Nuits d’Afrique – July 11-23, 2017 LiveEvents July 4, 2017 2140 31st edition of the Festival International Nuits d’Afrique More than 700 artists from 34 countries and hundreds of thousands of festival-goers are converging on Montreal from July 11 to 23, 2017, for the pleasure of being together and enjoying an unforgettable experience at the Festival International Nuits d’Afrique, the greatest of world music gatherings! As a leading voice for cultural and musical diversity over the last three decades, the festival offers a broad range of concerts and events that join people from many backgrounds. With its finger on today’s pulse, this 31st edition reflects the increasingly intermixed and borderless currents in world music. From top names on the international scene to new generations of artists, they are coming to share with you their passion and joie de vivre . A total of 145 concerts and activities are being presented on indoor and outdoor stages during the festival’s 13 days. 13 DAYS OF CONCERTS AT 6 INDOOR VENUES – eight concert series feature the most exciting of new presentations, the most powerful of voices and the most current of styles, not to mention the roots-oriented sounds that inspire them. 6 DAYS OF FREE ACTIVITIES AND CONCERTS From July 18 to 23, as if by magic, the Parterre of the Quartier des spectacles is transformed into the Nuits d’Afrique Village, a festive and colourful gathering place. For the full list of events visit: www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com