ABC/Paul Lobo; ABC/Randy HolmesThe lineup for the 2019 edition of Switzerland’s famed Montreux Jazz Festival has been unveiled, and it features a variety of big names, including Sting, Elton John, Janet Jackson and ZZ Top.
The 16-day festival gets underway on June 28, and will feature a headlining performance by Sting that evening, while Elton will play the following night. Newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackson will perform on June 30 and ZZ Top will appear on July 2.
Other notable shows taking place at the 2019 Montreux Festival include Joan Baez on July 3, Tom Jones and Tower of Power on July 9 and Anita Baker on July 10.
The July 13 finale of the fest will include a concert dubbed “Soundtrack of the ’80s,” featuring legendary producer Quincy Jones accompanied by a symphony.
Most of the aforementioned shows will take place at Montreux’s main venue, Auditorium Stravinski.
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