Live jazz lives on in Montreal seven days a week. Here are three of our top picks.
UPSTAIRS JAZZ & GRILL
A Montreal staple, soon with live streaming of their evening performances.
Watch the video to hear owner Joel Giberovich explain how it all began and what Upstairs truly stands for….
1254 Mackay,
Montreal, QC
H3G 2H4
(514) 931-6808
DIESE ONZE JAZZ CLUB
Diese Onze Jazz Club has only been opene since 2007, but it has instantly beceme the hideout of some of the best jazzmen in town, featuring one to two performances per day (gypsy guitars around 6pm, then different bands in the evening, from Montreal and abroad). Its unique Parisian boite-like setting and dark leather booths section makes it also the ideal venue for a romantic evening.
4115-A St-Denis,
Montreal, QC
H2W 2M7
(514) 223-3543
LE PIANO ROUGE LOUNGE
Situated in Old Montreal, this newcomer on the scene presents live performances ranging from tango, to cuban-jazz and soulful Motown heritage – every night has a different groove. And you better believe barely it only takes about one fancy martini before you’re out and about on the dancefloor. Closed on sunday.
22 St-Paul East,
Montreal, QC
H2Y 1G3
(514) 439-3842
