Finding Your Rhythm at yolly’s during Montreux Jazz Festival 2026

The village of Franschhoek is about to become a global stage, and at the heart of the Montreux Mile, yolly’s is preparing to host the festival’s most intimate encore.

As the first Montreux Jazz Festival on African soil prepares to transform our valley, we invite you to experience a "culinary revolution" that mirrors the improvisational soul of jazz. This weekend, the music doesn't have to end at midnight. Whether you are following the "high-energy pulses" of the Arches Stage or the "deep-listening" sessions of the Jazz Village, yolly’s is your essential "local spot" for decompression and discovery of small batch wines that help define South Africa.

Friday & Saturday: The Midnight Decompression

The Arches and Jazz Village stages will host some of the world’s most defining musical voices—from the neo-soul of Robert Glasper to the avant-garde rhythms of Ezra Collective. But when the final notes fade at 12:00 AM, the night is still young.

To support the Montreux Jazz Festival spirit, yolly’s will be open until 2:00 AM on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28.

Join us before for the pre-event catch up and after the shows for a late-night experience that is "moody, cool, and effortlessly cinematic". Our "belt" will be in full motion, offering an endless carousel of the Western Cape’s finest artisanal cheeses and charcuterie. Pair these with a selection from our "curated library" of boutique South African wines, served in world-class Gabriel-Glas to elevate every nuance of the terroir. This is where the conversations happen—where the day’s music is synthesized over a glass of premium Syrah and a curated plate.

The Sunday Slowdown: A Restorative Wine Down

On Sunday, March 29, the tempo shifts. The "Sunday Slowdown" along the Montreux Mile is a time for reflection, connection, and the simple joy of the Franschhoek lifestyle. We invite you to "wine down" with us and enjoy our small batch curated wines from around the Western Cape.

A Weekend of Discovery

Montreux has always been more than a festival—it is a way of life. At yolly’s, we embody that same philosophy through our commitment to craft, presence, and the "unexpected encounters" that make a festival weekend legendary.

Your MJFSA 2026 Checklist at Yolly’s:

• The 1pm kick off: Get your groove one time.

• The 2 AM Encore: Friday & Saturday nights for the night-owls.

• The Flavour Belt: An endless journey of Western Cape artisanal soul.

The Sunday connection: Enjoy our wide range of wines by the glass and continue your experience of discovering something new and rare.