2027.06.25 — 2027.07.04 · Coming soon
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
The 2027 Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is the 47th edition, running from 25 June to 4 July in downtown’s Quartier des Spectacles; the festival describes itself as the world’s largest jazz festival, recognised by Guinness World Records. The outdoor site and outdoor concerts are free with no ticket; indoor shows in the surrounding concert halls and theatres are ticketed separately. The 2026 edition had more than 350 concerts, two-thirds of them free. The 2027 programme is not yet announced.
The outdoor site and its concerts are free, with no ticket. In 2026 two-thirds of more than 350 concerts were free, with the site open from 5pm to 12:30am on weekdays and from noon at weekends.
Walk over after dinner and stand in front of a stage; in one evening you can drift between several.
In 2026 the festival marked the centenaries of Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Tony Bennett with a concert for each.
Marcus Miller led We Want Miles at the Maison symphonique, Isaiah Collier played A Love Supreme in full, and John Pizzarelli honoured Tony Bennett. Indoor shows are often built around one musician or one album, ideal if you want to sit and hear it start to finish.
Jazz is in the name, but not the whole programme: 2026 had arena shows by Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire.
The same year DJ Jazzy Jeff played Club Soda to mark 20 years of J Dilla’s Donuts. When you choose, look at the venue first: from clubs to arenas, each sounds completely different.
Checked · 2026-10-03
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The 2027 programme is not yet announced; the artists mentioned are 2026 examples.
No alcohol, glass or folding chairs on the outdoor site, and payment is by card only (2026 rules).
Free outdoor shows are standing; to sit through a concert, buy an indoor ticket.
Open festival or standing site; fixed seating does not apply. Use the current official site map.
Open official guide ↗25 June to 4 July 2027. In 2026 the outdoor site opened 5pm to 12:30am on weekdays, and noon to 12:30am at weekends and on 1 July; 2027 hours and programme are not yet announced.
America/TorontoTake the green metro line to Place-des-Arts or Saint-Laurent, or the orange line to Place-d’Armes; there is only paid parking nearby, plus free parking for more than 340 bikes (2026 arrangements).
The outdoor site and concerts are free with no ticket; bags are checked at the entrances, and alcohol, glass containers, pets (except service dogs) and folding chairs are not allowed. Only cards are accepted on site, no cash. Indoor shows are ticketed individually, and there are Unlimited Access passes. These are the 2026 rules.
Outdoor shows free · indoor shows ticketed
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Unannounced parts of this edition are not filled with promises of past performers. Each example from a previous edition is labelled with its year.
Information checked on 2026-10-03
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