10 of the best festivals in Europe … that you’ve probably never heard of .

Southern Soul Festival in Ulcinj

returns for its third year to bring you a magical experience of music, dance, sea and sun. This festival features hip and underground names representing a broad selection of musical styles including soul, jazz, funk, house and disco. In more than 70 hours of music on 3 stages on the beautiful sandy beach makes this festival unique.

Expect to hear a soundtrack provided by modern soul and electronic music’s most forward-thinking producers, DJs and artists. This year’s line-up features in-demand digital composers Dorian Concept and Romare, as well as cutting-edge European jazz in the form of the Matthew Halsall Quintet and the Elliptics. Think of it as a musical holiday; this is one festival you’ll come back from feeling refreshed.

This year’s Southern Soul Festival will be held from 25 to 28 June at the Dolcinium Beach in Ulcinj. Among participants will be Gilles Peterson, Ron Trent, DJ duo Detroit Swindle, Shuya Okino, Red Reck’em, Eddy Ramich, Scrimshire, Unwanted Family, Harv and Shep Kennedy.

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