Les FrancoFolies de Montréal

Since 1989, Les FrancoFolies de Montréal has been the true reflection of a thriving French-speaking music world! Dozens of indoor shows and more than 150 free outdoor concerts attest to the effervescent quality, diversity and energy of a music-rich fun-filled program! Every year, Montrealers and tourists throng to the safe, festive FrancoFolies site for an entire 10 days in the downtown core, to savour the best musical talents of the French-speaking world. Let’s tell it like it is: Montreal is the place to let loose!

Over 150 free outdoor shows are presented from 5 p.m. to midnight.

From refreshing new discoveries to incredible return engagements and tailor-made creations in rock, folk, chanson, hip-hop… and above all, in French, here’s an inkling of the best music on the francophone scene, at home and abroad! Join in the celebration of the beauty and passion of music en français!

Legends open and close the festival

Gainsbourg symphonique
June 10 and 11, 8 p.m., Maison symphonique
Marking the 25th anniversary of the death of Serge Gainsbourg, Les FrancoFolies proudly present Gainsbourg symphonique, with the lovely voice of Jane Birkin–muse and companion of the late, lamented French singer-songwriter–accompanied by the brilliant Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, conducted by the incomparable Simon Leclerc, a man with a peerless reputation in symphonic pop! The evening opens with Arthur H, also accompanied by the OSM, performing the Gainsbourg masterpiece Histoire de Melody Nelson in its entirety. A historic concert event. For more information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112

Diane Dufresne, Intemporelle, un temps pour elle
June 18, 8 p.m., Maison symphonique
The finest songs by the flamboyant Diane Dufresne, revisited in original fashion by the artists she has inspired. It’s a grand merci and tribute to the most free-spirited and daring Québécoise chanteuse. A gift for the artist’s 70th birthday. A gift for a new generation. With Diane Dufresne, Pierre Lapointe, Diane Tell, Catherine Major, Betty Bonifassi, Marie-Pierre Arthur, Jorane, Alexandre Désilets, Charlotte Cardin, Marie Denise Pelletier and Jenny Salgado.
For more information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112

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Marc Dupré and guests: Marie-Mai, Kevin Bazinet, Alex Nevsky and many others
June 10 and 11, 8 p.m., Centre Bell
Marc Dupré and his greatest hits, with comic flair and an intimate tone. Marc’s first Centre Bell show! A co-presentation with evenko. For tickets and information: www.evenko.ca 514-790-2525 or 1-877-668-8269

Jean Leloup solo, Le Fantôme de Paradis City
June 10 and 11, 8 p.m., Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
The winner of the 2015 Félix award for album of the year, in a solo performance–now THAT is something else! The show of the year. For more information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112

Alain Souchon and Laurent Voulzy
June 12, 8 p.m., Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
An incredible event: two major stars of French music release an album together. A unique show! For more information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112

Les sœurs Boulay. Opening act: Saratoga
June 15, 8 p.m., Théâtre Maisonneuve
Magnificent voices and irresistible charm… For more information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112

Mario Pelchat, Et maintenant… Bécaud
June 17, 8 p.m., Théâtre Maisonneuve
One of Quebec’s great voices takes on the songs of legend Gilbert Bécaud, who passed away almost 15 years ago. A moment of pure emotion! For more information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112

For more information, including a list of the many concerts being held at the Metropolis, Club Soda, L’Astral, and Le Gesù, visit: www.francosmontreal.com    514-876-8989  or 1-855-372-6267