What does the Montreux Jazz Festival Foundation do?

The Montreux Jazz Festival Foundation is a non‑profit, public‑utility foundation that owns and organizes the Montreux Jazz Festival and related artistic initiatives, including support programmes for emerging musicians.

When and where does the Montreux Jazz Festival take place?

The flagship Montreux Jazz Festival takes place over two weeks every summer in Montreux, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva; detailed dates and programme information are published on the official website each year.

How can I buy tickets and is there a free programme?

Tickets for paid concerts are sold online via the official website and through the festival’s ticketing partner Ticketcorner, with on‑site sales at the evening box office during the event; a substantial free programme is also offered on various stages.

How do I contact the organizer for partnerships or media requests?

Professionals, media and partners can contact the foundation via the main office telephone, dedicated press email, or other contact forms available on the official website; specific partnership and accreditation processes are managed directly by the festival team.

How does the foundation support emerging artists?

The foundation’s mission includes discovering and supporting young talents, particularly through the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation, which runs residencies, autumn festivals, workshops and showcases designed to help emerging artists develop their careers.

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About Montreux Jazz Festival Foundation

Geographic reach: Local – Montreux and Vaud canton, National – Switzerland, International – Europe, Global music industry and artist community

Montreux Jazz Festival Foundation (Fondation du Festival de Jazz de Montreux) is the non‑profit organization that owns and produces the iconic **Montreux Jazz Festival** on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Founded around the festival created in 1967 by Claude Nobs, the foundation has nurtured Montreux from a modest jazz event into one of the world’s most respected music festivals, known for its exceptional acoustics, intimate stages and genre‑spanning programming.

The festival runs for two weeks every summer in Montreux and regularly attracts leading international artists across jazz, soul, rock, pop, electronic and urban music, alongside a strong platform for emerging talent. The foundation is recognized as an entity of public utility, with core objectives to discover and support young artists and to promote musical creation and innovation.

Through initiatives such as the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation (MJAF) and its autumn residency and festival, it offers workshops, showcases and mentoring to help new talents develop sustainable careers. A substantial part of the programme is free, with numerous open‑air stages, club nights and lakefront venues designed to make high‑quality live music accessible to broad audiences.

Beyond the flagship summer event, the foundation curates special concerts, residencies and collaborations that extend the Montreux experience throughout the year, reinforcing its role as a cultural hub in French‑speaking Switzerland and a reference brand in the global live music and festival industry. Its long history of legendary recordings and artist encounters also gives Montreux unique archival value for broadcasters, labels and partners.

Exhibitors, sponsors and media benefit from a high‑prestige setting, strong international recognition and a multi‑generational audience deeply engaged with live performance.