Montreal Events

The largest pyrotechnics competition of its kind in the world, the Montreal International Fireworks Competition has been going since 1985 and is one of this city's top attractions. Head for Parc Jean-Drapeau or La Ronde for a view of the spectacle.

The Festival International Nuits d’Afrique is back in Montreal. As North America’s biggest world music spectacle, the Festival International Nuits d’Afrique is a fitting showcase for all musical styles of African descent and a great opportunity to discover the sounds of the continent via the Montreal festival scene. This world-class music event will present plenty of acts from different countries, plus free outdoor activities and shows for the whole family.

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For a rib-tickling, hilarious time, Montreal is the place to be over 10 days in midsummer. Daily helpings of mirth and laughter are doled out at comedy shows across the city, featuring some of the world's top comedy acts. In addition to that, there are plenty of free events to tickle the funny bone. Just For Laughs run comedy shows year-round, but festival time also features Crowd Pleasers, a comprehensive variety of interactive, outrageous, popular and entertaining activities and events designed to reach as wide an audience as possible. These vignettes of comic street theatre attract people of all ages and backgrounds. La Grande Bouffe is a big free feast that attracts thousands, and the festival concludes with a spectacular Big Event held in Quebec.

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Celebrating international and local high-fashion and design, this is a rather glamorous event that features renowned national designers, exciting musical performances and special events.

Independent film festival with entrants from around the world in an event that is designed to encourage cultural diversity and understanding.

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Film, art, music and dance celebrating native culture. Other myriad events, from gastronomy to cinematography, from poetry readings to electro concerts, also take place.

The Rogers Cup Men's event and the Rogers Cup Women's event are each important legs of the ATP Masters Series. They rotate each year between the Rexall Centre in Toronto and the Uniprix Stadium in Montreal. The men's event features the biggest names in the game - since the inception of the Masters Series in 2000, the top 52 players in the world are automatically entered. Record crowds turn up to watch the top level encounters of this competition, but there is more than just tennis on offer. The Rogers Cup mixes sport and culture, including music concerts and lavish opening ceremonies.

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MUTEK is a digital arts and electronic music festival, featuring artists and professionals from different countries for five days of indoor and outdoor performances, presentations, special events, workshops and panels. The MUTEK name has become synonymous with groundbreaking live performances by the most adventurous talents contemporary electronic music has to offer, and this edition is no exception.

Ticket prices vary. Many performances are free.

Gay benefit party and cultural week, hosted by some of the world’s biggest DJs, attended by revellers and raising money for HIV/AIDs charities.

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