5 Key Facts About the Montreux Jazz Festival

Founded in 1967 The Montreux Jazz Festival has been held annually since 1967 in Montreux, Switzerland.

Prestigious annual event It is a prestigious music festival that takes place every year.

Held in Montreux, Switzerland The festival is located in the Swiss town of Montreux on Lake Geneva.

Not just jazz Despite its name, the festival features a wide range of music genres beyond jazz.

Long-running tradition With over 50 years of history, it is one of the longest-running music festivals in the world.