February 12, 2025 — The second annual Montreux Jazz Festival Miami, February 28 – March 2, 2025 at The Hangar at Regatta Cove in Coconut Grove, proudly announces exciting new additions to its artist lineup. This year’s festival will elevate the live music experience with a mix of legendary and emerging artists across diverse genres.

In an exciting new development, the festival is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with music industry legend Emilio Estefan, who has joined as an investor and co-owner. This collaboration aims to enhance the cultural impact and outreach of the festival, connecting it more deeply with Miami's vibrant music scene.

“The Montreux Jazz Festival has been a great success across many cities around the world, and now being able to do it in Miami is the perfect combination to showcase great music and talent” — Emilio Estefan

Newly added to the lineup, Griff, known for her role in opening Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, will perform before Chaka Khan and Janelle Monáe on Saturday, March 1. Young multi-instrumentalist Justin Lee-Schultz will open for Jon Batiste & Friends on Friday, February 28 and will also appear as a special guest during Batiste’s headlining set, which will feature a 20-piece band. WILLOW will also perform a full set on Friday night. Living legend Chucho Valdés, renowned for his influence in Afro-Cuban jazz, American percussionist, Sammy Figueroa, and singer Emily Estefan, have all been added to “La Descarga” jam session on Sunday, March 2 –– which will be co-hosted by Cimafunk and Batiste and features a robust lineup including Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Paquito D'Rivera as well as newly added Aymee Nuviola, Hamilton de Holanda, and Brenda Navarette.

In a Rolling Stone interview released earlier today, Jon Batiste, co-owner and the visionary force behind the festival, shared insights about the festival’s unique approach to combining high-caliber performances with immersive cultural experiences, affirming Montreux Miami's reputation as "the Rolls Royce of music festivals." Read more here: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/jon-batiste-montreux-jazz-festival-miami-quincy-jones-1235265675/

Attendees of the festival can look forward to VIP masterclasses, exquisite dishes from Michelin-starred Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa, and a pop-up installation from Wynwood’s Dante’s HiFi vinyl bar. Each night will conclude with an after-hours jam session led by Jon Batiste and his band Stay Human.

Friday, February 28:

Jon Batiste & Friends

WILLOW

Justin Lee-Schultz

Saturday, March 1:

Chaka Khan

Janelle Monáe

Griff

Sunday, March 2:

Afro-Cuban “La Descarga” hosted by Jon Batiste and Cimafunk with Chucho Valdés, Paquito D’Rivera, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ibrahim Maalouf, Cimafunk & La Tribu, Alfredo Rodriguez, Pedrito Martinez, Aymee Nuviola, Emily Estefan, Hamilton de Holanda, Sammy Figueroa, Yilian Cañizares, Yissy Garcia, Brenda Navarette, Robe L Ninho, Victor Campbell, Yussa and Wampi

Opening sets by: Monsieur Periné, Alfredo Rodriguez

Ticketing:

Single-day ticket prices for Montreux Jazz Festival Miami begin at $129, with VIP tickets at $569 and Legend tickets at $999. Payment plans are also available.

The 2024 inaugural edition of the festival featured Jon Batiste, Rock and Roll Hall Famer Daryl Hall, Queen of Axé Daniela Mercury, as well as Cimafunk, The Wailers, Cory Henry, Emily Estefan, Israel Houghton, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Lia de Itamaracá, Justin Kauflin, Adrian Cota & The Winston House Band, ELEW, and Mathis Picard.

The Montreux Jazz Festival Miami is honored to have Audemars Piguet as its Global Partner, continuing a legacy of craftmanship and heritage in music and culture.

Meyer Sound joins as the Global Sound Partner, delivering an unparalleled audio experience that upholds the festival’s world-renowned sonic excellence.

Alongside this prestigious partnership, the festival is proudly supported by an exceptional lineup of partners. An elevated culinary experience for festival guests will be accented by Saratoga®️Signature Blue, the striking color of Saratoga®️Spring Water bottles, which will be served throughout the weekend.. Blacklane, the premium door-to-door chauffeur service, joins as the official mobility partner, ensuring seamless transportation for artists and guests. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) reinforces Miami’s status as a world-class destination for live music by supporting the festival.

Hospitality partners include Taittinger, La Fête Wine Co, Bacardi 8, Dr. Gab's SWAF, and Mr. C Hotels.

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About Montreux Jazz Festival

The Montreux Jazz Festival takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Created in 1967 by Claude Nobs and directed by Mathieu Jaton since 2013, the Montreux Jazz Festival has become over the years an essential event, generating fantastic stories and legendary performances. Nearly 250,000 spectators come to the Festival every year, enjoying a breath-taking setting, concerts with renowned acoustics and many free stages. Montreux Jazz Festival celebrates the industry’s emerging and contemporary acts, whilst paying homage to music’s legendary acts. Originally a pure jazz festival since inception in 1967, Montreux began showcasing other styles of music throughout the decades and today presents artists from across every genre imaginable. Artists that have graced the stage of Montreux include Etta James, Quincy Jones, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, James Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Leonard Cohen, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Nina Simone and many more. In addition to its iconic annual event, the Montreux Jazz Festival has exported its unique expertise and ambiance to cities worldwide for over fifty years. From São Paulo to Detroit, Atlanta to Singapore, Monaco to Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro to Suzhou, and now Miami, these global editions continue to embody the spirit of the Montreux Jazz Festival.

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