True to its musical DNA, the Festival primarily explores American and British sounds.  Artists featured in the Auditorium Stravinski program have won 85 Grammy Awards, including some thirty in the last fifteen years.

For its tenth anniversary, the Lab pursues its primary mission: to explore current and future sound trends. Some of the biggest hits of the moment will also be heard at the Festival. Indeed, nine artists in the programme – including five in the Lab – have at least one song to their credit that exceeds one billion streams.

FESTIVAL FORMAT

The Festival format will be more or less the same as last summer, with two paying venues and 9 free stages. This 57th edition will be the last opportunity to attend concerts in the emblematic Auditorium Stravinski before 2025 due to the renovation of the Congress Centre.

TICKETSHOP INFO

Sitting configuration for Bob Dylan

At the artist’s request, the Auditorium Stravinski will be fully seated to reflect the intimate atmosphere of his tour. The number of seats available for this concert will therefore be limited to a capacity of 1,500.

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Alfa Mist · Biga*Ranx · Breakbot & Irfane · Carl Craig · CMAT · ​​​​​​​Danilo Plessow · ​​​​​​​Denis Sulta · ​​​​​​​DJ Bone b2b Goldie · ​​​​​​​Don Letts · Donkey Kid · ​​​​​​​Emma Peters · ​​​​​​​Emma-Jean Thackray · ​​​​​​​Erika de Casier · ​​​​​​​Eris Drew · ​​​​​​​Evita Koné · ​​​​​​​Fishbach · ​​​​​​​Hunee · Ichon · ​​​​​​​Joe Armon-Jones · ​​​​​​​Joya Marleen · ​​​​​​​Kiddy Smile · ​​​​​​​Mara · ​​​​​​​Mychelle · ​​​​​​​ Nastia · ​​​​​​​Peach Tree Rascals · ​​​​​​​Regard · ​​​​​​​Requin Chagrin · ​​​​​​​RIOPY · Roosevelt Collier · ​​​​​​​Tsew The Kid · ​​​​​​​Sam Ryder · ​​​​​​​Sega Bodega · ​​​​​​​ Sherelle · ​​​​​​​Steam Down · ​​​​​​​Synapson · ​​​​​​​Theon Cross · ​​​​​​​Tigran Hamasyan · ​​​​​​​TSHA · ​​​​​​​YEИDRY · Zac Harmon
… and more than 400 others!

THE FREE PROGRAMME IS…

• Over 450 concerts, DJ sets and workshops
• 11 free stages
• 2000 m2 of terraces
• 3 pool parties
• 2 silent discos
• 55 food stands and bars

LAKE HOUSE: EIGHT ROOMS, EIGHT ATMOSPHERES

The main residence of the 56th edition, the Lake House will host many musical, cultural and festive experiences over three floors. Open from 5pm to 5am, this large house will invite you to wander freely through eight themed rooms, each more captivating than the last.

• THE MEMPHIS supported by Julius Baer: Jazz club with concerts by emerging artists, workshops and jam sessions
• LA COUPOLE: Dance bar and DJ sets with funk, disco and house music
• LE CINEMA: Screenings of MJF concerts, documentaries and films
• LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE: Literary and musical meetings, book and Live at Montreux records collections
• LA LOGGIA: Podcast recordings with special guests
• LE BOUDOIR: Retro games room with a pool table, pinball machines and jukebox
• LA GALLERIE: Immersive exhibition in the world of NFTs
• LE PATIO AUDEMARS PIGUET: Relaxation area and interactive experience

THE OTHER STAGES

SUPER BOCK STAGE
The Parc Vernex will be transformed into a beer garden. In this festive place, open to all, the public will be able to enjoy relaxation and games, including a petanque court. The Super Bock Stage will host two concerts per evening.

IPANEMA
A nightclub above the lake, the Ipanema will see Swiss and international DJs make quite a splash. The place to be to party at sunset or under the stars.

LISZTOMANIA  
Created in 2017, Lisztomania is continuing its exploration of emerging trends in all kinds of styles. The 500-seat indoor hall will host concerts every night, except on Mondays.

TERRASSE IBIS MUSIC
The atmosphere of the Terrasse ibis MUSIC will evolve throughout the day: a bar and a laidback vibe in the afternoon, followed by intimate electro-pop performances in the evening and DJ sets at night. Thursdays will be dedicated to silent discos.

EL MUNDO & POOL PARTY
Latin rhythms and sounds are celebrated every day at El Mundo, from dance classes in the afternoon to lively DJ sets in the evening. The Pool Parties are back every Saturday at the historical Casino pool, animated by sundrenched DJ sets.

PARALLEL by Audemars Piguet
Finally, Audemars Piguet is taking a select few to an exceptional, currently undisclosed location to see performances by Arlo Parks and The Blaze.

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After two editions of enforced silence, the two emblematic halls of the Festival will finally be able to give the public and the artists the thrill of live performance again. Always with the same objective: to generate legendary stories and unforgettable moments of togetherness.

TICKET SALES OPENS TOMORROW APRIL 14 AT NOON

Subscribe to Montreux Jazz Insider and buy your tickets today, April 13 at noon, 24 hours before everyone else. The Early Bird ticketing service allows each subscriber to buy up to four tickets per concert.

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The programme includes: Woodkid, Ibrahim Maalouf, Zucchero, Rag’n’Bone Man, Brandão Faber Hunger, Arlo Parks, Yseult, Altın Gün, Yussef Dayes Trio, Alfa Mist, Inhaler, Delgres, Raul Midón, Macha Gharibian, Robben Ford & Bill Evans, Isfar Sarabski, Nubya Garcia, Christian Sands, Fred Hersch, Nathy Peluso, Priya Ragu, Fatoumata Diawara, Sofiane Pamart, Kid Francescoli, Sam Fischer…

“Small is beautiful” could be the informal slogan of this 55th edition. The Montreux Jazz Festival wanted to prioritise the comfort and safety of festival-goers by preserving the format of the edition as announced on 31 March. An intimate edition, focused on the Festival’s values of hospitality, musical excellence and breathtaking setting.

Each year, the identity of the Montreux Jazz Festival is reflected in its programming choices. This 55th edition is no exception to the rule, with a brilliantly condensed programme over two main stages. The Festival’s jazz roots, its privileged relationship with the artists, its support for young Swiss and international talent and its constant exploration of the hottest trends of the moment are all there.

PAYING PROGRAMME

Set amidst the water and the Alps, the Scène du Lac will be the epicentre of European pop in all its forms for 16 nights, with some oriental, South American and African influences. The Petit Théâtre will embody the jazz DNA of the Festival: the jazz of today, uninhibited, fresh and cosmopolitan. In total, this 55th edition brings together artists from 17 different countries, with the Swiss contingent representing a third of the paying programme.

FREE PROGRAMME

The free part of the 55th edition will be concentrated in two main areas: Les Jardins and the Grand Hall by MJAF. In the programme: showcases, jam sessions, expositions, film projections, terrace restaurants, workshops and more. All activities are subject to booking.

HEALTH PROTOCOL

The Montreux Jazz Festival will implement a strict health protocol in accordance with the local authority directives in force. This will be communicated as the Festival approaches and will be adapted as the situation develops. Access to the free activities and the restaurant spaces will be subject to booking via the Social Pass contact tracing app. Schedules and details will be announced closer to the Festival date.

BILLETTERIE & EARLY BIRD INSIDER

The ticket office will be open to the public on Tuesday 8 June at midday. Subscribers to the Montreux Jazz Insider application will have access to a pre-sale from Monday 7 June at midday for a period of 24 hours. Pre-sale purchases are limited to two tickets per concert per subscriber.

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The Festival team was looking forward to unveiling today the line-up of its 54th edition. But given the exceptional circumstances we are all currently facing, we have decided to postpone this announcement and will communicate the new date as soon as possible.

Concerned by the seriousness of the situation and mindful of its evolution, the Festival management is closely assessing developments in conjunction with both the authorities and those involved in the organisation of the event. To date, the holding of the Festival, from 3 to 18 July 2020, is not compromised. Our team is therefore continuing its work, in hope and humility, to enable this year’s Festival to happen under the best possible conditions. 

The entire Festival team would like to thank everyone who is contributing, be it directly or indirectly, to the collective effort to combat the pandemic. We also express our support and solidarity in particular with those in the cultural sector who are experiencing difficulties during this time.

FREE ACCESS TO 50 CONCERTS TO STREAM

During this period, Montreux Jazz Festival would like to bring a little magic into your home! We have made over 50 Festival concerts available to stream for free, including performances by  Ray Charles, Wu-Tang Clan, Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Deep Purple, Carlos Santana, and more. Thanks to Montreux Sounds and our partner Stingray Qello, you can access them for free for 30 days from March 26.

→ All the info HERE

We hope that a little music and soul will brighten up your day!

Take care and see you soon,
The MJF team

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Brittany Howard came to Montreux twice with her group, one of the most emblematic of recent years: Alabama Shakes (winners of four Grammy Awards) tore through the Stravinski like a tornado for concerts in 2012 and 2015. She is equally at ease with gospel, blues, and rock and roll, but she went far beyond on her first solo album, which came out last autumn to unanimous acclaim. Jaime is a cathartic tribute to her sister who died a teen, but also a collection of intense, luminous songs with flawless melodies and arrangements. For this album she joined forces with her long-time friend, bassist Zac Cockrell, as well as keyboard artist Robert Glasper and drummer Nate Smith.

BLACK PUMAS

Out of Austin, Texas, Black Pumas infuse their music with the sensuality of soul, vintage arrangements, and the edge of feverish blues rock. Born in 2017 of the meeting between singer-guitarist Eric Burton and guitarist-producer Adrian Quesada – who worked with Prince – Black Pumas exploded onto the scene with the release of their self-titled debut album. Very quickly, they earned plaudits from international critics for their audacious blend, in which the instantly enchanting voice of Burton is paired with Quesada’s guitar riffs, piercing brasses, and Latin stylings. It only takes a few seconds of the rhythmic intro and impeccable groove of “Black Moon Rising” for the listener to be well and truly hooked!  Black Pumas even garnered their first Grammy Awards nomination this year, in the best new artist category.

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Introspective show for the “Petit Poisson” Maxenss this summer on the free stage of the Liszto Club!

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Play. Pause. Forward. The symbols placed at the center of the 2019 posters each reflect the spirit of one of the three main Festival’s venues. PLAY: The Auditorium Stravinskicontinues its focus on the timeless, hosting legends with big personalities.

MONTREUX JAZZ CLUB

PAUSE: At the Montreux Jazz Club, enjoy virtuosity and intimacy in a cozy space where time seems to stand still.

MONTREUX JAZZ LAB

FORWARD: A striking snapshot of current sounds, the Montreux Jazz Lab sketches out the shapes of the music of tomorrow.

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