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MONTREUXJAZZ FESTIVAL
The world's 2nd biggest annual jazz festival, on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland — and much more than jazz since the 1970s: rock, pop, blues, world music. Two weeks of concerts, more than 200,000 festival-goers. Launched in 1967. 2027 edition from 2 to 17 July (61st edition).
Montreux Jazz Festival 2027
The Montreux Jazz Festival festival.
In a nutshell.
The Montreux Jazz Festival was born in 1967, driven by Claude Nobs, Géo Voumard and René Langel, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Despite its name, the festival quickly moved beyond jazz alone to embrace rock, pop, blues, funk, hip-hop and world music — becoming the world's second-biggest annual jazz festival after Montreal's, while remaining one of Europe's most eclectic music events. Over two weeks, more than 200,000 festival-goers pack into the Auditorium Stravinski, the Montreux Jazz Lab and the open-air stages by the lake.
Montreux owes part of its legend to an incident: in 1971, a fire ravaged the Casino during a Frank Zappa concert, an event immortalised by Deep Purple in “Smoke on the Water,” one of the most famous riffs in rock.
Unlike a classic single-ticket festival, Montreux runs on individual shows and packages — you build your own lineup from dozens of concerts spread across the various halls and stages.
Montreux Jazz Festival · what's confirmed
What we know about Montreux Jazz Festival 2027.
- Dates
- 2 — 17 July 2027, announced by the organiser.
- Confirmed
- Tickets
- From €90, indicative price to reconfirm on the ticket shop.
- To reconfirm
- Line-up
- Not yet announced. Announcement expected around April 2027 (estimate).
- Upcoming
"Confirmed": read on the festival's official website. "To reconfirm": announced, but not yet rechecked by us. "Estimate" or "upcoming": not yet announced by the organiser. See the official website
Montreux Jazz Festival in practice
Profile of the festival.
Capacity, atmosphere, crowd, hours and on-site budget: the full profile of Montreux Jazz Festival 2027 before you get your tickets.
Origin
Born in 1967, far beyond jazz today
Founded by Claude Nobs, Géo Voumard and René Langel, the festival opened up to rock, pop and world music as early as the 1970s, while keeping “jazz” in its name.
The riff born from a fire
“Smoke on the Water,” Deep Purple
The fire at the Montreux Casino during a Frank Zappa concert in 1971 inspired one of the most famous riffs in rock history.
Right in the city, by the lake
2m2c and the shores of Lake Geneva
No isolated site here: the festival is experienced in Montreux itself, between concert halls and stages opening onto Lake Geneva.
The world's second-biggest jazz festival
After Montreal
A ranking earned despite (or thanks to) its openness to genres far from traditional jazz.
Montreux Jazz Festival 2027 practical info
Practical info.
Dates, hours, transport and lodging: what you need to know before you go.
Dates and schedule
Two weeks of concerts, from Friday 2 to Saturday 17 July 2027 (61st edition, dates confirmed by the official site).
Tickets
At montreuxjazzfestival.com: tickets per show or packages (Seated Package, All Music Pass...), no single “whole festival” pass like elsewhere.
Payment
Cashless available on site for food and stands.
Access and transport
The site is right in Montreux, a few minutes' walk from the train station — no shuttle needed from downtown.
TransportThe TGV Lyria connects Paris to Montreux by direct train, no flight needed.
- By train
- Direct TGV Lyria Paris → Montreux (via Lausanne), about 4h — the simplest and greenest option from France.
- By plane
- Flights to Geneva (GVA), then a direct train to Montreux in 1h10.
- On site
- The site is reachable on foot from Montreux station — no shuttle needed.
AccommodationStay in Montreux itself or nearby, on the shores of Lake Geneva.
- Montreux centre
- Within walking distance of the site — the most practical, but also the most in demand and the most expensive during the festival.
- Vevey / Territet
- Neighbouring communes a few minutes away by train, often more affordable.
- Budget
- Switzerland remains an expensive country — plan an accommodation/food budget well above the European average.
DestinationThe Vaud Riviera, between Lake Geneva and terraced vineyards.
- Montreux
- The Château de Chillon on the lakeshore, the flowered quayside promenade, a stunning view of the French Alps across the lake.
- Lavaux
- The UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards, 30 minutes away, for a walk among vines overlooking the lake.
- Weather
- Early July in Montreux: 18 to 26°C, a generally mild and sunny climate.
Information last updated on October 4, 2026
Montreux Jazz Festival aftermovie
The vibe of the
festival.
The official aftermovie of the 2026 edition, published by the Montreux Jazz Festival channel.
Montreux Jazz Festival 2027 line-up
The full line-up.
Day by day.
The Montreux Jazz Festival 2027 line-up hasn't been revealed yet. We'll update this page as soon as it's announced.
Line-up coming soon
The first names usually drop in autumn, several months before the festival. Come back then: the full day-by-day line-up will show up here.
Comfort, well positioned
Get organised for
Montreux Jazz Festival.
At 6am, a ten-minute journey can feel very long. Pick the right home base now, and the route that leaves you enough energy for the rest.
Lodging
Places to stay around 2m2c — Montreux Convention Centre.
Activities
Fill your days too.
Bars, restaurants, spots worth a visit between two shows: enough to fill the gaps in the schedule without improvising on the spot at the last minute.
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