Casino Stage

The second ticketed stage will take over the Casino, an emblematic venue in the Festival’s history, to present the music of today and tomorrow.  With a capacity of 1,300 people, the Casino Stage will welcome the audience in a half-seated, half-standing configuration reminiscent of the Casino’s heyday.

The Casino has witnessed music history on numerous occasions, from the fire that inspired “Smoke on the Water” to the legendary performances of Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, and many others. It was also in this iconic venue that Claude Nobs quickly expanded the festival to embrace all musical sounds. The Casino Stage will mirror this programming freedom by showcasing the best of contemporary music in all its forms, transcending genre boundaries.