In 2008, the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal runs from June 26-July 6.
In addition to Aretha Franklin and Steely Dan, The 29th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal has just added Leonard Cohen who hasn't performed in his native city for 15 years.
James Taylor and his Band of Legends perform pop music hits from the last 40 years on Sunday, July 6, 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Centre.
For complete venue and ticket details including the lists of free concerts visit Montreal Jazz Fest.
Throughout July, the world's largest comedy event features 1,600 comedy club shows and outdoor free performances.
This year's special guests include Joan Rivers and Kathy Griffin.
Telephone: 514 845-2322
Toll free: 1 888 244-3155
Just For laughs
From July 9 to September 28, 2008, at the Beverley Webster Rolph Hall, the third edition of the annual Music Video program will focus on talented, young Montrealers who use the music video format for experimentation and often a segue into a film making career.
From July 18-20 inclusive, A Cirque du Soleil offshoot, The 7 Fingers, with performers from Mexico and Nunavut offer a circus/theatrical work in progress at the Performance Hall starting at 8 pm.
The 20 performers from around the world aim to show the audience how art can bridge cultures and show each of us how we, as artists, are constantly working on our greatest opus: our own lives.
Tickets are $18 in person at the TOHU box office
2345, Jarry Street East (corner of Iberville)
Montreal (Quebec)
By telephone:514 376-TOHU (8648)
or 1 888 376-TOHU (8648)
From July 9 to September 28, 2008 playwrights, choreographers, video makers and photographers to name a few, employ the big screen as a canvas on which to present their creations as they explore the future of this medium.
For more information, visit Museum of Contemporary Art
From July 24th until August 3rd, take in over 50 indoor and 150 outdoor concerts featuring Francophone musicians from Quebec and abroad.
For tickets and to find out about free shows call: 514 525-7732
MAIN TICKET OFFICE
Métropolis
59, East St-Catherine street
Until September 7, 2008 The Musee D'Art Contemporain de Montreal will host over 30 Quebec contemporary artists. It's the largest ever of these triennial shows and includes artworks in a variety of genres.
Telephone : 514 847-6226
185, Sainte-Catherine West (corner of Jeanne-Mance)
Montréal, Québec
H2X 3X5
Museum of Contemporary Art