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27 – 29 MARCH
2026

When
Montreux
Meets
Africa

Welcome to the first Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek - where the spirit of Montreux meets the soul of Africa.

Over one magical weekend in March, music, art, food and wine will converge to transform the Franschhoek valley into an intimate stage for global voices. Following in the footsteps of the legendary festival on Lake Geneva, we will celebrate music in all its forms - jazz-inspired, multi-genre, and deeply connected to the people and place that host it.

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27 – 29 MARCH 2026

When Montreux Meets Africa

Welcome to the first Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek - where the spirit of Montreux meets the soul of Africa.

Over one magical weekend in March, music, art, food and wine will converge to transform the Franschhoek valley into an intimate stage for global voices. Following in the footsteps of the legendary festival on Lake Geneva, we will celebrate music in all its forms - jazz-inspired, multi-genre, and deeply connected to the people and place that host it.

WHO IS SAM NHLENGETHWA

In time honoured tradition, this year’s official festival artwork, launches this very first Africa edition.

Created by South African master artist Sam Nhlengethwa, whose work captures the meeting of worlds and time – soulful, and alive with Africa’s creative spirit