The Official Freddie Mercury Birthday Party 2026: 'The Great Pretender’s Gala’ 
5th September 2026
Casino Barrière, Montreux
7pm til 12am

Tickets are priced at £89 and will go on sale on Friday, 30th January 2026, from 2pm GMT @ https://queenonlinestore.com/collections/mercury-phoenix-trust

As we are celebrating Freddie Mercury’s 80th Birthday, we are upping the dress code for party guests. Our theme will be ‘Fancy and Formal’. We are leaning into Freddie’s smarter and sharper dress sense this year, so think tuxedos, dresses, cravats, scarves and maybe even a monocle or face mask. Dress for a Rock n’ Roll Ball!
 
There will be live entertainment, DJ sets and exclusive on-screen content. Our regular Tombola, Merchandise, Silent Auction, Archive Photo Opportunity and Face Painting stands will be present as usual.

Tickets include entry and a welcome drink and are strictly limited.

Please note: Last year’s party sold out in just 56 Hours!

The named purchaser of all tickets will be entered into a draw to win a Brian May and Roger Taylor signed presentation disc of an album of their choice.

Entry to the party is by way of a wristband. Your wristband can be picked up at the Info Desk upstairs outside the main party room at the Casino Barriere at the times below. You will need to show your Ticket Order Receipt to claim your wristband. No wristbands will be mailed out.

Wristband Pick-Up Times:

Friday, 4th September, from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, and Saturday, 5th September, from 12:00 pm onwards.

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A full Party Guide will also be available shortly, highlighting all other activities and useful information.

All profits from the event go to The Mercury Phoenix Trust - Fighting AIDS Worldwide

Team MPT

(Design: Chiara Tomaini)