswich Soul Collective
The soul brothers are back...
The Ipswich Soul Collective, they are a collective of experienced DJ's from the local area of Ipswich who share the music they love.
You may know them from names such as Reminisce Entertainment, Soul Lounge, Soul Shed, Soul Explosion, Bliss, Daddy Love & many others.
The Ipswich Soul Collective, they are a collective of experienced DJ's from the local area of Ipswich who share the music they love.
You may know them from names such as Reminisce Entertainment, Soul Lounge, Soul Shed, Soul Explosion, Bliss, Daddy Love & many others.
Artist Coming Soon..
Stay tuned to find out who this artist will be!
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!
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.
"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.
MJ Soul
MJ Soul: The Charismatic Voice of UK Soul & RnB
MJ Soul is a dynamic and captivating Soul/RnB singer-songwriter, making waves with his powerful performances across the UK. With a voice that carries the depth of old-school soul and a style that merges classic and contemporary sounds, MJ Soul brings a fresh yet familiar energy to the stage.
MJ Soul is a dynamic and captivating Soul/RnB singer-songwriter, making waves with his powerful performances across the UK. With a voice that carries the depth of old-school soul and a style that merges classic and contemporary sounds, MJ Soul brings a fresh yet familiar energy to the stage.
DJ Rossi P
You know him, we love him it's...
DJ Rossi P, he loves playing music, educating the crowd, feeling the energy that music gives the audience.
That is his passion for what he does.
DJ Rossi P, he loves playing music, educating the crowd, feeling the energy that music gives the audience.
That is his passion for what he does.
Ipswich Soul Collective
The soul brothers are back...
The Ipswich Soul Collective, they are a collective of experienced DJ's from the local area of Ipswich who share the music they love.
You may know them from names such as Reminisce Entertainment, Soul Lounge, Soul Shed, Soul Explosion, Bliss, Daddy Love & many others.
The Ipswich Soul Collective, they are a collective of experienced DJ's from the local area of Ipswich who share the music they love.
You may know them from names such as Reminisce Entertainment, Soul Lounge, Soul Shed, Soul Explosion, Bliss, Daddy Love & many others.
Artist Coming Soon..
Stay tuned to find out who this artist will be!
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!
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.
"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.
MJ Soul
MJ Soul: The Charismatic Voice of UK Soul & RnB
MJ Soul is a dynamic and captivating Soul/RnB singer-songwriter, making waves with his powerful performances across the UK. With a voice that carries the depth of old-school soul and a style that merges classic and contemporary sounds, MJ Soul brings a fresh yet familiar energy to the stage.
MJ Soul is a dynamic and captivating Soul/RnB singer-songwriter, making waves with his powerful performances across the UK. With a voice that carries the depth of old-school soul and a style that merges classic and contemporary sounds, MJ Soul brings a fresh yet familiar energy to the stage.
DJ Rossi P
You know him, we love him it's...
DJ Rossi P, he loves playing music, educating the crowd, feeling the energy that music gives the audience.
That is his passion for what he does.
DJ Rossi P, he loves playing music, educating the crowd, feeling the energy that music gives the audience.
That is his passion for what he does.
Ipswich Soul Collective
The soul brothers are back...
The Ipswich Soul Collective, they are a collective of experienced DJ's from the local area of Ipswich who share the music they love.
You may know them from names such as Reminisce Entertainment, Soul Lounge, Soul Shed, Soul Explosion, Bliss, Daddy Love & many others.
The Ipswich Soul Collective, they are a collective of experienced DJ's from the local area of Ipswich who share the music they love.
You may know them from names such as Reminisce Entertainment, Soul Lounge, Soul Shed, Soul Explosion, Bliss, Daddy Love & many others.
Artist Coming Soon..
Stay tuned to find out who this artist will be!
Facilities
Accepts Cash & Card
Paid Parking
Campervan Stay
Toilets
Bars
Street Food
VIP Zone
No external food & drink can be taken onto the festival site | No tent camping | No campfires
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