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July 19, 2025
Comedy · Stand-up
Gala de la francophonie Juste pour rire
The Gala de la francophonie Juste pour rire is a must-see for fans of French-language comedy, both local and international.
July 30 to August 2, 2025
Musical Theatre • adaptation
Les Belles-Sœurs symphonique
Based on one of Quebec’s greatest works of drama, by Michel Tremblay. 
Fortune Feimster Gala
July 26, 2025
Comedy · Stand-up
Fortune Feimster Gala
The iconic Just For Laughs Galas return to Montreal, delivering stand-up comedy’s biggest international night.
The Grand Return of Kent Nagano with the OSM
August 1, 2025
Classical Music
The Grand Return of Kent Nagano with the OSM
Few artists have left such a profound and lasting mark on the Québec and Canadian musical scene as Kent Nagano, Music Director of the OSM for over…
August 19 to September 7, 2025
Musical Theatre • hip-hop · jazz · R&B
Hamilton
Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is the epic saga of Alexander Hamilton, based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. Set to a score that blends hip-hop,…
August 6 to December 21, 2025
Musical Theatre
Pub Royal
Welcome to our place! Welcome to the craziest bar in Quebec. Welcome to the universe of Pub Royal, the musical of Les Cowboys Fringants!
August 8, 2025
Asian Music • rock • pop
CODA in concert
The official singer of many JoJo's Bizarre Adventure songs is coming to Canada for the very first time!
August 30, 2025
French Song
Roch Voisine | Hélène 35
An open-air show at the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in Joliette!
February 22, 2026
African Dance
Les Ballets Africains
Exhibiting an inimitable blend of dance, music, and storytelling, with spectacular displays of acrobatics, the multifaceted intensity of traditional…
July 19, 2025
Comedy · Stand-up
Gala de la francophonie Juste pour rire
The Gala de la francophonie Juste pour rire is a must-see for fans of French-language comedy, both local and international.
July 30 to August 2, 2025
Musical Theatre • adaptation
Les Belles-Sœurs symphonique
Based on one of Quebec’s greatest works of drama, by Michel Tremblay. 
Fortune Feimster Gala
July 26, 2025
Comedy · Stand-up
Fortune Feimster Gala
The iconic Just For Laughs Galas return to Montreal, delivering stand-up comedy’s biggest international night.
The Grand Return of Kent Nagano with the OSM
August 1, 2025
Classical Music
The Grand Return of Kent Nagano with the OSM
Few artists have left such a profound and lasting mark on the Québec and Canadian musical scene as Kent Nagano, Music Director of the OSM for over…
August 19 to September 7, 2025
Musical Theatre • hip-hop · jazz · R&B
Hamilton
Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is the epic saga of Alexander Hamilton, based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. Set to a score that blends hip-hop,…
August 6 to December 21, 2025
Musical Theatre
Pub Royal
Welcome to our place! Welcome to the craziest bar in Quebec. Welcome to the universe of Pub Royal, the musical of Les Cowboys Fringants!
August 8, 2025
Asian Music • rock • pop
CODA in concert
The official singer of many JoJo's Bizarre Adventure songs is coming to Canada for the very first time!
August 30, 2025
French Song
Roch Voisine | Hélène 35
An open-air show at the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in Joliette!
February 22, 2026
African Dance
Les Ballets Africains
Exhibiting an inimitable blend of dance, music, and storytelling, with spectacular displays of acrobatics, the multifaceted intensity of traditional…
July 19, 2025
Comedy · Stand-up
Gala de la francophonie Juste pour rire
The Gala de la francophonie Juste pour rire is a must-see for fans of French-language comedy, both local and international.
July 30 to August 2, 2025
Musical Theatre • adaptation
Les Belles-Sœurs symphonique
Based on one of Quebec’s greatest works of drama, by Michel Tremblay. 
Fortune Feimster Gala
July 26, 2025
Comedy · Stand-up
Fortune Feimster Gala
The iconic Just For Laughs Galas return to Montreal, delivering stand-up comedy’s biggest international night.
The Grand Return of Kent Nagano with the OSM
August 1, 2025
Classical Music
The Grand Return of Kent Nagano with the OSM
Few artists have left such a profound and lasting mark on the Québec and Canadian musical scene as Kent Nagano, Music Director of the OSM for over…
August 19 to September 7, 2025
Musical Theatre • hip-hop · jazz · R&B
Hamilton
Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is the epic saga of Alexander Hamilton, based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. Set to a score that blends hip-hop,…
August 6 to December 21, 2025
Musical Theatre
Pub Royal
Welcome to our place! Welcome to the craziest bar in Quebec. Welcome to the universe of Pub Royal, the musical of Les Cowboys Fringants!
August 8, 2025
Asian Music • rock • pop
CODA in concert
The official singer of many JoJo's Bizarre Adventure songs is coming to Canada for the very first time!
August 30, 2025
French Song
Roch Voisine | Hélène 35
An open-air show at the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in Joliette!
February 22, 2026
African Dance
Les Ballets Africains
Exhibiting an inimitable blend of dance, music, and storytelling, with spectacular displays of acrobatics, the multifaceted intensity of traditional…
Fortune Feimster Gala
The Grand Return of Kent Nagano with the OSM

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Christian Tetzlaff: All Bach
Classical Music
Christian Tetzlaff: All Bach
July 10, 2025
1 performance
Église de Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez
Festival de Lanaudière
New date added
Magic
Luc Langevin | L’illusionniste
July 11 to August 31, 2025
9 performances
Théâtre Maisonneuve
Contemporary Folklore with collectif9
Classical Music
Contemporary Folklore with collectif9
July 12, 2025
1 performance
Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay
Festival de Lanaudière
Chanticleer: At the Origins of Polyphony
Classical Music
Chanticleer: At the Origins of Polyphony
July 13, 2025
1 performance
Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay
Festival de Lanaudière
Beethoven, Signed Weilerstein and Barnatan
Classical Music
Beethoven, Signed Weilerstein and Barnatan
July 15, 2025
1 performance
Église de Saint-Sulpice
Festival de Lanaudière
Comedy · Stand-up
Décennie Juste pour rire 2020 hosted by Suzie Bouchard
July 16, 2025
1 performance
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
Juste pour rire Festival
Comedy
Québec Nostalgie – Radio Enfer Special
July 16, 2025
1 performance
Cinquième Salle
Juste pour rire Festival
Comedy
Kiff de ouf !
July 16 to 20, 2025
5 performances
Salle Claude-Léveillée
Juste pour rire Festival
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Music · Rock • alternative
Beck with Orchestre Métropolitain
July 16, 2025
1 performance
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Comedy
C’est l’heure du rire avec Sarah Lélé
July 16 and 20, 2025
2 performances
Salle Claude-Léveillée
Juste pour rire Festival

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Comedy · Stand-up
Gina Yashere | 2025 One Hell of a Decade
July 25, 2025
1 performance
Salle Claude-Léveillée
Just for Laughs Festival
New date added
Comedy
Nish Kumar | Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe
July 23 and 25, 2025
2 performances
Salle Claude-Léveillée
Just for Laughs Festival
Asian Music • Anisong Rock
Spyair in concert
August 9, 2025
1 performance
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Promotion
Theatre • dance
The City of Tales
September 23, 2025
1 performance
Cinquième Salle
Comedy
DeAnne Smith
July 26, 2025
1 performance
Salle Claude-Léveillée
Just for Laughs Festival
Asian Music • rock • pop
CODA in concert
August 8, 2025
1 performance
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
World Music • flamenco
Gipsy Kings
October 11, 2025
1 performance
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Classical Music • Dance
Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert
January 1, 2026
1 performance
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Your Holiday Destination
Opera · Grand Canon
Carmen | Bizet
May 2 to 12, 2026
5 performances
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Opéra de Montréal
Comedy
Gala Comédie Star 1
January 10, 2026
1 performance
Cinquième Salle

Free activities

  • Visual Art
    Histoires d’Invincibles
    June 3 to July 20, 2025
    Salle d'exposition

    Discover Histoires d’Invincibles, an exhibition that showcases 11 inspiring Afro-descendant figures, highlighting the importance of history and diversity.

    Free
  • Cinema
    Boléro
    July 10, 2025
    Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay

    The movie Boléro presented at the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in a free open-air cinema for the whole family.

    Free
  • Commemoration
    Hommage national à la vie de Serge Fiori
    July 15, 2025
    Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier

    A moment to reflect on Serge Fiori’s journey and the legacy he left to all who knew him—or were touched by him in the unique way that only he could.

    Sold out
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Just For Laughs : 4 Must-See Shows at Place des Arts

It should come as no surprise to learn that Just For Laughs (JFL) Montreal is the world’s largest comedy festival: from July 16 to 27, some 1,700 artists, actors, comedians, and other showbiz pros will take over the Quartier des Spectacles.

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Juste pour rire: From Nostalgia and New Faces to Le meilleur des décennies

This year, the Juste pour rire Festival is presenting Le meilleur des décennies in Théâtre Jean-Duceppe at Place des Arts. We spoke to comedian and screenwriter Suzie Bouchard, who will host Le meilleur des décennies and a show dedicated to the 2020s.

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Festival de Lanaudière: Classical Music’s Elite, Naturally

The Festival de Lanaudière returns in full force for its 48th edition with a remarkable lineup. As the largest open-air classical music festival in North America, the Festival is back with 25 concerts featuring 1000 local and international artists.

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