Concerts, festivals and musical events in Montreux and on the Riviera.
Not to be missed2 – 6 September 2026
Place du Marché et divers lieux de Montreux — Place du Marché, 1820 Montreux
The free festival in tribute to Freddie Mercury, held each year around 5 September, his birthday. The 2026 edition celebrates his 80th: concerts by tribute bands from all over the world, talks and encounters with people close to the singer, exhibitions and lake cruises. Free entry, no ticket or booking required.
2 September 2026
2M2C — Montreux Music & Convention Centre — Av. Claude-Nobs 5, 1820 Montreux
A symphonic reworking of the Queen repertoire by Tolga Kashif, performed by about a hundred orchestral musicians and a hundred and seventy choristers, with the band’s and Freddie Mercury’s greatest hits added. Ninety minutes, opening the Freddie Days and marking the singer’s 80th birthday.
Not to be missed9 – 18 September 2026
Montreux, Vevey et Riviera vaudoise — Montreux / Vevey
One of Switzerland's oldest classical music festivals celebrates its 80th edition: great orchestras, conductors and international soloists in the Riviera's landmark venues, between Montreux, Vevey and Chillon.
28 November 2026
Caux Palace — Rue du Panorama 2, 1824 Caux
Israeli singer Noa, a familiar voice on European stages since the 1990s, brings her Giver Tour to the exceptional setting of the Caux Palace, above Montreux.
2 December 2026
Temple de La Tour-de-Peilz — Rue du Temple, 1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
A recital in a pared-down line-up — voice, piano and cello — in the acoustics of a Vaud church, by the French singer who came to prominence through The Voice.
5 December 2026
Caux Palace — Rue du Panorama 2, 1824 Caux
The showcase evening of Émergences musicales, devoted to the region’s rising artists: Marie Jay and Léman share the bill with the programme’s selected performers.
6 December 2026
Auditorium Stravinski, 2M2C — Av. Claude-Nobs 5, 1820 Montreux
The Québécois singer returns to the Auditorium Stravinski in a stripped-back format, alone on stage with his repertoire.
23 – 25 May 2027
Casino Barrière de Montreux — Rue du Théâtre 9, 1820 Montreux
Three days devoted to the guitar at the Casino Barrière: luthiers and exhibitors from around the world, concerts and showcases by international artists.
27 – 29 May 2027
Casino Barrière de Montreux — Rue du Théâtre 9, 1820 Montreux
Three all-rock evenings at the Casino Barrière: hand-picked bands pay tribute to the greatest names in rock and song before packed houses.
Not to be missed2 – 17 July 2027
2M2C — Montreux Music & Convention Centre — Av. Claude-Nobs 5, 1820 Montreux
Two weeks of lakeside concerts for the 61st edition of the festival founded by Claude Nobs in 1967. The Auditorium Stravinski, the Montreux Jazz Lab and the Montreux Jazz Club host international headliners and new discoveries, while a large free programme unfolds along the quays.