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Sunday Tam-Tams

- CE - Tuesday, September 12th, 2006 : goo

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The Tam-Tams as described by Wikipedia:

Mount Royal hosts a unique activity in summer time known as the "Sunday Tam-Tams", whereby hundreds, or if the weather is nice, thousands of Montrealers and visitors play tam-tams (a type of hand drum) on the east slope of the mountain, around the monument to Sir George-Étienne Cartier. The Sunday gatherings attract people of various backgrounds, and often dozens of tam-tam players perform their art at the same time, encouraging others to dance. Attendees also engage in other activities, such as the smoking of marijuana, footbag, frisbee, sunbathing, guitar-playing, Boffer wars (occasionally interrupted by zombie attacks), juggling (and other clown-related activities) and reading.

The origins of this spontaneous gathering are unknown, and it is not organised by the municipal authorities. The city does restrict commercial activity, however, as vendors are not permitted to set up tables or displays, are required to remain in designated areas and must register each week. The police and first aid technicians are present to ensure the safety of those present.

The Sunday Tam-Tams continued throughout the summer of 2005 and into spring 2006, despite extensive restoration work being undertaken to the Sir George-Étienne Cartier statue.

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jeeff: nice. what's the season for sunday tam-tams?

jeeff: 13th Sep 2006 - 13:45 GMT

(i was staying near there in june and didn't see any, altho it was rainy.)

Sirhcbre: 14th Sep 2006 - 04:34 GMT

Tams tams happen when it's realitivly warm (which means different things for different people) and when it isn't raining (which would explain why you didn't see them).

Marc: 10th May 2007 - 07:35 GMT

Anybody who comes to Montreal during the summer HAS to go see the Tam-Tams! I've had some of the best times of my life there!

Merlin: 23rd Sep 2007 - 11:17 GMT

A few wonderful videos of the Tam tams at this address:

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=tamtammontreal

Amanda: 29th Jun 2008 - 13:26 GMT

It's not raining right now but there is a chance of rain the afternoon. Is there a way to find out if the Tam tams are still going to take place?

EvilGentleman: 30th Jun 2008 - 00:33 GMT

They now seem to take place every Sunday, rain or shine. But when the weather is really bad, only the most hard-core tam-tam people stay there. Last year, they kept going until Halloween, if I recall correctly.

Corinna : 6th Jul 2008 - 05:56 GMT

If it's not raining, but there is a chance, or it's just drizzling, just go! There are always at least a few people there.

Matt: 1st Sep 2008 - 15:25 GMT

I just went yesterday... It was a blast... Lots of people and lost of fun... next sunday sept. 07 2008, I will be there for sure... You should all come and have fun... what else is there to do on a Sunday?

jas: 19th Oct 2008 - 03:42 GMT

Do they still have them this time of year if the weather is nice? I will be there next weekend and just wondering. I would love to see them

EvilGentleman: 20th Oct 2008 - 05:59 GMT

My wife was there today. I think they have them until it snows now.

anon (gw01m.dawsoncollege.qc.ca): 15th Apr 2009 - 19:01 GMT

would the tams tams be going on this sunday? its the 19th of april

Jen dah yé: 5th May 2009 - 00:03 GMT

We have tam tam always snoiw , rain that all what we love ..

Jamie Darsa: 5th May 2009 - 17:24 GMT

I am going to Montreal in two weeks and really want to go see the Tam Tams. What is the timing of this. How early do they start?

Jennifer: 14th May 2009 - 15:35 GMT

Apologies if this is a little late Darsa. They start up at around 12, but after 1:30 is when things start to get awesome. I've only been once, but I think it lasts until 5 PM or so. Most likely later, depending.

As some people have said, rain or shine, there are usually people there.

tam tammer: 6th May 2010 - 01:18 GMT

Tam Tam Sundays start as soon as the weather gets nice (cool is no exception).There are not too many players until it gets warmer though.Starts at 1 p.m. but the best time is between 2 and 5 p.m.Summer/fall of 2009 seemed to be quiet; all the regulars have gone. There was an unfortunate incident that summer,think it was out of respect- in honor of? Been playing there 9 years. Gotta join in, no other place like it. Not sure if 2010 will happen there, possibility of relocation. Correct me if i,m wrong.Peace.

Jake: 18th May 2010 - 16:18 GMT

Went there this passed sunday, and try and go as much as possible during the summer. No, tam tammer, no relocation. It was amazing last sunday, great vibes. See you all there this coming sunday!!

tea: 5th Sep 2010 - 20:12 GMT

looking to see if they're still happening through out september? i want to make a trip to montreal in a couple weekends.

Michelle: 8th Sep 2010 - 04:06 GMT

Will it be happening in October I am visiting from BC the first weekend of Oct 2010
Thanks

KP: 22nd May 2011 - 03:44 GMT

After reading some of ur comments, I'm even more convince that I would have a gr8 time at my first tam tam. I love music and interacting with different culture, so 2no that I’ll be in gr8 Company is simply amazing. Thanks 2all ur comments.

Lauren: what metro station is the closest?

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