VMCV is pleased to be a partner of the Freddie Days festival, whose 2026 edition will take place in Montreux from September 2 to 6.
Freddie Mercury and Montreux
For several decades, the association Montreux Celebration has been working to preserve the spirit and legacy of Freddie Mercury in our region. The iconic lead singer of Queen had a special connection with Montreux, where he chose to spend part of the final years of his life. Several of the band's albums were also written and recorded in Montreux, helping to make Freddie Mercury’s story an enduring part of the region’s history. Since 1996, the iconic statue of Freddie Mercury at Place du Marché has attracted thousands of visitors from around the world each year to Montreux’s lakeside promenade.
Freddie Days
Every year, around September 5 (Freddie Mercury’s birthday) the Freddie Days festival offers the public a free programme of concerts, entertainment, performances, and exhibitions dedicated to the world of Freddie Mercury and Queen.
The year 2026 is particularly significant, as it marks both the 80th anniversary of Freddie Mercury’s birth and the 30th anniversary of his statue.
Information and programme: https://www.freddie-days.com/en/
Get there by public transport
Freddie Days 2026 venues
Place du Marché - Main Stage - Lake Stage - Statue Freddie Mercury
- Stop "Montreux, Marché" - line 201
Nestlé Pontoon
- Stop "Montreux, La Paix" - lines 204, 205, 206
Eden Palace
- Stop "Montreux, Casino" - lines 201, 204, 205, 206
Hotel Helvétie
- Stop "Montreux, Casino" - lines 201, 204, 205, 206
Casino de Montreux
- Stop "Montreux, Casino" - lines 201, 204, 205, 206
Auditorium Stravinski
- Stop "Montreux, Centre des Congrès" - line 201
- Stop "Montreux, Vernex" - lines 201, 204
Discover images of our bus 512 wrapped in Freddie Days colours
