waxheimer

Is it necessary to buy the tickets for the Jazz Fest?

flygirl

which city?

I'm not, for Vancouver - when I get there I will see what is available and if I have time to attend. otherwise you should be able to just walk around - that is what I am banking on anyway.

zootsi

If you mean Montreal, there are lots of free outdoor concerts, along with many indoor ones that require tickets.

BAK

Toronto has lots of free events -- at least two concerts a day.

One of the big-deal paid shows is already sold out.

BAK

waxheimer

I was asking about the Montreal Jazz Fest; we are going to be there July 5,6, & 7 and were wondering what the $40 "ticket" that was being sold really did; is there an area that you need a ticket to hear music?

Thanks

zootsi

Entrance to the Montreal Jazz fest is free - you just walk over to St Catherine Street and dig the music. However, $40 sounds about right for one of the 'top name' indoor concerts that are part of the festival. There are many many performances going on all day - the outdoor ones are free, most of the indoor ones require a ticket.

waxheimer

Don't the indoor concerts sell tickets individually?

Also, have you ever stayed at the Vieux du Port?

zootsi

Individual tickets are sold for each event. Go here for more info:
http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/fijm.../grille_en.asp
I've never stayed at this hotel, but I am familiar with the area. It's in the old city, right on the port ( I walked right past it yesterday). This is a touristy, busy area with lots of charm.