Genre Cinema at Its Best From July 16 to August 2, the Fantasia International Film Festival celebrates its 30th edition with an exciting lineup showcasing the best in fantasy, horror, science fiction, animation, and genre films from around the world. For more than two weeks, screenings, premieres, workshops, and special events take over downtown Montreal. […]
Downtown Celebrates Pride From July 31 to August 9, Montreal Pride Festival transforms downtown into a vibrant celebration with a lineup of performances, live shows, cultural events, and community gatherings that shine a spotlight on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. For ten days, the streets come alive in a festive atmosphere where diversity, creativity, and inclusion take center […]
A Celebration of Indigenous Cultures in the Heart of Downtown The International First Peoples' Festival returns to the Quartier des spectacles for its 36th edition, celebrating the cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Indigenous peoples from around the world. For several days, downtown Montréal becomes a vibrant gathering place where film, music, visual arts, live […]
Montreal's Biggest Anime Celebration From August 7 to 9, Otakuthon brings thousands of fans to the Palais des congrès for a weekend dedicated to anime, manga, video games, and Japanese pop culture. For three days, downtown Montreal comes alive with cosplayers, artists, creators, and fans, creating an atmosphere that's as vibrant as it is welcoming. […]
Pride Parade Brings Downtown to Life On August 9 starting at 1 p.m., Montreal Pride Festival wraps up with its iconic Pride Parade along René Lévesque Boulevard. Under this year's theme, Shine Together!, thousands of community organizations, artists, associations, allies, and supporters come together in a vibrant celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, filling the streets with […]
4 Days Where Creativity Takes Center Stage From August 20 to 23, the M.A.D. Festival transforms downtown Montreal into a vibrant showcase of fashion, art, and entertainment. Celebrating its 26th edition, the festival takes over the Quartier des spectacles with an exciting lineup of runway shows, live performances, music, and immersive installations that push creativity […]
6 Days of Electronic Music and Digital Art From August 25 to 30, MUTEK returns to the Quartier des spectacles for its 27th edition, bringing together audiovisual performances, digital art, and immersive experiences. Over 6 days and 6 nights, more than 120 local and international artists will take over some of downtown Montreal's most iconic […]