Montreal International Jazz Festival

Montreal, Quebec is the go-to place in summer for music lovers. The Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents more than 650 concerts, featuring 3,000 artists from around the globe. Among the 650 concerts, over 450 are free outdoor performances. The others are presented in indoor jazz clubs and amphitheatres. The 10-day-long festival gets over 200,000 visitors from more than 30 countries. The festival usually takes place at the end of June and lasts 10 days (in 2026, the festival is on from June 25 to July 4). For most outdoor concerts, admission is free. For indoor concerts, you will have to book your tickets in advance. Click here to learn about the various performers and book your tickets.