Entertainment
Montreux Jazz Festival
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The Montreux Jazz Festival, held annually in July on the shores of Lake Geneva, is one of the world's most prestigious music festivals. Despite its name, the festival covers a wide range of genres including rock, pop, soul, and electronic music, alongside jazz. The main venue is the Montreux Music & Convention Centre (2M2C), with multiple stages hosting both free outdoor concerts and ticketed indoor performances. The festival's unique setting along the lakefront promenade creates a vibrant atmosphere, with food stalls, art installations, and impromptu jam sessions. Visitors can enjoy world-class acts in the evening and explore the free stages during the day. The festival also features workshops, exhibitions, and a recording studio where legends like Miles Davis and David Bowie have performed. Its location near Vevey makes it easy to combine festival attendance with visits to nearby attractions like Chillon Castle.
Don't miss
- Attend a concert in the main auditorium with world-class acoustics
- Enjoy free outdoor concerts on the lakefront stages
- Explore the festival's pop-up market and food vendors
- Visit the Claude Nobs Foundation exhibition on festival history
- Take a sunset stroll along the lake during a concert
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Montreux Jazz Festival
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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