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Montreal Jazz Fest 2015: Beirut, Barr Brothers top free outdoor lineup

The outdoor stages at 36th edition of the Montreal International Jazz Festival will feature some indie rock, folk, jazz and a tribute to the King of Blues.

Free concert schedule announced for 36th edition of the fest

Montreal Jazz Fest free announces lineup of free outdoor shows

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Jazz Fest lovers can see free outdoor shows this summer, including performances by Elizabeth Shepherd, Franklin Electric and a tribute to the late B.B. King.

The outdoor stages at 36th edition of the Montreal International Jazz Festival will feature some indie rock, folk and a tribute to the King of Blues. 

The Montreal International Jazz Festival has released its lineup of free offerings for the week-long engagement at Quartier des Spectacles.

This year's festival features more than 600 shows and free events, including two big draws on the outdoor TD Stage.

Beirut will open the festival on June 26 at 9 p.m. ET and Montreal's own Barr Brothers will hit the same stage June 30.

The 36th edition of the festival is dedicated to the late King of Blues, B.B. King. A "Grand Blues Evening" honouring King will close out the festival on July 5 on the TD Stage.

For the full list of bands and schedule of events, see the Montreal International Jazz Festival's website

A tribute to B.B. King will close out the festival on July 5. (CBC)