From 2 to 6 September 2026

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Programme 2026

From Wednesday, 2 September 2026 to Sunday, 6 September 2026

Below you will find the first part of the 2026 edition’s programme. The full programme will be revealed progressively throughout the year. The information and schedules shown on this page are provided for reference only and may be subject to change.

We would like to remind you that all concerts and entertainment taking place at the event site are completely FREE OF CHARGE and accessible without prior booking or entry ticket.

Wednesday 2 September 2026

8pm
Auditorium Stravinski - 2m2c

Queen Symphony

An exceptional opening event for Freddie Days 2026 and Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday.

The Bande-Son Orchestra, accompanied by 200 singers and special guests.

This event is organized by the Montreux Cultural Season in partnership with Freddie Days.

www.lasaison.ch

Thursday 3 September 2026

10:30am, 1pm
Nestlé Pontoon - Booking required

Boat tours with Peter Freestone

Boat tours with Peter Freestone offer a unique experience for Freddie Mercury admirers.

Peter, former personal assistant and close friend of the singer, accompanies you on a cruise on Lake Geneva, departing from Montreux. Along the way, he shares exclusive memories and anecdotes about Freddie's life, his time in Montreux and his special bond with the town.

In addition to these captivating tales, the outing allows you to admire from the lake several iconic locations associated with Freddie, offering a privileged look at the places that shaped his story.

Reservations

12pm
Market Square

Opening of Freddie Days 2026

Friday 4 September 2026

10:30am, 1pm, 2:45pm & 4:30pm
Nestlé Pontoon - Booking required

Boat tours with Peter Freestone

Boat tours with Peter Freestone offer a unique experience for Freddie Mercury admirers.

Peter, former personal assistant and close friend of the singer, accompanies you on a cruise on Lake Geneva, departing from Montreux. Along the way, he shares exclusive memories and anecdotes about Freddie's life, his time in Montreux and his special bond with the town.

In addition to these captivating tales, the outing allows you to admire from the lake several iconic locations associated with Freddie, offering a privileged look at the places that shaped his story.

Reservations

12pm
Market Square

Opening to the public and music broadcasting

Saturday 5 September 2026 (Freddie Mercury’s Birthday)

11am
Market Square

Opening to the public and music broadcasting

4pm
Lake Stage

Freddie Mercury's birthday

In order to celebrate Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday, Confiserie Zurcher invites you to a celebration in Montreux.

A birthday cake will be specially made for the occasion and offered to the people of Montreux and to Freddie Mercury fans who have come to celebrate their idol's birthday.

http://www.confiserie-zurcher.ch

The vin d'honneur, offered by the commune of Montreux will also be distributed to participants.

A big thank you to them!

7pm
Montreux Casino

The Official Freddie Mercury Birthday Party

This event, which is organized by the Mercury Phoenix Trust will take place at the Casino de Montreux.

Freddie Days supports this event as a partner but is not responsible for its organisation.

For any further questions or information requests, please email the Mercury Phoenix Trust at nick@moonlightmile.co.uk

Information

8pm
Covered Market

Queen Silent Disco

In Montreux, right next to the Freddie Mercury statue, in a friendly space, surrounded by Queen fans from all over the world, several DJ's will play in front of you on several independent channels, each one in a different style.

Of course, one channel will be entirely dedicated to Queen's greatest hits.

Each participant will be equipped with wireless headphones. An integrated button on the headphones will allow you to switch between the different sound atmospheres proposed by the DJs as well as to adapt the volume at your convenience.

Advance booking is highly recommended and guarantees the availability of headphones, whatever your arrival time.

The bar closes at 01:30am and the evening ends at 02:00am.
Booking

Sunday 6 September 2026

10:30am, 1pm, 2:45pm & 4:30pm
Nestlé Pontoon - Booking required

Boat tours with Peter Freestone

Boat tours with Peter Freestone offer a unique experience for Freddie Mercury admirers.

Peter, former personal assistant and close friend of the singer, accompanies you on a cruise on Lake Geneva, departing from Montreux. Along the way, he shares exclusive memories and anecdotes about Freddie's life, his time in Montreux and his special bond with the town.

In addition to these captivating tales, the outing allows you to admire from the lake several iconic locations associated with Freddie, offering a privileged look at the places that shaped his story.

Reservations

11am
Market Square

Opening to the public and music broadcasting

Participate and support the event

Some activities, such as the Queen Silent Disco, boat tours and conferences are available upon reservation. By participating, you are also directly supporting the volunteer organisation of the event and helping to keep it free and open to all.

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