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  • Photo credit: Caroline Thibault

    Several events throughout the year

    Le Monastère - Cabaret de Cirque

    Montréal

    le-monastere.ca

  • Photo credit: BIGLAURPHOTOGRAPHIE

    May 17 to October 18, 2026

    Piknic Electronik Montréal

    Montréal

    piknicelectronik.com/en

    Piknic Electronik Montréal is a weekly Sunday electronic music event that runs from May to October at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal.

  • Photo credit: Alexis Monet

    June 5-6, July 3-4, August 21-22 and September 4-5, 2026

    First Fridays

    Montréal

    lespremiersvendredis.ca

  • Photo credit: Pierre Langlois

    June 16 to 28, 2026

    Suoni Per Il Popolo Festival

    Montréal

    suoniperilpopolo.org

  • Photo credit: Benoit Rousseau

    June 25 to July 4, 2026

    Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

    Montréal

    montrealjazzfest.com/en

  • Photo credit: J-F Savaria

    July 2 to 12, 2026

    Montréal Complètement Cirque

    Montréal

    montrealcompletementcirque.com/en/

  • Photo credit: L'International des Feux Loto-Québec

    July 2 to August 6, 2026

    L'International des Feux Loto-Québec

    Montréal

    Website

  • July 9 to 12, 2026

    Taste of the Caribbean Festival

    Montréal

    totc.ca

    This festival encourages visitors to "taste" their way through the islands by way of live musical performances, dance workshops, local authentic Caribbean restaurants and many other activities.

  • Photo credit: SOULFEST MTL

    July 9 to 12, 2026

    SOULFEST MTL

    Montréal

    soulfestmtl.com/en

  • Photo credit: Rashad Bedeir

    July 15 to 26, 2026

    OFF JFL

    Montréal

    offjpr.com

  • Photo credit: Eric Myre

    July 15 to 26, 2026

    Just For Laughs MONTRÉAL

    Montréal

    montreal.hahaha.com

  • Photo credit: Gigi.in.mtl

    July 16 to 19, 2026

    Cho Dem MTL

    Montréal 

    chodem-mtl.com

  • Photo credit: Susan Moss

    July 31 to August 2, 2026

    Festival Musique et Arts OSHEAGA

    Montréal

    osheaga.com/en

  • Photo credit: Annie Diotte

    July 31 to August 9, 2026

    Montreal Pride

    Montréal

    fiertemontreal.com/en

  • Photo credit: Kaji Photos

    August 6 to 9, 2026

    Festival Afro-Monde

    Montréal

    afromonde.ca/en/

    Festival Afro-Monde, in Montreal, offers an exceptional concept mixing music, traditional dance, traditional visual art, fashion, humor and carnival.

  • Photo credit: Otakuthon

    August 7 to 9, 2026

    Otakuthon Anime Convention

    Montréal

    otakuthon.com

  • Photo credit: Alya El Guermai

    August 7 to 16, 2026

    ItalfestMTL

    Montréal

    italfestmtl.ca/en/

  • Photo credit: Splash Photographie

    August 7 and 9, 2026

    ÎLESONIQ

    Montréal

    ilesoniq.com/en

  • Photo credit: Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTO

    August 12, 2026

    Free Grand Concert at the Esplanade of the Olympic Park

    Montréal

    osm.ca/en

  • Photo credit: Tim Snow

    August 14 and 16, 2026

    LASSO Montréal

    Montréal

    lassomontreal.com/en

  • Photo credit: Christian Martin Photo

    August 19 to 23, 2026

    Montréal Beach Pro Tour

    Montréal

    mtlbeachprotour.com/en/

  • Photo credit: Viktor Fishy

    August 20 to 23, 2026

    M.A.D. Festival

    Montréal

    madfestival.ca

  • Photo credit: Tannaz Shirazi

    August 25 to 30, 2026

    MUTEK

    Montréal

    montreal.mutek.org

     

  • Photo credit: Carl Desjardins

    August 29 to September 13, 2026

    Festival des arts de ruelle

    Montréal

    festivalfar.com


  • Photo credit: Victor Le

    September 1 to 7, 2026

    JOAT Festival international de street dance

    Montréal

    joatfestival.com/en

  • Photo credit: Eric G Gagnon @tobrook

    September 13, 2026

    Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal

    Montréal 

    gpcqm.ca/en/

  • Photo credit: Vivien Gaumand

    September 23 to 27, 2026

    POP Montréal International Music Festival

    Montréal

    popmontreal.com

  • Photo credit: Yasuko Tadokoro

    September 29 to October 3, 2026

    MAPP_MTL

    Montréal 

    mappmtl.com/en

  • Photo credit: Maryse Boyce

    October 7 to 18, 2026

    Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal

    Montréal

    nouveaucinema.ca/en

  • Photo credit: Christian Martin

    October 9 to 11, 2026

    Marathon Beneva of Montreal

    Montréal 

    couronsmtl.com/en/

    The Montreal Beneva Marathon is the largest running event in Quebec and a must-see during Montreal’s fall season.

  • Photo credit: Camille Gladu-Drouin

    October 21 to 31, 2026

    SPASM festival

    Montréal

    spasm.ca

  • Photo credit: M. Belmellat

    October 30 to November 15, 2026

    Arab World Festival of Montréal

    Montréal

    festivalarabe.com/en/

  • Photo credit: Alexandre Guay

    November 5 to 15, 2026

    Coup de coeur francophone

    Montréal

    coupdecoeur.ca

  • Photo credit: Productions Luna

    November 17 to 21, 2026

    Mundial Montréal

    Montréal 

    mundialmontreal.com/en/

  • November 18 to 21, 2026

    M for Montreal

    Montréal

    mpourmontreal.com/en/

  • Photo credit: Maryse Boyce

    November 19 to 29, 2026

    Rencontres Internationales du documentaire de Montréal (RIDM)

    Montréal

    ridm.ca/en

  • November 26 to December 24, 2026

    Montreal Christmas Village

    Montréal

    noelmontreal.ca/villagedenoel/en/

  • December 4 to 24, 2026

    Le Festival Noël dans le Parc

    Montréal

    noeldansleparc.com

  • Photo credit: BY.RABZ

    January 14 to February 6, 2027

    Igloofest Montréal

    Montréal

    igloofest.ca/en

  • Photo credit: Rineadie

    February 27 to March 7, 2027

    Montréal International Children’s Film Festival

    Montréal

    fifem.com

  • Photo credit: Philippe U. del Drago

    March 11 to 28, 2027

    International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA)

    Montréal

    lefifa.com/en

  • Photo credit: Festival de musique de chambre de Montréal

    June 8 to 20, 2027

    Montreal Chamber Music Festival

    Montréal

    festivalmontreal.org/en/

    Classical music, opera, jazz, French music, and many other styles of chamber music will be featured throughout the event.

  • Photo credit: Philippe Latour

    June 17 to 20, 2027

    Montreal Baroque Festival

    Montréal

    montrealbaroque.com/en

  • Photo credit: Marie-Andrée Lemire, 2024

    Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal

    Montréal

    basiliquenotredame.ca/en

    1 866 842-2925



    Built between 1824 and 1829, Notre-Dame Basilica is one of the jewels of Montreal's heritage. The basilica is also known for its multimedia sound-and-light experience, AURA.

  • Photo credit: Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau

    Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau

    Montréal

    botabota.ca/en

    1 855 284-0333

  • Photo credit: Stephane Groleau

    Casino de Montréal

    Montréal

    casinos.lotoquebec.com/en/montreal

    1 800 665-2274

    A wide variety of table games and slot machines, free shows, restaurants to satisfy all appetites, happening bars, a Cabaret ... everything is there to spend unforgettable moments.

  • Photo credit: Michel Pinault

    Château Ramezay – Historic Site and Museum of Montréal

    Montréal

    chateauramezay.qc.ca/en/

    514 861-3708

    Château Ramezay invites you to relive more than 500 years of history through its exhibitions, multimedia tour in six languages and New France garden.

  • Photo credit: Zoo Ecomuseum

    Ecomuseum Zoo

    Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

    zooecomuseum.ca/en

    514 457-9449

    The only outdoor zoo on the island of Montreal, the Ecomuseum Zoo showcases Quebec's wildlife in a natural and enchanting setting. See the grey wolves, black bear, river otters, Canada lynx and more.

  • Photo credit: Mélanie Dusseault

    Espace pour la vie

    Montréal

    espacepourlavie.ca/en

    514 868-3000

  • La Grande roue de Montréal

    Montréal

    lagranderouedemontreal.com

    514 325-7888

  • Photo credit: La Ronde

    La Ronde

    Montréal

    en.sixflags.com/laronde

    514 397-2000

  • Photo credit: Centre des sciences de Montréal

    Montréal Science Centre

    Montréal

    montrealsciencecentre.com

    1 877 496-4724

    Dive into science experiments, venture into the future and discover the impact of environmental issues through a hands-on approach, using interactive devices.

  • Photo credit: Pixup MTL

    Mount Royal Park

    Montréal

    lemontroyal.qc.ca/en/

    514 843-8240



  • Photo credit: Sylvain Légaré

    MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises

    Montréal

    memmtl.ca/en/

    514 872-3207

  • Photo credit: Thibault Carron

    Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

    Montréal

    mbam.qc.ca/en

    514 285-2000

    Founded in 1860, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) is the oldest art museum in Canada and a leading museum in North America.

  • Photo credit: Laura Dumitriu

    McCord Stewart Museum

    Montréal

    musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en/

    514 861-6701

    A fixture in the heart of the city for over 100 years, the McCord Stewart Museum sheds light on life in Montreal, both past and present.

  • Photo credit: SNAPePHOTO

    Olympic Park

    Montréal

    parcolympique.qc.ca/en/

    1 877 997-0919

    Hosting memorable community moments, the Olympic Park offers a program of activities and events at its sports centre and on the Esplanade.

  • Photo credit: Benoit Rousseau

    Old Port of Montréal

    Montréal

    oldportofmontreal.com

    1 800 971-7678

  • Photo credit: Caroline Bergeron

    Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex

    Montréal

    pacmusee.qc.ca/en/

    514 872-9150



    Consisting of 7 buildings linked via an underground network, the Museum features striking permanent exhibitions in which history is brought to life through innovative new technologies.

  • Photo credit: Frédérique Ménard Aubin

    Quartier des spectacles

    Montréal

    quartierdesspectacles.com/en/

    514 879-0009

  • Photo credit: André Charron

    Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount-Royal

    Montréal

    saint-joseph.org/en/

    1 877 672-8647

     

    A place of nature, culture and spirituality, Saint Joseph's Oratory welcomes you to the heart of the city. This world-renowned site invites visitors to see its gardens, concerts, museum and exhibitions.

  • Photo credit: Camille Gladu-Drouin

    Société des arts technologiques [SAT]

    Montréal

    sat.qc.ca/en/

    514 844-2033

    In the heart of Montreal, the SAT offers the public immersive experiences, concerts, workshops, conferences, exhibitions and more.

  • Photo credit: Jimmy Hamelin

    SOS Labyrinthe

    Montréal

    soslabyrinthe.com/en/

    514 499-0099

  • Photo credit: Bianca Des Jardins pour Strøm

    Strøm nordic spa Ile-des-Soeurs

    Verdun

    stromspa.com/ile-des-soeurs/en/

    1 877 761-2772

  • Photo credit: Chantal Levesque

    TOHU - La Cité des arts du cirque

    Montréal

    tohu.ca/en

    514 374-3522

     

     

  • Photo credit: Tour du Port de Montréal

    Port of Montreal Tower

    Montréal

    Website

    1 888 897-8687

    This observation tower is located in the Old Port on the shore of the St. Lawrence River. It offers an amazing vantage point to admire the city.

  • Photo credit: Thibault Carron

    Voiles en voiles

    Montréal

    voilesenvoiles.com/en/

    514 473-1458

  • Photo credit: JF Savaria

    EXPÉRIENCE CENTRE VILLE

    Montréal

    xpmtl.com

    514 876-1499

  • Photo credit: Maryse Boyce

    January 21 to 31, 2026

    Festival Plein(s) Écran(s)

    Montréal

    pleinsecrans.com/en/

     

     

  • Photo credit: Victor Diaz Lamich

    February 27 to March 7, 2026

    Montréal en Lumière

    Montréal

    montrealenlumiere.com/en

  • Photo credit: Frédérique Ménard-Aubin

    March 9 to May 11, 2026

    Les Francouvertes

    Montréal

    francouvertes.com

  • Photo credit: Caroline Perron

    March 19 to 22, 2026

    Cabane Panache

    Montréal

    promenadewellington.com/en

  • Photo credit: Jean-Baptiste Benavent

    April 23 to May 3, 2026

    Défi sportif AlterGo

    Montréal

    defisportif.com/en/

  • Photo credit: Phil Creamer

    May 1 to 31, 2026

    Festival Accès Asie

    Montréal

    accesasie.com/en/

  • Photo credit: Annie Diotte

    May 11 to 16, 2026

    Exclam - Montréal

    Montréal

    exclam.com

  • Photo credit: @jay_gallant

    May 14 to 16, 2026

    Palomosa

    Montréal

    palomosa.com/en

  • Photo credit: Judicael Aspirot

    May 24 to 31, 2026

    Go Bike Montréal Festival

    Montréal

    Website

    At the Go Bike Montréal Festival, everyone can pedal at their own pace, thanks to several cycling routes and activities: the Tour de l'Île de Montréal, the Tour la Nuit, the Bike to Work Day and the Metropolitan Challenge.

  • Photo credit: Chussei Jukemura

    May 28 to June 10, 2026

    Festival TransAmériques

    Montréal

    fta.ca/en

  • Photo credit: Andrii Kulian

    June 4 to 7, 2026

    Festival YATAI MTL

    Montréal

    asiasie.com/en/yatai-mtl

  • Photo credit: Mélanie Dusseault

    June 5 to 7, 2026

    Eurêka! Festival

    Montréal

    festivaleureka.ca/en/

  • Photo credit: Victor Diaz Lamich

    June 12 to 20, 2026

    Les Francos de Montréal

    Montréal

    francosmontreal.com/en

  • Photo credit: Claude Dufresne

    June 24, 2026

    La Fête nationale du Québec à Montréal

    Montréal

    fetenationale-montreal.qc.ca