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A colorful edition The 46th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal will take place from June 26 to July 5, 2025, at the Quartier des Spectacles. This iconic event features over 350 concerts, two-thirds of which are free, showcasing world-renowned artists like Diana Krall, Ibrahim Maalouf, The Headhunters, Béla Fleck ou encore […]
Three Days of Pop Culture Take Over Downtown From July 3 to 5, Montreal Comiccon returns to the Palais des congrès for a weekend dedicated to all things pop culture. For three days, downtown fills with superheroes, video game characters, fantasy creatures, and cosplayers eager to share their passion with thousands of fellow fans. The […]
The Sounds of the World Take Over Downtown From July 7 to 19, the Festival International Nuits d’Afrique celebrates its 40th anniversary with a vibrant lineup bringing the sounds of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America to the heart of Montreal. For nearly two weeks, the Quartier des Spectacles comes alive with concerts, free outdoor […]
Four Days of Soul in the Heart of Downtown From July 9 to 12, SoulFest MTL brings the sounds of soul, Motown, R&B, gospel, and funk to the heart of downtown Montreal. For four days, acclaimed performers and rising talents share the spotlight in a feel-good atmosphere where standing still is rarely an option. An […]
The World's Biggest Comedy Festival Is Back From July 15 to 26, Just For Laughs once again turns downtown Montreal into one giant stage for comedy. For nearly two weeks, galas, live shows, outdoor performances, and special events take over the Quartier des Spectacles and some of the city's most iconic venues. Downtown Gets the […]
Genre Cinema at Its Best From July 16 to August 2, the Fantasia International Film Festival celebrates its 30th edition with an exciting lineup showcasing the best in fantasy, horror, science fiction, animation, and genre films from around the world. For more than two weeks, screenings, premieres, workshops, and special events take over downtown Montreal. […]
Downtown Celebrates Pride From July 31 to August 9, Montreal Pride Festival transforms downtown into a vibrant celebration with a lineup of performances, live shows, cultural events, and community gatherings that shine a spotlight on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. For ten days, the streets come alive in a festive atmosphere where diversity, creativity, and inclusion take center […]
Pride Parade Brings Downtown to Life On August 9 starting at 1 p.m., Montreal Pride Festival wraps up with its iconic Pride Parade along René Lévesque Boulevard. Under this year's theme, Shine Together!, thousands of community organizations, artists, associations, allies, and supporters come together in a vibrant celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, filling the streets with […]
