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  • May 18 to October 12, 2025

    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: Vivien Gaumand

    May 22 to June 5, 2025

    Festival TransAmériques

    Montréal

    fta.ca/en

  • In June 2025 (coming soon)

    Mtl en Arts

    Montréal

    mtlenarts.com/fr/mtlenarts.com/en/

  • Photo credit: Andrii Kulian

    June 5 to 8, 2025

    Festival YATAI MTL

    Montreal

    asiasie.com/en/yataimtl

  • Photo credit: Frédérique Ménard-Aubin

    June 13 to 21, 2025

    Les Francos de Montréal

    Montréal

    francosmontreal.com/en

  • June 18 to 22, 2025

    EXO, Beyond Borders — ELEKTRA Festival 2025

    Montréal

    elektramontreal.ca

  • Photo credit: Pierre Langlois

    June 19 to 29, 2025

    Suoni Per Il Popolo Festival

    Montréal

    suoniperilpopolo.org

  • Photo credit: Philippe Latour

    June 19 to 22, 2025

    Montreal Baroque Festival

    Montréal

    montrealbaroque.com/en

  • Photo credit: Olivier Bourget

    June 20 to 22, 2025

    Mondial de la bière

    Montréal

    festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca/en/

  • Photo credit: Claude Dufresne

    June 24, 2025

    La Fête nationale du Québec à Montréal

    Montréal

    fetenationale-montreal.qc.ca

  • Photo credit: Frédérique Ménard-Aubin

    June 26 to July 5, 2025

    Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

    Montréal

    montrealjazzfest.com/en

  • Photo credit: Carl Desjardins

    June 26 to July 31, 2025

    L'International des Feux Loto-Québec

    Montréal

    Website

  • Photo credit: J-F Savaria

    July 3 to 13, 2025

    Montréal Complètement Cirque

    Montréal

    montrealcompletementcirque.com/en/

  • July 10 to 13, 2025

    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 10 to 13, 2025

    SOULFEST MTL

    Montréal

    soulfestmtl.com/en

  • Photo credit: Gigi.in.mtl

    July 17 to 20, 2025

    Cho Dem MTL

    Montréal 

    chodem-mtl.com

  • Photo credit: Annie Diotte

    July 31 to August 10, 2025

    Montreal Pride

    Montréal

    fiertemontreal.com/en

  • Photo credit: Susan Moss

    August 1 to 3, 2025

    Festival Musique et Arts OSHEAGA

    Montréal

    osheaga.com/en

  • Photo credit: Otakuthon

    August 8 to 10, 2025

    Otakuthon Anime Convention

    Montréal

    otakuthon.com

  • Photo credit: Splash Photographie

    August 8 to 10, 2025

    ÎLESONIQ

    Montréal

    ilesoniq.com/en

  • Photo credit: Antoine Saito

    13 au 17 août 2025

    La Virée classique OSM

    Montréal

    osm.ca/en

    Initiated by Kent Nagano and the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) in 2012, The classical Spree OSM is the largest urban classical music festival in Canada. It offers classical music enthusiasts the opportunity to experience an inspiring cultural event at the heart of the metropolis.

  • Photo credit: Tim Snow

    August 15 and 16, 2025

    LASSO Montréal

    Montréal

    lassomontreal.com/en

  • Photo credit: Kinga Michalska

    August 19 to 24, 2025

    MUTEK

    Montréal

    montreal.mutek.org

     

  • Photo credit: Viktor Fishy

    August 20 to 24, 2025

    M.A.D. Festival

    Montréal

    festivalmodedesign.com/en

  • Photo credit: Carl Desjardins

    August 23 to September 7, 2025

    Festival des arts de ruelle

    Montréal

    festivalfar.com


  • Photo credit: Victor Le

    August 26 to September 1, 2025

    JOAT Festival international de street dance

    Montréal

    joatfestival.com/en

    For the Labour Day celebrations, JOAT Festival international de street dance takes Montreal's Quartier des spectacles by storm for a week of shows and activities for audiences of all ages.

  • Photo credit: Sarah Maude

    September 4 to 6, 2025

    Palomosa

    Montreal

    palomosa.com/en

  • Photo credit: Mike Patten

    September 10 to November 1, 2025

    MOMENTA Biennale d'art contemporain

    Montréal

    momentabiennale.com/en

  • Photo credit: Marathon Beneva de Montréal

    September 19 to 21, 2025

    Montreal Beneva Marathon

    Montréal 

    couronsmtl.com/en/

    Canada's first major international marathon and Quebec's largest running event.

  • Photo credit: Maryse Boyce

    October 8 to 19, 2025

    Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal

    Montréal

    nouveaucinema.ca/en

  • Photo credit: Camille Gladu-Drouin

    October 22 to November 1, 2025

    SPASM festival

    Montréal

    spasm.ca

  • Photo credit: Maryse Boyce

    November 20 to 30, 2025

    Rencontres Internationales du documentaire de Montréal (RIDM)

    Montréal

    ridm.ca/en

  • Photo credit: BY.RABZ

    January 15 to February 7, 2026

    Igloofest

    Montréal

    igloofest.ca/en

  • February 28 to March 8, 2026

    Montréal International Children’s Film Festival

    Montréal

    fifem.com

  • Photo credit: Maryse Boyce

    March 12 to 22, 2026

    International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA)

    Montréal

    lefifa.com/en

  • Photo credit: Action 500

    Action 500 Amusement Center

    Montréal

    action500.com/en

    514 254-4244

  • Photo credit: Socality

    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: Constance Carpanese

    Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau

    Montréal

    botabota.ca/en

    1 855 284-0333

  • Photo credit: Casinos du Québec

    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

    Includes the Biodôme, the Botanical Garden, the Insectarium, the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium and the Biosphère. The largest natural science museum complex in Canada.

  • Photo credit: Centre d’escalade Horizon Roc

    Horizon Roc Climbing Centre

    Montréal

    horizonroc.com

    514 899-5000

  • La Grande roue de Montréal

    Montréal

    lagranderouedemontreal.com/la-grande-roue-home/

    514 325-7888

  • Photo credit: Joël Lemay

    La Ronde

    Montréal

    sixflags.com/larondeen

    514 397-2000

    La Ronde, the largest amusement park in Quebec. With rides that are fun for kids and adults alike, you're sure to have an unforgettable day.

  • 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: Rémi Hermoso/Musée McCord Stewart

    McCord Stewart Museum

    Montréal

    musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en/

    514 861-6701

  • Olympic Park

    Montréal

    parcolympique.qc.ca/en/

    1 877 997-0919

    Hosting memorable community moments, the Olympic Park offers activities and events at the Stadium and on the Esplanade every year.

  • Photo credit: Vieux-Port de Montréal

    Old Port of Montréal

    Montréal

    oldportofmontreal.com

    1 800 971-7678

    The Old Port of Montreal is full of activities and great views. Whether you're visiting as a family, a couple or with friends, the Old Port is THE summer destination!

  • Photo credit: Caroline Bergeron

    Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex

    Montréal

    pacmusee.qc.ca/en/

    514 872-9150



  • Photo credit: JF Savaria

    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: Bianca Des Jardins pour Strøm

    Strom nordic spa Ile-des-Soeurs

    Verdun

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

    1 877 761-2772

  • Photo credit: JF Savaria

    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

    A new observation tower in the Old Port on the shore of the St. Lawrence River, the Port of Montreal Tower offers an amazing vantage point to admire the city.

  • Voiles en voiles

    Montréal

    voilesenvoiles.com/en/

    514 473-1458

  • Major International Events Network

    Montréal

    remi.qc.ca

    514 402-0355

  • Photo credit: JF Savaria

    EXPÉRIENCE CENTRE VILLE

    Montréal

    xpmtl.com

    514 876-1499

  • Photo credit: Alexis Monet

    June 7 to 9, July 5, August 2 to 4, September 6 and October 4, 2024

    First Fridays

    Montréal

    lespremiersvendredis.ca

  • Photo credit: M. Belmellat

    October 25 to November 24, 2024

    Arab World Festival of Montréal

    Montréal

    festivalarabe.com/en/

  • November 28 to December 22, 2024

    Montreal Christmas Village

    Montréal

    noelmontreal.ca/en/

  • Photo credit: Victor Diaz Lamich

    February 27 to March 9, 2025

    Montréal en Lumière

    Montréal

    montrealenlumiere.com/en

  • Photo credit: Frédérique Ménard-Aubin

    March 10 to May 12, 2025

    Les Francouvertes

    Montréal

    francouvertes.com

  • Photo credit: Caroline Perron

    March 20 to 23, 2025

    Cabane Panache

    Montréal

    promenadewellington.com/en

  • Photo credit: Jean-Baptiste Bevavent

    April 25 to May 4, 2025

    Défi sportif AlterGo

    Montréal

    defisportif.com/en/

  • Photo credit: Annie Diotte

    May 17 to 24, 2025

    EXCLAM

    Montréal

    exclam.com

  • Photo credit: SNAPePHOTO

    May 23 to 25, 2025

    FUEGO FUEGO

    Montréal

    festivalfuegofuego.com/en

  • Photo credit: Judicael Aspirot

    May 25 to June 1, 2025

    Go Bike Montréal Festival

    Montréal

    velo.qc.ca/en/

    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: Mélanie Dusseault

    May 30 to June 1, 2025

    Eurêka! Festival

    Montréal

    festivaleureka.ca/en/