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Celebrate the Grand Prix du Canada in the heart of the city It's time for several days of festivities in downtown Montreal! The heart of the city comes alive to celebrate the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada! Whether you like beautiful cars, wild parties, good restaurants or live music, downtown is the place to […]
From June 12 to 20, 2026, Montreal will come alive with the Francos de Montréal, the largest festival celebrating Francophone music! For its 36th edition, the festival promises a rich and diverse lineup with nearly 150 performances. Get ready to party with outdoor and indoor concerts in the heart of downtown, featuring artists like Orelsan, […]
A colorful edition The 46th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal will take place from June 26 to July 5, 2025, at the Quartier des Spectacles. This iconic event features over 350 concerts, two-thirds of which are free, showcasing world-renowned artists like Diana Krall, Ibrahim Maalouf, The Headhunters, Béla Fleck ou encore […]
Three Days of Pop Culture Take Over Downtown From July 3 to 5, Montreal Comiccon returns to the Palais des congrès for a weekend dedicated to all things pop culture. […]
The Sounds of the World Take Over Downtown From July 7 to 19, the Festival International Nuits d’Afrique celebrates its 40th anniversary with a vibrant lineup bringing the sounds of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America to the heart of Montreal. For nearly two weeks, the Quartier des Spectacles comes alive with concerts, free outdoor […]
Four Days of Soul in the Heart of Downtown From July 9 to 12, SoulFest MTL brings the sounds of soul, Motown, R&B, gospel, and funk to the heart of downtown Montreal. For four days, acclaimed performers and rising talents share the spotlight in a feel-good atmosphere where standing still is rarely an option. An […]
The World's Biggest Comedy Festival Is Back From July 15 to 26, Just For Laughs once again turns downtown Montreal into one giant stage for comedy. For nearly two weeks, […]
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, […]
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 […]
