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From July 16 to August 3, 2025, Montreal will be buzzing with the Fantasia International Film Festival, a must-see event for genre film fans. Since its start in 1996, this festival has grown into the largest and most influential of its kind in North America, spotlighting bold and unconventional films. Its unique lineup features imaginative […]
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, the Pride Parade will light up Montreal’s streets, celebrating diversity and equality. This vibrant event gathers thousands of marchers to honor 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and highlight their ongoing struggles. This year's theme, Blossom here, now!, asserts the right to grow, to fully shine, and to love freely. The 2.2 km parade […]
From August 19 to 24, 2025, the M.A.D. Festival (Fashion, Arts, and Entertainment) returns to downtown Montreal to celebrate creativity and diversity. Organized by the M.A.D. Collective, this free annual event features a rich and varied program, including live music, dance, visual arts, fashion, and more. For several days, the Quartier des spectacles transforms into […]
Martinique Gourmande comes to downtown Montréal! From September 9 to 21, 2025, the Martinique Gourmande Festival returns for its 18ᵗʰ edition, brimming with flavors and culinary delights. In downtown Montréal, a few standout addresses invite you to enjoy an exclusive experience: Monème (Monville): creative menus inspired by Martinican ingredients, blending tradition and modernity. Renoir (Sofitel): […]
A global dance and music experience The TEMPÉO Dance and Music Festival is the event of the new season, with five free, colourful evenings featuring incomparable artists from the local music scene and stars from the dance world creating an unforgettably festive and collective experience just for you. Join us on the Esplanade at Place […]
Montreal’s ultimate ramen celebration From October 13 to 26, 2025, ramen shops and pop-ups are putting the spotlight on one of Japan's most iconic street foods dishes. Each spot will serve up their own signature bowl, with rich broths, perfectly crafted noodles, and unique, flavorful toppings. Pick your favorite ramen Join the fun by voting […]
A feast for all types of foodies From October 30 to November 17, MTLàTable is back for its 12th edition! Over 155 Montreal restaurants are serving up delicious menus to showcase the very best of the city’s vibrant food scene, with about twenty located right in the heart of downtown. Whether it’s brunch, lunch, or […]
Place des Arts, in collaboration with curator Kim O’Bomsawin, presents the fifth edition of the Indigenous Open Mic, a free weekend celebrating the cultural richness of Québec’s First Peoples under the theme “Languages and Territories.” This event brings together the province’s 11 Indigenous nations to highlight the vitality of their languages, their connection to the […]
Place des Arts, in collaboration with curator Kim O’Bomsawin, presents the fifth edition of the Indigenous Open Mic, a free weekend celebrating the cultural richness of Québec’s First Peoples under the theme “Languages and Territories.” This event brings together the province’s 11 Indigenous nations to highlight the vitality of their languages, their connection to the […]
A Chocolate Experience for Everyone From November 20 to 23, dive into the sweet world of the Salon du Chocolat at Windsor Station. This event brings together chocolate lovers of all ages, with interactive workshops, tastings, a Cacao-Cocktail party, and even chocolate fashion shows. Discover the Art of Chocolate in All Its Forms From impressive […]
The magic of Christmas in the heart of Montreal On November 22, 2025, the Santa Claus Parade returns to downtown Montreal! Santa Claus and his brigade of mischievous elves will march down René-Lévesque Boulevard, to delight young and old with an enchanting spectacle. An enchanting and accessible route Enjoy the new route and admire the […]
