Some notable artists for Auditorium Stravinski include Radiohead, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Bonnie Raitt, Morcheeba, Craig David, Gilberto Gil & Maria Bethania, Joao Gilberto, Yes, Simply Red, Jamiroquai, The Poncho Sanchez Band, Patti Austin, Peter Cincotti, Diane Schuur, Lisa Stansfield, The Pretenders, Van Morrison, and ZZ Top.

The Miles Davis Hall will see Bunny Wailer, The Streets, Goldfrapp, Cypress Hill, Beth Orton, The Flaming Lips, David Holmes Free Association, Turin Brakes, Tricky, King Crimson, Laurie Anderson, Joe Jackson Band, The Roots, and 2 Many DJs.

Of course this is just a small sampling of the many artists expected to perform at the two-week-long festival.

Most of the performances are broken down into themes, such as hip-hop, blues, trip-hop, world, Brazil fiesta, storytellers, and rock n’ roll. In addition there are boat and train rides, which are similarly themed and provide a chance to sightsee while taking in some good tunes.

Tickets can be purchased through the festival’s site, montreuxjazz.com.