
RAYE, PinkPantheress, and Lewis Capaldi Lead Montreux Jazz Festival 2026 Lineup
RAYE, PinkPantheress, and Lewis Capaldi are set to headline the Montreux Jazz Festival 2026, which will return to Lake Geneva this summer with a huge lineup.
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RAYE, PinkPantheress, and Lewis Capaldi are set to headline the Montreux Jazz Festival 2026, which will return to Lake Geneva this summer with a huge lineup.

The iconic Montreux Jazz Festival is expanding to the African continent for the first time, with an event scheduled to take place in Franschhoek, South Africa, starting March 27. Nedbank is supporting the festival, highlighting music's power to unite and inspire.

The Montreux Jazz Festival has announced its full 60th-anniversary line-up, featuring a diverse array of artists including RAYE, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, PinkPantheress, Lewis Capaldi, Moby, Sting, John Legend, Tyla, Conan Gray, Zara Larsson, and Givēon, with Nick Cave, Sting, and Moby headlining.
A competition offers the chance to win opening day passes to the inaugural Montreux Jazz Festival being held in Franschhoek.

Salif Keita has pulled out of the Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek at short notice due to a sudden illness, though his band is still scheduled to perform a tribute in his absence.

Malian music icon Salif Keita celebrated the Montreux Jazz Festival's expansion into Africa, encouraging artists to embrace their heritage while recognizing music's universal appeal.