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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!

10 Festivals for Your August Calendar

  • 3
  • August
  • 2023

Are you wondering what to do at the Quartier des Spectacles this August? We suggest taking risks, going out, dancing and celebrating Montreal’s cultural richness by attending a myriad of festivals dedicated to everything from cinema, to dance, to digital art! (Reading time: 5 min.)

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6 Tips for Perfect Festival Outings with the Whole Family

  • 13
  • July
  • 2023

The summer season is in full swing with MONTREAL COMPLÉMENT CiRQUE, Just for Laughs, Zoofest and the Nuits d'Afrique festival. The Quartier des Spectacles is abuzz with events for young and old alike! (Reading time: 4 min.)

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Montreal: jazzier than ever!

  • 29
  • June
  • 2023

Montreal’s annual jazz fest – the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal – is the flagship event of our summer festival season. We spoke with programming director Maurin Auxéméry about the 2023 edition. (Reading time: 3 min.)

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7 terrasses for whiling away summer days in the Quartier des Spectacles

  • 9
  • June
  • 2023

Summer is finally here! When the heat rises thirst soon follows – and there’s no better place to quench it than on a terrasse. If you’re looking for the perfect place to sit down with your friends and enjoy a sunny drink in the Quartier des Spectacles. (Reading time : 2 min.)

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When monsters take over the Quartier des Spectacles

  • 14
  • April
  • 2023

The Secret Life of Monsters is an immersive event, halfway between a video game and mixed reality. Jean-Philippe Desjardins, the director and co-founder of Wallrus Creative Technologies,tells us more. (Reading time: 3 min.)

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With Ville orchestre, everyone's an artist

  • 6
  • April
  • 2023

With the return of spring and warmer weather, the city is coming out of hibernation! On the Promenade des Artistes, you’ll find Ville orchestre, a fun new interactive musical installation that’s taking over from the iconic 21 Balançoires/21 Swings. (Reading time: 4 min.)

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The Art Souterrain festival marks 15 years with a festive theme!

  • 17
  • March
  • 2023

For the last 15 years, the Art Souterrain Festival has been brightening public spaces by showcasing contemporary art. From March 18 to April 9, it invites the public to come out for 3 festive weeks centred around 5 exhibition venues, a host of activities and free experiences.(Reading time: 4 min.)

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