The Montreux Jazz Festival has announced a blockbuster lineup for its milestone 60th edition, led by the likes of RAYE, PinkPantheress and Lewis Capaldi. With performances from a wide array of artists spanning jazz, rock, R&B, hip‑hop and pop, the Swiss festival will return to the Lake Geneva shoreline between July 3-18.
The 2026 lineup blends heritage acts with contemporary stars. Highlights include Deep Purple, Lewis Capaldi and John Legend, as well as leading modern pop forces including RAYE, PinkPantheress, Tyla, Conan Gray and Zara Larsson. There will also be appearances from rising British talent such as Nectar Woode, Sasha Keable and Sienna Spiro. View the full list below.
RAYE will kick off proceedings at the Auditorium Stravinski with a bespoke opening night performance cocreated with Audemars Piguet, marking her third consecutive appearance at the event. The show follows the release of the British singers Live at Montreux LP in 2024 and her latest album, This Music May Contain Hope.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds share their July 5 bill with Aldous Harding, while The Isley Brothers will be joined by The Roots on July 11. Previous Billboard U.K. cover star Loyle Carner is set to perform alongside funk outfit Vulfpeck on July 17.
The Montreux Jazz Lab, meanwhile, is set to showcase an eclectic array of sets, from a Danny L Harle rave to a Miles Davis tribute featuring Billy Cobham and Marcus Miller’s We Want Miles! ensemble.
Tickets are available now from the official Montreux Jazz Festival website, where fans can also find further scheduling and access information.
Founded in 1967 by Claude Nobs, the festival has grown to attract more than 250,000 attendees each year. It began as a jazz-focused event, but has evolved into a genre-spanning showcase. Over the years, it has played host to the likes of Etta James, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Kendrick Lamar, Marvin Gaye and many more.
The 2025 edition of Montreux Jazz Festival, meanwhile, saw performances from the likes of Chaka Khan, Neil Young, Jamie xx, FKA Twigs and Noah Kahan.
