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Rapper Rick Ross cancelled his Montreal show at the MURAL Festival and fans are confused

Montreal festivals are off to a rocky start after major artists set to headline events across the city continue to cancel at the last minute — with Rick Ross being the latest to snub his Montreal fans.

Grand Prix fans know the feeling all too well after Pitbull, who was headlining the Podium Concert series, cancelled his appearance minutes before he was expected on stage.

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14 free things to do in Montreal this weekend

The weekend is coming up and that means lots of new things to do in Montreal that won't break the bank.

With the Montreal Grand Prix in full swing, there are tons of free events for you to get into the Formula 1 spirit. From free concerts, and pit stop challenges to screenings of the practice sessions and main race, any and all car lovers will be able to feel the F1 festivities across the city this weekend.

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Montreal festivals are the ultimate summer experience — Here are 4 ways I avoid FOMO

Montreal hosts tons of festivals every summer and it can be hard to keep track of where and when all of them are happening. From the famed Montreal Jazz Festival to the free festival on the Lachine Canal to the brand-new Palomosa music festival, there's always something going on and you might find it hard to choose.

Last year, I felt like I missed out because I just didn’t know about all the wonderful events happening in the city. Here are some ways I have found to avoid the FOMO:

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35 Montreal festivals coming to the city in 2024

Montreal is home to non-stop festivals and this year is certainly no exception. Known as the world capital of festivals, Montreal is gearing up for an exciting year with tons of food fests, music events and things to do in and around Montreal that are bound to make your 2024 a memorable one.

Whether you're in the mood to critique a new film, taste your way through the city or simply get lost in a trance at Montreal's many musical moments, there's a little bit of everything for everyone.

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Montreal's Asian Night Market Is Bringing Street Food & A Splash Of Street Art To Chinatown

Montreal's Chinatown is about to get a lot more animated. For four nights, street food will entice alongside street art, giving the city a taste of Asia like never before. This year's Marché de Nuit Asiatique promises a celebration not just of the palate but also of the eyes, as the night market collaborates with the international street art festival MURAL.

From August 24 to 27, Sakura Garden on the Palais des congrès Esplanade and Place Sun-Yat-Sen will turn into a panorama of sights, sounds, and aromas. Attendees can expect to be swept up in a whirlwind of pan-Asian street food vendors, serving skewers, noodles, stir-fries, and more. Live art installations will provide a visual feast, while pulse-pounding performances, from traditional dance to modern music, will resonate with Montreal's multicultural spirit.

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A Montreal Artist Created A Massive Sculpture Out Of Recycled BIXI Bikes Downtown (PHOTOS)

Montreal's famous MURAL Festival is well underway across the city, and loads of popular art installations have been popping up left and right. MURAL organizers have unveiled a number of eyebrow-raising festival highlights, including a huge fresco painting by artist Saype on a grassy bit of land at the northeast corner of Mount Royal Park.

The "Beyond Walls" art piece depicts two interlocking human arms, which will only be visible at the park for a "few days." MURAL said Saype's work "stems from a desire to share a positive message of solidarity and collective effort around the world by symbolically creating the largest human chain ever realized."

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Montreal MURAL Fest 2023 Includes A Giant Artwork ON Mount Royal

Popular Montreal festival MURAL will return to the city between June 8 and 18 — and big things are already in the works. On June 5, festival organizers unveiled one of the highlights of the festival: a giant ephemeral fresco by artist Saype on the lawn at the northeast corner of Mount Royal Park.

The biodegradable painting is part of the artist's "Beyond Walls" series, depicting human arms locked in tight embrace. Similar works have appeared in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.

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16 Bucket List Things To Do In Montreal This June

Montreal is the place to be all year round, but there's nothing quite like summertime on our island. June is finally here so it's time to get excited about the upcoming festival season.

Whether you're into art, live music, outdoor activities or tasty food, you'll be happy to know there are many things to do in Montreal this month.

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4 New Montreal Murals Of Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood & Robin Were Just Unveiled (PHOTOS)

There's no bat signal required to call these heroes to Montreal! Warner Bros. Games has revealed four massive murals across the city, featuring the characters you can play in its brand new Gotham Knights video game that launches this fall. The heroes from the DC Comics franchise include Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin, whose large-scale likenesses were all interpreted by local street artists and produced by LNDMRK, the agency behind MURAL Festival.

"The release of Gotham Knights marks a major milestone for our studio, which we wanted to celebrate in a big way," said WB Games Montreal Studio Director Stéphane Roy.

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Montreal BIXI Bikes Have Been Decorated By MURAL Festival Street Artists (FIRST LOOK)

This summer, Montreal bike lanes are getting a splash of style. Dozens of eye-catching custom bikes decorated by MURAL Festival street artists are hitting stations across the city on June 9.

Artists Mono Sourcil, Chien Champion, La Charbonne, Aless MC and Zephyr have transformed 45 bicycles into rideable works of art. The BIXI and MURAL collaboration comes as the bike-share service celebrates 50 million trips in Montreal and the street art festival marks its 10th edition.

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Here's Every Summer Festival In Montreal We Can Think Of So You Don't Have To

Summer is just around the corner in Montreal, and you know what that means? There's are loads of summer festivals to get your groove on.

The city explodes with excitement in the summertimes with countless events and festivals to keep your days and weekends packed. Whether you're looking to get your dance on, take in some stunning art, or learn about new cultures, then we've got you covered.

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Festival MURAL Montreal Is Taking Over Boulevard Saint-Laurent Again This Summer

Montreal is home to countless annual festivals, and this summer you can get your groove on to so many! With Osheaga, Metro Metro, Just For Laughs, all the way to the city's highly anticipated, MURAL Fest, there's a little something for everyone.

MURAL Fest is officially back and this year marks the 10th edition of Montreal's MURAL Festival, which showcases the talents of many international street artists.

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