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March 17 to 22, 2026
Musical Theatre
& Juliet
Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet…
July 23 to 26, 2025
Theatre • Comedy
Qu’est-ce qu’on a fait au Bon Dieu?
A comedy that laughs at our prejudices. A show that is both touching, hilarious, and full of diversity. A must-see to celebrate the richness of our…
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. 
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. Hosted by Fortune Feimster, this gala…
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 10, 2025
Classical Music • Film Soundtracks
Demon Slayer | Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert
Dive into the mesmerizing world of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba like never before with this concert and immerse yourself in an extraordinary live…
August 30, 2025
French Song
Roch Voisine | Hélène 35
An open-air show at the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in Joliette!
March 17 to 22, 2026
Musical Theatre
& Juliet
Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet…
July 23 to 26, 2025
Theatre • Comedy
Qu’est-ce qu’on a fait au Bon Dieu?
A comedy that laughs at our prejudices. A show that is both touching, hilarious, and full of diversity. A must-see to celebrate the richness of our…
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. 
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. Hosted by Fortune Feimster, this gala…
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 10, 2025
Classical Music • Film Soundtracks
Demon Slayer | Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert
Dive into the mesmerizing world of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba like never before with this concert and immerse yourself in an extraordinary live…
August 30, 2025
French Song
Roch Voisine | Hélène 35
An open-air show at the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in Joliette!
March 17 to 22, 2026
Musical Theatre
& Juliet
Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet…
July 23 to 26, 2025
Theatre • Comedy
Qu’est-ce qu’on a fait au Bon Dieu?
A comedy that laughs at our prejudices. A show that is both touching, hilarious, and full of diversity. A must-see to celebrate the richness of our…
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. 
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. Hosted by Fortune Feimster, this gala…
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 10, 2025
Classical Music • Film Soundtracks
Demon Slayer | Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert
Dive into the mesmerizing world of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba like never before with this concert and immerse yourself in an extraordinary live…
August 30, 2025
French Song
Roch Voisine | Hélène 35
An open-air show at the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in Joliette!
The Grand Return of Kent Nagano with the OSM

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Comedy • Stand-up
Décennie Juste pour rire 2000 hosted by Silvi Tourigny
July 18, 2025
1 performance
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
Juste pour rire Festival
Sans présentation
Comedy • Stand-up
Rodage de Galas Juste pour rire | Sans présentation
July 17 to 19, 2025
3 performances
Cinquième Salle
Juste pour rire Festival
Comedy
Kiff de ouf !
July 16 to 20, 2025
5 performances
Salle Claude-Léveillée
Juste pour rire Festival
Constellation AKAMUS + Mendelssohn I: Saint Paul
Classical Music
Constellation AKAMUS + Mendelssohn I: Saint Paul
July 18, 2025
1 performance
Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay
Festival de Lanaudière
Comedy
C’est l’heure du rire avec Steve Biko
July 18, 2025
1 performance
Salle Claude-Léveillée
Juste pour rire Festival
Comedy • Stand-up
Décennie Juste pour rire 2020 hosted by Tommy Néron
July 18, 2025
1 performance
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
Juste pour rire Festival
Comedy
C’est l’heure du rire avec Sam Vigneault
July 18, 2025
1 performance
Salle Claude-Léveillée
Juste pour rire Festival
Limited places
Comedy • Stand-up
Gala de la francophonie Juste pour rire
July 19, 2025
2 performances
Théâtre Maisonneuve
Juste pour rire Festival
Limited places
Comedy • Stand-up
Décennie Juste pour rire 1990 hosted by Dominic and Martin
July 19, 2025
1 performance
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
Juste pour rire Festival
Constellation AKAMUS + Mendelssohn II: Elijah
Classical Music
Constellation AKAMUS + Mendelssohn II: Elijah
July 19, 2025
1 performance
Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay
Festival de Lanaudière

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Classical Music • dance
Susan Xianshu Huang | I Love You, China
October 18, 2025
1 performance
Théâtre Maisonneuve
Comedy
Breaking Down the Pilot Structure with Anthony Q. Farrell, Showrunner
July 25, 2025
1 performance
Salle Claude-Léveillée
Just for Laughs Festival
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Musical Theatre
& Juliet
March 17 to 22, 2026
8 performances
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Broadway
On sale soon
Musical Theatre
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
June 9 to 14, 2026
8 performances
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Broadway
On sale soon
Musical Theatre
Disney’s The Lion King
August 19 to September 6, 2026
24 performances
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Broadway
Classical Music • dance
A Viennese Evening: Songs, Waltzes & Romance
November 2, 2025
1 performance
Maison symphonique
World Music • Folk dance
Mexican Serenade
September 12, 2025
2 performances
Cinquième Salle
Jazz Music • brazilian
Musique de Hermeto Pascoal
September 18, 2025
1 performance
Cinquième Salle
Orchestre national de jazz
Jazz Music
Compositrices d’hier à aujourd’hui
October 30, 2025
1 performance
Cinquième Salle
Orchestre national de jazz
Jazz Music
Charlie Parker with Strings
November 27, 2025
1 performance
Cinquième Salle
Orchestre national de jazz
Until July 27

Two 100% comedy festivals

Just for Laughs and Juste pour rire take over all Place des Arts' venues with a highly diverse program in both French and English!

Free activities

  • Comedy
    J’ai aussi écrit un livre | When literature takes to the stage
    July 16 to 20, 2025
    Salle Claude-Léveillée

    Two comedians, two books, one subject.

    J’ai aussi écrit un livre | When literature takes to the stage Free
  • activities
    Open House Day at the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay
    July 20, 2025
    Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay

    Explore the beautiful Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay grounds and take part in creative workshops that will spark your imagination. A variety of activities will be available throughout the day.

    Free
  • Comedy • Stand-up
    Concours Scène Ouverte Juste pour rire
    July 17 to 19, 2025
    Salle Claude-Léveillée

    The prestigious Scène ouverte Juste pour rire competition is coming to Montreal for two electrifying evenings where the best emerging talents will compete to go on a European tour!

    Concours Scène Ouverte Juste pour rire | Demi-finale Free
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Magic in 2025: Illusion Meets New Tech

As Place des Arts is presenting Luc Langevin’s new show in July and August, we asked ourselves how the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) might be affecting the world of magic in 2025.

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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.

Article Recommendations Festival
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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