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Record year for ticket sales, on-site revenues, number of concerts and performers!
[ Monday, July 07, 2008 ]
“Wow, what a festival!” — The New York Times
[ Monday, July 07, 2008 ]
Arden Arapyan Wins the 2008 General Motors Grand Jazz Award
The Galaxie Rising Star Award of the CBC goes to Mario Allard of the MAQ Mario Allard Quintet
[ Saturday, July 05, 2008 ]
Dave Young, winner of the Oscar Peterson Award
[ Saturday, July 05, 2008 ]
The Lost Fingers as opening act of the Rio Tinto Alcan Closing Party with Mory Kanté !
[ Friday, July 04, 2008 ]
Aretha Franklin Prizewinner of the 2008 Ella Fitzgerald Award
[ Thursday, July 03, 2008 ]
McCoy Tyner Prizewinner of the Miles Davis Award
[ Tuesday, July 01, 2008 ]
Festival organizers increase the capacity of the Pavillon Heineken !
The Lost Fingers and Belly of a Drunken Piano pack the house!
[ Sunday, June 29, 2008 ]
Montréal proud to celebrate the 29th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
[ Friday, June 27, 2008 ]
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal unveils another star-studded line-up from June 26 to July 6, 2008
[ Friday, June 27, 2008 ]
Lauching of the 29th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal : the Québec government grants 1.66 million
[ Friday, June 27, 2008 ]
Révolution du cœur by Armand Vaillancourt at the Galerie du Festival
[ Thursday, June 26, 2008 ]
Gilberto Gil, 5th winner of the Antonio Carlos Jobim Award
[ Thursday, June 26, 2008 ]
Godin Guitars & SIMM introduce a Fusion of Guitars & Art to the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
[ Saturday, June 21, 2008 ]
Max-a-million joins the Bran Van 3000 party!With a helping hand from Kim Bingham and John Kastner!
[ Friday, June 20, 2008 ]
A Festival full of activities…for the kids!
[ Thursday, June 19, 2008 ]
Almost 20 years of environmental awareness!
[ Tuesday, June 17, 2008 ]
A carbon-neutral 2008 edition thanks to an innovative partnership with Rio Tinto Alcan, Planetair and Le Fonds d’action québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
[ Monday, June 09, 2008 ]
The free outdoor program of the 29th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, Let the summer begin!
[ Monday, June 02, 2008 ]
A free event where people can try the best instruments and learn about the practice of music!
[ Monday, June 02, 2008 ]
More than 50 free miniconcerts added to the program!
[ Thursday, May 29, 2008 ]
Welcome to Planet Bran Van 3000! A mega block party right in the heart of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal!
[ Wednesday, May 28, 2008 ]
Katie Melua, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Madeleine Peyroux, Serena Ryder, Chris Botti and Thomas Hellman in the Tribute to Leonard Cohen
[ Thursday, May 22, 2008 ]
Leonard Cohen, Gilberto Gil, Aretha Franklin, McCoy Tyner and Dave Young to be honored by the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
[ Tuesday, May 20, 2008 ]
An incredible edition!
Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.
[ Tuesday, May 06, 2008 ]
The Festival criss-crosses the continent…all the way to Mexico!
[ Thursday, May 01, 2008 ]
Featuring glitz and glam with The Puppini Sisters!
[ Wednesday, April 30, 2008 ]
Upstairs will move into the Maison du Festival de Jazz!
Le Quartier des spectacles welcomes Joel Giberovitch and Upstairs!
[ Tuesday, April 29, 2008 ]
Guitarmania strikes a chord at the Montreal Guitar Show!
Workshops and encounters with major guitarists
[ Tuesday, April 08, 2008 ]
The new Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Scholarships
The Festival more involved than ever with students
[ Thursday, April 03, 2008 ]
The Montreal Musical Instrument Show wins the 2008 Ulysse Award!
[ Friday, March 28, 2008 ]
Woody Allen onstage for the first time in Montreal!
[ Tuesday, March 25, 2008 ]
James Taylor, Katie Melua, Dee Dee Bridgewater and the stunning reunion of Return to Forever with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola and Lenny White
[ Thursday, March 13, 2008 ]
Leonard Cohen returns to a Montreal stage for the first time in 15 years!
Tickets go on sale this Thursday at noon!
[ Tuesday, March 11, 2008 ]
Steely Dan and Aretha Franklin as well as the Saxophone Summit, Charlie Haden, Coral Egan,Omara Portuondo, Ladytron and the Battle of the Bands featuring The Glenn Miller Orchestra and The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra!
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal : The first 8 shows go on sale this Thursday
[ Wednesday, March 05, 2008 ]
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal will finally have a home!
[ Friday, February 29, 2008 ]
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal wins the prestigious 2007 Silver Adrian Award
[ Monday, January 28, 2008 ]
The 2nd annual Montreal Guitar Grand Prix - amateurs, aces... and awards!
[ Monday, October 01, 2007 ]
The Montreal Guitar Grand Prix is back to thrill all!
Wanted: Guitar players of all ages!
[ Wednesday, September 05, 2007 ]
The Jazz All-Year Round Series - An enticing 8th edition!
Tickets on sale Saturday at noon
[ Wednesday, September 05, 2007 ]
Ben Harper and Tinariwen join the 8th edition of the Jazz All-Year Round series!
Tickets on sale starting Saturday, July 28, at noon
[ Tuesday, July 17, 2007 ]
A musical world tour in 658 ineffable performances!
Wrap-up of the 28th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
[ Monday, July 09, 2007 ]
Arabian Night with Rachid Taha and special guests
Alcan Closing Concert: tomorrow, at 9:00 p.m.!
[ Saturday, July 07, 2007 ]
Félix Stüssi & Give me Five Wins the 2007 General Motors Grand Jazz Award
The Galaxie Rising Star Award of the CBC goes to Marianne Trudel
[ Saturday, July 07, 2007 ]
Opening of the very first Montreal Guitar Show
today at 11:00 a.m.!
[ Friday, July 06, 2007 ]
Info-Festival 28th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
[ Thursday, July 05, 2007 ]
Bob Dylan Recipient of the Montreal Jazz Festival Spirit Award
[ Wednesday, July 04, 2007 ]
Here at last is the 3rd edition of the MMMIS!
From noon tomorrow to July 8
[ Wednesday, July 04, 2007 ]
Info-Festival 28th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Saturday, June 30, 2007
[ Tuesday, July 03, 2007 ]
Seun Kuti & Egypt’ 80: Afrobeat party with 18 musicians and dancers on stage
[ Monday, July 02, 2007 ]
Info-Festival 28th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Saturday, June 30, 2007
[ Saturday, June 30, 2007 ]
Harry Connick, Jr. Prizewinner of the 2007 Ella Fitzgerald Award
[ Friday, June 29, 2007 ]
MONTRÉAL ACKNOWLEDGES THE EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTION OF THE FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL
[ Friday, June 29, 2007 ]
The 28th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal wows jazz crowds from June 28 to July 8, 2007
[ Friday, June 29, 2007 ]
FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL THE QUÉBEC GOVERNMENT AWARDS MORE THAN $1.6 MILLION
[ Friday, June 29, 2007 ]
Canada’s new government proudly supports the 28th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
[ Friday, June 29, 2007 ]
François Bourassa, winner of the Oscar Peterson Award
[ Thursday, June 28, 2007 ]
Angélique Kidjo, 4th winner of the Antonio Carlos Jobim Award
[ Thursday, June 28, 2007 ]
The Galerie du Festival Works that play to the gallery…
[ Wednesday, June 27, 2007 ]
Mike Stern Prizewinner of the Miles Davis Award
[ Wednesday, June 27, 2007 ]
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal: Green for almost 20 years
Some 20 tons of recyclable materials recovered every year
[ Tuesday, June 26, 2007 ]
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal… for children!
[ Thursday, June 21, 2007 ]
A musical fiesta as hot as summer!
The free outdoor program of the 28th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
[ Tuesday, June 05, 2007 ]
The MMMIS enjoys a growth spurt!
3rd edition of the MMMIS, from July 5 to 8, 2007
[ Thursday, May 31, 2007 ]
The 1st Montreal Guitar Show strikes a chord!
Seventh heaven for six-string fans!
[ Thursday, May 31, 2007 ]
Bob Dylan, Angélique Kidjo, Harry Connick, Jr., Mike Stern and François Bourassa to be honored by the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
[ Thursday, May 24, 2007 ]
Van Morrison Joins the 28th Edition of the Festival!
Tickets on sale Friday at noon!
[ Wednesday, May 23, 2007 ]
A free trip around the world in three major outdoor events!
Seun Kuti: Afrobeat party with over 20 musicians and dancers, Arabian Night with Rachid Taha and special guests, Brazilian carnival bash with Carlinhos Brown
[ Tuesday, May 22, 2007 ]
Nearly 300 young people audition for the Blues Camp presented by TD Canada Trust Music!
Astoundingly successful auditions!
[ Wednesday, May 02, 2007 ]
The indoor program at the 28th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. An embarassment of riches!
Tickets go on sale this Saturday, at 9 a.m.
[ Wednesday, May 02, 2007 ]
Manu Chao, Wynton Marsalis, Cesaria Evora, Seu Jorge and Tortoise among the guest performers at the 28th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Tickets go on sale this Saturday, March 24, at noon
[ Tuesday, March 20, 2007 ]
Programming for the indoor concerts and activities will be announced on May 2 at 11 a.m.
[ Monday, February 12, 2007 ]
Programming for the free outdoor concerts and activities will be announced on June 5th at 11 a.m.
[ Monday, February 12, 2007 ]
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal and the MMMIS support artisan luthiers
The 1st Montreal Guitar Show - a superb showcase for guitars!
[ Monday, February 12, 2007 ]