Annual Events
Montreux Jazz Festival
Founded in 1967 by Claude Nobs, the Montreux Jazz Festival has become an unmissable event for music fans over the years, both in Switzerland and abroad. All the greats have performed on the festival's various stages, from Miles Davis to Ray Charles, through to David Bowie and Massive Attack. Jazz music may have constituted the Festival's historic roots, but other musical styles quickly found their place within the festival, sharing a common bond of musical curiosity and mutual enthusiasm. Distinguishing itself by its ambitious programming choices, for two weeks the Montreux Jazz Festival offers an ideal platform for musicians in an intimate setting.
September Musical Festival
Two weeks of classical concerts at different locations in Montreux.
Christmas Market
When the days get shorter and the nights colder, you will find Montreux a bustling place. The annual Christmas Market is being held in Montreux, along the lake side walk, the covered market square and the main street, transforming Montreux into a magical world of glittering lights and mouth-watering aromas. More than 120 lovingly decorated chalets are exhibiting a rich choice of presents, original Christmas decorations and extraordinary handicraft items for you and your loved ones.
Things to See and Do in Montreux
The Swiss Riviera enjoys a particularly mild and pleasant climate thanks to its privileged location on the shores of Lake Geneva and at the foot of the Alps.
The diversity of excursions, be it by bus, train or boat, and of sports (water sports, tennis, golf, horse-riding, hiking) as well as of entertainment offered by the region allows each and everyone, no matter what age, to spend their time ideally.
There is always something happening on the Swiss Riviera whether it be the international events punctuating the year: the Jazz Festival in July, during the winter season the theatre performances and the classical music concerts, and the Christmas market and the "Festival du rire".
