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Montreal is set to host a range of events this season from the Montreal Jazz Festival to the Montreal Grand Prix, offering plenty of chances to spot famous faces.

For those eager to catch a glimpse of Pitbull, Lewis Hamilton or Eric Andre, among many more, this June is your chance! Whether you're a music lover, a racing fan, or simply looking to enjoy the atmosphere, Montreal has something for everyone this month.

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May in Montreal is gearing up to be quite the musical month with over 60 artists touching down at various Montreal concert venues.

Whether you're hoping to see your favourite musician, want to discover a new artist or are looking for things to do in Montreal, attending a show is never a bad idea.

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April's surprise snow won't slow Montreal down. With sugar shacks in full swing, the city's got a lineup that'll make you forget the lingering cold, and all those pesky potholes that are starting to emerge.

Instead, you can explore the city on two wheels, vibe under dome projections at a day rave, or witness the day darken during a rare solar eclipse, among lots of other activities that'll put some spring in your step.

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When it comes to things to do in Montreal this April, you can catch dozens of must-see musical spectacles taking place at some of the city's most popular venues.

Whether you're in the mood for some opera Bocelli-style at Centre Bell, the riffs and runs of Jacob Collier at Place Bell, the Arabic sounds of Ibrahim Maalouf at MTELUS or the soulfulness of Mariah the Scientist at Théatre Beanfield, there's a little bit of everything for everyone.

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The NCAA Northern Classic tournament will be touching down in the Greater Montreal Area this weekend with six Division 1 NCAA basketball teams facing off on the court at Place Bell.

The tournament will showcase a brand new slate of Division 1 NCAA basketball talent with games spread out across three days starting on Friday, November 24, 2023.

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Montreal is set to be the celeb hotspot this fall. A slew of big names are set to grace our streets with their presence at various Montreal concerts this season, like Centre Bell, Place Bell, MTELUS, and many other venues across the city.

For those eager to set their sights on a few of their favourite A-listers, we've got the inside scoop on when they'll be in Montreal and where you'll be able to see them.

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Montreal is set to be the celeb hotspot this summer. A slew of big names are set to grace our streets with their presence at various Montreal events from concerts at Centre Bell and Place Bell to outdoor music festivals and Just For Laughs.

For those eager to set their sights on a few of their favourite A-listers, we've got you covered with the inside scoop on when they'll be in Montreal and where you'll be able to see them.

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Le Groupe CH is hosting a job fair this week to fill a variety of positions at the Bell Centre in Montreal and you can be directly hired on the spot.

The career fair will take place at the Bell Centre on September 13 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean the festivities have to! Let's welcome September with open arms and loud music, as several world-renowned artists will be stopping in the 514 for concerts.

From Florence + The Machine to Alec Benjamin, there's certainly a famous name that'll catch your eye on this list.

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Live Nation officially announced its Concert Week event and you can now get your groove on for hella cheap!

With over 3,700 shows to enjoy this year, you can grab tickets for as little as $25 and there are countless artists for you to enjoy that are hitting up Montreal.

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The "Sk8er Boi" queen from our childhood, Avril Lavigne, is back in action and going on tour! And Montrealers have the chance to see her live — as long as you're cool with taking a trip to Laval or Quebec City.

Avril has two tour dates in Quebec. The singer will be at Videotron Centre on May 6 and at Place Bell on May 7 performing songs from her latest album Love Sux, which was released on February 25, and (hopefully) some of her hit songs that '90s kids used to jam to when they were young.

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Canada's own pop-punk queen, Avril Lavigne, is coming to the Montreal area in the new year — which, as a reminder, is 2022 and not 2002 despite how this concert may make you feel. This show is actually happening right in time for the 20th anniversary of Lavigne's debut hit album, Let Go.

Lavigne plans to play at Place Bell in Laval on May 7 as part of her Bite Me Canada 2022 tour — her first Canadian tour in over 10 years, according to an evenko press release. And she's bringing special guests grandson and Mod Sun along with her.

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