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It’s officially summer and the upcoming events in Montreal are endless. From music festivals to a 1750 marketplace reenactment, check out our list of events to find something to do in Montreal this summer.
Check out one of these free festivals gathering drummers, dancers, vendors, and spectators.
When: Sundays from May 1 to September 25
Where: Mount Royal Park
Go to an outdoor electronic music event which brings together thousands of EDM enthusiasts throughout the summer.
When: Sundays from May 22 to October 2
Where: Jean-Drapeau Park
Enjoy the playful atmosphere of practicing yoga while seeing Montreal’s beautiful waters.
When: June 4 to September 3
Where: Saint Lawrence River in LaSalle and Parc Jean-Drapeau on Notre Dame Island
Be one of the 2 million people who attend the largest jazz festival in the world.
When: June 29 to July 9
Where: Quartier des spectacles (see this link for info about access to the site)
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Celebrate Montreal’s Caribbean community with DJs, performers, music, and a parade. There will be food there, but if you want to get in on the action early check out these Caribbean restaurants.
When: July 2
Where: The streets of downtown Montreal
Festival de l’International des Feux Loto-Québec (International Fireworks Competition)
See the sky light up from this fireworks competition with competitors from around the world.
When: July 2 to 30
Where: La Ronde
Tip: Check out these spots to watch Montreal Fireworks for free
See live entertainment, participate in workshops, and taste some of Montreal’s best food.
When: July 4 & 5, 11 & 12
Where: Jean-Drapeau Park
From contortion to juggling, see everything the circus has to offer with various shows throughout the event.
When: July 7 to 17
Where: See here for a list of venues
See a wide range of fans dressed in their craziest costumes come together to meet their favourite characters, take pictures and get autographs.
When: July 8 to 10
Where: Palais des congrès de Montréal
Festival International Nuits D’Afrique
Check out this international event with free shows and concerts to celebrate African music and culture.
When: July 12 to 24
Where: Le Parterre du Quartier des spectacles and Îlot Clark
Juste Pour Rire Festival (Just for Laughs)
This is the largest international comedy festival in the world which attracts talent scouts, booking agents, managers, and producers looking for stars.
When: July 13 to August 1
Where: Quartier des spectacles
Tip: Check out these 11 free activities to do at the Just for Laughs Festival
This indie music festival features the industry’s hottest acts.
When: July 29 to 31
Where: Jean-Drapeau Park
This music festival features mainly electronic music, but also has some other genres like hip hop. It’s one of the most popular summer events in Montreal.
When: August 5 & 6
Where: Jean-Drapeau Park
Yet another music festival, but this time, with heavy metal bands.
When: August 6 & 7
Where: Jean-Drapeau Park’s Plaine des jeux
Everyone is invited to this celebration of the LGBTA community.
When: August 8 to 14
Where: Starting on the corner of saint-Mathieu Street and ending in the Village
Check out these free fashion shows in the downtown core.
When: August 15 to 20
Where: Quartier des spectacles
Go back in time to 1750 to see what it was like to shop, dress and socialize in Montreal’s first marketplace.
When: August 27 and 28
Where: Pointe-à-Callière
Whether you live in Montreal or are travelling there this summer, we hope there’s something on this list you’ll enjoy.
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Laura has a B.A. in Honours Communications Studies from McMaster University and is currently enrolled in Humber’s Public Relations Postgraduate program. She is passionate about writing and local business, so this blog is the perfect combination of the two.
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