Montreal Events and Theaters

Montreal Events and Theaters

Montreal is famous for their annual sports and cultural events that bring people from all around the world to this world famous Canadian city. Sporting events, urban festivals and quaint village fairs, all provide easy and cheap entertainment for tourists and casual visitors. The city is also famous for its art and culture reflected in the many theatre performances throughout the year. You can easily rent cheap car rentral from Montreal where you can find great deals in wheels to take you around this city with its many attractions.

The Centre Bell
Inaugurated in 1996, the Centre Bell is considered as the epitome of business and entertainment in the city of Montreal. One of the best hockey arenas in the continent, Centre Bell can seat 21,273 people. The Centre also feature musical concerts from international celebrity artists and hosts around 120 shows annually. The venue is used by large business as well to host large functions and events. Make sure you are here for the next game of Montreal Canadians. Drive to 1260 De La Gauchetiere Street in your Montreal car rental to reach the game. 

Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Visit the large multipurpose venue of Montréal, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier. It boasts all the latest cutting edge technology and equipments for hosting almost all versions of art and music in Montreal. Shows include opera singing, comedian acts, rock n roll concerts, ballet performances, symphony concerts and many other performing arts. With a capacity to seat 2982, this structure is a gem in the cultural complex of Montreal.

Just for Laughs or Juste pour rire
Just for Laughs or Juste pour rire in French is a comedy festival reputed to be the largest of its kind in the entire world. Each July many talented comedians from all parts of the world fly to Montreal to showcase their rib tickling skills at this highly prestigious festival. Started as a two day Francophone back in 1983, the event snowballed to its present stature of a month long festival encompassing verbal and non verbal performances, street dancing and fairs, clowns, acrobats and everything that can draw laughter in a crowd. The festival also features a Montreal Just for Laughs Film Festival at the Imperial Theatre.

International de Jazz de Montréal
Witness the anthology of music, fun and happiness in summer at the International de Jazz de Montréal or Montreal International jazz Festival. The 11 day noon to midnight festival features performances of 3,000 artists from 30 countries. Musical performances include jazz, Latin jazz, reggae, Cuban and many more categories. This extravaganza consisting of 650 concerts includes 450 outdoor concerts and are hosted at 10 concert halls and outdoor stages. Family vacationers love this place which ensures a lot of fun for kids. Food stalls, kiosks, free fun activities and shows guarantee an exciting time at very cheap rates.

Grand Prix of Canada
The third most watched event in the world, the Canadian Grand Prix needs no introduction. Watch the annual auto race at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Montreal which is the only Formula One race in North America. Getting here is simple. Just hop into a car rental from Montreal and dash to the place to watch the action adventure live.

Montreal World Film Festival
The film festival held in Montreal every year brings together cinemas from different cultures. The festival showcases around 300 to 400 films from all over the globe. It has various categories like First Films World Competition, Hors Concours, Documentaries of the World and a unique Canadian Student Film Festival. It is the oldest international film festival in Canada. Get a cheap car rental from Montreal and drive down to 1430 de Bleury Street to be part of the Montreal World Film Festival.