Montreux Jazz Festival unveils mammoth 60th edition lineup

Among the first names for the Swiss institution are Raye, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Sting, Lewis Capaldi, PinkPantheress, and Zara Larsson

News By Hanna Ellington | 31 March 2026

Raye will open Montreux
Raye will return to Montreux Jazz Festival this July © Lauriane Vega

Switzerland’s legendary Montreux Jazz Festival has announced the details of its landmark 60th edition, curating a lineup that honours its musical history while spotlighting rising voices.

Among the first confirmed names for the festival, set for 3-18 July, are Raye, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Deep Purple, The Roots, Sting, Lewis Capaldi, John Legend, PinkPantheress, Tyla, Conan Gray, and Zara Larsson.

Raye will open the festival with a special performance, joined by a curated line-up of guests. The…

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