Montreal in July: The Best Festivals and Attractions of the Season
A Montreal Festivals July 2015 listing. From holiday fun to nightly distractions, your guide to Montreal festivals and events in July 2015 proposes a little something for every budget and every taste. More on July in Montreal.
Through July 2015
Montreal's Hottest Summer Events
Miss these and you'll miss out.
Through July 2015
67 Free Things to Do in Montreal This July
July in Montreal is ridiculous. Ridiculous in the best possible sense of the term. There isn't just one free thing to do every day. Or even two. Or three. There are literally DOZENS upon dozens of free events, activities, concerts, performances and workshops happening every single day throughout July 2015 in Montreal. We're talking HUNDREDS if not thousands of freebies in the span of one month.
Through July 2015
Montreal Terraces
Terraces, patios, terrasses... whatever you call them, Montreal loves 'em.
Through July 2015
Sales, Sales and More Sales
Freshen up that summer wardrobe the smart way. I dub it the do-you-really-think-I'm-going-to-pay-full-price-on-items-with-a-300%-markup strategy. But there's a catch. It takes a bit of work. Read more.
Through July 2015
The Best Sidewalk Sales of Summer
Deals multiply as streets close off to cars to make way for blowout sales, street food, and more, throughout the summer.
Through July 2015
Have Fun For Free
On a tight budget but aching to do something? Anything?! Then you're going to love your ultimate insider's guide to what to do in Montreal for free.
Through July 2015
Go on a Bike Ride
...through one of these parks. They're gorgeous.
Through July 2015
Lounge on the Beach
Yes, I know... Montreal beaches aren't exactly the coast of Montenegro, but they certainly serve their purpose.
Through July 2015
Montreal Museum Exhibits
A roundup of current exhibits and film presentations at Montreal's leading museums and science centres.
Through July 2015
Montreal Concerts in July
From indie to big ticket.
Through July 2015
Tam Tams
A popular drum and dance activity with locals, and a hit with tourists, every summer Sunday on Mont Royal.
Through July 2015
Jardins Gamelin
Interesting summer initiative taking place at this public square, one featuring a temporary terrasse, stunning art and a slew of free performances and activities.
Through July 2015
Walk Through Place des Festivals
Buskers and performers of all sorts are known to roam the outdoor festival grounds of Place des Festivals and a nearby portion of Ste. Catherine Street, including in front of Montreal's Museum of Contemporary Arts, Place des Arts and Complexe Desjardins.
July 1, 2015
Canada Day in Montreal: The Parade, the Fireworks, The Festivities
For those of you planning what to do on Canada Day in Montreal, here's your primer.
July 1 to August 12, 2015
Italian Cinema Rendez-Vous
Catch Italian flicks on the big screen outdoors every Wednesday. Free admission. At Parc Dante.
July 1 to July 5, 2015
MTL en Arts
Up to 120 artists converge to perform, create live art and/or exhibit their work. Free admission. In theMontreal Gay Village pedestrian zone.
July 1 to August 1, 2015
Montreal International Fireworks Competition
From when to catch them to where to watch them.
July 2 to July 12, 2015
Montreal Circus Arts Festival: Montréal Complètement Cirque
Montréal Complètement Cirque homes in on the mind-bending contortions, flips, juggling, balancing, clowning, flying and other physical feats circus artists surprise us with year in, year out. Admission varies by event. At various venues.
July 2 to July 26, 2015
Shakespeare-in-the-Park
For the 2015 season, Repercussion Theatre proposes an outdoor rendition of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night across various Montreal parks. Cancelled in case of rain. Free admission. At various venues.
July 3, 2015
First Fridays
Montreal food trucks gather the first Friday of every month May through October at the Olympic Park and sell their fare. Free admission. Free concerts. At the Olympic Park Esplanade (map).
July 3 to July 5, 2015
The Great PoutineFest
Sixteen local food trucks and restaurants serve poutine in the same spot. Free admission to the grounds (poutine not included). At the Old Port (map).
July 3 to July 12, 2015
International Percussion Festival
Admission varies by event. At various indoor and outdoor venues by the Old Port (map).
July 4, 2015
Carifiesta Parade
One of the city's more engaging parades, a July tradition since 1975 celebrating Montreal's Caribbean community, carnival style, with beautiful costumes, steelpan performances and vibrant parade participants animating the event. Details here.
July 4 to July 12, 2015
Weekends du Monde
Discover a plethora of cultures at Parc Jean-Drapeau's annual Weekends du Monde, particularly those of the Latin persuasion. Weekends du Monde runs Saturdays and Sundays only. Free admission. At Parc Jean-Drapeau.
July 4, July 5, July 11, July 12, 2015
Grazing the Sky
Free circus movie at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Every listed day at 11 a.m. Ticket reservations required.
July 4 to August 23, 2015
Musical Brunches
A chamber music ensemble perform for free every weekend day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cancelled if heavy rain. Free admission. At Place Jacques-Cartier (map).
Through July 5, 2015
Montreal Jazz Festival
The Montreal Jazz Festival 2015 edition promises its annual slew of hundreds of shows, some jazz, some blues, some somewhere in between. Or not. Lineup highlights here. Freebie highlights here.
Through August 9, 2015
Marché des Possibles
An open air market set up in the Mile End neighborhood features a biergarten, a farmer's market, artisanal crafts, and free film screenings, family-friendly musical performances. Organized by POP Montreal. Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. By the railway between Casgrain and Henri Julien (map).
Through August 27, 2015
Lesbian Movie Nights
As of June 2015, locals and visitors can indulge in Lesbian Movie Nights as soon as the sun sets, an initiative signed Lez Spread The Word in association with the team behind the Montreal Gay Village's summer events.
Through September 7, 2015
Gay Village Goes Car-Free
An annual tradition since 2008, the Montreal Gay Village turns itself into a car-free, pedestrian zone filled with terraces and special events. Details here.
Through September 8, 2015
Downtown Screenings Under the Stars
Free films outdoors every Tuesday at 9 p.m. At Place de la Paix (map).
Through Mid-September 2015
Village Au-Pied-du-Courant
An urban design experiment using an abandoned city lot that was so popular in its first year of operation in 2014 that the concept stuck. Enjoy food, drink, entertainment and the view.
Through September 27, 2015
Piknic Electronik
Montreal's weekly dance party in the park is back. Admission $10 before 3 p.m., $15 after 3 p.m. At Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Through October 17, 2015
Quartier des Spectacles Walking Tour
Go on a free guided walking tour of Quartier des Spectacles, the heart of Montreal's outdoor festival hub. According to organizers, “the two-and-a-half hour walks are led by ITHQ-accredited guides (Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec) and cover the Quartier’s most significant sites.” English tours are held Saturdays. French tours offered on Thursdays and Sundays. Reservations required. Tour starts at the corner of Balmoral and Ste. Catherine at the southern corner of Place des Festivals.
Through October 31, 2015
Montreal Ghost Walks
Go on a Montreal ghost walk (or even ghost hunt) and you'll never see Old Montreal's landmarks in quite the same way. Details.
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- Montreal Festivals: July 1 to July 5, 2015
- Montreal Festivals: July 6 to July 12, 2015
- Montreal Festivals: July 13 to July 19, 2015
- Montreal Festivals: July 20 to July 26, 2015
Through July 2015
Montreal's Hottest Summer Events
Miss these and you'll miss out.
Through July 2015
67 Free Things to Do in Montreal This July
July in Montreal is ridiculous. Ridiculous in the best possible sense of the term. There isn't just one free thing to do every day. Or even two. Or three. There are literally DOZENS upon dozens of free events, activities, concerts, performances and workshops happening every single day throughout July 2015 in Montreal. We're talking HUNDREDS if not thousands of freebies in the span of one month.
Through July 2015
Montreal Terraces
Terraces, patios, terrasses... whatever you call them, Montreal loves 'em.
Through July 2015
Sales, Sales and More Sales
Freshen up that summer wardrobe the smart way. I dub it the do-you-really-think-I'm-going-to-pay-full-price-on-items-with-a-300%-markup strategy. But there's a catch. It takes a bit of work. Read more.
Through July 2015
The Best Sidewalk Sales of Summer
Deals multiply as streets close off to cars to make way for blowout sales, street food, and more, throughout the summer.
Through July 2015
Have Fun For Free
On a tight budget but aching to do something? Anything?! Then you're going to love your ultimate insider's guide to what to do in Montreal for free.
Through July 2015
Go on a Bike Ride
...through one of these parks. They're gorgeous.
Through July 2015
Lounge on the Beach
Yes, I know... Montreal beaches aren't exactly the coast of Montenegro, but they certainly serve their purpose.
Through July 2015
Montreal Museum Exhibits
A roundup of current exhibits and film presentations at Montreal's leading museums and science centres.
Through July 2015
Montreal Concerts in July
From indie to big ticket.
Through July 2015
Tam Tams
A popular drum and dance activity with locals, and a hit with tourists, every summer Sunday on Mont Royal.
Through July 2015
Jardins Gamelin
Interesting summer initiative taking place at this public square, one featuring a temporary terrasse, stunning art and a slew of free performances and activities.
Through July 2015
Walk Through Place des Festivals
Buskers and performers of all sorts are known to roam the outdoor festival grounds of Place des Festivals and a nearby portion of Ste. Catherine Street, including in front of Montreal's Museum of Contemporary Arts, Place des Arts and Complexe Desjardins.
July 1, 2015
Canada Day in Montreal: The Parade, the Fireworks, The Festivities
For those of you planning what to do on Canada Day in Montreal, here's your primer.
July 1 to August 12, 2015
Italian Cinema Rendez-Vous
Catch Italian flicks on the big screen outdoors every Wednesday. Free admission. At Parc Dante.
July 1 to July 5, 2015
MTL en Arts
Up to 120 artists converge to perform, create live art and/or exhibit their work. Free admission. In theMontreal Gay Village pedestrian zone.
July 1 to August 1, 2015
Montreal International Fireworks Competition
From when to catch them to where to watch them.
July 2 to July 12, 2015
Montreal Circus Arts Festival: Montréal Complètement Cirque
Montréal Complètement Cirque homes in on the mind-bending contortions, flips, juggling, balancing, clowning, flying and other physical feats circus artists surprise us with year in, year out. Admission varies by event. At various venues.
July 2 to July 26, 2015
Shakespeare-in-the-Park
For the 2015 season, Repercussion Theatre proposes an outdoor rendition of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night across various Montreal parks. Cancelled in case of rain. Free admission. At various venues.
July 3, 2015
First Fridays
Montreal food trucks gather the first Friday of every month May through October at the Olympic Park and sell their fare. Free admission. Free concerts. At the Olympic Park Esplanade (map).
July 3 to July 5, 2015
The Great PoutineFest
Sixteen local food trucks and restaurants serve poutine in the same spot. Free admission to the grounds (poutine not included). At the Old Port (map).
July 3 to July 12, 2015
International Percussion Festival
Admission varies by event. At various indoor and outdoor venues by the Old Port (map).
July 4, 2015
Carifiesta Parade
One of the city's more engaging parades, a July tradition since 1975 celebrating Montreal's Caribbean community, carnival style, with beautiful costumes, steelpan performances and vibrant parade participants animating the event. Details here.
July 4 to July 12, 2015
Weekends du Monde
Discover a plethora of cultures at Parc Jean-Drapeau's annual Weekends du Monde, particularly those of the Latin persuasion. Weekends du Monde runs Saturdays and Sundays only. Free admission. At Parc Jean-Drapeau.
July 4, July 5, July 11, July 12, 2015
Grazing the Sky
Free circus movie at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Every listed day at 11 a.m. Ticket reservations required.
July 4 to August 23, 2015
Musical Brunches
A chamber music ensemble perform for free every weekend day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cancelled if heavy rain. Free admission. At Place Jacques-Cartier (map).
Through July 5, 2015
Montreal Jazz Festival
The Montreal Jazz Festival 2015 edition promises its annual slew of hundreds of shows, some jazz, some blues, some somewhere in between. Or not. Lineup highlights here. Freebie highlights here.
Through August 9, 2015
Marché des Possibles
An open air market set up in the Mile End neighborhood features a biergarten, a farmer's market, artisanal crafts, and free film screenings, family-friendly musical performances. Organized by POP Montreal. Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. By the railway between Casgrain and Henri Julien (map).
Through August 27, 2015
Lesbian Movie Nights
As of June 2015, locals and visitors can indulge in Lesbian Movie Nights as soon as the sun sets, an initiative signed Lez Spread The Word in association with the team behind the Montreal Gay Village's summer events.
Through September 7, 2015
Gay Village Goes Car-Free
An annual tradition since 2008, the Montreal Gay Village turns itself into a car-free, pedestrian zone filled with terraces and special events. Details here.
Through September 8, 2015
Downtown Screenings Under the Stars
Free films outdoors every Tuesday at 9 p.m. At Place de la Paix (map).
Through Mid-September 2015
Village Au-Pied-du-Courant
An urban design experiment using an abandoned city lot that was so popular in its first year of operation in 2014 that the concept stuck. Enjoy food, drink, entertainment and the view.
Through September 27, 2015
Piknic Electronik
Montreal's weekly dance party in the park is back. Admission $10 before 3 p.m., $15 after 3 p.m. At Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Through October 17, 2015
Quartier des Spectacles Walking Tour
Go on a free guided walking tour of Quartier des Spectacles, the heart of Montreal's outdoor festival hub. According to organizers, “the two-and-a-half hour walks are led by ITHQ-accredited guides (Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec) and cover the Quartier’s most significant sites.” English tours are held Saturdays. French tours offered on Thursdays and Sundays. Reservations required. Tour starts at the corner of Balmoral and Ste. Catherine at the southern corner of Place des Festivals.
Through October 31, 2015
Montreal Ghost Walks
Go on a Montreal ghost walk (or even ghost hunt) and you'll never see Old Montreal's landmarks in quite the same way. Details.
Year Round
Get Fit!
Ready to change your life for the rest of your life?
Through Spring. And Summer. And Fall.
Your Montreal Pothole Survival Guide
Montreal motorists need all the help they can get.
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