17 concerts in Montreal to check out in July

Jun 29 2016, 1:42 am

Welcome back, summer in Montreal. We’ve missed you.

And ah, do you hear that? The sweet sounds of summer return, with a ton of awesome shows and one of Canada’s best music festivals. Are you ready to enjoy Montreal’s summer concert season?

We sure are.

Rufus Wainwright

Uber talented Canadian singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright’s voice is a force of nature. His live performances are incredible, and completely unpredictable. He’s in town for the TD International Jazz Festival, and will be playing two shows at Place des Arts.

When: July 2 and 3 at 7:30 pm
Where: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts – 175 St Catherine Street
Tickets: Available online from $82.68

Tiesto

Internationally renown Dutch DJ and record producer, Tiesto returns to Montreal over the long weekend. The legendary DJ has been spinning and producing records since the early ’90s – can you believe it? His set is bound to mix some old with some new.

When: July 3 from 11 am to 8 pm
Where: Beachclub, Pointe-Calumet
Tickets: Available online at $60. 18+

Maxwell

It’s been a while, but R&B soul singer Maxwell is back in our city. With a massive hiatus between his 2009 album “BLACKsummers’night,” and his latest release blackSUMMERS’night, this is a huge welcome back tour – one that’s bound to sell out!

When: July 4 at 7 pm
Where: Olympia Theatre – 1004 St Catherine Street East
Tickets: Available online from $70.13

Ms. Lauryn Hill

A woman needs no introduction, Ms. Lauryn Hill is in town as part of the TD Montreal International Jazz Festival. The ex-member of popular ’90s group, The Fugees, Hill has gained her own international following with her solo albums. And rumour has it, she definitely includes Fugees tracks in her live sets.

When: July 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm
Where: Place des Arts – 175 St Catherine Street
Tickets: Available online from $82.86

Danny Brown

Detroit’s Danny Brown is no stranger in today’s hip hop scene. From touring with A$AP Rocky, to his tracks like When It Rain – from his yet-untitled new record- Brown continues to build his fan base. It will be no surprise if he is hip hop’s next massive thing.

When: July 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm
Where: Place des Arts – 175 St Catherine Street
Tickets: Available online from $82.86

Cam’ron

Celebrate Tuesday after the long weekend with the Montreal stop on The Smokers Club Tour. Featuring CAM’RON’s return to our city, along with the Underachievers, G-Herbo, Smoke Dza, Nyck Caution, and more.

When: July 5 at 8 pm
Where: Olympia Theatre – 1004 St Catherine Street East
Tickets: Available online at $35

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

Whether you loved or hated Oasis (we loved), The Gallaghers have always been some of rock’s most disliked brothers. But personalities aside, we can not help but love their music. Just us? Anyway, Noel is back on tour with his High Flying Birds. And considering he wrote 86% of Oasis songs, there are often surprises.

When: July 9 at 6:30 pm
Where: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts – 175 St Catherine Street
Tickets: Available online from $63.75

The Cult

In case you’re wondering, yes this is THE Cult. British rockers from the ’80s, The Cult returned this year after their last album back in 2012. Their latest album “Hidden City” came out earlier this year and the rockstars are back on the road for a summer tour.

When: July 10 at 8 pm
Where: Metropolis – 59 St Catherines Street East
Tickets: Available online at $55.30

5 Seconds of Summer

YouTube celebs and boyband-status-heartthrobs 5 Seconds of Summer are arguably one of Australia’s biggest exports these days. Although they only have two studio albums, their fan base is dedicated and their shows are often sold out.

When: July 12 at 6:30 pm
Where: Bell Centre – 1909 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montreal
Tickets: Available online from $35

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

One of our fave indie folk bands are in town this month! Since their 2009 single “Home,” these guys had us hooked. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros’ fourth studio album PersonA was released in April, and is just as good as anticipated. Check out these babes live soon!

When: July 15 at 6:30 pm
Where: Metropolis – 59 St Catherine Street East
Tickets: Available online at $54.50

Nervo

Sister-duo Nervo return to Montreal, this time with Michael Woods and Generik. Known for their banger EDM collaborations, the Nervo gals are full of energy, and their show will be all about dancing – we guarantee it.

When: July 17 from 11 am to 8 pm
Where: Metropolis – 59 St Catherine Street East
Tickets: Available online at $35

Slipknot and Marilyn Manson

Sometimes, the 90’s comes back. This time around, it’s Slipknot (fully-masked as usual) along with rock heavy hitter Marilyn Manson. Both bands have released new material in the past year, and are now on the road with Of Mice and Men.

When: July 20 at 6:30 pm
Where: Bell Centre – 1909 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montreal
Tickets: Available online from $52

Demi Lovato

One for the pop music fans, Demi Lovato is bringing her Future Now tour with Nick Jonas. The starlett, known for her roles on X Factor and Glee, is one of the hottest pop musicians today – and that voice of hers reaches all the feels.

When: July 22 at 7 pm
Where: Bell Centre – 1909 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montreal
Tickets: Available online from $39.95

Braids

Montreal-based Braids are making waves, and were nominated for Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year in 2015. The eletctro-rock trio were on tour with Hundred Waters last year, and are now back on the road on their own headlining tour.

When: July 27 at 9 pm
Where: Casa Del Popolo – 4873 Boul. Saint Laurent
Tickets: Available online at $12. 18+

Beirut

Indie-ukulele-electronic band Beirut had a bit of an unofficial hiatus between 2011 and 2015, while frontman Zach Condon faced some rough personal years. In 2015, after the long break, Beirut came out with their fifth album “No No No,” and this highly anticipated indie tour follows.

When: July 28 at 7 pm
Where: Corona Theatre – 2490 Notre-Dame West
Tickets: Available online at $37

Wolf Parade

Homegrown Wolf Parade have returned from hiatus. The band is at the Corona Theatre later this month, touring some new material and some from their last three studio albums.

When: July 29 at 10 pm
Where: Corona Theatre – 2490 Notre-Dame West
Tickets: Available online at $32

The Osheaga Music and Arts Festival

And of course, last but not least, Osheaga. The Osheaga Music and Arts Festival will be taking over the city once again, marking the 11-year anniversary of the three-day long indie music festival. This year’s headliners are the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lana Del Rey, and Radiohead. Other major acts include The Lumineers, Haim, Death Cab for Cutie, Bastille, Grimes, and Passenger.

When: July 29 to 31
Where: Parc Jean Drapeau
Tickets: General admission passes available online at $310

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