Montreaux International Jazz Festival is an annual music festival that has been witnessing the performance of legendary artists, iconic singers and many everlasting bands, such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Chuck Berry, Pink Floyd, Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton since 1967. Founded by Claude Nobs, the festival is no more limited to only Jazz artists. In other words, other music styles also found their respective places within the famous Festival; hence, Montreaux International Jaxx Festival sharing a common connection of musical curiosity.

Immense love for music brings people together!

The festival goes for two weeks, this year the Montreauc International Jazz Festival will be held from 3rd of July till 18th of the same month. A shrine for all musicians and music lovers, Montreaux turns into a space where time stands idle and witnesses the magic of music that happens in a routine. Personalities like Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Prince, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Nina Simone and David Bowie have been a part of this Festival and have enthralled the passionate music fans. In 2013, the archival collection was added by UNESCO to the prestigious program called Memory of the World.

The best part of the Festival is its availability to common people who have immense love for music. Thanks to Claude Nobs for this beautiful thought that has made music reachable to everyone. If you want to be a part of the Festival and witness your favorite band and artists perform, book your ticket to Montreaux. Besides that emerging talents also get a chance to display their skill to the world. The Montreaux International Jazz Festival has an educational wing called as the Montreaux Jazz Artists Foundation that organizes such venues and give way to young talents. Workshops, special creations and competitions are held and performed young artists trained by the MJAF or the Montreaux Jazz Artists Foundation