Montreux Jazz Festival

When: 29th June - 14th July 2012
Where: Montreux, Switzerland

The Jazz Festival in Montreux is among the glorious events, not to be missed here! Founded in 1967 by Claude Nobs has become a grand event for all music lovers in Switzerland. This year the 46th Montreux Jazz Festival will take place from the 29th June to the 14th July. There's music, dance, movies and lots of excitement and enthusiasm in the festival. The music shows have songs of all genres- reggae to rap. Great musicians like Miles Davis, Ray Charles, Count Basie, Bob Dylan David Bowie and Prince entertain the guests with their energetic and stunning jazz performances. Famous band artists and internationally recognised stars specially descend on the mountain town of Montreux to witness the annual Jazz Festival every year.

The two week Montreux Jazz Festival is the best loved music festival throughout Europe. The Montreux Jazz Competitions 2012 for Solo Piano & Voice - Jazz Musicians are now open.

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