Montreal Jazz Festival
The world’s largest jazz festival turns downtown into one giant open-air stage each summer.
For ten days the Quartier des Spectacles pulses with music. Hundreds of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal concerts are free and outdoors, drawing crowds of every age beneath the city lights.
Beyond jazz you’ll find blues, funk, world and electronic acts — plus food trucks and a buzzing festival village.
Highlights
- Catch free outdoor headline shows
- Discover acts in intimate club venues
- Soak up the festival-village atmosphere
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Travel tip: Download the festival app to plan around the free outdoor stages.