Montreal International Jazz Festival
Downtown · Quartier des Spectacles, Downtown
The world's largest jazz festival with hundreds of free outdoor concerts and a vibrant atmosphere.
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Best Festivals in Montreal
The best festivals in Montreal. Jazz Fest, Just for Laughs, Osheaga, Igloofest, Nuit Blanche, and the year-round programming that makes the city's festival calendar legendary.
Five picks
Osheaga
Sud-Ouest · Parc Jean-Drapeau, Sud-Ouest
Montreal's massive three-day indie music festival featuring the biggest international names on an island park.
Just For Laughs
Downtown · Place des Festivals, Downtown
The biggest comedy festival in the world, bringing global stars and hilarious street performers to the city.
Igloofest
Old Montreal · Quai Jacques-Cartier, Old Montreal
The coldest outdoor electronic music festival where thousands dance in neon snowsuits in the heart of winter.
MURAL Festival
Plateau · Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Plateau
An 11-day celebration of street art where you can watch world-class artists paint massive murals live.
From June through August, there is a major festival nearly every week: Jazz Fest, Just for Laughs, Osheaga, Heavy Montreal, POP Montreal, and more. Many offer free outdoor programming alongside ticketed shows. The Quartier des Spectacles downtown is purpose-built for these events. Plan accommodation early for Grand Prix weekend in June and Jazz Fest, which are the hardest weeks to find a room in the city.