Freddie Celebration Days 2024

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.

Reservation required

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.

Lords of Queen" is much more than just a tribute band; it's a declaration of love to one of the most iconic bands in rock history.

Based in Fribourg, Switzerland, these talented musicians are committed to putting on an authentic show, without any gimmicks or fancy costumes.

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The Band of Queen, a group of 6 professional musicians, will be bringing you a brassy rock show featuring all the hits from the legendary band. You can catch them as they wander around the town and the market square for some unforgettable festive moments!

To celebrate Freddie Mercury's 78th birthday, Confiserie Zurcher invites you to a celebration in Montreux.

A birthday cake will be specially made for the occasion and will be offered to the population and to the fans of Freddie Mercury who came to celebrate the birthday of their idol.

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Local wine, offered by the town of Montreux, will also be served to the participants.

A big thank you to them!

Natalia Posnova, the superb concert pianist, composer, and arranger, transforms rock pieces into virtuosic compositions.

The only concert pianist in the world authorised to create original classical interpretations of Queen’s music, Natalia reinvents Queen’s legendary universe by blending the energy of rock 'n' roll with classical elegance.

She skillfully merges the melodies of Mercury and May with those of Bach and Rachmaninov.

To make this event even more memorable, Peter Freestone, Freddie Mercury’s personal assistant for over ten years, will be present as a special guest.

He will accompany Natalia on stage, promising powerful and intense moments for this exclusive concert in Montreux. Do not miss this unique opportunity to experience an unforgettable musical event.

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Passionate by the magic of Queen, Salomé & Xavvv is a sparkling Swiss musical duo.

Xavvv is a 15 years old talented pianist from Vevey. After three years of piano learning, he already shares his talent for lots of public and private events. Xavvv knows well the Freddie Celebration Days. In fact, it's his third time playing for the festival.

But this time, with a very talented singer : Salomé is a 5-octave vocal range brilliant singer-songwriter, trained in the HEMU Music University of Lausanne and at The Lee Strasberg Institute in Los Angeles.

She’s been performing around the globe at various concerts and festivals such as Caprices, Montreux Jazz Festival and recently gave concerts in Zanzibar, the island where Freddie Mercury was born, where she lived for few months and which inspired her to compose songs for her upcoming debut album, some of which she'll sing as well as covers of Queen's most celebrated songs for the Freddie Celebration Days.

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.

Reservation required

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.

The Band of Queen, a group of 6 professional musicians, will be bringing you a brassy rock show featuring all the hits from the legendary band. You can catch them as they wander around the town and the market square for some unforgettable festive moments!

The Belgian band Mother Mercury will be giving an exclusive acoustic concert on the Place du Marché - Lake Stage.

This will serve as a warm-up for their evening performance on the main stage.

Dance troupe from the north-east of France, trained in modern jazz, contemporary and jazz.

These 5 dancers have travelled the length and breadth of France to take part in a number of training courses and competitions.

Triple bronze medallists and gold medallists at the Rencontres Chorégraphiques Nationales, they'll be on stage to put on a crazy show!

After the guitar magician David Oz who hosted the karaoke last year, it's the turn of the Swiss cover band LORD OF QUEEN to deliver the moment you all love: Singing Queen's hits accompanied by live musicians! Get ready with your microphones, we're expecting you to set the Place du Marché on fire!

The Band of Queen, a group of 6 professional musicians, will be bringing you a brassy rock show featuring all the hits from the legendary band. You can catch them as they wander around the town and the market square for some unforgettable festive moments!

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!

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To finish on a high note, Peter is honoured to return to Montreux. Accompanied by his piano, he will electrify the end of the evening with a set specially designed for the occasion.

The Band of Queen, a group of 6 professional musicians, will be bringing you a brassy rock show featuring all the hits from the legendary band. You can catch them as they wander around the town and the market square for some unforgettable festive moments!

Everyone on the dancefloor!

We'll be dancing in a festive spirit, looking for a boost of energy after those crazy evenings!

Let yourself be carried away by the rhythms and songs of Queen to celebrate Freddie's life and legacy!

After the guitar magician David Oz who hosted the karaoke last year, it's the turn of the Swiss cover band LORD OF QUEEN to deliver the moment you all love: Singing Queen's hits accompanied by live musicians! Get ready with your microphones, we're expecting you to set the Place du Marché on fire!

Peter is honoured to return to Montreux. Accompanied by his piano, he will electrify the afternoon with a set specially designed for the occasion.

Dance troupe from the north-east of France, trained in modern jazz, contemporary and jazz.

These 5 dancers have travelled the length and breadth of France to take part in a number of training courses and competitions.

Triple bronze medallists and gold medallists at the Rencontres Chorégraphiques Nationales, they'll be on stage to put on a crazy show!

Far from being just another tribute band, Fat Bottomed Boys perpetuate Queen's legendary legacy by breathing new life into it through original compositions with a royal DNA.

No covers here, just previously unreleased songs recalling the glory days of British classic rock.

Hailing from Lille, France, the Boys will be in Montreux for the first time. And rest assured, "they Lille rock you!

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The Mercury Phoenix Trust and Montreux Celebration are joining forces for a unique Freddie festival moment! 

Come down to the Freddie statue by the lake on Saturday, 7th September at 6PM to be part of the photo call, and THEN, for all those attending the Official Freddie Mercury Birthday Party, there will be a musical march leaving at 6:15 PM in full carnival mode back up to the casino... all accompanied by The Band of Queen - Street Rock band! So, whether you are partying at the casino or celebrating in the market square for the Queen Silent Disco, come and be part of the fun and come dressed up in the name and style of Freddie Mercury!

This event, which is organized by the Mercury Phoenix Trust will take place at the Montreux Casino.

Our association Montreux Celebration, is a partner and supports this event but is not responsible for its organization.

Any further questions, please email the Mercury Phoenix Trust at nick@moonlightmile.co.uk

Information

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.

Information & Booking

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.

Reservation required

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.

The Band of Queen, a group of 6 professional musicians, will be bringing you a brassy rock show featuring all the hits from the legendary band. You can catch them as they wander around the town and the market square for some unforgettable festive moments!

Everyone on the dancefloor!

We'll be dancing in a festive spirit, looking for a boost of energy after those crazy evenings!

Let yourself be carried away by the rhythms and songs of Queen to celebrate Freddie's life and legacy!

The British band Kinda Queen will be giving an exclusive acoustic concert on the Place du Marché - Lake Stage. This will serve as a warm-up for their evening performance on the main stage.

After the guitar magician David Oz who hosted the karaoke last year, it's the turn of the Swiss cover band LORD OF QUEEN to deliver the moment you all love: Singing Queen's hits accompanied by live musicians! Get ready with your microphones, we're expecting you to set the Place du Marché on fire!

Participate in the shooting of a Flashmob organized by Freedom Forever Association. By participating, you help to alert public opinion to the banalization and recurrence of AIDS. Let us be mobilized by the dance!

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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. 

The band notably features Ollie, the former singer of Live Killers, whom we had the pleasure of inviting for the Freddie Celebration Days 2022.

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