They All Came Out to Montreux

A joyous celebration of the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival and the visionary Claude Nobs who turned a sleepy Swiss town into the ultimate music destination.

In the 1960s, Claude Nobs had a bold idea: bring a world-class jazz festival to his quiet hometown of Montreux, nestled on the edge of Lake Geneva. What started as a small local event quickly exploded into one of the most legendary music festivals on the planet. Icons like Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Miles Davis, Prince, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, and Talking Heads all came to play.

And when they did, Claude filmed and recorded everything in meticulous detail, resulting in a UNESCO recognised archive of extraordinary depth and quality, much of it never seen before. Until now.

Executive produced by Quincy Jones and directed by Oliver Murray, They All Came Out to Montreux is a joyful, moving tribute to a one-of-a-kind festival and the visionary who made it all happen—featuring rare archival footage, unforgettable performances, and firsthand stories from the artists who were there.