From Comiccon to jousting knights: Here's what's happening in Montreal this weekend
It's going to be a busy weekend in and around Montreal.
There are various activities scattered across the city for all ages. Whether you're searching for tasty food, live music, or looking to take a journey through medieval times.
Here's your guide for a fun-filled weekend.
IWS SCARRED 4 LIFE WRESTLING
When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: L'Olympia
Cost: Tickets start at $54
How to watch: Show up for the live show or pay $7.99 and watch on pay-per-view.
Highlights: Heralded as the most diverse wrestling event in history, wrestlers include Persian trans woman Dark Shiek, gay Quebec wrestler Alex Maze and many more.
MONTREAL COMICCON
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Palais des Congres
Cost: $110 for three-day passes; single-day passes are sold out.
How to get there: Place-d'Armes metro (orange line).
Highlights: Comic books, toys, cosplay, celebrities, and all things nerd-related, Christina Ricci, Grace Van Dien from Stranger Things and both Bishop (Lance Henriksen) and Hicks (Michael Biehn) from Aliens will all be there.
For the full program click here.
NUITS D'AFRIQUE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
When: Ticketed shows all weekend; free shows start Tuesday.
Where: Ticketed shows - Le Gesu, Club Balattou, Le Ministere, Theatre Fairmount. Free shows - Place des Festivals
Cost: Ticketed shows between $15 and $35.
Highlights: Kaleta& Super Yamba Band, Bianca Rocha, Delgres and others through the weekend.
For the full program click here.
DRAKE CONCERT
When: Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Where: Centre Bell
Cost: Tickets on StubHub starting at around $250
How to get there: Lucien-L'allier (orange line)
Highlights: The "It's All a Blur Tour" includes Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage, who worked with Drake on the album "Her Loss."
FILE- Drake performs at the Staples Center on Oct. 12, 2018, in Los Angeles. The rapper turns 36 on Oct. 24. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
MONTREAL COMPLETEMENT CIRQUE
When: Until the end of July
Where: Locations throughout the city, including on Saint-Denis Street in the Latin Quartier, Jardins Gamelin and the Ring at Place Ville Marie
Cost: Prices range from free outdoor shows to paid indoor shows
How to get there: Depends on location
Highlights: "The Giant" at Place Ville Marie is back, free events in the Latin Quarter feature throughout the month and the signature free show "Gardien du temps" is at Jardins Gamelin from July 6-16 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
For the full schedule click here.
A performer with Cirque Eloize entertains the crowd in the Old Port in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
MEDIEVALES LANAUDIERE
When: Saturday – Sunday from 10h to 17h
Where: L'Assomption
Cost: Free for 0 to 4 years old, 16,50$ for 5 to 12 years old and for 13+ 26,00$
Highlights: Les Médiévales de Lanaudière is a festival for the whole family on the theme of history, local produce and imagination. Through a journey through time from France to New France, festival-goers discover their history, origins and heritage.
STAND UP COMEDY SHOW IN NDG PARK
When: Saturday at 8pm
Where: Girouard Park
Cost: Free
How to get there: Vendome metro (orange line)
Highlights: Everyone is encouraged to bring their blankets, drinks, and camping chairs for a cozy and relaxed night of free laughter
MONTREAL STREETFOOD FESTIVAL
When: Thursday : 5pm to 11pm, Friday – Sunday: Noon to 10pm
Where: Clock Tower Quay
Cost: $3 Admission and free for children 8 years and under
How to get there: Champ De Mars metro ( orange line)
Highlights: Embark on an incredible street food adventure celebrating the flavors of Asia, Europe, South America and Quebec at the 2023 Montreal Streetfood festival
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