June recommendations

Every summer, thousands of music lovers from around the world flock to downtown Montréal for the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. Some 3,000 performers and musicians from over 30 countries treat audiences to a vast number of indoor and outdoor concerts, most of which are free, at and around the Quartier des spectacles. Easily accessible through various modes of transportation, the Festival continues to be a major Montréal attraction and a springboard for outstanding musical talent from here and afar.

Les Francos de Montréal proudly showcases French-language music for a ten-day festival that brings together the best musical talents from the French-speaking world. The festival, happening at Quartier des Spectacles, features nearly 150 concerts, most of which are presented for free at many outdoor and indoor venues. Featuring performances in genres ranging from hip-hop and rock to folk electronic and more, there’s something for everyone. Since 1989 the festival has featured performances from superstar talents such as Marie Mai, Jean Leloup, Diane Tell and many others.

Ce festival propose du théâtre, de la danse, de la musique, de la comédie, du cirque et plus encore. À travers plus de 800 représentations, quelque 500 artistes d’ici et d’ailleurs prennent d’assaut le Plateau-Mont-Royal pour célébrer la création dans plus de 20 salles. Lors de la soirée Fringe-For-All où des compagnies locales présentent des extraits de leurs spectacles dans le Parc Fringe, les artistes et le public se rassemblent pour assister à des spectacles et partager leurs avis. Le Fringe célèbre la diversité, l’accessibilité et la liberté artistique et demeure l’une des options de divertissement abordables à Montréal où les artistes touchent 100% de leurs recettes.

Les Premiers Vendredis are back! This unmissable summer event celebrates street food, culture, and music on the esplanade of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. Come and taste a variety of dishes prepared by the many participating food vendors.

The colour-throw is a traditional Holi activity that represents the sharing of joy and love. Wait for the cue and watch everyone rejoice as they toss coloured powder at one another! Come with your kids, friends and loved ones. Before the headline concert begins, enjoy yoga workshops and traditional Indian dance performances, then after, enjoy a fusion of mainstream and Indian music in an exceptional ambiance filled with marvellous energy! Several dance groups and live musicians will perform on the main stage throughout the day. Explore numerous booths and browse South-Asian souvenirs, traditional Thali dishes, clothes, henna tattoos, and much more! Explore the children's zone filled with bouncy castles, games, and other fun activities.

As an international public art festival bound to the celebration of creativity and the democratization of urban art, MURAL transforms for a week the Saint-Laurent Boulevard into a real open-air museum where local and international artists will unite their talents in the most creative manners. This year, Block Parties or ticketed concerts are held at Bassin Peel. Creativity and the visual arts await you!

Experience the magic of Cirque du Soleil ECHO, where poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and cutting-edge technology come together to explore the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share. This 20th Big Top show offers bold new visuals, a unique aesthetic, and vibrant characters that bring a universe of color and wonder to life. Inspired by youth's optimism, inventive power, and the value of empathy, ECHO captivates with inspiring music, astounding lights and projections, and never-before-seen acrobatic feats. Join us on a journey of infinite possibilities and immerse yourself in a world of spectacular performance.

On June 23 and 24, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day takes over the streets of Montreal. All across the city’s neighborhoods, events will be held to celebrate the province and its culture.

Chamber music is an intimate musical art form that grounds the listener and soothes the soul. It requires sublime collaboration and cohesion between artists, each of whom plays a key role in the interpretation and performance. The Festival gathers these individuals into a greater whole, as emerging talents in classical music take the stage alongside well-established musicians to bring this singular musical style to life.

Montréal’s annual international fireworks competition, L'International des Feux Loto-Québec brings several of the city’s most iconic features together for 30 minutes of eye-popping fun, over the course of several weeks.