There’s a lot going on this month and starting today, a slew of local and international performers set the stage for the lively weeks ahead. From August 10 to 12, the city plays host to the FMA (Festival du Monde Arabe de Montreal), a celebration that meshes music and performing arts from both East and West. And this year, right in the heart of the Old Port, enjoy free shows at Orientalys, the outdoor portion of the festival. Old Montreal’s hot August streets heat up a little more, courtesy of stellar tunes as culturally diverse as the city itself. Check out the full schedule here and take a look at some celebrated performers from past years:
Festival du Monde Arabe at the Old Port!
There’s a lot going on this month and starting today, a slew of local and international performers set the stage for the lively weeks ahead. From August 10 to 12, the city plays host to the FMA (Festival du Monde Arabe de Montreal), a celebration that meshes music and performing arts from both East and West. And this year, right in the heart of the Old Port, enjoy free shows at Orientalys, the outdoor portion of the festival. Old Montreal’s hot August streets heat up a little more, courtesy of stellar tunes as culturally diverse as the city itself. Check out the full schedule here and take a look at some celebrated performers from past years: