The live experience
What reaches the room
The Montreux Festival, internationally known as the Montreux Jazz Festival, is one of Europe’s most storied music events. Founded in 1967 by Claude Nobs, Géo Voumard, and René Langel, it has grown from a jazz-first showcase into a dynamic festival spanning jazz, rock, pop, hip-hop and world music. Since 2013, Mathieu Jaton has led the festival, guiding its expansion while preserving its rich heritage. The festival is renowned for its lakeside beauty along Lake Geneva and its diverse venues, including Auditorium Stravinski, Miles Davis Hall, and the scenic Lake Stage. Montreux’s live archives have earned UNESCO Memory of the World status, reflecting the festival’s 5,000+ hours of recorded performances and its ongoing media initiatives, including streaming and MMV projects.