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May 24, 2025
World Music • Khmer
Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia
After performances in Melbourne, New York, Boston, Paris, and Phnom Penh, Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia makes its Canadian premiere as part of…
June 28 and 29, 2025
Music · Rap
Nas | Illmatic: Live: w/ Symphony Orchestra
Timeless poet and rhyme-master Nas, delivered his first full-length album Illmatic in 1994. Nas went on to release 14 subsequent albums, 8 of which…
May 22 to 25, 2025
Contemporary Theatre
Lacrima
Time is running out. Eight months is all the craftspeople with their expert hands are given to fashion a wedding dress for an English princess; their…
May 29 to June 7, 2025
Classical Ballet
Don Quixote
Spain, 17th century. Don Quixote is a dreamer in search of an ideal who lives through the tales of chivalry. 
June 15, 2025
Classical Music
Adventure Awaits
Like rivers flow across borders, music reaches the hearts of anyone who listens. It transcends our differences by appealing to a common denominator:…
June 14, 2025
French Song
Daniel Bélanger
Daniel Bélanger presents an open-air show at the Place des Arts' Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in Joliette.
Arnaud Soly
July 17, 2025
Comedy · Stand-up
Décennie Juste pour rire 2010 hosted by Arnaud Soly
Relive the best moments in comedy, from 1990 to today, with Décennies Juste pour rire!
October 29 and 30, 2025
Pop Music
Sarah McLachlan | Fumbling Towards Ecstasy' 30th Anniversary Tour
Sarah McLachlan will make a stop in Montreal to celebrate the 30 years of her album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, accompanied by acoustic trio Tiny…
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. 
May 24, 2025
World Music • Khmer
Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia
After performances in Melbourne, New York, Boston, Paris, and Phnom Penh, Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia makes its Canadian premiere as part of…
June 28 and 29, 2025
Music · Rap
Nas | Illmatic: Live: w/ Symphony Orchestra
Timeless poet and rhyme-master Nas, delivered his first full-length album Illmatic in 1994. Nas went on to release 14 subsequent albums, 8 of which…
May 22 to 25, 2025
Contemporary Theatre
Lacrima
Time is running out. Eight months is all the craftspeople with their expert hands are given to fashion a wedding dress for an English princess; their…
May 29 to June 7, 2025
Classical Ballet
Don Quixote
Spain, 17th century. Don Quixote is a dreamer in search of an ideal who lives through the tales of chivalry. 
June 15, 2025
Classical Music
Adventure Awaits
Like rivers flow across borders, music reaches the hearts of anyone who listens. It transcends our differences by appealing to a common denominator:…
June 14, 2025
French Song
Daniel Bélanger
Daniel Bélanger presents an open-air show at the Place des Arts' Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in Joliette.
Arnaud Soly
July 17, 2025
Comedy · Stand-up
Décennie Juste pour rire 2010 hosted by Arnaud Soly
Relive the best moments in comedy, from 1990 to today, with Décennies Juste pour rire!
October 29 and 30, 2025
Pop Music
Sarah McLachlan | Fumbling Towards Ecstasy' 30th Anniversary Tour
Sarah McLachlan will make a stop in Montreal to celebrate the 30 years of her album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, accompanied by acoustic trio Tiny…
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. 
May 24, 2025
World Music • Khmer
Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia
After performances in Melbourne, New York, Boston, Paris, and Phnom Penh, Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia makes its Canadian premiere as part of…
June 28 and 29, 2025
Music · Rap
Nas | Illmatic: Live: w/ Symphony Orchestra
Timeless poet and rhyme-master Nas, delivered his first full-length album Illmatic in 1994. Nas went on to release 14 subsequent albums, 8 of which…
May 22 to 25, 2025
Contemporary Theatre
Lacrima
Time is running out. Eight months is all the craftspeople with their expert hands are given to fashion a wedding dress for an English princess; their…
May 29 to June 7, 2025
Classical Ballet
Don Quixote
Spain, 17th century. Don Quixote is a dreamer in search of an ideal who lives through the tales of chivalry. 
June 15, 2025
Classical Music
Adventure Awaits
Like rivers flow across borders, music reaches the hearts of anyone who listens. It transcends our differences by appealing to a common denominator:…
June 14, 2025
French Song
Daniel Bélanger
Daniel Bélanger presents an open-air show at the Place des Arts' Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in Joliette.
Arnaud Soly
July 17, 2025
Comedy · Stand-up
Décennie Juste pour rire 2010 hosted by Arnaud Soly
Relive the best moments in comedy, from 1990 to today, with Décennies Juste pour rire!
October 29 and 30, 2025
Pop Music
Sarah McLachlan | Fumbling Towards Ecstasy' 30th Anniversary Tour
Sarah McLachlan will make a stop in Montreal to celebrate the 30 years of her album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, accompanied by acoustic trio Tiny…
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. 

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Theatre · Comedy
Le dîner de cons
May 15 to October 12, 2025
8 performances
Théâtre Maisonneuve
Theatre · Monologue
Michelin
May 13 to 17, 2025
5 performances
Cinquième Salle
Duceppe
Classical Music
Requiem by Verdi
May 17, 2025
1 performance
Maison symphonique
Creation Theatre • Homage
Janette
April 9 to December 11, 2025
46 performances
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
Duceppe
Limited places
French Song
Mounia | Hier encore
May 17, 2025
1 performance
Salle Claude-Léveillée
Société pour l’avancement de la chanson d’expression française 
Opera • Italian verismo
La Bohème | Puccini
May 10 to 20, 2025
5 performances
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Opéra de Montréal
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Theatre
Kukum - Lecture théâtrale
May 18, 2025
2 performances
Salle Claude-Léveillée
Comedy
Fady Raidy Comedy Show
May 19 and 20, 2025
2 performances
Théâtre Maisonneuve
Classical Music
Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet
May 21 and 22, 2025
3 performances
Maison symphonique
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal 
Classical Music • opera
Starmania symphonique
May 21, 2025
1 performance
Théâtre Maisonneuve

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Jazz Music
Amanda Marshall
June 27, 2025
1 performance
Théâtre Maisonneuve
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Comedy · Stand-up
Sam Breton | Nouveau spectacle
November 11, 2025
1 performance
Théâtre Maisonneuve
Music · Electronic
A/Visions 2
August 23, 2025
1 performance
Théâtre Maisonneuve
MUTEK
Music · Electronic
A/Visions 1
August 22, 2025
1 performance
Théâtre Maisonneuve
MUTEK
Pop Music • Kmer
Locko 100% Live
August 2, 2025
1 performance
Théâtre Maisonneuve
New date added
Music · Rap
Nas | Illmatic: Live: w/ Symphony Orchestra
June 28 and 29, 2025
2 performances
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
New date added
Musical Theatre
Pub Royal
August 6 to December 21, 2025
99 performances
Théâtre Maisonneuve
Creation Theatre • Homage
Janette
April 9 to December 11, 2025
46 performances
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
Duceppe
Cathy Gauthier Promotion
Comedy · Stand-up
Décennie Juste pour rire 1990 hosted by Cathy Gauthier
July 17, 2025
1 performance
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
Juste pour rire Festival
Dominic and Martin Promotion
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

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    Le siècle de Janette
    March 26 to May 18, 2025
    Salle d'exposition

    Through her eyes and in her own words, Janette shares what she has witnessed, experienced and influenced, offering an intimate perspective on the major upheavals in our society. 

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    Discovery and Celebration of Cambodian Culture
    May 24 and 25, 2025
    Salon urbain

    Two days of free activities showcasing Cambodian culture through various forms of art as part of the Festival Champa.

    Discover and Celebrate Cambodian Culture Free
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    Concours Scène Ouverte Juste pour rire | Semi-final
    July 17, 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!

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FTA – Festival TransAmériques: 4 suggestions to shake up your festival routine

As it does every year, the FTA is once again kicking off Montreal’s festival season. The Festival’s 19th edition promises to offer even more original offerings that stray off the beaten path. Here are ideas that are sure to please fearless festivalgoers!

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Half Moon Run : in Four Movements

Montreal band Half Moon Run is a global musical phenomenon: 15 years of music and four albums later, the band, with its folk-rock influences and soaring harmonies, continues to surprise.

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Festival Champa: Spotlight on Cambodia in Montreal

To highlight this resilience and celebrate Cambodia, the first edition of the Saison du Cambodge Festival will take place at Place des Arts from May 23 to 25.

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