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A medieval island-like castle on Lake Geneva, one of Switzerland's most visited historic monuments.
Festival or event · Switzerland · Vaud
Montreux Jazz Festival
A famous summer music festival on the shore of Lake Geneva.
about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Montreux Jazz Festival matters
Each summer, Montreux fills with music for the Montreux Jazz Festival, a festival that has grown beyond jazz into rock, pop and world music. Concerts take place in halls and free stages along the lake. Even outside festival time, the promenade has a musical mood.
Talking points
- It takes place every summer.
- Many styles beyond jazz are featured.
- Free open-air stages are part of the fun.
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