Francos de Montréal

June 13 to 21, 2025

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With a focus on French-language music, the Francos de Montréal is an annual 10-day celebration of culture that inspires Québec pride in the very heart of the Quartier des Spectacles. From Hip-Hop to Electronica by way of Folk and Pop, the language of Molière is celebrated across genres and styles. Featuring an eclectic range of free mega-shows, the Francos fest sets the tone for a dynamic season of celebrations at Place des Arts.

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  • French Song
    Louis-Jean Cormier | Les entretoits
    June 13 to 15, 2025
    3 performances
    Cinquième Salle

    Louis-Jean Cormier returns to his roots with this new show!

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  • Pop Music • Tribute
    D’eux, 30 ans déjà: Célébrons Céline!
    June 15, 2025
    1 performance
    Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier

    30 years ago, Céline Dion released D'eux, an album written and produced by Jean-Jacques Goldman, the perfect union of a singer with a unique voice and a gifted songwriter. An historic success: D'eux shattered all records, won the hearts of the public and became the best-selling French-language album in the world.

  • French Song
    Claude Lemesle, le grand parolier de la chanson française
    June 19 and 20, 2025
    2 performances
    Salle Claude-Léveillée

    Claude Lemesle is one of the greatest French songwriters of all time. No less than a hundred of the countless songs he has written have become classics. 

    New date added
  • French Song
    Bruno Pelletier | Miserere: 25th anniversary
    June 19, 2025
    2 performances
    Théâtre Maisonneuve

    Bruno Pelletier will end his Miserere 25th Anniversary tour this summer in Montreal. 

    Limited places
  • Pop Music • French
    Alain Souchon accompanied by Ours and Pierre Souchon
    June 20, 2025
    1 performance
    Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier

    Just over 4 years ago, Alain Souchon released a critically acclaimed new album, Âme fifties, the result of a close collaboration with his two sons. A triumphant tour of over 100 dates followed.

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A celebration of Francophone culture

Thousands of people gather each year to celebrate Francophone culture from all over the world. For 35 years now, the Francos de Montréal has energized the heart of the city in summer, featuring an increasingly broad program showcasing all musical backgrounds. This festival is a source of pride as well as a premier showcase for the French language. 

An opportunity for the next generation to interact with accomplished artists, the event showcases a wealth of talents who share the stage in extraordinary themed evenings. Nine days of festivities take place in the various venues around Place des Arts, with a program that takes full advantage of the unique Quartier des Spectacles. This one-of-a-kind celebration of Franco culture is not to be missed!

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