Montreal’s POP Montréal International Music Festival is an independent music festival that features an impressive array of international and local talent. The festival includes more than 400 acts playing at more than 50 venues around Montreal, mostly in the Mile End area of Montreal’s famous Plateau district. POP Montreal presents various international Anglophone and francophone artists from all over the world. Since its inception in 2002, it has produced concerts featuring various indie, rock, alternative, hip-hop and folk artists from North America and Europe.
POP Montréal Activities
Asides from being a five-day music festival, POP Montreal includes various industry events, a film festival, a conference, a visual art exhibit, a flea market a trade show and various loft parties. There is also a fashion show and various activities for kids.
POP Montréal – The Music Festival
The music festival of POP Montreal combines independent acts along with commercial acts. It’s no wonder why it’s considered Canada’s most eclectic independent music festival. Many of the music venues are located on St-Laurent Boulevard, which happens to be the heart of the Mile End. Montreal is a city rich with independent talent, so there are plenty of local independent artists to see during this festival.
Other Events at POP Montréal
POP Montreal contains something for everyone. Whether you are a musician, an artist, a fan or a critic, you’ll find something at POP Montreal. Film POP is a film festival that features movies that revolve around the theme of music. Art POP is a visual arts celebration that is open and free to the public. It features contemporary art from established artists as well as emerging newcommers. Kids POP is a music and crafts workshop for children with live shows and much more. POP Symposium is a five-day music conference for artists, music fans and industry professionals. Fashion POP is a fashion show event with lots to see. Puces POP is a creative flea market filled with artists, independent record lables and more.
