Expert recommendations of the top events—with tips on how to best experience these celebrations.
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Montreal International Jazz Festival
Last week in June-first week in July. One of the world's biggest and most successful jazz festivals. A plethora of outdoor free shows take over a large part of downtown, as well as indoor shows in small and large venues, including Place des Arts. www.montrealjazzfest.com
Just for Laughs
Mid-July. Largest comedy festival in the world, a public and industry event with lots of small and large standup and theatrical shows catering to all ages and tastes. Also street comedy and many family activities around Rue St.-Denis grow every year. www.hahaha.com
POP Montreal
Late September/early October. Growing festival of indie pop music, with inventive programming and special events all year long. www.popmontreal.com
Les Francofolies de Montréal
Late July. Largest festival of Francophone music outside of France, with acts from all French-speaking nations of the world. Staged by Spectra, which also produces the Jazz Fest. Big and small shows, many free concerts. www.francofolies.com
Montreal High Lights
Midwinter festival of art, food, music, and midwinter cheers sponsored, appropriately, by Hydro-Quebec. www.montrealenlumiere.com
St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival
Mid-June. One of the largest independent theater festivals in the world; wild and crazy theater arts from the margins. www.montrealfringe.ca
