Summer activities in downtown Montreal

Like every summer, downtown Montreal has now come to life. For newcomers or people going through relocation in the city, this is an ideal season to explore cultural opportunities and feel the pulse of local communities.

A good starting point

Why not start your exploration of downtown Montreal with the help of certified guides from the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec? This is exactly what the Quartier des spectacles free walking tour offers!

Downtown festivals

Montreal International Jazz Festival (June 28 to July 7)

Celebrating its 38th edition this year, Montreal Jazz Fest is one of the world's busiest jazz festivals worldwide. You wouldn’t want to miss that.

Grand Montréal Comédie Fest (July 1 to 15)

This summer marks the first edition of the Grand Montréal Comédie Fest that will introduce you to the greatest talents of emerging humor in Quebec.

Zoofest (July 5 to 28)

More raw and crude, Zoofest humor events do not support censorship. Sensitive hearts abstain!

Festival International Nuits d’Afrique (July 10 to 22)

Completely exotic, the Festival International Nuits d’Afrique brings to the Montréal population, tourists, and newcomers, on a great musical journey.

Just for Laughs (July 14 to 29)

With its new direction, the Just for Laughs Festival will continue to attract the crowds and the biggest comedians of the world.

Fantasia Film Festival (July 13 to August 1)

With its unique programming that attracts more and more people each year, the Fantasia Film Festival is "a major reference on the international genre cinema scene and one of the country's most popular film events."

Festival Mode & Design (August 20th to 25th)

Taking place right in the heart of downtown Montreal, the Festival Mode & Design brings together designers, retailers, and fashion enthusiasts from across the country in a large outdoor event.

This is just a brief sampling of the activities taking place in the heart of Montreal this summer. It seems that the city still hosts a summer of discoveries and great gatherings! These are great opportunities for anyone looking to explore the city for the purpose of settling down or simply to enjoy some extended vacation.

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Sources: sorstu.ca, destinationcentreville.com, quartierdesspectacles.com
Photo: official Quartier des spectacles, Montréal Facebook page