The soul, funk, and jazz meeting point in Drôme provençale since 2006
The Saint-Paul Soul Funk Festival is the unmissable event for lovers of soul, funk, boogie, jazz-funk, and rare groove in the south of Drôme. Created in 2006 by the association Émergence, this open-air festival takes over the squares of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux every summer for four days of concerts mixing discoveries and established artists. Prioritizing authenticity and conviviality under the Provençal stars, it celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025 and has established itself as a national reference for soul and funk music.
Since 2006, the Saint-Paul Soul Funk Festival has been making Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux vibrate to the rhythm of soul, funk, boogie, and jazz-funk. Driven by the Émergence association, this independent festival has built a solid reputation among fans of Black American music and groove.
The festival's philosophy is based on the discovery of emerging artists rather than mainstream headliners. Each edition mixes international groups, European bands, and French talents, offering festival-goers a rich and eclectic panorama of the contemporary soul and funk scene. The magazine Soul Bag, a French reference in the genre, regularly covers the event.
The concerts take place outdoors on the Place du Marché and Place Castellane, in the historic center of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux. The atmosphere of Provençal summer evenings, between medieval heritage and starry nights, gives the festival a unique charm that attracts a loyal audience from all over France and beyond.
In 2025, the festival celebrated its 20th anniversary with an exceptional lineup featuring Mamas Gun, Brian Jackson, Sugarman 3, Sampling Is Beautiful, Jeroboam, Another Taste, Parlor Greens, and Ludivine Issambourg. Over the years, the festival has hosted many renowned artists from the international soul and funk scene, contributing to the cultural influence of the Tricastin region.
The Saint-Paul Soul Funk Festival is also an art of living: local food, Rhône Valley wines, a friendly and danceable atmosphere under the plane trees. The festival perfectly embodies the alliance between music, heritage, and Provençal art of living.
20th anniversary of the Saint-Paul Soul Funk Festival from July 10th to 13th, 2025. Exceptional lineup with Mamas Gun, Brian Jackson, Sugarman 3, Sampling Is Beautiful, Jeroboam, and many other artists.
For its 20th anniversary, the Saint-Paul Soul Funk Festival presents an exceptional edition from July 10th to 13th, 2025. The lineup features Mamas Gun, Brian Jackson, Sugarman 3, Sampling Is Beautiful, Jeroboam, Another Taste, Parlor Greens, and Ludivine Issambourg.
Four evenings of soul, funk, boogie, and jazz-funk in the enchanting setting of the historic center of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux.
Place du Marché and Place Castellane, historic center of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux (26130).
From the A7 motorway, exit Bollène or Montélimar-Sud. Follow signs for Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux.
Tickets available on Weezevent and on the official festival website.
Food and drinks available on site.
Association Émergence
Website: saintpaul-soulfunk.fr
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Place du Marché, 26130 Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux