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Historical Guided Tour of Mount Royal Cemetery

DateSunday, June 7, 2026
Time1 pm – 3:05 pm
Where1297 Chemin de la Forêt
PriceFree
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Community
A wonderful opportunity to learn more about the site's history, heritage, and the notable figures who helped shape Montreal throughout the years. Meet at the main entrance. Rain or shine. No registration required. Simply arrive at the entrance a few minutes before the tour begins.

Vernissage de Vent bleu. Maude Arès, Guido Molinari, Anne-Marie Proulx

DateThursday, June 11, 2026
Time6 pm – 8:05 pm
Where3290, rue Sainte Catherine Est, Montreal, QC, Canada, Quebec H1W2C6
PriceFree
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Art
Joignez-vous à nous le 11 juin dès 18h pour le vernissage de l'exposition Vent bleu. Maude Arès, Guido Molinari, Anne-Marie Proulx. À cette occasion, les revues Espace, art actuel et Sabor seront églement des nôtres pour vous présenter leurs plus récent numéro ! L'exposition, qui se déroulera du 11 juin au 23 août 2026, s'accompagne d'une riche programmation d'événements en arts vivants avec une performance de Erin Hill et Nina Vroemen (Horizon Factory), en musique avec Mykalle Bielinski, ainsi qu'en poésie avec une résidence d'écriture de Vanessa Bell et de Catherine Cormier-Larose.

Musical Stopovers – Pardis Productions

DateFriday, June 19, 2026
Time6 pm – 7 pm
WhereEthel-Stark Park, Prince Arthur Street West, Montreal (Quebec)
PriceFree
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Music
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. This concert, dedicated to Chinese music, will be performed by the duo Ran Wang and Ziya Tabassian. 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 (kamancheh - 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. The project celebrates musical diversity and invites an immersive, accessible, and profoundly human experience. As part of the Cultural Action Support Program. Cancelled in case of heavy rain.

The Monsoon Festival

DateWednesday, June 24, 2026
Time11 am – 7 pm
WhereDickie-Moore Park
PriceFree
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Other
A celebration of the cultures, histories and communities that make up today's Montreal on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. Join us on a journey inspired by the joyfully decorated and music-filled transits of the Global South. Performances by grassroots artists, craft tables and food, sustainable fashion show and tie-dye workshop, closing parade and evening festivities after 7 p.m. The full program will be published on our website. Still looking for food vendors and volunteers.

DJ Sunset, spécial Saint-Jean-Baptiste sur le Mont-Royal

DateWednesday, June 24, 2026
Time7 pm – 10 pm
WhereBelvédère Camillen-Houde
PriceFree
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Music
DJ Sunset vous emmène dans un voyage musical pour l'âme: **House, Deep House, Tech House**... et si la nuit s'y prête, peut-être un glissement vers la **Techno et l'Acid Techno**. Une musique enveloppante, un coucher de soleil sur Montréal, une soirée familiale et gratuite. Venez terminer votre Saint-Jean-Baptiste là où Montréal est la plus belle — en hauteur, face à l'horizon, avec la ville à vos pieds et le stade olympique qui brille au loin. Event by DJ Sunset, Uncle Fofi and COUSCOUS COMEDY SHOW

Musical Stopovers – Pardis Productions

DateFriday, June 26, 2026
Time6 pm – 7 pm
WherePark of the Americas, Rachel Street East, Montreal (Quebec)
PriceFree
Tags
Music
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.

mRb SUMMER 2026 LAUNCH

DateThursday, July 2, 2026
Time6 pm – 8:05 pm
WhereTeesri Duniya Theatre (Cité-des-Hospitalières 251 Avenue des Pins Ouest, #148)
PriceFree
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Other
New issue, probably fulla fucken book reviews and whatnot.

Filibus - Théâtre La Roulotte

DateThursday, July 2, 2026
Time7 pm – 7:45 pm
Where3819 Avenue Calixa-Lavallée, Montréal, QC H2L 3A7
PriceFree
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Other
Découvrez la pièce Filibus, le mystérieux pirate du ciel, présentée par le Théâtre La Roulotte. Les représentations gratuites se déroulent en plein air dans les parcs des différents quartiers de Montréal. Du 25 juin au 14 août 2026, pour les enfants de 6 à 11 ans et leur famille. Imaginez un croisement entre Arsène Lupin, Sherlock Holmes, Zorro et Robin des Bois… porté par une fable vibrante de mystère et d'action. Depuis quelque temps, une série de vols d'objets précieux frappe les plus fortunés de la ville. Le jeune Hercule et son oncle détective mènent l'enquête, qui les dirige jusqu'à Filibus, pirate du ciel aussi audacieux qu'insaisissable. Apportez vos chaises ou couvertures. Visitez notre page Facebook avant de vous déplacer en cas d'annulation hors de notre volonté ou de mauvaises conditions météo. Texte : Sarah Berthiaume et Philippe Robert, d'après le film de Mario Roncoroni. Mise en scène : Marie-Ève Groulx. Distribution : Lora B. Choquette, Mathis Ducas, Aimée Lambert-Béland, Marie Roussy, Vladmir Victor. Durée : 45 minutes.

THE OPEN BOOK MIC (Literary Event)

DateFriday, July 3, 2026
Time7 pm – 9 pm
WhereCafé Eevee (1251 Rue St-Zotique E)
PriceFree
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Other
Not a lit specific open mic (music and comedy are also permitted). Repeats every Friday.

TANYA TAGAQ

DateFriday, July 3, 2026
Time10:30 pm – 0:35 am
WhereScène Rogers • Le Parterre
PriceFree
Tags
Music
Tanya Tagaq performance at Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

Journée classique à l'Oratoire

DateSaturday, July 4, 2026
Time10 am – 9 pm
WhereL'Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal
PriceFree
Tags
Music
This second edition of the Journée classique à l’Oratoire festival invites young and old alike to enjoy a musical experience that brings people together, inspires, and is accessible to all. On the program: a series of FREE concerts throughout the day at one of Quebec’s most iconic venues, right in the heart of Montreal.
Festival schedule:
10:00 a.m.: OCM Quartet (Main Entrance)
11:00 a.m.: Art Crush presentation featuring musicians, dancers, and visual artists (Place de la Sainte-Famille)
12:00 p.m.: Carillon Recital with Andrée-Anne Doane (Carillon)
2:00 p.m.: “Musique au corps,” presented by Jeunesses Musicales Canada. Discover this introduction to the rhythms of different musical cultures that use the body as a percussion instrument. (Terrace of the Salle des Pas Perdus)
3:00 p.m.: “Music with the Body,” presented by Jeunesses Musicales Canada (Terrace of the Salle des Pas Perdus)
4:00 p.m.: Recital featuring violinist Marc Djokic and pianist Matt Herskowitz (Basilica Choir)
5:00 p.m.: “Petites Étoiles” Recital (Jardin du Chemin de la Croix)
6:00 p.m.: Bogdan Gumenyuk Jazz Duo (Place de la Sainte-Famille – near the carillon)
7:00 p.m.: OCM String Quartet and tango dancers – Corazon de Tango (Basilica Terrace)
8:30 p.m.: OCM String Octet conducted by Andrei Feher at sunset (Basilica Terrace)
More information: https://orchestre.ca/festival-journee-classique-a-loratoire/ See less

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free outdoor party

DateSaturday, July 4, 2026
Time1 pm – 1 am
Where3400 AVE PIERRE-DUPUY, MONTRÉAL, QC
PriceFree
Tags
Dance
free outdoor party with XELA, Ford, Elle J, Thompson, CHAR_L_N, Critical Mass, Zaubé

PHOENIX ASCENSION PARTY (Literary event)

DateSaturday, July 4, 2026
Time6 pm – 9 pm
WhereLibrairie Phoenix (5928 rue Sherbrooke O)
PriceFree
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Other
There's snacks. CAW!

Block Party - Clôture du Festival

DateSaturday, July 4, 2026
Time8 pm – 1 am
WhereScène Club Montréal Loto-Québec
PriceFree
Tags
Dance
Pour tous les danseurs! @ferias.mtl + @mimsanctuary + @tapwaterjam_mtl s'unissent pour célébrer la dernière soirée du @festivaljazzmtl avec un block party à la Scène Club Montréal Loto-Québec. 20h - 21h30 : Tap Water Jam Dance Battles d'exhibition Animé par @kingpreachthepetty DJs : @dj.blackgold + @lexis_mims Danseurs : @soulvibezzz @hempress_aurele @junior_dorsaint_orpur @raoulwilke @mqueen_copine @alexe_lebel