For listeners drawn to jazz, soul and live recordings.
Montreux Jazz Festival 2027
Jazz roots extend into soul, funk, pop and rock. Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin and Prince have performed here; that history helps you picture the trip before the 2027 lineup is announced.
Start with Nina Simone’s past performances for emotional vocal expression, or explore Miles Davis for interplay and improvisation. These are two editorial listening routes through the festival’s history.
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Past voices · Aretha Franklin and Prince
Aretha Franklin and Prince in the festival’s history show its reach beyond jazz. Soul vocals and funk grooves can be the centre of the trip too.
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2027 · Follow the sound you love
Its long-running cross-genre identity gives you jazz, soul and pop-rock directions to follow. The examples above are historical; match your interests to actual artists, nights and tickets when the programme is announced.
Dates confirmed; 2027 stage opening and performance times are not yet verified.
Europe/ZurichMore programme details
61st edition: July 2–17, 2027
Multiple stages beside Lake Geneva
The website's 2026 programme is not the 2027 lineup
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Venue & travel
Montreux · Specific stages to be confirmed
Montreux, Switzerland, beside Lake Geneva. Current stage pages include an MJF26 map, useful only as historical reference, not for locating 2027 entrances.
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Entry & companions
2027 age, accompaniment and admission rules await this edition's announcement.
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Tickets & access
2027 prices and free programme details await this edition's announcement. The 2026 prices still shown online are not reused.
2027 stages and accessible routes await announcement. Contact the organiser in advance about specific needs.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
From Danny Koo and Phillip Jeong’s crossover opening to Jasmine Choi with young players, four concerts put established artists beside the next generation.