In 2026, we celebrate 10 years of blues in Vila do Conde—a decade of unforgettable experiences, outstanding artists, and an audience that lives and breathes music. From February 20–22, join us at the Vila do Conde Municipal Theater for a commemorative edition that promises to elevate the unique energy and spirit of Villa Sessions.

A celebration that honors the past, resonates in the present, and prepares for the future. This is your invitation to be part of history.

Kaz Hawkins brings to Villa Sessions 2026 the power, soul, and authenticity that make her a true living legend of contemporary blues.

Born in Belfast and currently based in France, Kaz transformed her distinctive, visceral voice—shaped during long nights in Northern Ireland’s bars—into an internationally recognized artistic signature. Her award-winning career includes honors such as Northern Ireland Blues Act of the Year and victory at the European Blues Challenge (2017), establishing her as one of the most powerful and genuine voices in the European blues/soul/jazz scene.

As the headliner of Villa Sessions, Kaz offers the audience an intense, transformative experience: from raw, emotive blues to soul-gospel ballads, from rock-blues energy to folk-jazz fusions. Every note resonates with the truth of someone who understands pain, resilience, and hope. Kaz Hawkins does not sing just to entertain—she sings to heal, unite, and move her audience. Her songs speak of resilience, struggle, and rebirth.

On the stage of the Vila do Conde Municipal Theater, every chord is an invitation to communion, immersion, and the celebration of blues in its purest essence.

This 10th edition of Villa Sessions promises to be a landmark event, and with Kaz Hawkins leading the lineup, expect unforgettable nights full of soul, feeling, and intensity.