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The Montreal Jazz Festival 2027 will run from June 25 to July 4. Its latest newsletter also gives music travelers a reason to look at the city before next summer: eight fall concerts, including Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Thundercat and Ezra Collective, spread across Montréal venues in October and November 2026.
These are two separate parts of the festival’s calendar. The fall concerts are individual shows presented by the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal; the summer dates belong to its 47th edition. Here is what is confirmed, what remains to be announced, and how to start planning a visit around the music you want to hear.
Information checked October 8, 2026. Concert details and ticket availability can change; the official event links below are the place to check before booking.
Montreal Jazz Festival 2027: the confirmed dates
The 47th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal takes place June 25–July 4, 2027, in downtown Montréal’s Quartier des spectacles. Both the festival and Tourisme Montréal confirm those dates. That gives travelers a ten-day window, although attending the entire festival is a choice rather than a requirement.
As of October 8, the official 2027 program lists one concert: Jean-Michel Blais on Sunday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m., in Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts. The full indoor lineup, outdoor program and complete timetable have not yet appeared in the published program. Previous editions’ artists and concert totals should not be treated as 2027 announcements.
Blais is a Montréal-based pianist and composer. His confirmed festival listing provides a concrete date around which interested listeners can begin considering a trip. Check that listing for ticketing updates rather than assuming that every concert’s seats, prices or purchasing options are already available.
The eight fall 2026 concerts in the latest announcement
The festival’s October 8 newsletter highlights the following shows. All dates in this table are 2026, and the linked event listings give the ticketing and venue information. Show times are 8 p.m. Montréal local time; doors open earlier and vary by concert.
| Date in 2026 | Concert | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 8 | Christone “Kingfish” Ingram | Théâtre Beanfield |
| October 16 | Joep Beving | Théâtre Beanfield |
| October 17 | Thylacine | MTELUS |
| October 20 | Thundercat | MTELUS |
| November 5 | Everybody Knows Leonard Cohen | Théâtre St-Denis |
| November 19 | Ezra Collective | Théâtre Beanfield |
| November 20 | Too Many Zooz | Théâtre Fairmount |
| November 26 | Magi Merlin | Foufounes Électriques |
The musical range is worth paying attention to. Kingfish brings blues guitar and singing; Thundercat puts the bassist and singer Stephen Bruner at the center of the performance. Ezra Collective draws on jazz, Afrobeat, reggae and other dance-oriented traditions. Choosing among these nights begins with the kind of listening you enjoy, rather than the festival name alone.
The Leonard Cohen concert has a particularly close connection to Montréal. Everybody Knows is a family-produced tenth-anniversary tribute led by Adam Cohen, with Leonard’s grandson also performing. The venue lists November 4 and 5; the festival newsletter highlights November 5. Magi Merlin’s November 26 show is listed as 18+, so age policies matter when planning with younger travelers.
How the summer festival works: free stages and indoor concerts
The festival combines outdoor and indoor performances around the downtown cultural district. Tourisme Montréal describes most concerts as free, but that does not make every show free or every venue open without a ticket. The 2027 schedule will determine the admission arrangements for each performance.
For planning, think about two different kinds of evening. An outdoor concert lets you explore unfamiliar artists and move through the festival area. A ticketed indoor show gives you a particular room, artist and start time to organize around. Check whether the ticket is seated or standing, and leave enough time to travel between venues.
If one artist is the main reason for your trip, establish the concert date and ticket arrangements before committing to nonrefundable travel. Keep another evening flexible for discovery. That combination allows the program to guide the visit without turning every hour into a reservation.
Our 2026 Montreal Jazz Festival guide explains the previous edition’s musical context and programming. Use it as background; its lineup belongs to 2026.
Where to stay and how to get around Montréal
For a summer festival visit, begin your hotel search in downtown Montréal and the Quartier des spectacles, near Place des Arts and Place des Festivals. Being able to return to your room between concerts can be more useful than adding another attraction to the day. Compare the actual walking route, room accessibility and nighttime noise before choosing.
Old Montréal is another area to consider if you want more time around the historic streets and Old Port. It creates a different balance between festival access and daytime exploring. Tourisme Montréal’s accommodation guide is a useful starting point, but 2027 rates, availability and cancellation terms need to be checked with the property.
From YUL Montréal-Trudeau airport, STM’s 747 bus connects with downtown and Lionel-Groulx métro station. Consult STM for the current route, fare and stops before traveling. During the visit, walking and the métro can help connect the festival district with other neighborhoods; check the evening return journey as well as the route out.
Pack for several hours on your feet and outdoor listening, with comfortable shoes and a light rain layer. If standing for a full performance would be difficult, prioritize suitable seating and verify the specific venue’s accessibility arrangements before buying tickets.
Leave room for Montréal’s own jazz scene
A festival-focused trip can also include a smaller-room performance. Tourisme Montréal’s live-music guide identifies Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill and Dièse Onze among the city’s jazz venues. Their calendars are separate from the festival program, so check who is playing on your dates, cover charges and reservation arrangements.
We would start with three or four nights for a first visit, then adjust around the concerts that matter to you. Reserve one or two principal performances, leave time for free stages once announced, and consider a club night. Daytime visits to Old Montréal or a museum can fit around the music, with meals planned so they do not compete with concert times.
That approach also works for a fall visit: begin with a confirmed concert, then check what the clubs are presenting nearby. A city with several listening rooms gives you more ways to build a worthwhile trip than relying on one headliner alone.
Questions travelers are asking
Has the full 2027 lineup been announced?
No. As of October 8, 2026, the published festival program lists Jean-Michel Blais on June 27. Additional artists, the complete outdoor schedule and the wider indoor program still need to be announced.
Do I need one pass for the whole festival?
Start with each concert’s admission listing. Free outdoor performances and ticketed indoor concerts work differently. Do not assume that one purchase covers everything; use the official program’s ticket links and check what a ticket or package actually includes.
Should I book accommodation before the program is complete?
You can begin comparing rooms within the confirmed June 25–July 4 window. A cancellable reservation may give you flexibility while you choose concert dates. Read the cancellation deadline and conditions carefully, and match your final stay to the performances you want to attend.
Planning a Montréal music trip with Musical Getaways
Our approach to festival travel starts with what you want to hear and how you want to spend your time in the city. For Montréal, that conversation might begin with a particular artist, several nights of jazz, or a mix of festival performances and smaller venues.
Tell us your preferred dates, who is traveling and the music you are most interested in. Start a conversation about your Montréal plans; choose “Another destination / Not sure yet” on the inquiry form and mention Montréal. We can discuss the options as the program develops.
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