Magma’s take:

The Swiss floating stage where musical legends make waves.

The Montreux Jazz Festival takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Created in 1967 by Claude Nobs and directed by Mathieu Jaton since 2013, the Montreux Jazz Festival has become over the years an essential event, generating fantastic stories and legendary performances.

Nearly 250,000 spectators come to the Festival every year, enjoying a breathtaking setting, concerts with renowned acoustics and many free stages.

With its ambitious programming choices, musical diversity and warm welcome, the Montreux Jazz Festival offers a privileged experience to musicians and the public.

“You can’t describe it, words don’t do it justice. You just have to come and experience it.”

Quincy Jones

In Montreux, the artists are up close and personal with their fans, which encourages deeply memorable, and even legendary, moments. Here, music is experienced in a truly unique fashion, further enhanced by exceptional comfort and acoustics.

The Montreux Jazz Festival, a platform for creative freedom and encounters, is a one-of-a-kind playground for the artists. Some of them completely re-think their concerts just for Montreux, while others shine at the Festival’s legendary jam sessions and offer fascinating workshops.

This year’s performers include:

Sting

Lenny Kravitz

Duran Duran

Jungle

Massive Attack

PJ Harvey

Kraftwerk

Janelle Monáe

Dionne Warwick

Smashing Pumpkins

Mark Ronson

RAYE

Jessie Ware

Michael Kiwanuka

Deep Purple

Justice

Diana Krall