MONTREAL, July 14, 2025 – This summer, downtown Montreal will pulse to the rhythm of a series of festive after-work events under the iconic Ring of the Esplanade PVM. Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 9 PM, the Soirées sous l’Anneau x Aire commune will transform this urban agora into a true summer gathering place, at the crossroads of music, culture, and conviviality. Renowned DJs, electrifying atmosphere, and immersive experiences will be on the agenda to energize the heart of downtown Montreal.
Things already got started last Wednesday but here is the schedule of events planned for PVM this summer.
Dates Not to Miss:
July 9: Nana Zen
July 16: Kid Crayola
July 30: Voyage Funktastique
August 6: DJ Fafa Khan
August 13: DJ Kelly
August 20: DJ BOLARINHO
September 3: Nana Zen
Special Evenings with Entertainment:
July 23: FRIKITON Carnival
Dive into the colourful world of Brazilian and Latin American carnivals. Dance, live music, DJ sets, and entertainment will follow one another to make the esplanade vibrate to Latin rhythms.
August 27: Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra | LA MURGA
One of Montreal’s finest orchestras will take over the stage for a show blending bossa nova, Latin jazz, and salsa. A complete formation (piano, bass, timbales, congas, trombones, and vocalist) will ensure an irresistibly danceable evening.
September 10: Closing Night x PLAYGRND SERIES
To close the season in style, a series of DJ sets broadcast live, recognized by Queen Latifah, Doechii, and many others, promises an electric atmosphere and international visibility on social media.
“We are very pleased to announce this partnership with Place Ville Marie for the design and activation of a new public square on the Esplanade PVM starting summer 2025. Already an iconic destination thanks to the Ring, this new development will enhance the on-site experience by adding an event programming signed by Aire commune, in an atmosphere inspired by great European squares, in the heart of downtown Montreal.”
— Philippe Pelletier, Co-founder and Producer, Aire commune
Downtown Core Properties Unite for a Festive Summer
Place Ville Marie (PVM) is partnering with Centre Eaton de Montréal, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, and Place Montréal Trust to offer a vibrant and unifying summer season in the heart of downtown Montreal. All summer long, downtown Montreal will come alive thanks to unprecedented event programming, including the Soirées sous l’Anneau x Aire commune under the Ring on the Esplanade PVM, created in collaboration with Aire commune. In addition to these festive gatherings, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth and Centre Eaton de Montréal will each offer their own version of the Soirées sous l’Anneau, to be discovered by the end of the season.
To learn more about the complete programming, visit lenouveaucentre.com.
About Aire commune
Aire commune has established itself on Montreal’s event scene for nearly 10 years by offering innovative and inclusive outdoor events that attract tens of thousands of visitors each summer. Since its creation, the company has brought the community together around unique cultural experiences, contributing to the vitality and diversity of Montreal life. Aire commune is also a public space design and operations agency, behind the transformation of iconic locations across Canada, notably in Montreal, Calgary, and Ottawa.
About Place Ville Marie (PVM)
Place Ville Marie is much more than an architectural symbol of modern Montreal: it’s a meeting place, innovation hub, and centre of life in the heart of Montreal. A true reference downtown, PVM welcomes thousands of visitors, workers, residents, and tourists each year, who come to enjoy its commercial, gastronomic, cultural, and event offerings. With its dynamic public spaces, unparalleled panoramas, and festive programming, Place Ville Marie stands as one of the essential poles of Montreal urban life, while contributing to shaping the city’s modern identity.
To discover PCM’s complete summer programming, visitplacevillemarie.com.
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