JAKARTA - The Montreux Jazz Festival has officially announced a line-up of performers for its 60th anniversary celebration, a monumental edition that reaffirms the genre's inclusivity in the festival's long history.
Despite having the status as one of the largest jazz music festivals, the 2026 edition held at Lake Geneva will be held from July 3 to 18, 2026, it will highlight a row of global pop and contemporary R&B stars as the main attraction.
Big names like Raye are sure to be the main spotlight. The British singer is scheduled to open the festival with a special performance at the Stravinski Auditorium.
Interestingly, the legendary stage will be completely changed for the first time to accommodate Raye's artistic vision.
In addition to Raye, the modern pop wave is getting stronger with the presence of PinkPantheress, Lewis Capaldi, Zara Larsson, and Tyla.
The entry of a row of artists who dominate the world music charts shows Montreux's transformation in embracing a young audience without abandoning its classic roots.
The presence of Conan Gray also attracted great attention for indie-pop music fans on the Stravinski Auditorium stage which this year has been integrated with the Montreux Congress Center.
Even though it is dominated by pop colors, the jazz feel and music legend still get a respectable portion. Charles Lloyd, a musician who performed at the first edition in 1967, will return to bring back the memory of history.
Marcus Miller is also scheduled to lead a tribute session for Miles Davis, alongside big names such as Deep Purple, Sting, and John Legend.
2026 also marks the return to full operation at the Montreux Congress Centre, known for its exceptional acoustics.
With a blend of pop stage innovation and the sacredness of jazz music, this 60th edition is projected to surpass last year's success, which paid special tribute to the late Quincy Jones.
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