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Montreux Jazz Festival The MJF takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland.
👉 02-17.07.27
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MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL
WHERE LEGENDS ARE BORN

Le Montreux Jazz Festival se déroule durant deux semaines chaque été en Suisse, au bord du lac Léman. Créé en 1967 par Claude Nobs, le Montreux Jazz Festival est devenu au fil des ans un rendez-vous incontournable, générateur d’histoires fantastiques et de performances légendaires. Près de 250’000 spectateurs se rendent chaque année au Festival, profitant d’un cadre à couper le souffle, de concerts à l’acoustique renommée et de nombreuses scènes gratuites. Par ses choix de programmation ambitieux, sa diversité musicale et sa qualité d’accueil, le Montreux Jazz Festival offre une expérience privilégiée aux musiciens et au public.

À Montreux, la proximité entre les plus grands artistes et leur public favorise l’apparition de moments rares. Ainsi, Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Leonard Cohen ou encore David Bowie ont livré à Montreux des performances historiques. Deep Purple et Prince ont même contribué à écrire la légende des lieux dans leurs chansons, tandis que David Bowie et Freddie Mercury sont venus vivre dans la région et y enregistrer des albums. Si le jazz et le blues sont aux sources de la manifestation, les autres styles de musique y ont rapidement trouvé leur place. Plus récemment, Muse, Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Adele, Lady Gaga, Tyler The Creator ou encore Rita Ora ont joué à Montreux et honoré les légendes qui les ont précédées. Depuis ses débuts, visionnaire, le Festival enregistre minutieusement tous ses concerts. Rassemblant plus de 11'000 heures de musique live, cette collection unique d’archives audiovisuelles est aujourd’hui inscrite au Registre de la Mémoire du Monde de l’UNESCO. Elle est, selon Quincy Jones « le plus important témoignage de l'histoire de la musique couvrant le jazz, le blues et le rock ». ENGLISH
MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL
WHERE LEGENDS ARE BORN

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, 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. With its ambitious programming choices, musical diversity and warm welcome, the Montreux Jazz Festival offers a privileged experience to musicians and the public.

In Montreux, the proximity between the greatest artists and their audiences encourages the emergence of rare moments. Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Leonard Cohen and David Bowie delivered historic performances in Montreux. Deep Purple and Prince even helped to write the legend of the place in their songs, while David Bowie and Freddie Mercury came to live in the region and record albums.

While jazz and blues are at the heart of the event, other styles of music quickly found their place there. More recently, Muse, Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Adele, Lady Gaga, Tyler The Creator and Rita Ora have played in Montreux and honoured the legends that preceded them.

Since its creation, the Festival has been a forward-thinking organization that has carefully recorded all its concerts. With more than 11,000 hours of live music, this unique collection of audiovisual archives is now registered in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register. According to Quincy Jones, it is "the most important testimony in the history of music covering jazz, blues and rock".

30/07/2026

Levi.sct au MJF Spotlight Sessions ✨ Quand le piano classique rencontre l’énergie du hip-hop et de la house!

🎹 Entre tradition et modernité, .sct réinvente le piano classique en y insufflant l’énergie brute de la house. Révélation de sa génération avec plus de 1,7 million d’abonnés, nommé Contemporary Pianist of the Year aux Pianote Awards en 2025 et tout juste lancé dans sa première tournée mondiale, il propose des performances immersives à la croisée des genres.

📍  Théâtre du Villars Palace
📅  Vendredi 2 octobre à 20:00

Tickets & infos 👉 Lien en bio

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Levi.sct at the MJF Spotlight Sessions ✨ When classical piano meets the energy of hip-hop and house!

🎹 Bridging tradition and modernity, .sct reinvents classical piano by infusing it with raw house energy. A breakout star of his generation with over 1.7 million followers, named Contemporary Pianist of the Year at the Pianote Awards in 2025, and fresh off the launch of his first world tour, he delivers immersive cross-genre performances.

📍 Théâtre du Villars Palace
đź“… Friday, October 2nd at 8:00 PM

Tickets & info 👉 Link in bio

60 years of music, soul, and legendary encounters. Last night, the Auditorium Stravinski experienced a closing night for...
19/07/2026

60 years of music, soul, and legendary encounters.

Last night, the Auditorium Stravinski experienced a closing night for the history books. The raw emotion of Van Morrison combined with the iconic songwriting of James Taylor offered the most beautiful farewell to this anniversary edition.

Thank you to our incredible audience for being the heartbeat of Montreux. See you next year! 🫶🌟

📸 & Lionel Flusin

What a way to close the 60th edition at the Montreux Jazz Lab! ✨ Last night, you turned the venue into the ultimate danc...
19/07/2026

What a way to close the 60th edition at the Montreux Jazz Lab! ✨

Last night, you turned the venue into the ultimate dancefloor. Pure magic from Mind Enterprises’ hypnotic beats to the legendary energy of Cerrone Disco Symphonic.

Thank you for dancing, shouting, and celebrating 60 years of history with us until the very last note. You were absolutely incredible. 🙌🔥

📸 & Lionel Flusin

19/07/2026

Gregory Porter wrapped Montreux in warmth and soul ✨ An unforgettable evening with one of jazz’s greatest voices.

18/07/2026

60 years after playing the very first Montreux Jazz Festival, Charles Lloyd returns where it all began 🎷❤️

18/07/2026

Groove, heart and honesty ❤️ Loyle Carner’s fourth Montreux performance – his first at the Auditorium Stravinski – had it all.

Still floating after last night at the Montreux Jazz Lab. ✨ Charles Lloyd brought pure brilliance to the stage, and Greg...
18/07/2026

Still floating after last night at the Montreux Jazz Lab. ✨ Charles Lloyd brought pure brilliance to the stage, and Gregory Porter filled the room with absolute soul. A legendary night we won’t forget anytime soon. Thank you for sharing this magic with us! 🙌🎷

📸 & Lionel Flusin

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