The FIJM, or Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, returns from June 25 to July 4, 2027 for its 47th edition. For ten days, the Quartier des spectacles pulses to the rhythm of jazz, with free outdoor concerts and indoor shows. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming edition, with a look back at July 2026.
FIJM 2027: Dates and Locations
The 47th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal will take place from June 25 to July 4, 2027. As every year, the heart of the festival beats in the Quartier des spectacles, around the Place des Festivals, where the outdoor stages are set up. Indoor concerts are held in various venues across the city, notably at the Place des Arts.
The 2027 lineup has not yet been announced. Keep an eye on the official FIJM website for the announcement of the first names.
One of the World's Largest Jazz Festivals
Founded in 1980, notably by Alain Simard and André Ménard, the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal has established itself as one of the major jazz events in the world. Montréal has a long history with this music: the Petite-Bourgogne neighborhood, where pianist Oscar Peterson grew up, was an important jazz hub in Canada.
The festival is not limited to jazz in the strict sense. You can also hear blues, soul, world music, pop, and electro, making it an outing for all tastes.
A Look Back at the June-July 2026 Edition
The 46th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal took place from June 25 to July 4, 2026, with over 350 shows, two-thirds of which were free. It celebrated the centenary of three giants born in 1926: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Tony Bennett.
Highlights of July 2026 and late June included:
- a record crowd for Angine de Poitrine on June 27 on the outdoor stage;
- a concert by Patrick Watson, winner of the Spirit of the Festival award;
- free performances by Kamasi Washington, Cymande, Louis Cole Big Band, Willow, Kokoroko, and Saint Levant;
- indoor shows by Diana Krall, Melody Gardot, Hiromi, and Dominique Fils-Aimé at the Place des Arts.
Free Concerts and Indoor Shows
The strength of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is its free outdoor programming: hundreds of concerts presented in the open air, from noon until evening. You can move from one stage to another without a ticket, drink in hand, in a festive atmosphere.
Indoor shows require a ticket. Headliners sell out quickly: buy your tickets as soon as the lineup is announced. The Montréal Jazz Festival also presents concerts year-round, outside the summer period.
FIJM XP: The Industry Component
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal also offers a professional component, FIJM XP, which brings together music industry delegates from Canada and abroad. In 2026, about sixty professionals discovered twenty Québec artists. The Academy, a mentorship program, hosted musicians like Joshua Redman and Victor Wooten.
Practical Information
- Dates: June 25 to July 4, 2027.
- Location: Quartier des spectacles, downtown Montréal (Place des Festivals and surrounding venues).
- Price: Free outdoor concerts; paid indoor shows.
- Lineup, tickets, and schedules: on the festival's official website.
- Getting there: The metro is the easiest option; parking is limited downtown during festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions about the FIJM
When is the FIJM 2027?
From June 25 to July 4, 2027, in the Quartier des spectacles in Montréal.
Is the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal free?
Largely. In 2026, two-thirds of the approximately 350 shows were free. Indoor concerts are paid.
When will the 2027 lineup be announced?
No date has been communicated. The first names are generally revealed a few months before the festival.
What does FIJM stand for?
It stands for Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.
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