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THE QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES BLOG

The blog of the Quartier des Spectacles is a window on the people and places that make Montreal’s cultural heart beat. From festivals to performance venues, from restaurants to avant-garde art. Every week, you’re invited to discover the city’s liveliest square kilometre!

JFL’s mission : Make people happy!

  • 19
  • July
  • 2016

That is the three-word mantra that has defined Just for Laughs and Juste pour rire for over three decades. Until July 31, the 34th edition of the twin festivals take over Montreal with giggles, galas, parades and more

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Fantasia: 20 years of wild and crazy movies!

  • 14
  • July
  • 2016

Directors and actors attending Fantasia for the first time are always amazed: audiences at this festival are intensely focused on the films. Naturally, the filmmakers come away wanting to return to Montreal as soon as possible

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8 ways to make the most of Zoofest & OFF-JFL

  • 7
  • July
  • 2016

“There’s no excuse for people to miss Zoofest & OFF-JFL, even if they’re taking two weeks of vacation, since the festival lasts 24 days,” says programming director Fannie Bissonnette. “Ours is the longest – and I hope funniest – festival in North America!”

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The circus is coming to Les Jardins Gamelin!

  • 6
  • July
  • 2016

The new free production from the MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE festival is set to make some noise. From July 7 to 17, in the heart of Les Jardins Gamelin, 30 acrobats will be accompanied by as many citizens, all working together to put on an amazing show for you.

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