International Jazz Festival 2026: Concerts and Events You Don’t Want to Miss

The world’s largest jazz festival returns to Montreal

Every summer, Montreal becomes the world’s jazz capital.

The Montreal International Jazz Festival returns with hundreds of concerts, free outdoor performances and an incredible lineup featuring artists from around the globe.

For several days, the Quartier des Spectacles transforms into one giant outdoor venue celebrating jazz, blues, soul, funk, world music and contemporary sounds.

Events to Discover

MTL TIMES has already added several festival events to our calendar, including performances at:

• Place des Festivals
• Théâtre Maisonneuve
• Wilfrid-Pelletier Hall
• MTELUS
• Club Soda
• Gesù
• Studio TD
• Cinquième Salle
• L’Astral
• Studio Hydro-Québec

New concerts are added regularly as they are announced.

Why You Should Go

• More than 300 concerts
• International artists
• Numerous free outdoor performances
• One of Montreal’s biggest summer festivals
• Restaurants, patios and street entertainment throughout downtown

Whether you enjoy traditional jazz, soul, funk or contemporary music, there is something for everyone.

Plan Your Festival

Browse the complete Montreal International Jazz Festival calendar on MTL TIMES.

You’ll find concert schedules, venues, artist information and everything you need to plan your festival experience.

Follow MTL TIMES throughout the festival for exclusive photos, videos, interviews and on-site coverage.


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