Montreux Jazz Festival
Switzerland / July 5 - 20, 2024
Contact
Company
Fondation du festival de Jazz de Montreux
Contact
Mathieu Jaton
Phone
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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![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.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20220712-the-blaze-by-thea-moser-3-768x512.jpg)
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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.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20180705-gojira-by-marc-ducrest-768x512.jpg)
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![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.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20190707-ambiance-by-renaud-alouche-768x512.jpg)
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![Outdoor evening event by a lake with illuminated stage, people mingling under parasols, and surrounding trees lit with colored lights.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20220702-ambiance-by-emilien-itim-089-768x512.jpg)
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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.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20220702-ambiance-by-thea-moser-2-768x512.jpg)
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![Silhouettes of performers on stage with dramatic lighting at the Montreux Jazz Festival, as seen by an audience.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20220702-years-and-years-by-marc-ducrest-185-512x768.jpg)
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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.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20220705-ambiances-by-emilien-itim-027-768x512.jpg)
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![A crowded concert with people raising their hands, silhouetted against blue stage lights and smoke under a lit sign.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20220706-liszto-godford-by-thea-moser-1-768x512.jpg)
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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.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20220707-marc-rebillet-by-emilien-itim-461-768x512.jpg)
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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.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20220709-pool-party-by-thea-moser-7-768x512.jpg)
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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.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20220711-lake-house-ambiance-by-marc-ducrest-101-768x512.jpg)
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![A crowded concert hall with Stormzy performing on stage, spotlights shining, and a large audience watching and enjoying the performance.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20220711-stormzy-by-marc-ducrest-202-768x512.jpg)
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![A bustling outdoor festival with a diverse crowd of people mingling and walking around. In the background, a large sign that reads](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20220713-ambiances-by-emilien-itim-038-768x512.jpg)
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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.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20220713-ibis-regard-by-marc-ducrest-103-768x512.jpg)
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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.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20230706-the-rose-by-emilien-itim-417-768x512.jpg)
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![Crowds of people at an outdoor music festival during dusk with vibrant lighting, tents, and a sign that reads](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20230707-ambiance-2023-by-emilien-itim-180-768x512.jpg)
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![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.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20230707-ambiance-by-emilien-itim-104-768x512.jpg)
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![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](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20230708-ambiance-lionel-flusin-121-768x512.jpg)
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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.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20230714-the-blaze-by-emilien-itim-5913-768x512.jpg)
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![Noria Lilt with tattoos is operating a mixing console at a vibrant night event, with an attentive crowd in the background under illuminated tents.](https://yourope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/montreux-jazz-20230715-noria-lilt-by-emilien-itim-8389-768x512.jpg)
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