Freddie Mercury

Fans gather in Montreux around Mercury's September birthday for music, meetings and celebrations near his lakeside statue. Freddie Days and the official birthday party are related parts of that wider gathering, with the latter supporting the Mercury Phoenix Trust. The 2026 programme included a shared parade from the statue towards the casino. The tradition connects remembrance with a place associated with Mercury's life and work, giving people a recurring opportunity to meet through the music rather than experiencing that connection only at home.