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Open Studio: Open 303

DateThursday, June 25, 2026
Time6 pm – 8:05 pm
WhereWow Atlas (170 Jean-Talon O, room 303)
Tags
Art
Visit the studios of Alia Aluma, Bastik, Bronwyn Garden-Smith, Christelle Saint-Julien, Dana Sulit, Flore de Ris, Gemma Else, Linsey Myriam Bain, Lovestruck Prints, Pascha Marrow, Rebecca Munce, Sadé Huh, and Sloane Sherman! Take a sneak peek at the process, browse prints, and meet the artists!

Steal This Story, Please!

DateThursday, June 25, 2026
Time9 pm – 10:15 pm
WhereParc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier
PriceFree
Linkhttps://cinemasouslesetoiles.org/film/steal-this-story-please/
Tags
Cinéma sous les étoiles outdoors
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.

The Barr Brothers

DateThursday, June 25, 2026
Time9:30 pm – 11 pm
WhereTD Stage
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/the-barr-brothers-e007895
Tags
Jazz Fest
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.

Bel and quinn

DateFriday, June 26, 2026
Time6 pm – 7 pm
WhereClub Montréal Loto-Québec
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/bel-and-quinn-e008337
Tags
Jazz Fest

KOKOROKO

DateFriday, June 26, 2026
Time9:30 pm – 11 pm
WhereTD Stage
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/kokoroko-e007893
Tags
Jazz Fest
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Brittany Davis

DateSaturday, June 27, 2026
Time6 pm – 7 pm
WhereScène Rogers
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/brittany-davis-e007832
Tags
Jazz Fest

Brittany Davis

DateSaturday, June 27, 2026
Time8 pm – 9 pm
WhereScène Rogers
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/brittany-davis-e007833
Tags
Jazz Fest

Angine de Poitrine

DateSaturday, June 27, 2026
Time9:30 pm – 11 pm
WhereTD Stage
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/angine-de-poitrine-e007837
Tags
Jazz Fest
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.

IS THERE PLUR ON MARS?

DateSaturday, June 27, 2026
Time10 pm – 1 am
WhereTiers Lieu Montréal, 5031 Rue St Denis
Tags
Dance
Join us as we blast off into space in order to answer the age old question: Is there PLUR on Mars? YOTA is taking over TLM once again in order to throw another totally out of this world party. Come along this interstellar journey packed with spacey tunes, groovy aliens and cosmically good vibes. Costumes are encouraged! Come dressed in your intergalactic extravaganza. Prizes will be awarded for best dressed! DJs: Mlle Cee (90s afrohouse/techhouse), back2touch (Eclectic and Vibey), Joy Machine (Cheesy Space Eurodance), ryntendo64 (Speed Garage), nectomire (Pulsar Breaks), Kousu (Cosmonaut Bass). Atmospheric visuals by Aura. 18+. The venue is located atop a set of stairs and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. Presales: email info@yota.space to request payment instructions. If ticket price is a barrier, please do not hesitate to mention that, we have reserved accessibility tickets.

PHONO Presented by Music Is My Sanctuary and Ferias

DateSaturday, June 27, 2026
Time11 pm – 3 am
WherePHONO, (2nd floor of Studio TD)
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/phono-presented-by-music-is-my-sanctuary-and-ferias-e008358
Tags
Jazz Fest
See the full After Jazz at PHONO schedule

SAT Roller Dance

DateSunday, June 28, 2026
Time1 pm – 7 pm
Where1201, Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC, Canada, Quebec H2X 2S6
Tags
Dance
La SAT s'associe de nouveau à Skate with Marly pour une après-midi de roller dance à thématique discoooo! Amateur rice-s et habitué-e-s sont invité-e-s à nous rejoindre aux ry... Cours d'initiation, récupération de patins sur place, service de bar. 16+

Ratchet Orchestra, Bellbird + invité.e.s

DateSunday, June 28, 2026
Time8 pm – 11 pm
WhereLa Sala Rossa
Linkhttps://facebook.com/events/s/ratchet-orchestra-bellbird-inv/1648331466610696/
Fondé en 1992, Ratchet Orchestra rassemble plusieurs des musicien·ne·s les plus actif·ve·s de la scène montréalaise de la musique improvisée. Ensemble phare et en constante évolution, le Ratchet développe une musique dense et collective où la puissance sonore n’est jamais dissociée d’une profonde fragilité humaine.

Porté par un large ensemble de voix, vents, cordes, guitares et percussions, le Ratchet Orchestra explore la tension entre écriture et improvisation, chaos et écoute, énergie brute et délicatesse. Chaque performance devient un espace de risque partagé, où le son se construit dans l’instant et dans le mouvement du groupe.

Line-up actuel:
Kim Zombik : voix
Lori Freedman : clarinettes
Jean Derome : flûtes et sax baritone
Yves Charuest : saxophone alto
Aaron Leaney: saxophone ténor
Andy King: trompette
Émilie Fortin : trompette
Kalun Leung : trombone
Julie Richard : sousaphone
Julie Houle : tuba
Hélios Paradis : violon
Adrianne Munden-Dixon : violon
Guido Del Fabbro: violon
Jean René : alto
Chris Burns : guitare
Ken Doolittle : percussion
Jahsun Promesse: batterie
Nicolas Caloia : contrebasse

Founded in 1992, Ratchet Orchestra brings together some of the most active musicians from Montreal’s improvised music scene. A large, ever‑shifting ensemble, the Ratchet creates dense collective music in which raw sonic power is inseparable from human vulnerability.

Drawing on voices, winds, strings, guitar and percussion, Ratchet Orchestra explores the dynamic tension between composition and improvisation, intensity and sensitivity. Each performance becomes a shared act of risk‑taking, where sound emerges through close listening, momentum and collective presence.

Bellbird est un quartet basé à Montréal réunissant Claire Devlin (saxophone ténor), Allison Burik (saxophone alto, clarinette basse), Eli Davidovici (contrebasse) et Mili Hong (batterie). Ancrée dans le jazz contemporain, la musique du groupe intègre des influences allant du contrepoint atonal aux grooves rock, en passant par des mélodies folk, le minimalisme et une énergie (post)punk assumée.

Issu·e·s de parcours et de scènes musicales variés à travers trois pays, les membres se sont rencontré·e·s dans l’underground montréalais. Leur premier album Root In Tandem (2023) a été salué par la critique, et après une tournée remarquée sur le circuit des festivals de jazz canadiens en 2024, Bellbird a signé chez Constellation Records. Leur second album, The Call, est paru en février 2026.

Bellbird is a Montreal‑based quartet featuring Claire Devlin (tenor saxophone), Allison Burik (alto saxophone, bass clarinet), Eli Davidovici (double bass), and Mili Hong (drums). Rooted in modern jazz, the group weaves in influences ranging from atonal counterpoint and rock grooves to folk melodies, Minimalism, and a driving (post)punk spirit.

Coming from different countries and musical scenes, the quartet coalesced within Montreal’s genre‑bending underground. Their 2023 debut Root In Tandem received strong critical praise, followed by an acclaimed run on Canada’s jazz festival circuit in 2024. Signed to Constellation Records in 2025, Bellbird released their second album, The Call, in February 2026.

A very special addition to the line up is coming soon!

Zach Zoya & High Klassified

DateMonday, June 29, 2026
Time8 pm – 9:30 pm
WhereClub Montréal Loto-Québec
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/zach-zoya-high-klassified-e008039
Tags
Jazz Fest
Originally from Rouyn-Noranda, Zach Zoya grew up at the crossroads of South African rhythms and North American soul and pop sounds, shaping a rich and eclectic musical identity.
The first English-speaking artist signed to the French-language label 7ième Ciel Records, he quickly gained attention with his EP Spectrum, critically acclaimed and nominated for several awards, including the ADISQ. His EP No Love Is Ever Wasted (2022) has accumulated millions of streams and includes the radio hits Start Over and Upper Hand.
In 2023, he received multiple awards, including at the Gala Dynastie and from the SOCAN Foundation. His sound has since evolved toward a blend of R&B, melodic rap, and alternative pop, notably on his EP It’s Always Sunny in Glendale (2024), inspired by his life experience in California.
He is now working on Misstape 2, a new collaboration with Montreal producer High Klassified, following their first project Misstape (2018), which marked the beginning of his career.

Naïka

DateMonday, June 29, 2026
Time9:30 pm – 11 pm
WhereTD Stage
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/naika-e007983
Tags
Jazz Fest

Thanda Choir

DateTuesday, June 30, 2026
Time7 pm – 8 pm
WhereRio Tinto Stage
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/thanda-choir-e007859
Tags
Jazz Fest

Willow

DateTuesday, June 30, 2026
Time9:30 pm – 11 pm
WhereTD Stage
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/willow-e007896
Tags
Jazz Fest

Tortoise at Place des Arts (02 Jul 26)

DatesJuly 2, 2026
WherePlace des Arts, 175 rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, QC H2X 1, Montreal, QC, Canada
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La Circothèque

DateThursday, July 2, 2026
Time3 pm – 8 pm
WhereBAnQ site, at the corner of Ontario East and Berri
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealcompletementcirque.com/en/shows/la-circotheque
Tags
Complètement Cirque

Défis Déjantés

DateThursday, July 2, 2026
Time7 pm – 8 pm
WhereStudio de l'Espace St-Denis
Linkhttps://montrealcompletementcirque.com/en/shows/defis-dejantes
Tags
Complètement Cirque

Afrotronix

DateThursday, July 2, 2026
Time9 pm – 10 pm
WhereClub Montréal Loto-Québec
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/afrotronix-e008033
Tags
Jazz Fest

Saint Levant

DateThursday, July 2, 2026
Time10 pm – 11:20 pm
WhereTD Stage
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/saint-levant-e007897
Tags
Jazz Fest Music

We celebrate our 40th anniversary

DateThursday, July 2, 2026
Time10 pm – 11 pm
WhereLa Ronde, Montreal, QC
PriceFree
Linkhttps://en.sixflags.com/laronde/ouverture-themes#Ouverture
Tags
int'l fireworks competition outdoors Other
Thursday, July 2
From 10 p.m.
On the Loto-Québec stage: Sofia Duhaime
Starting at 8 p.m.

Hania Rani

DateThursday, July 2, 2026
Time10 pm – 11:30 pm
WhereLe Studio TD
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/hania-rani-e008618
Tags
Jazz Fest Music

Diwane - Abdel Grooz

DateFriday, July 3, 2026
Time8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
WhereThéâtre de Verdure, 3939, avenue du Parc-La Fontaine
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montreal.ca/evenements/diwane-abdel-grooz-109079
Tags
Théâtre de Verdure outdoors
Plongez dans un voyage immersif inspiré du désert du sud-ouest algérien, entre chants ancestraux, transe mystique et énergie chaleureuse. Ce spectacle revisite la musique Gnaoua à travers une vision mêlant tradition et modernité.

Diwane , qui signifie « version », exprime son approche personnelle d’une fusion entre les rythmes du Maghreb et du Sahel, enrichis de sonorités contemporaines. Une célébration vivante de la musique, de la danse et des cultures africaines, où se rencontrent héritages anciens et créations actuelles.
Musique, composition, interprétation et production : Abdel Grooz Guitare : Dave yjin Piano : Chacon Xavi Percussions : Pape Ndiaye Batterie : Donald Dogbo

Patrick Watson

DateFriday, July 3, 2026
Time9:30 pm – 11 pm
WhereTD Stage
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/patrick-watson-e007898
Tags
Jazz Fest

Tanya Tagaq

DateFriday, July 3, 2026
Time10:30 pm – 11:59 pm
WhereScène Rogers
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/tanya-tagaq-e007941
Tags
Jazz Fest

Carimas | Montreal Caribbean Carnival and parade downtown

DateSaturday, July 4, 2026
Time12 pm – 6 pm

Show Girls

DateSaturday, July 4, 2026
Time3 pm – 5 pm
WhereNFB's Alanis Obomsawin Theatre
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/show-girls-e008390
Tags
Jazz Fest
Show Girls

Meilan Lam and Robert Paquin,
1998, 52 minutes
Show Girls
celebrates Montreal's swinging Black jazz scene from the 1920s to the 1960s, when the city was wide open. Three women who danced in the legendary Black clubs of the day - Rockhead's Paradise, The Terminal, Café St. Michel - share their unforgettable memories of life at the centre of one of the world's hottest jazz spots. From the Roaring Twenties, through the Second World War and on into the golden era of clubs in the fifties and sixities, Show Girls chronicles the lives of Bernice, Tina and Olga - mixing their memories with rarely seen footage of the era. Their stories are told against a backdrop of the fascinating social and political history that made Montreal a jazz and nightclub hotspot for decades. It is a story of song and dance, music and pride. 
English version only.
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.

Etran de L’Aïr

DateSaturday, July 4, 2026
Time7 pm – 8 pm
WhereRio Tinto Stage
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/etran-de-l-air-e007862
Tags
Jazz Fest

Etran de L’Aïr

DateSaturday, July 4, 2026
Time9 pm – 10 pm
WhereRio Tinto Stage
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealjazzfest.com/en/program/etran-de-l-air-e007882
Tags
Jazz Fest

CIRQU'EASY Loto-Québec

DateSunday, July 5, 2026
Time5:30 pm – 0:30 am
WherePlace Pasteur
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montrealcompletementcirque.com/en/shows/cirqueasy-loto-quebec
Tags
Complètement Cirque

Silly Little Things

DateSunday, July 5, 2026
Time7 pm – 8 pm
WhereAuditorium de la Grande Bibliothèque (BAnQ)
Linkhttps://montrealcompletementcirque.com/en/shows/silly-little-things
Tags
Complètement Cirque

mending night

DateTuesday, July 7, 2026
Time6 pm – 9 pm
Where1050 Rue Beaubien Est, Montréal, QC H2S 1T4
PriceFree
Tags
Community
mending night at Parquette

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🎭 Everybody's Perfect book launch by Jo Walton in conversation with Gretchen McCulloch

DateTuesday, July 7, 2026
Time7 pm – 9 pm
WhereArgo Bookshop, 1841-A Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, QC H3H 1M2, Canada
PriceFree
Join the Argo Bookshop for the launch of Jo Walton's new book, Everybody's Perfect! The author will be reading, discussing her work with Gretchen McCulloch, and signing copies at the end. This event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP.
https://www.ticketsource.com/argo-bookshop/t-yzeygkv

Masks are not required, but will be provided for free at the door.

Please contact the Argo Bookshop at least a day in advance for elevator access to the store.

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FLŌ : Cirque Immersif

DateThursday, July 9, 2026
Time6:30 pm – 7:40 pm
WhereExtérieur Société des arts technologiques [SAT]
Linkhttps://montrealcompletementcirque.com/en/shows/flo
Tags
Complètement Cirque

Hungary

DateThursday, July 9, 2026
Time10 pm – 11 pm
WhereLa Ronde, Montreal, QC
PriceFree
Linkhttps://en.sixflags.com/laronde/ouverture-themes#Hongrie
Tags
int'l fireworks competition outdoors
Thursday, July 9
From 10 p.m.
On the Loto-Québec stage: Corinne Caza
Starting at 8 p.m.

Kahnawake Pow Wow

DatesJuly 11, 2026 – July 12, 2026
https://kahnawakepowwow.ca/
 
We are excited to celebrate the 32nd Echoes of a
Proud Nations Pow Wow in Kahnawà:ke. This
event unites communities and generations to
showcase Indigenous pride through dance,
music, food, crafts, and friendship. The Pow Wow
Committee looks forward to rekindling our spirit
together!


Gates open at 9am | Grand entry at 1pm on Saturday & 12pm on Sunday
Portes ouvertes à 9h | Grande entrée à 13h
le samedi & 12h le dimanche
Handicapped and bus parking
Stationnement pour personnes handicapées et bus
Taxi service on site
Service mobile sure site
No drugs | no alcohol | no pets
PAS DE DROGUE – PAS D’ALCOHOL – PAS D’ANIMAUX
Cash only at gate entrance
Comptant seulement à l'entrée

St.art

DateSaturday, July 11, 2026
Time7 pm – 8:15 pm
WhereTOHU - Circular room
Linkhttps://montrealcompletementcirque.com/en/shows/st-art
Tags
Complètement Cirque

Historical tour of Milton Park (sold out)

DateSunday, July 12, 2026
Time10 am – 11 am
Where936 Avenue du Mont-Royal Est, Montréal, QC H2J 1X2
Tags
CommunityWalk
Guided tour by the Plateau-Mont-Royal Historical Society to discover the Milton-Parc sector and its treasures. As you stroll along, learn about the importance of the neighbourhood in the development of Montreal, the communities and people who have left their mark there and those who are still there, all while enjoying the murals and other works of art that are a feast for the eyes. Registration (required)

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Italy

DateSunday, July 12, 2026
Time10 pm – 11 pm
WhereLa Ronde, Montreal, QC
PriceFree
Linkhttps://en.sixflags.com/laronde/ouverture-themes#Italie
Tags
int'l fireworks competition outdoors
Sunday, July 12
From 10 p.m.
On the Loto-Québec stage: La Bronze
Starting at 8 p.m.

Champeta Workshop with Yambae

DateTuesday, July 14, 2026
Time3 pm – 4 pm
WhereVillage des Nuits d'Afrique, Quartier des spectacles, Montréal
PriceFree
Linkhttps://www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com/en/atelier-2026/
Tags
Nuits d'Afrique
Colombia – QC

At my softest, I am most dangerous - Mélissa Laveaux

DateTuesday, July 14, 2026
Time7 pm – 8:15 pm
WhereThéâtre de Verdure, 3939, avenue du Parc-La Fontaine
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montreal.ca/evenements/my-softest-i-am-most-dangerous-melissa-laveaux-114883
Tags
Théâtre de Verdure outdoors
Billets gratuits disponibles dès le mardi 30 juin, midi. Limite de 2 billets
Billetterie : https://lepointdevente.com/billets/eb6260614001?lang=fr

Pour célébrer la Fête Nationale française, le Festival Bastille vous invite à découvrir le plus récent album de Mélissa Laveaux, où pop indie et mystique se rencontrent pour raconter un voyage intime entre la vie et la mort.

Inspiré de mythologies, de souvenirs et d’une histoire personnelle marquée par la résilience, At my softest… explore émotions, vulnérabilité et puissance intérieure. Sur scène, sa voix habitées et et ses atmosphères envoûtantes donnent vie à un récit fascinant, entre ombre et lumière. Une expérience musicale intense, sensible et audacieuse, portée par une artiste aussi fragile que redoutablement puissante.
Mélissa Laveaux , chant et guitare
Elise Blanchard, basse
Martin Wangermée, batterie
Julien Cavard, guitare, claviers et flûte

Ouin Ouin - Miel de Montagne

DateTuesday, July 14, 2026
Time9:30 pm – 10:45 pm
WhereThéâtre de Verdure, 3939, avenue du Parc-La Fontaine
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montreal.ca/evenements/ouin-ouin-miel-de-montagne-114879
Tags
Théâtre de Verdure outdoors
Billets gratuits disponibles dès le mardi 30 juin, midi. Limite de 2 billets
Billetterie : https://lepointdevente.com/billets/eb6260714001?lang=fr

Pour célébrer la Fête Nationale française, le Festival Bastille vous invite à découvrir Miel de Montagne, un univers unique où électro et pop racontent une vie simple, drôle et touchante.

Entre insouciance et mélancolie, il transforme ses histoires d’amour, de campagne et de jeunesse en hymnes générationnels déjà cultes. Avec son nouvel album Ouin Ouin , il se dévoile plus que jamais, porté par une énergie sincère et un imaginaire singulier. Laissez-vous emporter par cet artiste libre, émouvant et profondément actuel, devenu incontournable de la scène indie.

Afrique en Cirque avec Kalabanté

DateTuesday, July 14, 2026
Time10 pm – 11:15 pm
WhereScène TD, Village des Nuits d'Afrique, Quartier des spectacles, Montréal
PriceFree
Linkhttps://www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com/en/concerts/afrique-en-cirque-presente-par-kalabante/
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Nuits d'Afrique
Eagerly awaited by festivalgoers, this breathtaking favourite event never fails to arouse powerful emotions. This year, Afrique en Cirque will celebrate its 40th anniversary in a spectacular fashion with a thrilling, large-scale production specially conceived for the occasion. Steeped in memories of West Africa, the company’s dizzying and athletic acrobatics, which burst forth from all directions, is set to the powerful and joyful rhythms of djembe drums, themselves guided by the magical and generous kora playing of Yamoussa Bangoura, Kalabanté’s founder and artistic director, and multidisciplinary artist who has worked with Circus Baobab, Cirque Éloize, Cirque du Soleil and Cavalia. Dance, music, contemporary circus arts, theatre and costumes are fully integrated, forming a single, cohesive aesthetic that fills the stage as a unified whole. The scenes and feats flow seamlessly into one another, creating a language that serves to share and connect cultures.

Introduction to Djembe Workshop with Stève Viès

DateWednesday, July 15, 2026
Time3 pm – 4 pm
WhereVillage des Nuits d'Afrique, Quartier des spectacles, Montréal
PriceFree
Linkhttps://www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com/en/atelier-2026/
Tags
Nuits d'Afrique
West Africa – QC

De la guerre froide à la guerre verte

DateWednesday, July 15, 2026
Time9 pm – 10:15 pm
WhereParc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier
PriceFree
Linkhttps://cinemasouslesetoiles.org/film/de-la-guerre-froide-a-la-guerre-verte/
Tags
Cinéma sous les étoiles outdoors
Anna Recalde Miranda

Enquête impressionnante, ce voyage intime en Amérique latine élabore une généalogie du désastre écologique, à travers une contextualisation historique et politique inédite.

Cumbia Control

DateThursday, July 16, 2026
Time8:15 pm – 9:30 pm
WhereScène TD, Village des Nuits d'Afrique, Quartier des spectacles, Montréal
PriceFree
Linkhttps://www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com/en/concerts/cumbia-control/
Tags
Nuits d'Afrique
High-tension guitar riffs explode. The wall of massive, relentless percussions looms large. With a raw and totally urban vibe, this group of seasoned musicians reinterprets the cumbia inherited from their Afro-Indigenous forebearers, infusing it with a good dose of psychedelic rock. The drums, bass, guitar, congas, timbales, keyboards and other percussion instruments transform the spirit of the Andean folk dance into a multicultural trance that’s uniquely Montreal. Fiery, wild, and utterly irresistible!

China

DateThursday, July 16, 2026
Time10 pm – 11 pm
WhereLa Ronde, Montreal, QC
PriceFree
Linkhttps://en.sixflags.com/laronde/ouverture-themes#Chine
Tags
int'l fireworks competition outdoors
Thursday, July 16
From 10 p.m.
On the Loto-Québec stage: Bourbon
Starting at 8 p.m.

Fulu Miziki

DateThursday, July 16, 2026
Time10 pm – 11:15 pm
WhereScène TD, Village des Nuits d'Afrique, Quartier des spectacles, Montréal
PriceFree
Linkhttps://www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com/en/concerts/fulu-miziki/
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Nuits d'Afrique
“Kinshasa is bursting with stars, and Fulu Miziki Kolektiv is the wildest of them all,” (RFI, 2025). Fulu Miziki, literally “music from garbage” in Lingala, has made a splash by transporting the sounds of Kinshasa’s streets into an Afro-futuristic, techno-punk trance sound stamped with Congolese rumba and coupé-décalé that they call “twerkanda.” Once discarded objects are recycled into hand-made instruments, which the percussionists beat as if their life depended on it, releasing furious energy with urgency to take action to save the planet, amplified by their raw, powerful voices rising from the depths of their souls and through DIY cyber-costumes that reflect their commitment. Zero waste, 100% impact!

Afrohouse / Kuduro Dance Workshop with Rama MB

DateFriday, July 17, 2026
Time3 pm – 4 pm
WhereVillage des Nuits d'Afrique, Quartier des spectacles, Montréal
PriceFree
Linkhttps://www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com/en/atelier-2026/
Tags
Nuits d'Afrique
Angola – QC

La nouvelle sensation du blues du désert - Boubé

DateFriday, July 17, 2026
Time8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
WhereThéâtre de Verdure, 3939, avenue du Parc-La Fontaine
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montreal.ca/evenements/la-nouvelle-sensation-du-blues-du-desert-boube-110852
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Théâtre de Verdure outdoors
Embarquez pour un voyage musical avec Boubé, la nouvelle sensation du monde musical touareg.

Son mélange fascinant de rythmes africains et de musique traditionnelle nomade captivera votre âme. Soyez témoin de sa présence charismatique et de son jeu de guitare fougueux ne laissant personne indifférent.
Vivez la magie de Boubé. Sentez le rythme du désert palpiter dans vos veines.
Boubé (Aboubabcar Mazawadje) : Voix et guitare
Vincent Duhaime Perreault : Voix et guitare
Dylan Kell-Kirkman : Voix et basse
Sylvain Plante : Voix et batterie

Admiral T

DateFriday, July 17, 2026
Time10 pm – 11:15 pm
WhereScène TD, Village des Nuits d'Afrique, Quartier des spectacles, Montréal
PriceFree
Linkhttps://www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com/en/concerts/admiral-t/
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Nuits d'Afrique
Since 2014, he has performed on several occasions at the Festival International Nuits d’Afrique, each time amazed by the receptiveness, appreciation and diversity of the festival’s audience, of whom he has become a crowd favorite. His presence to celebrate the 40th anniversary was only natural! In three decades, Admiral T has become the king of the Caribbean reggae-dancehall sound. That’s no exaggeration for an artist who’s able to fill the 20,000 seats at the Paris-Bercy Accor Arena. Influenced by sound systems and inspired by legends like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, Admiral T blends gwoka, biguine, salsa, R&B, hip-hop and electro, all generously sprinkled with glitter and light. “A true pop cultural phenomenon … one of the rare superstars to emerge from the Creole-speaking community,” (La Presse, 2014).

BalconFest Hochelaga

DateSaturday, July 18, 2026
Time11 am – 9 pm
WhereHochelaga-Maisonneuve
Venez jouer dehors avec nous pour la première édition de BalconFest Hochelaga, le samedi 18 juillet ! 🎸🎤

Le temps d’une journée, des artistes locaux transformeront les balcons, perrons et espaces du quartier en petites scènes de concert.

🎸 Inscriptions ouvertes!
Musicien·ne·s, hôtes de balcon et bénévoles — inscrivez-vous maintenant:
👉 www.balconfest.com

Dates importantes :
📋 23 mai – Ouverture des inscriptions musiciens / balcons
📋 27 juin – Fermeture des inscriptions
📋 5 juillet – Publication de l’horaire
🎪 18 juillet – BalconFest Hochelaga
🌧️ 25 juillet – Date de pluie

Apportez votre chaise, invitez vos amis et laissez-vous guider par la musique.

📢 Suivez l’événement pour les inscriptions, l’horaire et les mises à jour.

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Come outside and play with us for the first edition of BalconFest Hochelaga on Saturday July 18! 🎸🎤

For one day, local artists will turn balconies, stoops, and neighbourhood spaces into small live music stages.

🎸 Sign-ups are open!
Musicians, balcony hosts, and volunteers — register now:
👉 www.balconfest.com

Important dates:
📋 May 23 – Musician / balcony registration opens
📋 June 27 – Registration closes
📋 July 5 – Schedule released
🎪 July 18 – BalconFest Hochelaga
🌧️ July 25 – Rain date

Bring a chair, invite your friends, and follow the music.

📢 Follow this event for registration details, the schedule, and updates.

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Boubé

DateSaturday, July 18, 2026
Time5 pm – 6:15 pm
WhereScène Loto-Québec, Village des Nuits d'Afrique, Quartier des spectacles, Montréal
PriceFree
Linkhttps://www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com/en/?post_type=concerts&p=64627&preview=true
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Nuits d'Afrique
“Boubé follows in the footsteps of several other Tuareg musicians who have emerged over the past 25 years, such as Tinariwen, Etran de l’Aïr, Imarhan, Bombino and Mdou Moctar,” (La Presse, 2025). The magnetic rhythms of his desert blues powerfully resonate with the sun-drenched spirit of Saharan nomads and the Tamasheq assouf; a repetitive, direct, and unpretentious groove, shaped by peace, travel and freedom, and carried by blazing guitars, hypnotic percussion and a deep, captivating voice. It’s like experiencing a gentle breeze shifting between soothing moments and the vibes of rock. Boubé’s latest album, Voyager (Disques Nuits d’Afrique, 2025), showcases the unique style of this charismatic guitarist and accomplished drummer.

Africa Yéwoulén - Zale Seck

DateSaturday, July 18, 2026
Time7 pm – 8 pm
WhereThéâtre de Verdure, 3939, avenue du Parc-La Fontaine
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montreal.ca/evenements/africa-yewoulen-zale-seck-110959
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Théâtre de Verdure outdoors
Plongez dans l’effervescence musicale de la ville de Dakar avec, comme guide, le talentueux Zale Seck.

Dans une fusion envoûtante de tradition et d’innovation, les mélodies du musicien sénégalais portent l’essence de son patrimoine culturel, transcendant les frontières et captivant les publics du monde entier.
Zale Seck, musicien virtuose sénégalais, propose une musique qui transpire le bouillonnement musical de Dakar. Ancrée dans le patrimoine culturel sénégalais, la musique de Zale Seck transcende les frontières, mêlant rythmes traditionnels de son pays natal et influences contemporaines.
À chaque note, il tisse des histoires d’amour, de résilience et de l’expérience humaine, captivant les publics du monde entier.
Zale Seck, voix et percussion
Assane Seck, guitare
Axel Bonnaire, batterie
Benjamin Bonnaire, clavier
Pape Ndiaye, tama
Pierre Erizias, basse
Présentation de Vues d’Afrique.
Le spectacle est suivi à 21 h de la projection du film Timpi tampa

Cumbia and Afro-Colombian Dance Workshop with Yambae

DateSunday, July 19, 2026
Time1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
WhereVillage des Nuits d'Afrique, Quartier des spectacles, Montréal
PriceFree
Linkhttps://www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com/en/atelier-2026/
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Nuits d'Afrique
Colombia – QC

Tiken Jah Fakoly

DateSunday, July 19, 2026
Time10 pm – 11:15 pm
WhereScène TD, Village des Nuits d'Afrique, Quartier des spectacles, Montréal
PriceFree
Linkhttps://www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com/en/concerts/tiken-jah-fakoly/
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Nuits d'Afrique
Those who were there are still talking about it. Among Nuits d’Afrique’s many highly memorable moments, Tiken Jah Fakoly’s closing concert of its 14th edition in the year 2000 is way up there, accompanied by Montreal musicians (they’re the best!). It marked the beginning of a mutual love affair with, as he put it, “the festival that serves as an ambassador for African culture,” (Radio-Canada, 2022). Each of his subsequent performances demonstrated the rapport between the artist and his Montreal audience. So, it is only natural for the international star to want to help celebrate the Festival’s 40th anniversary. With an astonishing stage presence, this fiery and influential reggae artist raises people’s awareness to counter illegitimate power and injustice, a self-driven mission. He advocates for unity and celebrates Africa’s diversity. Relentlessly. As if it were a mission he has set himself. The audience becomes hooked. Because he shakes things up, strikes a nerve. Because it’s true, heartfelt and resonates deeply. And because the irresistible brass, the sharp guitar riffs, and the well-balanced riddims make you desperately want to sing and dance. To express yourself.

Vidéos de femmes dans le parc - Groupe intervention Vidéo

DateTuesday, July 21, 2026
Time9 pm – 10 pm
WhereThéâtre de Verdure, 3939, avenue du Parc-La Fontaine
PriceFree
Linkhttps://montreal.ca/evenements/videos-de-femmes-dans-le-parc-groupe-intervention-video-110965
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Théâtre de Verdure outdoors
Vidéos de femmes dans le parc (VFP) fait rayonner la production indépendante québécoise et canadienne depuis 1991.

Cette 35ᵉ édition est une célébration artistique incontournable, une ode à la brièveté de nos étés. La programmation mettra à l’honneur la diversité et l’inclusion.
Programmation détaillée à venir.

Vidéos de femmes dans le parc

DateTuesday, July 21, 2026
Time9 pm – 10:15 pm
Where3939 avenue du parc La Fontaine, Montreal, QC, Canada, Quebec H2L0C7
Vidéos de femmes dans le parc (VFP) fait rayonner la production indépendante québécoise et canadienne depuis 1991.

Cette 35ᵉ édition est une célébration artistique incontournable, une ode à la brièveté de nos étés. La programmation mettra à l’honneur la diversité et l’inclusion.

Programmation détaillée à venir.

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ENTRÉE LIBRE

Les portes ouvrent trente minutes avant le début du spectacle.

Admission générale. La règle du premier arrivé premier servi s’applique pour assister aux représentations. Lorsque la capacité maximale du site est atteinte, le Théâtre ferme ses portes.

En cas d’intempéries majeures, les spectacles sont annulés. La décision est prise à la dernière minute et elle est annoncée sur le compte Facebook du Théâtre de Verdure.

Les bouteilles de verre, vélos et animaux sont interdits dans le Théâtre, à l’exception des chiens accompagnateurs pour les personnes avec des limitations fonctionnelles.

Les personnes ayant des limitations fonctionnelles peuvent consulter un document d’information pour mieux planifier leur déplacement et prendre connaissance de l'entrée leur étant dédiée au lien suivant : https://montreal.ca/lieux/theatre-de-verdure
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SPURS

DateWednesday, July 22, 2026
Time6 pm – 10 pm
WhereJardins Gamelin, Place Émilie-Gamelin
PriceFree
Linkhttps://jardinsgamelin.com/en/program/by-serie/line-dancing-with-spurs-120
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Jardins Gamelin outdoors
Queer Line Dancing! <br />
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SPURS combines traditional steps with a range of music—from honky-tonk to new country to contemporary pop. Based in the history of LGBTQ+ country and western dancing, SPURS hosts regular events in Montreal and Toronto.<br />
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Open to all, no experience required

Country Music and Dancing at Jardin Gamelin

DateWednesday, July 22, 2026
Time6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
WhereJardin Gamelin, Old Montreal
PriceFree
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Dance
Whether you're a first-time dancer or a seasoned pro, enjoy an evening of country music, fun, and dancing on one of the city's most iconic patios. Bring your friends, learn new moves, and make the most of your summer with one of the best free summer activities in Montreal!