Get Your Jazz Fest Tickets
Montreal is host to many festivals, but one of the most anticipated is the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal or The Jazz Fest, as it is dubbed by the locals. It's not only Montrealers who revel in this incredible festival, but also people from all around the world, who flock to the city specifically for this experience. With almost 2.5 million people in attendance, The Jazz Fest is the world's largest musical event.
Although the festival at heart is a celebration of jazz, a variety of musical genres is embraced. This year, la crème de la crème include the poetic Leonard Cohen, the multi-talented Woody Allen, and the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin. There are countless musical geniuses on the bill, and choosing which shows to attend from the extensive list will require a lot of thought, and unfortunately, a lot of sacrifice, since there will be over 650 concerts in just 11 days.
The Jazz Fest is as much an outdoor festival as it is an indoor one, bringing people together for free shows all day and all night, perfect for those on a tight budget who want to partake in the festivities. Several streets are closed, ten stages are erected, and the sound of music booms through downtown Montreal for anyone to enjoy. The streets become packed with lively people who are in high spirits from being entertained under beautiful summer skies.
The 29th edition of The Jazz Fest runs from June 26th through July 6th and tickets are on sale now. If you're going to come to Montreal just once, it should be for this event. If the locals are marking their calendars, you know it has to be good. For more information, visit www.montrealjazzfest.com.