Montreux Jazz Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

The Montreux Jazz Festival 2026 is set to feature a diverse lineup of over three dozen artists, including Raye, Zara Larsson, and PinkPantheress. The festival will take place between July 3rd and July 18th in Switzerland.

Venues and Key Performances

The festival will be split between two venues: Auditorium Stravinski and Montreux Jazz Lab. Many nights will feature at least two artists performing.

Auditorium Stravinski Highlights

Raye is scheduled to headline the opening night at Auditorium Stravinski, with a lineup of special guests. Other artists performing at this venue include Hemlocke Springs, PinkPantheress, Maro, Sasha Keable, John Legend, Yebba, Givēon, The Isley Brothers, The Roots, Van Morrison, and James Taylor.

Montreux Jazz Lab Performances

Montreux Jazz Lab will kick off with performances from Sekou, Eddy De Pretto, and Maud Le Pladec. Additional artists scheduled to perform at the Lab include Sienna Spiro, Dermot Kennedy, Danny Ocean, Gregory Porter, Dove Ellis, Pale Jay, Don West, Charles Lloyd, Paris Paloma, R2, and Angus & Julia Stone, as well as Agnes Obel.

Festival Celebrates 60 Years

“This year’s programme spans generations, styles and continents, bringing together emerging voices, pop culture icons, and legendary figures from jazz, rock and hip-hop,” festival organizers shared on social media. The 2026 edition marks the 60th anniversary of the Montreux Jazz Festival and its return to the Convention Centre after a two-year hiatus.

Last year’s festival featured performances by artists such as Chaka Khan, Neil Young, Diana Ross, Benson Boone, Brandi Carlile, J Balvin, Noah Kahan, Lionel Richie, and Santana.