International Jazz FestivalMontreal's annual jazz festival is one of the best in the world, just celebrating its 25th anniversary. Superstars of jazz, like Oscar Peterson, feature on the program, which offers more than 400 concerts over about 10 days each summer.
Venue: Various
Date: June/July 2009, TBC
Website: www.montrealjazzfest.com
Montreal High Lights FestivalMontreal's lively 11-day mid-winter festival is designed to bring some light and warmth into local lives. It is billed as 'three festivals in one', having a gastronomic,
musical and artistic component. There are more than 100 concerts scheduled, more than 200 culinary and wine events, and various shows and exhibitions, many of them free of charge.
Venue: Various
Date: February 2010, TBA
Website: www.montrealhighlights.com
Pyromusical CompetitionMontreal's annual international fireworks competition is the largest event of its kind in the world, and spectacular to behold. Each year about eight teams from various countries compete for putting on the most impressive pyromusical display for a minimum of 30 minutes. This extremely popular event is allegedly watched by nearly two and a half million people who have a good view from various spots in the Montreal city limits.
Venue: Paid seats at La Ronde. Other good viewing points are Jacques Cartier bridge (closed to traffic for the duration), along the banks of the St Lawrence and in Vieux Montreal
Date: June to August 2009 TBA
Website: www.internationaldesfeuxloto-quebec.com
International Celtic-Acadian-Louisiana FestivalThe Celtic music festival features Celtic and Acadian musicians and comprises music shows, music workshops, dance shows, dance workshops, food tasting, storytelling and many other activities. Since 2003, the Festival has been a meeting place for music and for those who love music.
Venue: Vaudreuil-Dorion
Date: August 2009 TBA
Canadian F1 Grand PrixFor more than a quarter of a century the world's top motor racing drivers have been meeting at the demanding Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit to battle out an important race in the Formula One World Championship. This year's race will be as exciting as ever.
Venue: Gilles Villeneuve Circuit
Date: June 2009
Website: www.grandprix.ca
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