Spot your favourite star on the street this fall.
From Katy Perry and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hitting some of the city's best restaurants to cameos by Ben Stiller and Russell Crowe, Montreal has seen its fair share of famous faces recently.
Fast forward to this fall, when a slew of A-list performers will be making their way to the city.
Whether you’re catching a show at Place Des Arts or pre-gaming before heading to the Bell Centre to see Paul McCartney (or the Habs!), Montreal's nightlife is going to be buzzing.
Here are some of the upcoming celebrities visiting Montreal this fall.
Ricky Gervais
Known for his sharp satire and fearless humor, Ricky Gervais—creator of The Office and star of Netflix’s After Life—returns to the stage for a rare live show filled with his trademark sarcasm, not to be missed by fans on August 16.
Sheryl Crowe
The folk-rock and country icon known for hits like If It Makes You Happy will bring her Grammy-winning energy and timeless songs to the LASSO Country Festival in Montréal on August 15, 2025.
Tate McRae
Calgary-born pop sensation Tate McRae — a singer, songwriter, and dancer who became the first Canadian finalist on So You Think You Can Dance at 13, the youngest musician on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list at 18, and now boasts 11.6 billion streams — will perform with special guest Zara Larsson at the Bell Centre on August 24, 2025.
Deftones
Sacramento metal innovators Deftones, joined by boundary-pushing British band IDLES and special guests The Barbarians of California, bring their North American Tour 2025 to the Bell Centre on September 8.
Morrissey
The iconic and sometimes controversial former frontman of The Smiths whose 13 solo albums have all reached the U.K. top 10, launches his North American tour at Place Bell in Laval on September 10.
Keith Urban
The country music icon known for his electrifying live shows and decades-long influence on the genre, brings his High and Alive World Tour to the Bell Centre with special guests Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen, and Karley Scott Collins on September 19.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Southern rock legend, celebrating 50 years of hits like Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird, bring their anniversary tour with openers The Outlaws to Place Bell in Laval on September 20.
Lorde
The New Zealand alt-pop star riding rave reviews for her new album Virgin led by the single What Was That brings her Ultrasound tour with Blood Orange and The Japanese House to the Bell Centre on September 27.
Sex Pistols
Punk legends the Sex Pistols, now fronted by Frank Carter of Rattlesnakes and Gallows, return to North America for the first time in decades to unleash their anarchic energy and perform Never Mind The Bollocks live, proving punk is far from dead, on September 30.
Shawn Mendes
The Pickering, Ontario pop-star brings his On the Road Again tour — a five-album, career-spanning celebration of hits from his 16-year-old debut to his latest release Shawn — to the Bell Centre on October 1.
Maná
Mexican pop-rock legends, and the best-selling Latin American band of all time with over 45 million albums sold, bring their Vivir Sin Aire Tour to the Bell Centre for their first-ever Montréal show on October 3.
Bryan Adams
The Canadian rock icon, ranked 48th on Billboard’s all-time Hot 100 artists, brings his Roll with the Punches tour with openers The Sheepdogs to the Bell Centre on October 8.
Mumford & Sons
The British folk rock powerhouse are returning with their seven-year-in-the-making album Rushmere to perform as a trio on their Rushmere tour at the Bell Centre on October 17, with Michael Kiwanuka opening.
Foreigner
Iconic ’80s hitmakers Foreigner, led by Mick Jones and known for classics like I Want To Know What Love Is, continue to sell out shows across the U.S., will celebrate a legacy of 10 multi-platinum albums and timeless rock anthems on October 27.
Sarah McLachlan
The Canadian singer-songwriter celebrates 30 years of Fumbling Towards Ecstasy with a two-night anniversary tour performing the album in full at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts, on October 29 and 30, with vocal trio Tiny Habits opening.
John Legend
Celebrating 20 years of his Grammy-winning debut Get Lifted with a full-band anniversary world tour, Legend will perform the album and career hits at Place Bell, Laval, on November 14.
Paul McCartney
Legendary Paul McCartney, with one of the most beloved music catalogs ever, brings his Got Back 2025 tour to Montréal for two shows at the Bell Centre on November 17 and 18, featuring classics from his solo career, Wings, and The Beatles.
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