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WHAT TO SEE!

Montreal is said to be the best place to party, be entertained, and have fun. To get a feel for the arts scene, explore the Quartier des Spectacles, the heart of Montreal's cultural activity, where more than 80 cultural venues are packed into less than one square kilometer. Montreal pulsates to the rhythm of its festivals, which attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Here are our picks for some of the most popular events in Montreal.

In alphabetical order

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MONTREAL BASILICA
 

110 Notre-Dame Street West.
Place-d'Armes Metro Station (514) 842-2925

 

A source of light reveals the richness of the Basilica's heritage and invites us to celebrate its beauty. The AURA experience immerses us in a captivating visual and musical universe, projected onto one of the most sublime canvases imaginable: the neo-Gothic architecture of Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal.

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DECEMBER

December 2026
 

The grand musical fresco of the holiday season, by Québec Issime, is back at the Salle Pierre-Mercure in the Pierre Péladeau Centre.

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MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

July 2027

Music lovers of all genres gather at the world's largest jazz festival. Nine days of festival, 300 concerts, and 2.5 million visitors annually to the site, which is open from noon to midnight.

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GREECE OF HEROES.
IN THE TIME OF TROJI

Until March 7, 2027, at Pointe-à-Callière

A remarkable selection of 400 authentic objects from 28 Greek museums and archaeological sites.

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LA TOHU - MONTREAL COMPLETELY CIRCUS

July 2027 - Rue Saint-Denis

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LE BALCON

463 Sainte-Catherine Street West (514) 528-9766

Unique in its kind, Le Balcon offers you an extraordinary dinner-show experience in the heart of Montreal's entertainment district.

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THE INTERNATIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

August 2026
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

The hot air balloon capital hosts the largest gathering of hot air balloons in Canada every August.

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LE FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL NUITS D'AFRIQUE

July 2027

The biggest gathering of world music. 14 days of music from Africa, the West Indies, the Caribbean and the Americas. More than 150 concerts and activities indoors and outdoors for the whole family.

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LES FRANCOS DE MONTRÉAL

June 2027

The Francos de Montréal invite you to discover the best of French-language and world music. Numerous indoor shows and free outdoor concerts showcase the quality and diversity of a rich musical program.

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MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE

February 2027

For 25 years now, the Montréal en Lumière festival has set itself one goal: to get people out of the house during the winter! In theatres, restaurants and especially outdoors, the festival dazzles you to help you discover the best of Montreal in winter.

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