THE QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES BLOG

There’s still time to enjoy Les Jardins Gamelin, this downtown oasis, summer is held over until October 2. Experience the gardens every day – and each day is completely different from the last

The conventional “Fashion Week” approach to fashion festivals, popular worldwide, is getting a makeover. More and more of the industry’s big names are staging their runway shows in unusual venues and even outdoors. Why? To make fashion more accessible for everyone

Everyone is invited to a glorious musical marathon, with the fifth annual Classical Spree presented by the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) and Couche-Tard. During the festival’s three days, 30 concerts lasting 45 minutes will be presented at Place des Arts

Reggae by Shauit, a compelling film by Dan Taulapapa McMullin, the colourful works of Riel Benn. As different as they are from one another, these artists’ works are inspired by tradition without rejecting modern influences

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

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

The Festival International Nuits d’Afrique de Montréal has come a long way in 30 years. Throughout the festival’s history, world music has been on the rise here and around the globe

“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!”

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.

There are traditional jazzmen and women. There are bands that take jazz inspirations into uncharted territory. There are seasoned old-timers, and there are youngsters who are just starting out.

Experience a free walking tour of the Quartier des Spectacles through the eyes of a participant, Xavier K. Richard. This two-and-a-half hour excursion will astonish you as it explores the past and present of Montreal’s most cultural square kilometre.

What could be better than a movie theatre with no walls and a starry sky above? The Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) is back for an 11^th season of Downtown Screenings Under the Stars, with outdoor movies in Place de la Paix.