
ENTERTAINMENT
They say that Montreal is the best place to celebrate, be entertained and have fun. To take the pulse of the artistic community, discover the Quartier des Spectacles, the heart of Montreal's cultural activities, where there are more than 80 cultural venues in less than a square kilometer. Montréal vibrates to the rhythm of its festivals, which attract hundreds of thousands of spectators each year. Here are our picks of the most popular events in Montreal.
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FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL
June 30 to July 9, 2022
Lovers of all types of music meet at the most important jazz festival on the planet. In total, 800 concerts - two thirds of which are free - 600 activities and 2.5 million visitors per year on the site accessible from noon to midnight.
LA TOHU - MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CIRQUE
2345 Jarry Street East (514) 374-3522
The unmissable event for all circus lovers.
LE BALCON
463 Sainte-Catherine St West (514) 528-9766
One of a kind, Le Balcon offers you an extraordinary dinner-show experience in the heart of Montreal's entertainment district.
LE FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL NUITS D'AFRIQUE
From July 12 to 24, 2022
An internationally renowned world music event, this festival offers 12 days of music from Africa, the West Indies, the Caribbean and America.
LE FESTIVAL MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE
Du 17 février au 5 mars 2022
Put on your skates and come celebrate winter at Place des festivals. A brand new musical and aerial skating trail, an exclusive show created by the 7 Fingers, a course of light installations, giant cinematographic projections... You will be amazed!
All this for FREE
LES FRANCOS DE MONTRÉAL
June 10 to 18, 2022
Les Francos de Montréal invite you to discover the cream of French and world music. Numerous indoor shows and free outdoor concerts testify to the quality and diversity of a program rich in music.
LE MUSÉE POINTE À CALLIÈRE
350 Place Royale
Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archeology and History Complex is a Montréal museum institution dedicated to the history and archeology of Montréal.