Jazzfestival Willisau 2025 ｜ 27-31 August ｜ Willisau
Switzerland, postcard-perfect and international exchange
From 27 to 31 August, the 50th Jazzfestival Willisau took place – a resounding success. Increased visitor numbers, a welcoming atmosphere and genuine enthusiasm among the audience and industry professionals made the jubilee memorable for Swiss and international representatives alike.
Through the pilot programme SWISS MUSIC @ home, FONDATION SUISA, in collaboration with Pro Helvetia and SONART – Swiss Musicians, invited international experts to Switzerland to connect Swiss music professionals with organisers from across Europe. Good weather favoured the event: several networking sessions could take place outdoors.
Highlights included:
- The unconventional concert by Zumthor’s Books & Alcohol Sextet (CH)
The rubber-chicken solo was especially amusing, provoking genuine laughter from guests and professionals. - The joint walk to the organic farm “Burgrain”
Strolling along streams and meadows, Swiss and international jazz experts enjoyed relaxed exchanges from the outset. - The “Postcard Switzerland” speed dating session
Almost – but not quite! – too picturesque: the main networking event was held at the lovely Burgrain farm, a setting greatly admired by guests from Holland, Italy, UK, Denmark, Norway and Spain. Swissness shows its strengths – not just in music!
The next SWISS MUSIC @ home partnership in jazz will be at Cully Jazz in April 2026.
⚠️ Participation in SWISS MUSIC @ home is strictly by invitation: Participants are selected individually based on context.
SWISS MUSIC @ home at Jazzfestival Willisau 2025 in pictures:
