The Montreux Jazz Festival is a world-renowned event held each summer in sublime Montreux, Switzerland since 1967. Renowned for featuring global music legends and industry trailblazers towards cultivating industry links, the 53rd edition of the
The Montreux Jazz Festival is a world-renowned event held each summer in sublime Montreux, Switzerland since 1967. Renowned for featuring global music legends and industry trailblazers towards cultivating industry links, the 53rd edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival promises an unforgettable spectacle.
The eight-day affair kicks off on July 4th with a spectacular performance by Jamiroquai and continues to spread over two weekends until July 13th, inviting diverse crowds from around the world. The festival will host performances across 11 stages; ranging from Café Mambo to the iconic Stravinski Auditorium, awe-inspiring concerts are guaranteed.
A lineup of musical masters including Jack White, Diana Krall & The Pretenders will join spiritual leader Lang Lang and emerging hip hop act Long Beach Dub Allstars at this year’s event. The glamourous address may see its fair share of celebrities too – giving you the perfect Instagramable moment!
Tickets for this one-of-a-kind event are available online through the Montreux Jazz website and outlets such as Eventim. Each ticket gives you access to all concerts within the two weekend period. Furthermore, the Golden Pass provides concertgoers with an unbeatable experience with access to backstage areas and lush VIP lounges.
The 46th annual Montreux Jazz Festival drew thousands of music fans from around the world to the banks of Lake Geneva, Switzerland. From July 5 to 20th, more than 300 events featuring over 2000 artists were held in various concerts, showcases, club locations and open-air stages.
The headliners included ABBA Gold – The Concert, Patti Smith, Santana and Van Morrison and many more incredible acts. For many years, Montreux has been considered one of the most important music festivals of Europe and it definitely did not disappoint this year.
As usual, the festival offered something for everyone – from rock to blues and jazz to classical. The variety spanned all genres, giving fans something new to experience with every show. For those looking for a visual extravaganza, there were also several multimedia performances taking place throughout the week.
The atmosphere was electric on the opening night as fans took advantage of the beautiful setting at sunset on Lake Geneva and enjoyed an evening full of amazing music. Even long-time locals said that this year was one of the best Montreux Jazz Festivals yet. As visitors relished in all that Montreux had to offer them, they all took a moment to appreciate the beauty that surrounded them.
Visitors from all over traveled to see all that Montreux had to offer and as many of them look forward to next year’s festival already, they were left with wonderfully enduring memories that will last a lifetime.
The Montreux Jazz Festival is one of the most renowned music festivals in the world and it is set to take place again this coming July. As always, an impressive line-up of renowned artists will be taking to the stage as part of this festival. This year’s event promises a thrilling mix of jazz, electronica, hip-hop and more.
If you want to be part of this much-anticipated festival and soak up the vibes of some of the world’s greatest performers, now is your time to get tickets. This year, you have the option to buy individual day tickets or a full three-day pass.
Day tickets range from CHF 70 for those who are students and under 26 to CHF 170 for the general public. With a three-day pass, you have major savings to take advantage of – from CHF 190 to CHF 410.
You can purchase your tickets online or through Montreux offices and retailers around Switzerland. With tickets limited and the event likely to sell out, make sure to grab yours as soon as possible.
This year’s edition of Montreux Jazz Festival looks set to be one of the best yet, and with so many talented acts taking to the stage it’s going to be an exciting few days in Switzerland. Don’t miss it and make sure to grab your tickets while they’re still available!