About the festival
173artists
21stages
11days
Lineup
173 artists · 9 headliners
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HeadlinerLionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire
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HeadlinerSt. Vincent Symphonique
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Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda & Antonio SánchezJazzBéla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, and Antonio Sánchez are three virtuoso instrumentalists who collaborate at the intersection of jazz, world music, and improvisation. Fleck is a pioneering banjo player, Castañeda a Venezuelan double harp innovator, and Sánchez a acclaimed Mexican jazz drummer. Together they create spontaneous, genre-defying musical conversations.
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Camille Thurman with Darrell Green QuartetJazzCamille Thurman is a New York-based jazz saxophonist and vocalist known for her powerful tenor saxophone playing and rich singing voice. Paired with drummer Darrell Green's quartet, she delivers swinging, straight-ahead jazz rooted in the bebop and hard bop traditions.
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Christian McBride & Julian LageJazzChristian McBride is a Grammy-winning jazz bassist celebrated for his virtuosic technique and versatility across jazz styles. Julian Lage is an acclaimed guitarist known for his expressive, nimble playing rooted in acoustic jazz and Americana. Together, they create intimate, improvisational duo recordings blending swing, blues, and lyrical jazz.
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Joshua Redman GroupContemporary JazzJoshua Redman is an acclaimed American saxophonist and composer, son of jazz legend Dewey Redman. Known for his virtuosic technique and post-bop sensibility, the Joshua Redman Group blends contemporary jazz with funk, blues, and groove-oriented elements, earning Redman widespread recognition since the early 1990s.
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Lorraine Desmarais & FriendsJazzLorraine Desmarais is a celebrated Canadian jazz pianist and composer known for her virtuosic technique and dynamic performances. Her "& Friends" collaborative projects bring together fellow jazz musicians for ensemble recordings and live concerts, blending post-bop, Latin, and contemporary jazz influences.
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Louis Cole Big BandJazzLouis Cole Big Band is the large ensemble project of Los Angeles-based musician, producer, and drummer Louis Cole. Known for blending jazz, funk, and electronic music with humor and virtuosity, the big band format expands his eclectic sound into lush, orchestrated arrangements featuring horns and a full rhythm section.
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Nicholas Payton TrioJazzThe Nicholas Payton Trio is a jazz ensemble led by New Orleans-born trumpeter Nicholas Payton, known for his virtuosic technique and wide stylistic range. The trio format showcases Payton's expressive playing across hard bop, post-bop, and contemporary jazz, drawing on his deep roots in the New Orleans tradition.
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Sarah Neufeld, Richard Reed Parry, Rebecca FoonChamber MusicSarah Neufeld, Richard Reed Parry, and Rebecca Foon are three members of the Montreal-based post-rock band Arcade Fire. As solo and collaborative artists, they explore chamber music, modern classical, and experimental sounds, often blending strings and minimalist compositions.
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Skylar TangBig Band
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Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues BandBluesTaj Mahal is a pioneering American blues musician known for blending traditional Delta blues with Caribbean, African, and world music influences. The Phantom Blues Band is a Los Angeles-based backing group; together they have performed and recorded soulful, horn-driven blues. Their collaborations showcase Taj Mahal's eclectic, roots-deep musical vision.
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Victor Wooten and The Wooten BrothersfunkVictor Wooten is a celebrated bassist and five-time Grammy winner, widely regarded as one of the greatest bass players of all time. Together with his brothers Regi, Roy, Rudy, and Joseph, The Wooten Brothers blend funk, soul, R&B, and jazz into a dynamic family ensemble rooted in musicianship and groove.
Set times
Set Times
Full running order in the festival's local time.
Thursday, 25 June
Pub Molson
- 17:00-18:30 Gentiane MG
- 19:00-20:30 Gentiane MG
- 21:00-22:30 Skylar Tang
Rio Tinto Stage
- 17:00-18:30 Annie & the Caldwells
- 19:00-20:30 Annie & the Caldwells
Club Montréal Loto-Québec
- 18:00-19:30 Sarah Neufeld, Richard Reed Parry, Rebecca Foon
- 20:00-21:30 Sarah Neufeld, Richard Reed Parry, Rebecca Foon
- 23:00-00:30 Ivan Boivin-Flamand
Gesù
- 18:00-19:30 Viviane Audet
- 22:30-00:00 Sullivan Fortner
Le Studio TD
- 18:00-19:30 Doxas Brothers
- 22:00-23:30 Mohini Dey
Scène Rogers
- 18:00-19:30 Hannah Cohen
- 20:00-21:30 Hannah Cohen
- 22:30-00:00 Louis Cole Big Band
Maison symphonique de Montréal
- 19:00-21:30 Marcus Miller
TD Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Tiana Major9
- 21:30-23:00 The Barr Brothers
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier — Place des Arts
- 19:30-22:00 Max Richter
Cabaret Lion d'Or
- 20:00-22:00 Robinson Khoury
Cinquième Salle — Place des Arts
- 20:00-22:00 Kid Koala
MTELUS
- 20:30-23:00 Lila Downs
Club Soda
- 21:00-23:30 DJ Jazzy Jeff
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
- 21:00-23:00 The Headhunters
Friday, 26 June
Pub Molson
- 17:00-18:30 MA:Q
- 19:00-20:30 MA:Q
- 21:00-22:30 Avishai Cohen
Rio Tinto Stage
- 17:00-18:30 McGill Jazz Orchestra 1
- 19:00-20:30 Leenalchi
- 21:00-22:30 Leenalchi
Le Balcon
Gesù
- 18:00-19:30 Quinteto Astor Piazolla
- 22:30-00:00 David Binney Action Trio
Le Studio TD
- 18:00-19:30 Dawn Tyler Watson
- 22:00-23:30 McKinley Dixon
Scène Rogers
- 18:00-19:30 Campbell & Johnston
- 20:00-21:30 Campbell & Johnston
- 22:30-00:00 anaiis & Grupo Cosmo
Maison symphonique de Montréal
- 19:00-21:30 Flore Laurentienne
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
- 19:00-21:00 Champian Fulton
- 21:30-23:30 Champian Fulton
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier — Place des Arts
- 19:30-22:00 Diana Krall
Cinquième Salle — Place des Arts
- 20:00-22:00 Kid Koala
MTELUS
- 20:30-23:00 Ca7riel y Paco Amoroso
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
- 21:00-23:00 The Bad Plus
Théâtre Maisonneuve — Place des Arts
- 21:00-23:00 Cécile McLorin Salvant
Club Montréal Loto-Québec
- 23:00-00:30 Vibe Benders
Saturday, 27 June
Le Balcon
- 11:30-13:30 Brunch Gospel
- 17:30-19:30 Back To The 80's
Pub Molson
- 17:00-18:30 Jabfung
- 19:00-20:30 Jabfung
- 21:00-22:30 Marcus Gilmore
Club Montréal Loto-Québec
- 18:00-19:30 Will Scott III
- 20:00-21:30 Klaus
- 23:00-00:30 Klaus
Gesù
- 18:00-19:30 Molly Johnson
Le Studio TD
- 18:00-19:30 Aron!
- 22:00-23:30 Immanuel Wilkins
Scène Rogers
- 18:00-19:30 Brittany Davis
- 20:00-21:30 Brittany Davis
Maison symphonique de Montréal
- 19:00-21:30 Charles Lloyd Quartet
Rio Tinto Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Los Mirlos
- 21:00-22:30 Los Mirlos
TD Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Adrian Quesada's Trio Asesino
- 21:30-23:00 Angine de poitrine
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
- 19:00-21:00 Camille Thurman with Darrell Green Quartet
- 21:30-23:30 Camille Thurman with Darrell Green Quartet
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier — Place des Arts
- 19:30-22:00 Diana Krall
Théâtre Maisonneuve — Place des Arts
- 20:00-22:00 Dominique Fils-Aimé
Club Soda
- 21:00-23:30 The Halluci Nation
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
- 21:00-23:00 Lorraine Desmarais & Friends
Sunday, 28 June
Pub Molson
- 17:00-18:30 Sammy Jackson
- 19:00-20:30 Sammy Jackson
- 21:00-22:30 Tomoki Sanders
Club Montréal Loto-Québec
- 18:00-19:30 Gaelle
Le Studio TD
- 18:00-19:30 Jean-Michel Pilc Trio
- 22:00-23:30 Emile Londonien
Scène Rogers
- 18:00-19:30 D.K. Harrell
- 20:00-21:30 D.K. Harrell
Rio Tinto Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Son Little
- 21:00-22:30 Son Little
TD Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Izzy Escobar
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
- 19:00-21:00 Orrin Evans Trio
- 21:30-23:30 Orrin Evans Trio
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier — Place des Arts
- 19:30-22:00 St. Vincent Symphonique
Théâtre Maisonneuve — Place des Arts
- 20:00-22:00 Hiromi
Club Soda
- 21:00-23:30 Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
- 21:00-23:00 Dominique Fils-Aimé
Monday, 29 June
Pub Molson
- 17:00-18:30 Curtis Nowosad
- 19:00-20:30 Curtis Nowosad
- 21:00-22:30 Elena Pinderhughes
Gesù
- 18:00-19:30 Laura Anglade
Le Studio TD
- 18:00-19:30 Elysia Biro
- 22:00-23:30 Brandee Younger
Scène Rogers
- 18:00-19:30 Cécile Doo-Kingué
- 20:00-21:30 Cécile Doo-Kingué
- 22:30-00:00 Nubiyan Twist
Monument-National
- 19:00-21:00 UZEB en fusion
Rio Tinto Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Fabiola Mendez
- 21:00-22:30 Fabiola Mendez
TD Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Keyon Harrold
- 21:30-23:00 NAÏKA
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
- 19:00-21:00 The Ostara Project
- 21:30-23:30 The Ostara Project
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier — Place des Arts
- 19:30-22:00 El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
Club Montréal Loto-Québec
- 20:00-21:30 Zach Zoya & High Klassified
- 23:00-00:30 High Klassified
Club Soda
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
- 21:00-23:00 Lizz Wright
Théâtre Maisonneuve — Place des Arts
- 21:00-23:00 Joshua Redman Group
Tuesday, 30 June
Pub Molson
- 17:00-18:30 GEORGE
- 19:00-20:30 GEORGE
- 21:00-22:30 Craig Taborn
Club Montréal Loto-Québec
- 18:00-19:30 Hansom Eli
- 20:00-21:30 SAMANT
- 23:00-00:30 SAMANT
Gesù
- 18:00-19:30 Michel Cusson
- 22:30-00:00 Okonski
Le Studio TD
- 18:00-19:30 Les Saxophones de l'Orchestre National de Jazz de Montréal
- 22:00-23:30 Bricknasty
Scène Rogers
- 18:00-19:30 Mei Semones
- 20:00-21:30 Mei Semones
- 22:30-00:00 Olive Jones
Rio Tinto Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Thanda Choir
- 21:00-22:30 Thanda Choir
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
- 19:00-21:00 Nicholas Payton Trio
- 21:30-23:30 Nicholas Payton Trio
MTELUS
- 20:30-23:00 Father John Misty
Club Soda
- 21:00-23:30 Alchemist DJ Set
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
- 21:00-23:00 Arielle Soucy
Théâtre Maisonneuve — Place des Arts
- 21:00-23:00 Stacey Kent
Wednesday, 1 July
Pub Molson
- 17:00-18:30 Aretha Tillotson Quartet
- 19:00-20:30 Aretha Tillotson Quartet
- 21:00-22:30 Kalia Vandever
Club Montréal Loto-Québec
- 18:00-19:30 Christine Jensen sextet
- 20:00-21:30 Christine Jensen sextet
Gesù
- 18:00-19:30 Michel Cusson
Scène Rogers
- 18:00-19:30 Ron Artis II
- 20:00-21:30 Ron Artis II
- 22:30-00:00 Gotts Street Park
TD Stage
- 19:00-20:30 DESTIN CONRAD
- 21:30-23:00 Larkin Poe
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
- 19:00-21:00 The Battle: Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring
- 21:30-23:30 The Battle: Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier — Place des Arts
- 19:30-22:00 Melody Gardot
Théâtre Maisonneuve — Place des Arts
- 20:00-22:00 Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda & Antonio Sánchez
MTELUS
- 20:30-23:00 Ibrahim Maalouf
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
- 21:00-23:00 Chief Adjuah
Thursday, 2 July
Pub Molson
- 17:00-18:30 Yvan Belleau
- 19:00-20:30 Yvan Belleau
- 21:00-22:30 Kassa Overall
Club Montréal Loto-Québec
- 18:00-19:30 CHANCES
- 20:00-21:30 Afrotronix
Gesù
- 18:00-19:30 Stone Bonnet Choir
- 22:30-00:00 Ciné-concert : Ascenseur pour l'échafaud revisité par Rémi Cormier Quintet
Le Studio TD
- 18:00-19:30 Kazdoura
Scène Rogers
- 18:00-19:30 Thee Marloes
- 20:00-21:30 Thee Marloes
Maison symphonique de Montréal
- 19:00-21:30 Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band
Rio Tinto Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Bayou
- 21:00-22:30 The Free Label
TD Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Annahstasia
- 21:30-23:00 Saint Levant
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier — Place des Arts
- 19:30-22:00 Melody Gardot
MTELUS
- 20:30-23:00 DOMi & JD Beck
Théâtre Maisonneuve — Place des Arts
- 21:00-23:00 Tortoise
Friday, 3 July
Pub Molson
- 17:00-18:30 Rachel Therrien
- 19:00-20:30 Rachel Therrien
- 21:00-22:30 Anamaria Oramas
Le Balcon
- 17:30-19:30 Tribute to Celia Cruz
Club Montréal Loto-Québec
- 18:00-19:30 Afternoon Bike Ride
- 20:00-21:30 Afternoon Bike Ride
- 23:00-00:30 YOO II & Nolan Potter
Gesù
- 18:00-19:30 Alain Caron trio avec le quatuor ESCA
- 22:30-00:00 Ron Di Lauro
Le Studio TD
- 18:00-19:30 Flore Benguigui & The Sensible Notes
- 22:00-23:30 Fonville B2B Fribush
Scène Rogers
- 18:00-19:30 Guy Bélanger
- 20:00-21:30 Guy Bélanger
Maison symphonique de Montréal
- 19:00-21:30 Sofiane Pamart
Rio Tinto Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Macario Martinez
- 21:00-22:30 Macario Martinez
TD Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Choir! Choir! Choir!
- 21:30-23:00 Patrick Watson
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
- 19:00-21:00 Billy Childs Trio
- 21:30-23:30 Billy Childs Trio
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier — Place des Arts
- 19:30-22:00 Pink Martini
MTELUS
- 20:30-23:00 Fridayy
Club Soda
- 21:00-23:30 Tanya Tagaq
Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
- 21:00-23:00 Isaiah Collier
Théâtre Maisonneuve — Place des Arts
- 21:00-23:00 John Pizzarelli
Saturday, 4 July
Pub Molson
- 17:00-18:30 Solarium
- 19:00-20:30 Solarium
- 21:00-22:30 corto.alto
Le Balcon
- 17:30-19:30 Disco Queen Live!
- 23:00-01:00 Voyage Funktastique
Gesù
- 18:00-19:30 Alain Caron trio avec le quatuor ESCA
- 22:30-00:00 Resavoir
Maison symphonique de Montréal
- 19:00-21:30 Hania Rani
Rio Tinto Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Etran de L'Aïr
- 21:00-22:30 Etran de L'Aïr
TD Stage
- 19:00-20:30 Gabriel Jacoby
- 21:30-23:00 Smino
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
- 19:00-21:00 Billy Childs Trio
- 21:30-23:30 Billy Childs Trio
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier — Place des Arts
- 19:30-22:00 Pink Martini
MTELUS
- 20:30-23:00 Goat
Club Soda
- 21:00-23:30 Billy Bragg
Théâtre Maisonneuve — Place des Arts
- 21:00-23:00 Christian McBride & Julian Lage
Le Studio TD
- 22:00-23:30 Aja Monet
Scène Rogers
- 22:30-00:00 Chicha Libre
Sunday, 5 July
Bell Centre
- 19:30-22:00 Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire
Getting there
Where it happens
LocationMontréal, Quebec, Canada
DatesJun 25, 2026 - Jul 4, 2026Doors and set times in the schedule above
