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Montreux Jazz Festival

Switzerland / July 4 - 19, 2025

Contact

Company

Fondation du festival de Jazz de Montreux

Contact

Mathieu Jaton

E-mail

Phone

+41 21 966 4444

Website

https://www.montreuxjazzfestival.com

Details

Country

Switzerland

City

Montreux

Established

1967

Festival Type

Open-air, Indoor

Camping

No

Site

Montreux Music & Convention Center + City of Montreux

Capacity

250,000 total / 96,000 in paying venues

Stages

2 paying venues, 9 free venues

Description

The Montreux Jazz Festival takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Created in 1967 by Claude Nobs and directed by Mathieu Jaton since 2013, the Montreux Jazz Festival has become over the years an essential event, generating fantastic stories and legendary performances. Nearly 250,000 spectators come to the Festival every year, enjoying a breathtaking setting, concerts with renowned acoustics and many free stages. Montreux Jazz Festival celebrates the industry’s emerging and contemporary acts, whilst paying homage to music’s legendary acts. Originally a pure jazz festival since inception in 1967, Montreux began showcasing other styles of music throughout the decades and today presents artists from across every genre imaginable. In addition to its iconic annual event, the Montreux Jazz Festival has exported its unique expertise and ambiance to cities worldwide for over fifty years. From São Paulo to Detroit, Atlanta to Singapore, Monaco to Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro to Suzhou, and now Miami, these global editions continue to embody the spirit of the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Genre & Program

From Jazz, Blues, Rock to HipHop, Pop, RnB and Electro.

Program References

Al Green, Al Jarreau, Albert King, Alicia Keys, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, Beastie Boys, Ben E. King, Bill Evans, Black Eyed Peas, Bob Dylan, Buddy Guy, Burning Spear, Caetano Veloso, Canned Heat, Carlos Santana, Charles Aznavour, Charles Trenet, Chick Corea, Count Basie, David Bowie, David Sanborn, Deep Purple, Dennis Brown, Diana Krall, Dizzy Gillespie, Earth, Wind & Fire, Elis Regina, Ella Fitzgerald, Eric Clapton, Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti, George Benson, Gilberto Gil, Gill Evans, Henri Salvador, Herbert Grönemeyer, Herbie Hancock, James Blunt, James Brown, Jeff Beck, Joao Giberto, John Lee Hooker, John Legend, Johnny Hallyday, Johny Cash, Juliette Gréco, Keith Jarrett, Kronos Quartet, Lauryn Hill, Leonard Cohen, Les Négresses Vertes, Maria Bethania, Marisa Monte, Michael Brecker, Michel Petrucciani, Miles Davis, Milton Nascimento, Motörhead, Muse, Neil Young, Neville Brothers, Nina Simone, Norah Jones, Oscar Peterson, Otis Rush, Paul Simon, Peter Tosh, Phil Collins, Pierre Henri, Prince, Quincy Jones, R.E.M, Radiohead, Ray Charles, Rita Mitsouko, Roberta Flack, Run DMC, Salif Keita, Sarah Vaughan, Sheryl Crow, Simply Red, Slayer, Stefan Grapelli, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Sting, Sun Ra Arkestra, The Chemical Brothers, Tinariwen, Tori Amos, Weather Report, Wilson Picket, Wu-Tang Clan, Youssou n’Dour, Zucchero, ZZ Top.

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A concert scene with silhouettes of musicians on stage and the excited crowd below, with dynamic stage lighting and smoke effects creating a vibrant atmosphere.

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A lively crowd enjoying an outdoor music festival with many attendees dancing, some with raised arms, under a stage structure with lighting equipment.

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Silhouettes of performers on stage with dramatic lighting at the Montreux Jazz Festival, as seen by an audience.

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A bustling outdoor event with a diverse crowd of people walking and socializing. Colorful signage and festival decorations are visible amongst the trees and modern buildings in the background.

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A crowded concert with people raising their hands, silhouetted against blue stage lights and smoke under a lit sign.

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Marc Rebilet performing at a music event with a crowd of people facing the stage, illuminated by bright stage lights and a vibrant light show.

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A bustling outdoor pool scene with people swimming and lounging under white umbrellas and palm trees, set against a backdrop of mountains and a lake.

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Patrons gather outside the neon-lit entrance of Lake House at night, with the Montreux Jazz Festival logo visible on a banner.

© Marc Ducrest

A crowded concert hall with Stormzy performing on stage, spotlights shining, and a large audience watching and enjoying the performance.

© Marc Ducrest

Outdoor festival scene with a stage, audience under sunshades, surrounded by greenery, with mountains and a body of water in the background.

© Emilien Itim

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A large crowd of people gathered at an outdoor music event with a DJ performing on stage, set against a backdrop of the ocean with boats visible in the distance.

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A live concert scene with The Rose performing on stage, vibrant stage lights casting colorful beams, a large disco ball hanging overhead, and a crowd of fans raising their hands in excitement.

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Crowds of people at an outdoor music festival during dusk with vibrant lighting, tents, and a sign that reads

© Emilien Itim

A bustling outdoor evening street scene with a crowd of people, some blurred in motion, between stalls and a neon sign for a jazz festival.

© Emilien Itim

A diverse crowd enjoys music at the Montreux Jazz Festival outdoors. Some stand, some sit, a few dance, while artists perform on stage. The atmosphere is lively and full of energy

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Tamino silhouette on stage during a live concert with a crowd of people in the foreground, illuminated by stage lights with a

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A concert scene with a crowd facing a stage where The Blaze perform, backlit by spotlights and in front of a large screen displaying a close-up of an eye.

© Emilien Itim

Noria Lilt with tattoos is operating a mixing console at a vibrant night event, with an attentive crowd in the background under illuminated tents.

© Emilien Itim

A black and white photo of Lab Gayle playing guitar with hair flying, on a stage with

© Thea Moser

Outdoor event at sunset with people gathering on a lawn near a stage with lighting equipment, overlooking a lake, beside a grand historic building with multiple turrets.
A concert scene with silhouettes of musicians on stage and the excited crowd below, with dynamic stage lighting and smoke effects creating a vibrant atmosphere.
A crowded concert hall with a live band performing on stage, bright stage lights, and two large screens displaying the audience; fans are cheering with their hands up in the air.
Outdoor evening event by a lake with illuminated stage, people mingling under parasols, and surrounding trees lit with colored lights.
A crowd of people gathered at an evening outdoor event, many holding up their smartphones with the flashlight turned on, creating a sea of light against the dark sky. Buildings and string lights are visible in the background.
A lively crowd enjoying an outdoor music festival with many attendees dancing, some with raised arms, under a stage structure with lighting equipment.
Silhouettes of performers on stage with dramatic lighting at the Montreux Jazz Festival, as seen by an audience.
A bustling outdoor event with a diverse crowd of people walking and socializing. Colorful signage and festival decorations are visible amongst the trees and modern buildings in the background.
A crowded concert with people raising their hands, silhouetted against blue stage lights and smoke under a lit sign.
Marc Rebilet performing at a music event with a crowd of people facing the stage, illuminated by bright stage lights and a vibrant light show.
A bustling outdoor pool scene with people swimming and lounging under white umbrellas and palm trees, set against a backdrop of mountains and a lake.
Patrons gather outside the neon-lit entrance of Lake House at night, with the Montreux Jazz Festival logo visible on a banner.
A crowded concert hall with Stormzy performing on stage, spotlights shining, and a large audience watching and enjoying the performance.
Outdoor festival scene with a stage, audience under sunshades, surrounded by greenery, with mountains and a body of water in the background.
A bustling outdoor festival with a diverse crowd of people mingling and walking around. In the background, a large sign that reads
A large crowd of people gathered at an outdoor music event with a DJ performing on stage, set against a backdrop of the ocean with boats visible in the distance.
A live concert scene with The Rose performing on stage, vibrant stage lights casting colorful beams, a large disco ball hanging overhead, and a crowd of fans raising their hands in excitement.
Crowds of people at an outdoor music festival during dusk with vibrant lighting, tents, and a sign that reads
A bustling outdoor evening street scene with a crowd of people, some blurred in motion, between stalls and a neon sign for a jazz festival.
A diverse crowd enjoys music at the Montreux Jazz Festival outdoors. Some stand, some sit, a few dance, while artists perform on stage. The atmosphere is lively and full of energy
Tamino silhouette on stage during a live concert with a crowd of people in the foreground, illuminated by stage lights with a
A concert scene with a crowd facing a stage where The Blaze perform, backlit by spotlights and in front of a large screen displaying a close-up of an eye.
Noria Lilt with tattoos is operating a mixing console at a vibrant night event, with an attentive crowd in the background under illuminated tents.
A black and white photo of Lab Gayle playing guitar with hair flying, on a stage with 
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