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Montreux Jazz Festival
The Montreux Jazz Festival is a two-week summer music festival on the shores of Lake Geneva, with prestigious concerts and free access to several stages.
Montreux Jazz Festival 2026
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.With its ambitious programming choices, musical diversity and warm welcome, the Montreux Jazz Festival offers a privileged experience to musicians and the public.
Programme
To view the lineup, visit Montreux Jazz Festival
Practical information
Dates and times
from Friday 3 July
to Sunday 19 July 2026
Event location
Location name
Autre lieu
Address
Genève - 1204 Genève
Organiser
Proposed by
Fondation du Festival de Jazz de Montreux