Neil Young, Sam Fender, Pulp, Raye, and More Set to Headline Montreux Jazz Festival 2025

Exciting Lineup for Montreux Jazz Festival

The first wave of artists has been announced for the Montreux Jazz Festival, featuring Nile Yang, Sam Fender, Pulp, Ray, and many more. Check the details below.

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This summer, the prestigious festival will return to the scenic shores of Lake Geneva for its 59th edition, taking place from July 4 to 19. Tickets will be available for purchase starting this Friday (April 11) at 11 a.m.

A Tribute to Quincy Jones

The festival’s opening will feature a tribute to the late Quincy Jones, showcasing a special concert led by Chuck Khan along with special guests who collaborated with the iconic producer.

“It is a tremendous honor for me to return and kick off the jazz festival in Montreux among so many world-class artists,” Khan expressed. “I am equally proud to gather some special guests to pay musical tribute to my friend Quincy Jones, one of the finest icons in music and Montreux history.”

Additionally, Neil Young will return to Montreux for the first time in nine years, performing a special three-hour concert with Chrome Hearts featuring Mick Nelson and Moon Spooner Oldham on organ, shortly after his set at Glastonbury in June.

Also gracing the main lake stage will be Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette, celebrating the 30th anniversary of her album *Jagged Little Pill*, along with Santana, Lionel Richie, Joe Bonamassa, and Diana Ross.

The lineup also includes Pulp, the Britpop icons making their Montreux debut, while Bloc Party will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their *Silent Alarm* album.

FKA Twigs will bring her unique live performance to the lake stage, shortly following Jamie XX, while Ray returns for the second consecutive year to perform after Grammy Award winner and former Little Mix star Jade. The Black Keys will also share the stage with Hermanos Gutiérrez, promoting their latest two albums.

Other artists joining the bill include Sam Fender, recently recognized for having the best-selling vinyl of 2025 with “people observing,” alongside Benson Bun, Noah Kahan, Brandi Carlile, George Smith, Bet Gibbons, James Blake, Finneas, and Max Richter.

Find the complete lineup on the poster below and click here to buy tickets.

Last summer, the Montreux Jazz Festival received a glowing five-star review from NME with Andrew Trendell, illustrating why the festival has attracted some of the biggest names in rock, pop, and jazz since 1968.

“Tears were shed, magic was created, and that is why we are here. This is why we come to Montreux and we will certainly return,” the review concluded.

The previous edition featured performances from Kraftwerk, The National, The Smashing Pumpkins, Alice Cooper, PJ Harvey, Justice, Jessie Ware, Massive Attack, Air, Lenny Kravitz, Sting, Janelle Monáe, Michael Kiwanuka, Duran Duran, Paolo Nutini, Soft Cell, and many others.