Montreal Concerts & Performances
Montreal, Quebec Concerts & Performances lists all the main events coming to town. For a dose of culture, visit the theatre, the opera or the symphony. Or catch rock bands, country music stars or pop sensations coming to Montreal. Maybe Cirque du Soleil is visiting or Riverdance? Find out about it here first.
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May 10 to Jun 02
Held at the beautiful St. George's church and occurring over the month of May, this festival showcases live classical and jazz music performances combined with theater, dance and opera. Created in 1995, the event serves as a stage for emerging and established artists from regional locales and abroad.
Held at the beautiful St. George's church and occurring over the month of May, this festival showcases live classical and jazz music performances combined with theater, dance and opera. Created in 1995, the event serves as a stage for emerging and established artists from regional locales and abroad.
- St. George's Anglican Church Address: 1101 rue Stanley Montreal QC Canada H3B 2S6
May 24 to Jun 09
Innovative dance and theatrical performances by regional and International companies are featured at this festival, including performance art, contemporary dance, stage readings, exhibitions and live theater. The festivities occur at a wide range of venues throughout Montreal.
Innovative dance and theatrical performances by regional and International companies are featured at this festival, including performance art, contemporary dance, stage readings, exhibitions and live theater. The festivities occur at a wide range of venues throughout Montreal.
- Centre Pierre-Peladeau Address: 300, boulevard de Maisonneuve Montreal QC Canada H2X 3X6
- Agora de la Danse Address: 840 Cherrier. Montreal QC CAN H2L 1H4
- Place des Arts Address: 175 St. Catherine Street Ouest Montreal QC Canada H2X 1Z8
May 28 to Jun 08
This high-level competition fosters the development of young talent in classical music. The disciplines of voice, violin and piano are featured on a rotating basis over a three-year cycle.
This high-level competition fosters the development of young talent in classical music. The disciplines of voice, violin and piano are featured on a rotating basis over a three-year cycle.
- Place des Arts Address: 175 St. Catherine Street Ouest Montreal QC Canada H2X 1Z8
- Centre Pierre-Peladeau Address: 300, boulevard de Maisonneuve Montreal QC Canada H2X 3X6
May 30 to Jun 03
Celebrating electronic music and digital artistry, this five-day event showcases emerging artists from a multitude of technological backgrounds. An array of innovative music events are held at a variety of indoor and outdoor venues around the downtown district.
Celebrating electronic music and digital artistry, this five-day event showcases emerging artists from a multitude of technological backgrounds. An array of innovative music events are held at a variety of indoor and outdoor venues around the downtown district.
- Societe des Arts Technologique-Society for Arts & Technology Address: 1195 Saint-Laurent Blvd. Montreal QC CAN H5B 1C2
- Monument-Nationale Address: 1182 Boulevard St Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2X 2S5
Jun 28 to Jul 07
The stages and streets of Montreal come alive with the sounds of jazz during this annual festival, which features performances by regional and international artists. Free street concerts and scheduled indoor concerts are offered.
The stages and streets of Montreal come alive with the sounds of jazz during this annual festival, which features performances by regional and international artists. Free street concerts and scheduled indoor concerts are offered.
- Quartier des Spectacles Address: Downtown Montreal QC Canada
- Place des Arts Address: 175 St. Catherine Street Ouest Montreal QC Canada H2X 1Z8
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Montreal is a circus arts capital, and the Circus Arts Festival showcases the talented and unique artists--from tightrope walkers to acrobats to human cannonballs--in a program of spectacular shows held at various venues over three exciting weeks.
Montreal is a circus arts capital, and the Circus Arts Festival showcases the talented and unique artists--from tightrope walkers to acrobats to human cannonballs--in a program of spectacular shows held at various venues over three exciting weeks.
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Occurring at a variety of venues around the city, this music festival works in partnership with the Osheaga music event to bring contemporary, independent and alternative music acts to the stages of Montreal. Hip-Hop, electronic and indie artists, including Canadian acts K'Nann and The Stills are just a few of the past participants.
Occurring at a variety of venues around the city, this music festival works in partnership with the Osheaga music event to bring contemporary, independent and alternative music acts to the stages of Montreal. Hip-Hop, electronic and indie artists, including Canadian acts K'Nann and The Stills are just a few of the past participants.
- Parc Jean-Drapeau Address: 1, circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Montreal QC Canada H3C 1A9
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Showcasing emerging local music acts and International performers, this annual event takes place in Parc Jean-Drapeau and has featured appearances by Coldplay, The Beastie Boys and Arctic Monkeys. A series of concerts are also featured at an array of club venues around the city.
Showcasing emerging local music acts and International performers, this annual event takes place in Parc Jean-Drapeau and has featured appearances by Coldplay, The Beastie Boys and Arctic Monkeys. A series of concerts are also featured at an array of club venues around the city.
- Parc Jean-Drapeau Address: 1, circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Montreal QC Canada H3C 1A9
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Regional, national and international blues acts will hit the stages during this five-day music event which occurs at a variety of venues around the city. Chuck Lambert, Marc Gabriel and Bryan Lee are just a sample of the acts that played in festivals past.
Regional, national and international blues acts will hit the stages during this five-day music event which occurs at a variety of venues around the city. Chuck Lambert, Marc Gabriel and Bryan Lee are just a sample of the acts that played in festivals past.
- Alex Berthiaume et Fils Address: 4389 de la Roche. Montreal QC CAN H2J 3J1
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Revel in three nights of extravagant entertainment during a delightfully burlesque showcase of cabaret talent from around the world. Join the Burlesque revival!
Revel in three nights of extravagant entertainment during a delightfully burlesque showcase of cabaret talent from around the world. Join the Burlesque revival!
- Club Soda Address: 1225, boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2X 2S6
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This five-day festival showcases live music performances at venues around the city and also offers a vendors village, children's activities, art exhibitions and conferences. All-night loft parties and bike rental services are just a few of the additional offerings available.
This five-day festival showcases live music performances at venues around the city and also offers a vendors village, children's activities, art exhibitions and conferences. All-night loft parties and bike rental services are just a few of the additional offerings available.
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Centering around the art of organ music, this fall festival features an array of live music performances in a variety of venues. Symphony concerts, recitals and chorale performances are just a sample of the events offered.
Centering around the art of organ music, this fall festival features an array of live music performances in a variety of venues. Symphony concerts, recitals and chorale performances are just a sample of the events offered.
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Over nine days, the L'Off Festival de Jazz presents approximately 200 performers in a passionate and creative program of concerts.
Over nine days, the L'Off Festival de Jazz presents approximately 200 performers in a passionate and creative program of concerts.
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An impressive line-up of Francophone musical artists assemble for this annual event, which presents intimate concerts at various venues across the city.
An impressive line-up of Francophone musical artists assemble for this annual event, which presents intimate concerts at various venues across the city.
- Club Soda Address: 1225, boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2X 2S6
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Celebrating Arabian culture, this festival features an array of cultural events, including live music, theatrical performances and a film festival. Art exhibitions and concerts by regional musicians and choral groups are also featured.
Celebrating Arabian culture, this festival features an array of cultural events, including live music, theatrical performances and a film festival. Art exhibitions and concerts by regional musicians and choral groups are also featured.
- Montreal CineRobotheque Address: 1564 St. Denis. Montreal QC CAN H2X 3K2
- Place des Arts Address: 175 St. Catherine Street Ouest Montreal QC Canada H2X 1Z8
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Showcasing singers from across Canada and abroad, this annual operatic event is a delight for those with an appreciation for fine music, arias and ensemble performances.
Showcasing singers from across Canada and abroad, this annual operatic event is a delight for those with an appreciation for fine music, arias and ensemble performances.
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This family fun Christmas event features 30 artists on stage, exquisite costumes and stage settings and 12 magical scenes.
This family fun Christmas event features 30 artists on stage, exquisite costumes and stage settings and 12 magical scenes.
- Place des Arts Address: 175 St. Catherine Street Ouest Montreal QC Canada H2X 1Z8
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Featuring an igloo kingdom and a line-up of live electronic music, this annual festival occurs at the Jacques Cartier Pier and offers performances by local and International DJ's. The outdoor event features extensive bar services, food and winter activities.
Featuring an igloo kingdom and a line-up of live electronic music, this annual festival occurs at the Jacques Cartier Pier and offers performances by local and International DJ's. The outdoor event features extensive bar services, food and winter activities.
- Quays of the Old Port Address: Old Port District. Montreal QC CAN
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This French music festival hosts regional, national and international artists over 10 days in a variety of open-air and indoor venues around the city. Past events have featured over 175 free outdoor concerts and also offers extensive food and beverage services.
This French music festival hosts regional, national and international artists over 10 days in a variety of open-air and indoor venues around the city. Past events have featured over 175 free outdoor concerts and also offers extensive food and beverage services.
- Place des Arts Address: 175 St. Catherine Street Ouest Montreal QC Canada H2X 1Z8
- Quartier des Spectacles Address: Downtown Montreal QC Canada
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Lilith Fair is a touring festival that raises millions of dollars for charities and is supported by millions of fans. Founded by Grammy-award winner Sarah McLachlan and friends, Lilith Fair is a celebration of women in music and features a stellar line-up of top female artists like Nelly Furtado, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige and Sarah McLachlan.
Lilith Fair is a touring festival that raises millions of dollars for charities and is supported by millions of fans. Founded by Grammy-award winner Sarah McLachlan and friends, Lilith Fair is a celebration of women in music and features a stellar line-up of top female artists like Nelly Furtado, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige and Sarah McLachlan.
- Bell Centre Address: 1260, rue De la Gauchetirre Montreal QC Canada H3B 5E8
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Established in 2005, the Montreal Musician and Musical Instrument Show draws more than 100 exhibitors who display their goods. Over 50 major name brand companies set up kiosks and each year a featured country sends its best instrument-makers to create a special display. Workshops that include guitar jams, drum circles and harmonica lessons are offered and each night a number of musicians play free shows at the Salon Jeanne-Mance in the Hyatt Regency.
Established in 2005, the Montreal Musician and Musical Instrument Show draws more than 100 exhibitors who display their goods. Over 50 major name brand companies set up kiosks and each year a featured country sends its best instrument-makers to create a special display. Workshops that include guitar jams, drum circles and harmonica lessons are offered and each night a number of musicians play free shows at the Salon Jeanne-Mance in the Hyatt Regency.
- Place des Arts Address: 175 St. Catherine Street Ouest Montreal QC Canada H2X 1Z8
- Hyatt Regency Montreal Address: 1255 Jeanne-Mance Montreal QC CAN H5B 1E5
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Join the I Medici di McGill Orchestra at their annual Lecture on Music and Medicine. A musical program including Dvorak, Brahms and Haydn will delight your musical senses. A guest speaker will also attend. This event takes place at
Oscar Peterson Concert Hall.
Join the I Medici di McGill Orchestra at their annual Lecture on Music and Medicine. A musical program including Dvorak, Brahms and Haydn will delight your musical senses. A guest speaker will also attend. This event takes place at
Oscar Peterson Concert Hall.
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