Cully Jazz Festival, Music festival in Cully, Switzerland.
Cully Jazz Festival is an annual music event held over eight days in April, bringing together international artists performing in terraced vineyards along Lake Geneva. The festival uses both indoor and outdoor venues to create a varied program for attendees.
The festival was founded in 1983 by Daniel Thentz and Emmanuel Gétaz, growing from a small local gathering into one of Switzerland's largest jazz events. This growth reflects how the combination of jazz and regional wine culture attracted wider interest over the decades.
The festival brings together jazz performances and local wine culture, as vineyard owners open their cellars for intimate concerts. This connection creates a special setting where music and regional traditions meet.
The event is generally centered at the main square and various venues across the surrounding vineyards. Public transportation makes it straightforward to reach the different performance locations.
Artists perform in historic wine cellars and UNESCO World Heritage vineyard terraces, creating a rare setting. About 600 volunteers support the festival and help coordinate environmental initiatives including reusable cup systems and comprehensive waste sorting.
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