Since its inception in 1967 in Switzerland, the Montreux Jazz Festival has commissioned artists to give each edition its unique face. Keith Haring, Andy Warhol and David Bowie are among those who answered that call, each capturing something of what live music feels like. For the first Franschhoek edition,
Sam Nhlengethwa made the official artwork.
For 2027, that tradition passes to Michael Beckurts.
Revealing the 2027 Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek poster.
At 26, Michael is a compelling young voice in contemporary South African art. His work is about movement, rhythm and the energy a crowd creates when it listens together. At music events across Cape Town, he draws live while the image is projected in real time, so that sound becomes something you can see as it happens.
Michael brings a perspective that is entirely his own to a Festival that shares many faces and voices as we continue shaping Africa’s place in global culture.
Interested in owning the artwork? A limited-edition series of hand-signed posters printed on archival paper will be available for sale.
Register your interest here hello@mjfsa.com.
Souvenir posters (digitally signed) will be available for sale alongside the2027 Montreux Jazz Festival merchandise at the Festival.
Experience the 2027 Festival in style
Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek returns to the Franschhoek Valley from 19 to 21 March 2027. This time the programme extends to a three-day celebration of music, food and wine surrounded by the breathtaking Franschhoek mountains and the signature warm hues of late summer.
Premium catered hospitality packages are designed for hosting clients, rewarding a team, or simply marking an occasion well. You are cared for from the moment you arrive in the exclusive hospitality spaces with top tier access to food and drink, comfort and good company.
Enquire about hospitality packages at hospitality@mjfsa.com
Make your plans
The first edition Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek drew artists including Robert Glasper with Bilal and Lalah Hathaway, Thandiswa Mazwai, Ezra Collective, Róisín Murphy and Matt Hansen. The second will be another curated programme of exceptional international and local artists across multiple stages and genres.
With a few months to go, now is the time to settle the practicalities.
Stay in Franschhoek itself or look to nearby Paarl and Stellenbosch.
Cape Town city and Somerset West are around 45 minutes away.
For more information about flights, accommodation and local planning: speak to the Franschhoek Wine Valley team or visit