Maison du Festival Rio Tinto Alcan

Montréal


A key concert venue during the Jazz Festival, this multistory building hosts concerts year-round in the Salle l'Astral. It also has a small gallery with listening stations and memorabilia from some of the greats who've played at the fest. Check out Dave Brubeck's spectacles, Leonard Cohen's hat, Pat Metheny's guitar and Ella Fitzgerald's wig. A big video screen shows highlights from past concerts.


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