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When is the Montreux Jazz Festival 2027?
The Montreux Jazz Festival celebrates its 61st edition in 2027, running from 2 to 17 July 2027. This date for the upcoming season is already officially confirmed. Founded in 1967 by Claude Nobs, the festival now draws around 250,000 visitors each year to the shores of Lake Geneva.
Where does the Montreux Jazz Festival take place?
The festival is held in Montreux, Switzerland, on the shore of Lake Geneva in the canton of Vaud. The main stages sit inside the newly renovated 2m2c (Montreux Music & Convention Centre) on Avenue Claude Nobs, home to both the Auditorium Stravinski and the Montreux Jazz Lab. Along the lakeside promenade and in the old town, numerous free stages and concerts are also open to everyone.
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What can visitors expect from the 2027 program?
The official lineup for 2027 is traditionally announced in spring, usually by late March, ahead of ticket sales opening in April. Recent editions have featured international names such as Sting, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Deep Purple, John Legend and Lewis Capaldi alongside jazz legends; the musical range spans jazz, pop, rock, soul and electronic. Concerts mainly take place at the Auditorium Stravinski (seated and standing) and the Montreux Jazz Lab (standing), complemented by free stages along the lake.
How much do tickets cost?
Exact ticket prices for the 2027 edition have not yet been published; as a reference, 2026 season prices are useful: Montreux Jazz Lab concerts started at around CHF 97, while Auditorium Stravinski tickets ranged from about CHF 97 up to CHF 167 or more for in demand nights. Passes and packages, such as the All Music Pass or VIP arrangements, start at around CHF 500. Free lakeside stages remain open to everyone, subject to capacity. Advance sales usually open in April through the official website and Ticketcorner.
How do you get to Montreux and what should you know?
- Traveling by train is recommended; Montreux sits directly on the rail line between Geneva and Lausanne, with excellent public transport connections.
- Entry to the paid concerts at the Auditorium Stravinski and Montreux Jazz Lab is restricted to visitors aged 18 and over (ID required).
- Tickets must be exchanged for a wristband on site; without a wristband, entry is not possible.
- Book accommodation early, as hotels in Montreux fill up quickly during the festival.
- No ticket is needed for the free lakeside stages, though arriving early is still worthwhile for popular acts.
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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