Celebrate 60 years of Montreux Jazz! See RAYE, PinkPantheress, Lewis Capaldi, Deep Purple, John Legend & more on Lake Geneva, July 3-18, 2026.
- April 2, 2026
AceShowbiz - The Montreux Jazz Festival has revealed its impressive lineup for the 60th anniversary edition, set to take place from July 3 to July 18, 2026, on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Leading the diverse roster of performers are RAYE, PinkPantheress, and Lewis Capaldi, promising a dynamic mix of jazz, rock, R&B, hip-hop, and pop music.
This milestone festival will feature a blend of legendary names and rising stars. Among the heritage acts are Deep Purple, John Legend, and The Isley Brothers, while contemporary pop sensations such as Tyla, Conan Gray, and Zara Larsson will also grace the stages. The event highlights emerging British talents including Nectar Woode, Sasha Keable, and Sienna Spiro.
The festival’s opening night will be headlined by RAYE, who will perform a specially curated show at the Auditorium Stravinski. This marks her third consecutive appearance at Montreux and coincides with the release of her 2024 live album Live at Montreux and her latest studio album, This Music May Contain Hope. This exclusive performance is created in collaboration with Audemars Piguet, adding to the event’s prestige.
On July 5, fans can catch Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds alongside Aldous Harding. July 11 features an appearance by The Isley Brothers with support from The Roots. The festival’s closing days include performances by former Billboard U.K. cover star Loyle Carner and the funk ensemble Vulfpeck on July 17.
The Montreux Jazz Lab presents a variety of eclectic shows, such as a rave set by Danny L Harle and a tribute to Miles Davis featuring renowned musicians Billy Cobham and Marcus Miller with the ensemble We Want Miles!
Tickets for the 2026 Montreux Jazz Festival are currently on sale via the official festival website, which also provides detailed scheduling and venue access information.
Founded in 1967 by Claude Nobs, the Montreux Jazz Festival has grown into a global event attracting over 250,000 attendees annually. Though originally focused on jazz, the festival now embraces a wide range of musical genres and has hosted iconic performers such as Etta James, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Kendrick Lamar, and Marvin Gaye.
Last year’s 2025 festival featured memorable sets from artists including Chaka Khan, Neil Young, Jamie xx, FKA Twigs, and Noah Kahan.
