This iconic Montreal event is a musical playground that draws artists and fans from every continent. More than 350 concerts span ten days, with the city’s Quartier des Spectacles turning into a sprawling live music venue. Free outdoor shows fill every block while ticketed performances bring world-class talent to venues like Place des Arts and Club Soda. From traditional jazz to avant-garde, soul, funk, blues, and even pop, the soundscape is broad and endlessly creative. Food stalls, artist markets, and family areas keep things buzzing well beyond the stage. With music from noon until midnight, the Montreal International Jazz Festival blends discovery, world-class sound, and an unbeatable urban vibe.

• 350+ live performances, many of them free
• Outdoor stages and street performances
• Major artists performing at Place des Arts and other theatres
• Festival marketplace and food vendors
• Family Zone with daytime concerts and activities
• Late-night jam sessions and club shows