FINNEAS, Diana Ross, RAYE, Pulp, and Hermanos Gutiérrez among first names for Montreux Jazz Festival

After a nine-year absence, Neil Young returns to Montreux for a special three-hour concert with The Chrome Hearts, featuring Micah Nelson and Harvest Moon organist Spooner Oldham. Fellow Canadian icon Alanis Morissette will commemorate the 30th anniversary of her groundbreaking album Jagged Little Pill. Other legendary artists set to grace the Lake Stage include Santana, Lionel Richie, Joe Bonamassa, and the incomparable Diana Ross.

Renowned for its double bills, the Montreux Jazz Festival will present several compelling pairings this year. Pulp will make their Montreux debut, taking the stage after Bloc Party who will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal album Silent Alarm. FKA Twigs will be supported by Jamie xx. RAYE returns following her acclaimed performance last year, which was subsequently released as a Live at Montreux album. She is preceded by BRIT Award winner JADE. Meanwhile, The Black Keys will share the stage with Hermanos Gutiérrez, the producers behind their last two albums.

Montreux will also showcase performances from Sam Fender, Benson Boone, Noah Kahan, British singer Jorja Smith, Leon Bridges, and Portishead vocalist Beth Gibbons. James Blake returns to Montreux for his fifth appearance, this time with an intimate solo piano set. FINNEAS, and Max Richter will also perform, as well as Nubya Garcia and Ezra Collective.