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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!

5 free activities for the long weekend

  • 28
  • August
  • 2024

The kids may be back in school already, but Labour Day weekend is when we always put a proper cap on another great summer with family and friends. And there’s no shortage of activities in the Quartier des Spectacles this long weekend! (reading time 4 mins).

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Greening the Quartier des Spectacles

  • 27
  • August
  • 2024

The effects of climate change are increasingly noticeable in big-city downtowns, and Montreal is no exception. The help mitigate the impacts, the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership teamed up with urban ecology experts to develop a greening strategy.

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Fierté Montréal arrives in the Quartier des spectacles

  • 1
  • August
  • 2024

For the first time, Fierté Montréal is coming to a pair of iconic Quartier des Spectacles venues: Esplanade Tranquille and Place des Arts. The festival’s executive director, Simon Gamache, spoke to us about this year’s program, the new venues and his personal favourites. (Reading time : 3 min)

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ComediHa! Salue Montreal

  • 19
  • July
  • 2024

From July 18 to 28, Comediha! Salue Montréal will be taking over the Quartier des Spectacles to celebrate the 25th anniversary of ComediHa! Fest de Québec. (Reading time : 3 min.)

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Mark your calendar - festivals in June and July

  • 21
  • June
  • 2024

You know it’s summer in Montreal when the big festivals get rolling. And there’s always something for every taste – if you love music, comedy or circus, you’re in luck because there’s an incredible variety of days and nights out for you to choose from in the coming weeks. (Reading Time: 4 min.)

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35 amazing years of Les Francos

  • 14
  • June
  • 2024

Montreal’s famous francophone music festival is celebrating its 35th anniversary this summer, and it’ll have plenty of special surprises. (Reading time: 4 min.)

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