But at Canada’s 44-year-old Festival International de Jazz de Montreal— better known as the Montreal Jazz Festival — the question is deceptive in several ways. A majority of the performances ...

And his dream came true, with a few twists along the way. Simard co-founded the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Les Francos de Montréal and the winter fest Montréal en lumière.

Historically rooted in Montreal’s rich jazz culture, jams are inherently democratic, offering live, improvisational ...

Running from Thursday, October 17, 2024, to Saturday, October 19, 2024, the festival kicks off with Dinner with the Stars at Brasserie Le Pois Penché where diners will have a chance to meet ...

Montreal is often described as Canada’s cultural hub thanks to its unique blend of French and English influences and ...

The chill is setting in, and the world's iciest festival is back to turn up the heat: Igloofest Montreal returns from January 16 to February 8, 2025, in the heart of the Old Port, with an ...

If you are drawn to the temperate summer months, make sure to book well in advance for the best rate: Montréal hosts numerous popular festivals during patio season. Data sourced from the National ...

Ten years later, she reunited with Grammy-winning producer and multi-instrumentalist Drew Jurecka for the sequel. On Friday, Nov. 8, Barber will perform at Studio Bell as part of the JazzYYC Canadian ...

Over the 16 years as a sought-after ensemble, they have carved a niche in the contemporary jazz scene by fusing traditional ...

Never a dull moment on Montreal’s film festival circuit. For years, the main source of drama was Montreal’s shambolic Festival des films du monde, under the temperamental leadership of Serge ...

At the northern edge of downtown is the Quarter des Spectacles, Montréal's Entertainment District, where more than 40 festivals and events take place during the year. Free outdoor shows ...