MONTREUX, Switzerland (AP) — The Montreux Jazz Festival unveiled the lineup for its 59th edition on Thursday, with performances by Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, Noah Kahan, RAYE, Alanis Morissette, and Diana Ross.
The festival, held on the shores of Lake Geneva, is scheduled from July 4-19. It will open with a tribute to the late Quincy Jones by Chaka Khan, titled “To Quincy With Love,” alongside a set celebrating Khan’s 50-year career. The Casino stage will feature a solo piano performance by James Blake that evening.
“I feel honored to be returning to open the Montreux Jazz Festival this year, joining so many world-class artists,” Khan said. “I’m equally proud to be bringing some special guests with me, to pay musical tribute to my friend Quincy Jones; one of the best friends that music and Montreux ever had.”
The festival will continue with performances by Argentinian rapper Trueno and Colombian star J Balvin on the second night, while Brazilian artists Seu Jorge and Anavitória will perform together. Other acts include Brandi Carlile, Royel Otis, Samara Joy, Dianne Reeves, London Grammar, Rüfüs Du Sol, Leon Thomas, Jorja Smith, Lionel Richie, Beth Gibbons, Shaboozey, Yseult, Jamie XX, Leon Bridges, Pulp, Bloc Party, Finneas, FKA Twigs, Benson Boone, Sam Fender, The Black Keys, Santana, Sigrid, and more.
Tickets will be available starting Friday at 12 p.m. CET, with a limit of four tickets per concert and a minimum purchase of 10 tickets total.
