Montreal Jazz Festival
The festival has ended — live music at the 132 all summer long!
JUNE 25 – JULY 4, 2026
Quartier des Spectacles · Place des Festivals
The festival has ended — 10 days of jazz at the Quartier des Spectacles, June 25 through July 4. Live music keeps going all summer at Abreuvoir 132 on the South Shore.
Quick facts
46th
Edition
International jazz festival
350+
Concerts
10 days of programming
2/3
Free
Open-access shows
30+
Countries
Artists from around the world
10
Days
June 25 – July 4, 2026
Top artists 2026
Jazz · Pop
Diana Krall
The Canadian pianist and singer — an iconic voice in contemporary jazz.
Soul · Funk
Lionel Richie + Earth, Wind & Fire
Two soul and funk legends on one stage — a historic night.
Jazz · Song
Melody Gardot
Elegance, sensuality and swing — the American singer at her finest.
Indie · Art pop
Patrick Watson · St. Vincent
Two Quebec and international voices pushing the boundaries of pop-jazz.
Lounge · World
Pink Martini · Marcus Miller
Cosmopolitan lounge orchestra and fusion bassist — groove guaranteed.
Blues · Jazz · Hip-hop
Taj Mahal · Father John Misty · Kid Koala · Hiromi
Roots blues, indie folk, turntablism and virtuoso piano — the festival's diversity.
Full schedule and tickets at montrealjazzfest.com.
Centenaries celebrated
Miles Davis
100 years — the trumpeter who reinvented jazz, from cool to fusion. Tributes and covers throughout the festival.
John Coltrane
100 years — visionary saxophonist, author of A Love Supreme. Tribute concerts and spiritual explorations.
Tony Bennett
100 years — the voice of the American standard. Retrospectives celebrating his immense legacy.
Why visit the 132 — during and after Jazz Fest
After-show drinks on the patio
Extend the jazz night with a drink outdoors — umbrellas, cold beers and a relaxed vibe.
Live music at the bar too
37+ rotating artists at the 132 — rock, blues, country and jazz, 7 days a week.
Cold beer and bar snacks
Coors Light, Molson Export, Belgian Moon on tap — wings, nachos and pizza between sets.
Avoid downtown traffic
No bridge gridlock, no $30+ parking — unwind on the South Shore after the festival.
Free parking
Free on-site at the 132 — unlike downtown during the festival's 10 days.
~30 min from the festival
Quartier des Spectacles → Varennes via Route 132 or Highway 30 — the best of both worlds.
Getting there
The Jazz Festival takes place in the Quartier des Spectacles and at Place des Festivals, in the heart of Montreal. From downtown, Abreuvoir 132 in Varennes is about 30 minutes by car.
Take Route 132 east or Highway 30 (Varennes exit) — you skip festival traffic on the way back and park free on-site. Perfect for a downtown jazz night followed by a relaxed drink on the South Shore.
FAQ
When is the 2026 Jazz Festival?
The 46th Montreal International Jazz Festival runs June 25 through July 4, 2026 — 10 days of concerts at the Quartier des Spectacles and Place des Festivals.
How much does admission cost?
About two-thirds (2/3) of Montreal Jazz Festival shows are free. Paid headliner tickets are available at montrealjazzfest.com.
Where to watch jazz in Varennes?
Abreuvoir 132 at 1627 Route 132 in Varennes offers live music 7 days a week with 37+ rotating artists — perfect before or after a downtown festival night.