Montreal Cultural Calendar

FEMINAE NOX returns in partnership with
Foil Gallery
&
Montreal International Jazz Festival
to present the screening of Devotion & the Black Divine — a cinematic universe co-directed by French-Senegalese artist,
anaiis
. It is the expansion on the visual and sonic world from the 2025 album of the same name. 
Devotion & the Black Divine
is a cinematic meditation on new Black motherhood and the spiritual upheaval it carries. Blending soul, gospel, and chamber pop, the album was recorded live to tape, a deliberate act of surrender to imperfection and presence. Its themes move through unconditional love, self-acceptance, Black heritage, and the quiet power of nurturing. The accompanying art film — shot in Jamaica — extends these themes into moving image.
This event will kickoff anaiis + Grupo Cosmo performance
at the Montreal International Jazz Festival's Rogers Stage on June 26, 2026 @ 10:30 pm
followed by anaiis' solo
Montreal headline show on September 23, 2026 @ Le Ministere
.
Join FEMINAE NOX, Foil Gallery, and Montreal International Jazz Festival featuring programming curated by
Mira Silvers
(founder of FEMINAE NOX):
On June 25, 2026 at Foil Gallery (6560 Rue Waverly, Montréal, QC H2V 4M3)
• 4:00 pm || Live Artist Talk between anaiis and artist
G L O W Z I
. 
• 5:00 pm || Networking and Artist ***Meet & Greet with anaiis. 
***anaiis will be signing vinyl records (available for purchase on-site)
RSVP via Waiting List here:
https://www.universe.com/fn-anaiis-film
On June 26 and June 27 2026 at Foil Gallery (6560 Rue Waverly, Montréal, QC H2V 4M3) 
• 8:30 am - 5:40 pm || Screening of Devotion & the Black Divine 
RSVP Link:
https://www.universe.com/fn-anaiis-filmscreening-only

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CJLO’s two best jazz shows are teaming up to take you live to Montreal’s International Jazz Festival! Chi, Ri, and Audrey will be running you through all of their must see shows and interviewing artists from the festival. They’ll be live from Jazzette and on CJLO 1690 AM on June 25th at 6pm! Don’t miss it!

Illusion invites you to discover the diversity of Montreal's electronic music scene, with emerging local DJ collectives immersing you in a fusion of eclectic sounds and urban, natural atmospheres. Whether you're a fan of electronic music or simply want to enjoy a summer evening under the starry sky, Jardins d'Illusion promises you an artistic experience you won't want to miss.

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https://www.instagram.com/kuantumbeats/
https://www.instagram.com/sweggy_dnb/
https://www.instagram.com/iiithriii/
https://www.instagram.com/source.montreal/
https://www.instagram.com/thesessionmtl/

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Tia Lessin Et Carl Deal

Ce film suit l'intrépide journaliste indépendante Amy Goodman (Democracy Now!) sur une période de 30 ans, alors qu'elle affronte les forces qui tentent de réduire au silence les voix exclues du courant dominant.

Soirée d'ouverture du Cinéma sous les étoiles de Funambules Médias avec Steal This Story, Please!

It’s been eight years since Montreal’s The Barr Brothers released a full-length album. In that time, life pulled them in new directions – personally and professionally – altering the way they make music together. Their fourth studio album, Let it Hiss, isn’t just a new collection of songs. It’s a document of transformation. The making of this record marked a pivotal shift: a pause for reflection, a reckoning with vulnerability, and a reconnection between the two brothers who’ve spent over three decades making music side by side.  
“In 2022, we found ourselves at a breaking point,” says Brad Barr, the band’s guitarist, vocalist, and primary songwriter. “It was clear something had to change. The real story of this record is the story of that change and everything that came after.”  
“Let it Hiss is what happened when we stopped pretending everything was fine and finally listened to what was actually going on”, says Andrew.

Lineup
Drums / Vocals: Louis Cole
Bass: Pera Krstajic 
Keyboard: Israel Strom
Baritone Sax: Samuel Blais
Trombone: Vikram Devasthali
Trumpet: Julien Knowles
Alto Sax: David Binney
Tenor Sax: Devin Daniels
Flute: Rob Sheppard
Backing Vocals: Genevieve Artadi
Backing Vocals: Isis Giraldo

JAM au BALCON

See the full After Jazz at PHONO schedule

FEMINAE NOX returns in partnership with
Foil Gallery
&
Montreal International Jazz Festival
to present the screening of Devotion & the Black Divine — a cinematic universe co-directed by French-Senegalese artist,
anaiis
. It is the expansion on the visual and sonic world from the 2025 album of the same name. 
Devotion & the Black Divine
is a cinematic meditation on new Black motherhood and the spiritual upheaval it carries. Blending soul, gospel, and chamber pop, the album was recorded live to tape, a deliberate act of surrender to imperfection and presence. Its themes move through unconditional love, self-acceptance, Black heritage, and the quiet power of nurturing. The accompanying art film — shot in Jamaica — extends these themes into moving image.
This event will kickoff anaiis + Grupo Cosmo performance
at the Montreal International Jazz Festival's Rogers Stage on June 26, 2026 @ 10:30 pm
followed by anaiis' solo
Montreal headline show on September 23, 2026 @ Le Ministere
.
Join FEMINAE NOX, Foil Gallery, and Montreal International Jazz Festival featuring programming curated by
Mira Silvers
(founder of FEMINAE NOX):
On June 25, 2026 at Foil Gallery (6560 Rue Waverly, Montréal, QC H2V 4M3)
• 4:00 pm || Live Artist Talk between anaiis and artist
G L O W Z I
. 
• 5:00 pm || Networking and Artist ***Meet & Greet with anaiis. 
***anaiis will be signing vinyl records (available for purchase on-site)
RSVP via Waiting List here:
https://www.universe.com/fn-anaiis-film
On June 26 and June 27 2026 at Foil Gallery (6560 Rue Waverly, Montréal, QC H2V 4M3) 
• 8:30 am - 5:40 pm || Screening of Devotion & the Black Divine 
RSVP Link:
https://www.universe.com/fn-anaiis-filmscreening-only

Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World 
Catherine Bainbridge and Alfonso Maiorana, 2017, 102 minutes
RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World
tells the story of a profound, essential, and, until now, missing chapter in the history of American music: the Indigenous influence. Featuring music icons like Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix, Jesse Ed Davis, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Robbie Robertson, Randy Castillo, RUMBLE will show how these talented Native musicians helped shape the soundtracks of our lives. 
In English with French subtitles.
First part:
Oscar
Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre, 2016, 12
minutes
Mixing animated sequences and archival footage, Oscar is a touching portrait of virtuoso pianist Oscar Peterson at the twilight of an exceptional career, as he wistfully meditates on the price of fame and the impacts of the artist’s life on family life.
From the young prodigy’s beginnings in Little Burgundy to his triumphs on the international scene, this animated documentary by Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre explores the profound solitude of an artist constantly on tour. Set to the tunes of Peterson’s sometimes catchy, sometimes melancholy-tinged compositions, the film tells a heartfelt story about a life in jazz.

In this Arts Chat, Kid Koala gives us a glimpse into his artistic world, giving participants the opportunity to virtually visit his studio and learn about his process. A multi-faceted artist, DJ, graphic novelist, performer, composer and director, whose work has spanned from film and video game soundtracks to playing in bands and live theatrical productions, Kid Koala shares his insights on music’s inherent ability to connect the dots between different artistic disciplines to audiences around the world.
The discussion will be held in English. The festival will provide access to an AI-powered simultaneous translation application available on mobile devices, offering translation into all languages.

Through a series of four outdoor concerts in the parks of Plateau-Mont-Royal, come and meet artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. Each concert celebrates cultural diversity at the crossroads of musical traditions from around the world. Musical Stopovers is a series of four open-air concerts presented in the parks of the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood, creating intimate moments of connection between artists and audiences in the heart of the community. Each stopover highlights a musical tradition performed by exceptional artists: Sarah Borna (kamanchen – Persian music), Deo Munyakazi (inganga and vocals – Rwandan music), Ran Wang (guzheng – Chinese music), and Charles Cantin (traditional Quebec violin). All concerts are accompanied by percussionist Ziya Tabassian, fostering a meaningful dialogue between cultures. This concert, dedicated to traditional Quebec music, will be performed by the duo Charles Cantin and Ziya Tabassian. As part of the Cultural Action Support Program. Cancelled in case of heavy rain.

An arts and culture magazine show in French, on the CKUT airwaves since 1996. The current team covers local and alternative artistic scenes. With interviews, analysis and discussion, Cafe is a weekly rendez-vous, every friday (or almost every) at 6pm. Recent coverage has included The OFFTA festival, The Montreal Poetry Festival, Catalane poetry, experimental folk musician Everly Lux and so much more.

Discover tomorrow’s hot artists

The perfect setting to enjoy outdoor shows while soaking up Montreal’s sweet summer vibe. Each evening features two artists or bands representing both varied and complementary musical genres, plus a DJ to set the mood between performances. Each season, the lineup places a strong emphasis on emerging talent: kick off your weekend by discovering the artists of the moment and those everyone will be talking about soon!

https://www.instagram.com/bye.byemoncowboy/
https://www.facebook.com/byebyemoncowboy

Discover tomorrow’s hot artists

The perfect setting to enjoy outdoor shows while soaking up Montreal’s sweet summer vibe. Each evening features two artists or bands representing both varied and complementary musical genres, plus a DJ to set the mood between performances. Each season, the lineup places a strong emphasis on emerging talent: kick off your weekend by discovering the artists of the moment and those everyone will be talking about soon!

https://www.instagram.com/vailllance?igsh=MWZ0ZXpwbzZpaHp4eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580603168086

Discover tomorrow’s hot artists

The perfect setting to enjoy outdoor shows while soaking up Montreal’s sweet summer vibe. Each evening features two artists or bands representing both varied and complementary musical genres, plus a DJ to set the mood between performances. Each season, the lineup places a strong emphasis on emerging talent: kick off your weekend by discovering the artists of the moment and those everyone will be talking about soon!

https://www.instagram.com/bye.byemoncowboy/
https://www.facebook.com/byebyemoncowboy

Discover tomorrow’s hot artists

The perfect setting to enjoy outdoor shows while soaking up Montreal’s sweet summer vibe. Each evening features two artists or bands representing both varied and complementary musical genres, plus a DJ to set the mood between performances. Each season, the lineup places a strong emphasis on emerging talent: kick off your weekend by discovering the artists of the moment and those everyone will be talking about soon!

https://www.verandamusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/veranda_folkmusic/
https://www.facebook.com/verandamusic
https://www.youtube.com/verandamusic

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Discover tomorrow’s hot artists

The perfect setting to enjoy outdoor shows while soaking up Montreal’s sweet summer vibe. Each evening features two artists or bands representing both varied and complementary musical genres, plus a DJ to set the mood between performances. Each season, the lineup places a strong emphasis on emerging talent: kick off your weekend by discovering the artists of the moment and those everyone will be talking about soon!

https://www.instagram.com/bye.byemoncowboy/
https://www.facebook.com/byebyemoncowboy

JAM au BALCON

See the full After Jazz at PHONO schedule

FEMINAE NOX returns in partnership with
Foil Gallery
&
Montreal International Jazz Festival
to present the screening of Devotion & the Black Divine — a cinematic universe co-directed by French-Senegalese artist,
anaiis
. It is the expansion on the visual and sonic world from the 2025 album of the same name. 
Devotion & the Black Divine
is a cinematic meditation on new Black motherhood and the spiritual upheaval it carries. Blending soul, gospel, and chamber pop, the album was recorded live to tape, a deliberate act of surrender to imperfection and presence. Its themes move through unconditional love, self-acceptance, Black heritage, and the quiet power of nurturing. The accompanying art film — shot in Jamaica — extends these themes into moving image.
This event will kickoff anaiis + Grupo Cosmo performance
at the Montreal International Jazz Festival's Rogers Stage on June 26, 2026 @ 10:30 pm
followed by anaiis' solo
Montreal headline show on September 23, 2026 @ Le Ministere
.
Join FEMINAE NOX, Foil Gallery, and Montreal International Jazz Festival featuring programming curated by
Mira Silvers
(founder of FEMINAE NOX):
On June 25, 2026 at Foil Gallery (6560 Rue Waverly, Montréal, QC H2V 4M3)
• 4:00 pm || Live Artist Talk between anaiis and artist
G L O W Z I
. 
• 5:00 pm || Networking and Artist ***Meet & Greet with anaiis. 
***anaiis will be signing vinyl records (available for purchase on-site)
RSVP via Waiting List here:
https://www.universe.com/fn-anaiis-film
On June 26 and June 27 2026 at Foil Gallery (6560 Rue Waverly, Montréal, QC H2V 4M3) 
• 8:30 am - 5:40 pm || Screening of Devotion & the Black Divine 
RSVP Link:
https://www.universe.com/fn-anaiis-filmscreening-only

Exeko propose une série d’ateliers ouverts à tous et toutes, invitant à se rencontrer, créer et réfléchir ensemble. Ces activités prennent place au cœur d’un espace vivant et pluriel, en dialogue avec les jardins et les initiatives de verdissement du site.<br />
<br />
À travers différents médiums artistiques tels que la poterie, la teinture végétale et l’artisanat, utilisez des éléments de la nature urbaine pour confectionner des œuvres variées. Ces ateliers sont aussi une invitation à éveiller les sens au rythme des jardins. Le tout dans une ambiance apaisante et décontractée, faites une immersion sensorielle et créative au cœur de la ville.

https://exeko.org/fr/a-propos/

Maroon - On the Trail of
Creoles in North America

André
Gladu, 2005, 85 minutes
Louisiana's Creole culture helped shape the New World and contributed to the emergence of jazz. But what remains of this unique, mixed-race society, with roots in France, Africa, the Caribbean, Spain and America? Maroon searches for the origins of this little-understood and endangered culture and show how it is doing today. In this second part of his La piste Amérique series, documentary filmmaker André Gladu continues his exploration of the Francophone presence in North America. Maroon is a vibrant travelogue that goes back into history in order to shed light on the present.
In French with English subtitles.
First part:
Oscar
Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre, 2016, 12 minutes
Mixing animated sequences and archival footage, Oscar is a touching portrait of virtuoso pianist Oscar Peterson at the twilight of an exceptional career, as he wistfully meditates on the price of fame and the impacts of the artist’s life on family life.
From the young prodigy’s beginnings in Little Burgundy to his triumphs on the international scene, this animated documentary by Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre explores the profound solitude of an artist constantly on tour. Set to the tunes of Peterson’s sometimes catchy, sometimes melancholy-tinged compositions, the film tells a heartfelt story about a life in jazz.

Rythme 105.7 - Tobie Bureau-Huot en direct de 17h à 19h - Jusqu'à 21h : L'équipe Rythme sur place pour votre tatouage temporaire

Will Scott III is an instrumental collective that explores the pedal steel from a fresh perspective, far removed from its traditional country roots. The project draws on soul grooves, organic energy, and cinematic atmospheres to create music that is both immersive and fluid.
Driven by hypnotic bass lines, grounded percussion, and soaring pedal steel melodies, the compositions emphasize collective interplay and feel. Each piece unfolds with a laid-back groove, blending retro and modern aesthetics. Will Scott III’s music invites both reflection and movement, creating a distinctive and enveloping sonic experience.

La piste de danse des Jardins Gamelin est ouverte ! Espace Yambae vous invite tous les samedis soir à profiter d’une soirée où la culture latine est à l’honneur. Que vous soyez débutant·e·s ou pros du déhanchement, vous aurez l’occasion de peaufiner votre technique en compagnie de professionnels de la danse. Participez à un atelier en début de soirée et faites durer le plaisir en dansant sous les rythmes endiablés des DJs invité·e·s ! Venez seul·e·s ou accompagné·e·s, on vous prend en charge et il y a de la place pour tout le monde !

Behind Klaus’s face, weathered by the harshness of the road he’s traveled, the minds and hearts of François Lafontaine (Karkwa, Marie-Pierre Arthur, Galaxie) and Joe Grass (Patrick Watson, Elisapie, The Barr Brothers, Lhasa) recognized the magnitude of the jolts that brought him to the edge of the ravine. All that time, were they the monster? Or had they simply been feeding it every morning?

In every small gesture, every decision easier than the last, with the album II they manage to silence the surrounding noise—the reverb and needless echo of the day’s headlines—to deliver the splendor of a sugar rush and the swell of a wave.

It’s Joe Grass and François Lafontaine—two mules ready to carry on their shoulders an entity greater than themselves. It’s Frankenstein on a Smarties buzz. It’s Klaus.

The accessible seating area for Angine de Poitrine tonight is fully booked
Disciples of planet Earth’s rock deities, space-time voyagers Klek and Khn de Poitrine gaze in wonder at hot dogs, pyramids, and rock music in all its glorious excess.
Asymmetrical and dissonant,
Angine de Poitrine
’s music makes hearts race and bodies move with ecstatic abandon. Through tight, pulsing drum grooves and intricate tangles of double-neck microtonal guitar, the band summons swirling vortices of hypnotic sound and vision.
Since the release of
Vol. 1
in 2024,
Angine de Poitrine
are in the eye of an ever-growing storm of enthusiasm from audiences, critics, and music industry’s main actors. After delivering electrifying performances at Quebec’s major festivals, including the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal,
Angine de Poitrine
now sets their sights on the prestigious Trans Musicales in Rennes. All these facts are strictly reserved to the humanoids:
Angine de Poitrine
are simply thrilled to play rock ’n’ roll.

JAM au BALCON

Behind Klaus’s face, weathered by the harshness of the road he’s traveled, the minds and hearts of François Lafontaine (Karkwa, Marie-Pierre Arthur, Galaxie) and Joe Grass (Patrick Watson, Elisapie, The Barr Brothers, Lhasa) recognized the magnitude of the jolts that brought him to the edge of the ravine. All that time, were they the monster? Or had they simply been feeding it every morning?

In every small gesture, every decision easier than the last, with the album II they manage to silence the surrounding noise—the reverb and needless echo of the day’s headlines—to deliver the splendor of a sugar rush and the swell of a wave.

It’s Joe Grass and François Lafontaine—two mules ready to carry on their shoulders an entity greater than themselves. It’s Frankenstein on a Smarties buzz. It’s Klaus.

See the full After Jazz at PHONO schedule