The month of June has arrived, and June means “festival season”. But not only. Are you going out? is here to guide you among the many shows offered at the start of the summer season. Without avoiding festivals, but without forgetting everything that is happening elsewhere too. Here we go for the 20 shows to see in June, as selected by our team!
Week 1
Knocked Loose
June 4 at the Olympia
Metalcore band Knocked Loose will mark the start of June with a punk performance at the Olympia. Formed in 2013 in Kentucky, the band offers a mix between metalcore and hardcore in their angry songs. They have also been described as being precursors in the resurrection of metalcore in the 2010s.
The guys will be at the Olympia as part of their tour to wow the Montreal crowd. Punk fans will get their money’s worth for sure, and so will those who want to taste something new. Perfect execution in a performance can be appreciated regardless of the musical style, and that’s what Knocked Loose does in concert.
For a unique experience and memorable mosh pits, book your tickets right here.
(Théo Darmana)
Festival at the Lake
From June 6 to 8 in Granby
The Festival au Lac de Granby will hold its second edition from June 6 to 8 at Parc Daniel-Johnson.
On Thursday, June 6, the festival will get underway with two of the defining punk groups of the 1990s, the Swedish group Millencolin and the Californians Lagwagon. Mustard Plug, The Matchup and The Anti-Queens will also be on stage the same day.
On Friday June 7, the Festival au Lac expects Thrice, Comeback Kid Straightline and Story of the Year.
Finally, Blessthefall and August Burns Red will headline Saturday, June 8, with Lionheart, Get The Shot, All That Remains and the Granby group, Run Terry Run.
(Noémie Rochefort and Marc-André Mongrain)
Chastity
June 6 at Turbo Haüs
Chastity is the project of Brandon Williams, a singer-songwriter from Whitby, Ontario. He will be in Montreal on June 6 at Turbo Haüs. The group is currently on tour since the beginning of April as part of the “Trilogy Tour” which has taken them to numerous Canadian and American cities. Dafnez and Knitting, bedroom indie pop groups from Montreal, will open at Turbo Haüs.
Chastity currently has three albums to her credit in addition to a few EPs. Chastity’s chaotic and melodic music has something folk and something punk. It captures the essence of isolation and resilience. The lyrics written by Brandon Williams, the singer as well as his way of singing are full of emotion and sensitivity.
For tickets for Chastity’s show at Turbo Haüs, click here.
(Maude Bond)
Róisín Murphy
June 8 at MTELUS
Irish singer Róisín Murphy will revisit the metropolis on June 8 after eight years without setting foot there. First known for her involvement in the electronic music group Moloko, she has pursued a solo career for several years. After a European tour this spring, she begins a series of summer shows in Canada, the United States and Europe on May 31.
His most recent album Hit Parade will be put forward in particular. This would be his career best, according to Guardian.
(Noémie Rochefort)
PROTOMARTYR
June 9 at Cabaret La Tulipe
Protomartyr is an American band from Detroit, Michigan. Formed in 2008, it consists of Joe Casey (vocals), Greg Ahee (guitar), Alex Leonard (drums) and Scott Davidson (bass). The band has forged a distinctive post-punk style.
Known for their noisy music, Protomartyr combine the aggression of punk with the more complex structures and atmospheres of post-punk, delivering music that is both thoughtful and impactful. Their music is characterized by raw, intense energy, with Casey’s lyrics often centering on themes such as existential angst, urban decay, and sociopolitical issues. Since its debut, the group has released six studio albums.
The quartet will perform in Montreal at Cabaret La Tulipe on June 9. Sunforger, a post-punk band from Montreal, will be the opening act. On the occasion of the release of their 6th album Formal Growth In The Desert released in 2023, the American group will perform a series of shows in several cities in North America this summer, just before leaving for Europe to continue the rest of their tour.
For tickets to the show, click here.
(Maude Bond)
Snoop Dogg
June 9 at the Bell Center
The standard-bearer of West Coast rap will share his well-known rhymes at the Bell Center on June 9 as part of his tour Cali to Canada Tour. Snoop Dogg, like a fine wine, has aged well in the rap game now having the role of the uncle who sets the good or bad example, you choose.
Uncle Snoop will be well accompanied for his visit. Indeed, Long Beach rapper Warren G and the Tha Dogg Pound collective from the same place will be on stage to perform the Californian hits that we know so well. Producers DJ Quick and Green Lantern will also be there to take care of the decks and ensure that the rappers have the right instrumentals.
The rapper’s great discography and the successes of his guests will be in the spotlight for this rare visit to the metropolis. We obviously expect to hear collaborations from the MC and Dr. Dre like Nuthin’ But A “G” we have his timeless anthem Drop It Like It’s Hot. Several tracks from his first album Doggystylepart of the 100 best albums in history according to Apple Music, will probably also be performed on the stages of the Bell Centre.
On June 9, there will certainly be a Californian heat wave in Montreal.
(Théo Darmana)
Pixies + Modest Mouse
June 9 at Place Bell
The legendary Pixies return to Montreal five years after playing at the Bell Center. This time, the Black Francis band joins forces with the indie rock group Modest Mouse to offer a double bill, with Cat Power as a special guest! Solid menu for this show which will take place, this time, near Laval, at Place Bell.
Although the Pixies have released no less than 4 albums in the last 10 years, nostalgic fans can expect a majority of songs from their early albums from the 1980s, i.e. Doolittle, Surfer Rosa And Come on Pilgrim.
In addition to Black Francis, original members David Lovering (drums) and Joey Santiago (guitar) are still on board. The bass is now provided by Emma Richardson, ex-Band of Skulls, who recently replaced Paz Lenchantin (who herself replaced original member Kim Deal since 2014).
To get tickets for the show, click here.
(Marc-André Mongrain)
