Agnes Obel live in Montreux

Experience Agnes Obel live on July 10th

Agnes Obel will perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 10, 2026. Obel is a Danish singer-songwriter and composer known for her atmospheric and often melancholic music. Her style blends elements of classical, ambient, and electronic music, frequently featuring piano and cello as central instruments alongside her distinctive vocals. Recurring themes in her work explore intimacy, memory, and the human condition. She has released five studio albums to date: *Philharmonics* (2010), *Aventine* (2013), *Citizen of Glass* (2016), *Myopia* (2020) and *Camera’s Rolling* (2024), all receiving critical acclaim.

The Montreux Jazz Festival, established in 1967, holds a significant place in music history. Originally focused on jazz, it quickly broadened its scope to encompass a diverse range of genres including rock, pop, blues and electronic music. The festival is renowned for its intimate venue – the Montreux Casino – and its commitment to high-quality sound recording; many performances have been preserved as iconic live albums.