The Montreal Jazz Festival
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Up until last year, if we were to choose the biggest event in the city, there probably would have been a debate between the Montreal Grand Prix and the Jazz Festival. Loosing the Grand Prix to uncle Bernie has paved way to an undisputed champion of all events held in Montreal, The Jazz Fest.
The event is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and the performance lineup is very impressive, led by none other than Stevie Wonder, the living legend himself. As a celebration of this milestone The 2009 edition will be presented in the brand new installations called the Quartier des Spectacles ( Concert Block) which is being pushed to be completed for the launch of the festivities.
As usual, there will be tons of free shows, on a total of 8 different outdoor stages. Be advised that the addition of the Quartier des spectacles and its new facilities have resulted in some changes in the concert locations as Montrealers know it. This rearrangement will probably be a welcome change, a version 1.0 per say of the Montreal Jazz Festival in its new era, with a complete city block tailored to its needs.