Here is the temporary programme, including only the main bands who will be performing in the evening. The final programme, including daytime activities and schedules, will be announced shortly.
All activities during Freddie Celebration Days 2024 are completely free of charge and do not require advance booking or tickets (with the exception of the Boat Tours and the Queen Silent Disco).
Updated on:
Thursday 5 September 2024 (Freddie Mercury's birthday)
9am, 10:45am, 1pm & 2:45pm
Pontoon Av. Nestlé
Boat tour with Peter Freestone
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A boat tour led by Peter Freestone, Freddie Mercury's personal assistant for 12 years.
An original way to discover some places of interest related to Freddie Mercury and admire the town of Montreux from the lake.
Please note that this activity is dependent on sailing conditions. In case of bad weather, the tour may be cancelled and each participant will receive a full refund.
11am
Market Square
Freddie Celebration Days 2024 Opening
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Opening of the bar, food-trucks and playing of music
In the evening
Covered Market
Queen Rhapsody, Cinematic Symphony with Natalia Posnova
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Natalia Posnova, the magnificent concert pianist, composer and arranger transforms notorious rock pieces into virtuoso compositions. The only concert pianist in the world permissioned to pen original classical interpretations of Queen‘s music, Natalia reinvents the illustrious world of Queen, morphing rock ‚n‘ roll energy with classical elegance mixing Mercury & May with Bach & Rachmaninov.
Please note that this activity is dependent on sailing conditions. In case of bad weather, the tour may be cancelled and each participant will receive a full refund.
11am
Market Square
Opening of the stalls and playing of music
In the evening
Covered Market
Mother Mercury (BE)
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Mother Mercury, Europe's most authentic Queen tribute, pays tribute to the greatest band in rock history: Queen!
That is not entirely without obligation. You need a killer band and a singer who can sing a microphone to its breaking point. Sonny Vande Putte is that singer. Diehard Queen fan and owner of a voice that effortlessly makes your hair stand on end.
Sonny didn’t choose the easy way out by putting on a fake mustache. Mother Mercury studied Queen with a magnifying glass. After analyzing every detail of these icons, they got to work! The songs, the sound, the harmony, the clothing, the movements, the gear, the energy,... With every performance, these gentlemen confirm why they can call themselves the very best.
Freddie Mercury is, without a doubt, still the greatest showman there ever was. This Belgian Queen tribute band ensures that you will never forget it by performing an overwhelming show with that famous Queen thunder and sound! During this exciting performance you can scream along to unforgettable hits such as 'Don't stop me now', 'Radio Ga Ga', 'Somebody to love', 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and many more!
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 01:30 and the evening ends at 02:00.
Please note that this activity is dependent on sailing conditions. In case of bad weather, the tour may be cancelled and each participant will receive a full refund.
11am
Market Square
Opening of the stalls and playing of music
In the evening
Covered Market
Kinda Queen (UK)
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Playing 'Queen's' greatest hits and some of their incredible deep cuts. KINDA QUEEN pride themselves on the authenticity of what 'Queen' sounded like live. They have taken their shows to the next level! With a high paced set list guaranteed to get you singing and dancing, they will leave you wanting more.