Montreux makes a splash ahead of 60th anniversary
Montreux Jazz Festival CEO Mathieu Jaton tells IQ he is delighted by the increasing popularity of the Swiss event
News By IQ | 21 July 2025
The 59th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival (MJF) came to a close over the weekend, with Saturday’s final concert on the shore of Lake Geneva marking the end of the two-year absence from the famous Stravinsky Hall.
The festival saw more than 250,000 people descend on the scenic Swiss town for two ticketed headline shows per night, with more than 600 free performances spread across numerous stages and venues during the fortnight.
Headliners on the Lake Stage this year included Pulp, Raye, Neil Young, FKA Twigs, Diana Ross, Lional Richie and Chaka Khan, who opened the festival with a tribute to former festival Director Quincy Jones.
The Casino Stage saw headline performances from artists including Brandi Carlile, Jorja Smith, Fuji Kaze and Finneas.
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