What better time to rediscover the many facets of our city and fall in love again with its rich cultural heritage, not to mention its many culinary offers and the irresistible joie de vivre! From planning culinary adventures to organizing a weekend getaway, we are here to ensure you a most memorable experience. Nothing in life is guaranteed but we can assure you that we will do our utmost best to make it happen.
Wednesday August 16, 2023 - Olympic Park's Esplanade
FROM THE OPERA TO THE MUSEUM WITH RAFAEL PAYARE
Rafael Payare and the OSM invite you to the Esplanade of the Olympic Park to celebrate the start of the classical season. Numerous soloists and artists of international renown will join the OSM for this grand opening concert. From the opera house to the museum, it is only one step to admire Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. Through this powerful work, with its extravagant orchestral colors, the composer will transport you from the fantastic universe of fairy tales to the most beautiful cities of Europe. Let your imagination run wild!
April 20 to August 20, 2023 -- Under The Big Top/Old Montreal
Cirque du Soleil brings new and surprising twists to its big top magic with a story about evolution and the symbiotic unions that our future depends on. Poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics and technologies come together in a spectacle exploring the precious balance between humans, animals and the world we share.
As they navigate the phases of evolution, our main female protagonist Future and our characters learn that their actions have the power to shape the world. Inspired to collaborate, they come together to rebuild our planet piece by piece, creating the world we all want to live in.
Fuelled by the power of invention, the hope of the youth and the importance of empathy, Cirque du Soleil ECHO invites the audience to participate in a universe of colour, wonder and infinite possibilities.
August 04 to 06, 2023 -- Parc Jean-Drapeau/Île Sainte-Hélène
Osheaga is a unique and eclectic music and arts festival staged in the breath-taking environs of Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène, an island of tranquility set in the middle of the bustle of one of North America's most exciting cities. The festival was inaugurated in 2006 with the intention of offering a world-class European-style festival to Canadians and to showcase Montreal's acclaimed local talent alongside some of the industry's biggest names. The artist line-up was designed to present a mix of today's most avant-garde emerging artists juxtaposed against those internationally known artists who appeal to the most discerning music lover. The festival founders also sought to provide fans with an unparalleled experience by offering them the best music, the best food and concessions, an eco-conscious approach, and by limiting the corporate presence to those who contribute to the spirit of the festival.
August 04 to 13, 2022 -- IGA Stadium
The National Bank Open (formerly the Rogers Cup) is an annual tennis tournament that is held in Montreal and Toronto. The tournament features a men and women's tournament that is held in either Montreal or Toronto. The events rotate between both cities each year. The men's competition is part of a Masters 1000 event on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tour while the women's competition is part of a Premier 5 tournament on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tour.
June 29 to August 10, 2023 -- Île Sainte-Hélène (La Ronde Amusement Park)
The largest pyrotechnics competition of its kind in the world, the Montreal International Fireworks Competition has been going strong since 1985 and remains one of this city's top summer attractions. Pyrotechnics artists from around the world will be launching fireworks over La Ronde.
June 29 to August 10, 2023 -- Île Sainte-Hélène (La Ronde Amusement Park)
The largest pyrotechnics competition of its kind in the world, the Montreal International Fireworks Competition has been going strong since 1985 and remains one of this city's top summer attractions. Pyrotechnics artists from around the world will be launching fireworks over La Ronde.
August 16 to 20, 2023 -- Place Des Arts (Indoor & Outdoor venues)
La Virée classique 2023 celebrates its 10th anniversary. Since its creation, the Virée has become an unmissable summer event. The mission of the Virée classique is to promote the discovery of music in all its forms, to strengthen social ties in the community, to contribute to the development of the sensitivity and curiosity of music lovers, and to encourage amateur musicians and young emerging artists. This mission has been fulfilled successfully year after year.
For this 10th edition, 26 indoor concerts and a hundred or so free activities for the whole family will allow you to explore a multitude of musical universes, from the great classical works to Balinese music, as well as jazz, film music, music from the Balkans or the Middle East. From different cultures, this music will evoke memories of travel that will lead you into the fantastic world of tales.
May 31 TO September 09, 2023 - SALLE WILFRID-PELLETIER, PLACE DES ARTS
With Les Grands Ballets, Cinderella is set in a fantastic and timeless realm, thanks to glittering new sets and costumes designed and crafted in Montreal. Some roles have been created specially for the company's dancers, to bring even more magic to the scenes in the enchanted garden. This beautiful ballet on pointe is a delight for the whole family. A touch of magic to round off the season in beauty!
August 08 to 17, 2023 -- Place des Festivals (Outdoor site)
The Montréal First Peoples Festival highlights American aboriginal art, history and traditions. The richness and vitality of traditional and contemporary aboriginal cultures take centre stage, encouraging a spirit of awakening. Come discover the vivid culture of our continent's first inhabitants.
August 22 to 27, 2023 -- Several Locations throughout Downtown Montreal
After two-hybrid local editions, the MUTEK festival is back with a fully international 23rd edition in Montréal from August 23 to 28, 2022 at several Quartier des Spectacles venues: the Society for Arts and Technology [SAT], MTELUS, Place des Arts' Théâtre Maisonneuve--and for the first time, Esplanade Tranquille, which, for six days, will host a must-see free outdoor stage. Montrealer's and festival-goers from all over the world will once again be able to take part in indoor and outdoor experiences together and discover an eclectic, inspiring selection of performances grounded in electronic music and digital creativity
August 25 to 27, 2023 -- Olympic Stadium
Don't miss one of the biggest action sports festivals in Canada. WCS skateboarding competitions and introductory workshops, slacklining, fixed-gear biking and climbing. Features a DJ, food trucks, participatory activities and pop-up shops. Also, see base jumping pros jump off the Olympic Stadium. Open to all!
August 12 & 13, 2023 -- Parc Jean-Drapeau
A completely different kind of Parc life will spring into action at the second edition of new electronic dance and urban music festival ÎleSoniq, which in only its first year brought out nearly 35,000 beat-happy partiers. Spectacular, state-of-the-art special effects will overload your circuits to the sounds of Deadmau5, Die Antwoord, Azealia Banks and many, many more.
July 20 to August 09, 2023 -- Various Locations
The Fantasia Film Festival, a Montreal silver screen staple since 1996, is not quite as tame and heartwarming as Disney's groundbreaking collection of shorts that go by the same name. Horror, fantasy, Hong Kong action, animation, gored up sci-fi, gratuitous nudie shot B-movies, name your non-PG genre and chances are Fantasia has it covered in its programming, particularly Asian films which make up almost half of every year's selection. The Fantasia International Film Festival, already recognized as the most important genre-film festival in North America, is now considered a major and unique Canadian cultural institution. This commercial and critical success is due to the festival's proven ability to showcase the best imaginative cinema from more than 30 countries; from intimate auteur films to entertaining, commercially-geared genre films.
May 13 to September 17, 2023 -- Quartiers des Spectacles Montreal
This summer, the Quartier des Spectacles is swarming with cultural events with a diversified program on Sainte-Catherine Street, in the Quartier Latin and at Philipps SquareEach week is booked with amazing performances to entertain audiences of all ages. Theatre, dance, music, circus arts and comedy will share the limelight. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears to the ground and discover what's happening in the cultural heart of Montreal!
June 07 to August 06, 2023 -- Lanaudiere
Canada's leading classical music festival. Continuing a long tradition of excellence, the Festival de Lanaudière presents a series of intimate recitals in the historic churches of the region and performances by famous symphony orchestras in the amphitheatre.
June 15 to October 13, 2023 -- Du Musée Avenue
Avenue du Musée is pedestrianized this summer, between rue Sherbrooke Ouest and avenue du Docteur-Penfield. In summer, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) presents an ephemeral installation on avenue du Musée, bordered by its Sculpture Garden, which brings together one of the largest public art collections in the city. .Every summer since 2013, the MMFA has been inviting local creative talent to design and execute an installation for the portion of Du Musée Avenue that gets converted into a pedestrian walkway.
** Activities & Events take place along the Du Musée Avenue throughout the summer **
June 23 to September 27, 2023 -- Entrepot 77 - 77 Rue Bernard E, Montréal, QC H2T 1A4
Marché des Possibles is a public open-air space featuring a free and diversified socio-cultural programming that includes musical performances, screenings of films and activities for children. On the premises, you will also find a bar and a biergarten, a market with artists and artisan creations, as well as delicious food provided by local chefs and pop-up restaurants
June to October 2023 (16h00 to 23h00) -- Olympic Stadium
The largest gathering of food trucks in Canada. It takes place every first Friday of every month!
August 30 to October 15, 2023 -- Marché Bonsecours
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN 2022 TO CELEBRATE OUR 15TH ANNIVERSARY!
A flagship event of Montreal's fall cultural calendar, the World Press Photo Montreal Exhibition is presented annually at Bonsecours Market. Over 55,000 people attend this large-scale international exhibition, which has been organized since 1955 by the World Press Photo Foundation, based in the Netherlands.
August 16, 2023 -- l'Église St-Jean-Baptiste, à la Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-bon-Secours et à l'Église Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs !
These magnificent candle-lit classical music concerts are in Montreal!
Montreal now hosts the famous classical music concerts that have caused a stir around the world! Candlelight shows adopt a new concept that engages all of your senses for a magical musical experience….DO NOT MISS ! This series of candlelit concerts, simply named "Candlelight", invites you to relive the greatest moments of classical music in the most magical places of Montreal. In an intimate and warm atmosphere, rediscover the works of Vivaldi, Mozart, Chopin or even Beethoven. After having been a huge success around the world - in cities like New York, Barcelona or London - this unique experience is finally coming to Montreal.
August 12 to 20, 2023 - Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
The International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu colors the sky each year with the largest number of balloons in the country. It offers a large-scale musical program, a culinary offer as well as a large area of rides and activities, all of which contribute to the festival's unifying atmosphere. This nine-day event combines the wonder of flight with the pleasure of gathering with friends and family to share great moments. Come live a unique and memorable experience!
June 23 to September 27, 2023 -- Entrepot 77 - 77 Rue Bernard E, Montréal, QC H2T 1A4
Marché des Possibles is a public open-air space featuring a free and diversified socio-cultural programming that includes musical performances, screenings of films and activities for children. On the premises, you will also find a bar and a biergarten, a market with artists and artisan creations, as well as delicious food provided by local chefs and pop-up restaurants.
Year round exhibits -- Palais des Congrès
OASIS immersion offers a new, permanent, all-immersive 2,200 m2 (over 23,500 ft2 ) space located on the ground floor of the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The site is home to enthralling exhibitions inspired by the people, places and ideas that shape and galvanize our world, here and now. OASIS immersion is a sort of immersive magazine where spirited minds come to refuel and escape the routine of everyday life. There, visitors find fresh new ideas and inspiring works. It's a place to rethink society and its foundations through the prism of optimism. The mood is upbeat, energizing and inspiring, one that calls to action. Light and movement are at the heart of the experience and this is reflected in our logo. The rays of the light spectrum criss-cross, reminiscent of the rich yet playful multi-sensorial projections of light, sounds, colours and themes, while the esthetics of the logo draw on contrasts and refinement.
Developed by local entrepreneurs and creatives, the OASIS immersion space features a world-class contactless, walk-through experience. 3X All-Immersive Galleries, 2X Light Exhibits, 1X Lounge & 1X Podcast.
July 26 to August 06, 2023 -- Saint-Sauveur
Currently under the artistic leadership of dance superstar Guillaume Côté, the Festival has become one of the largest major artistic and cultural events in Quebec and in Canada. This annual presentation of artists of national and international renown, has established FASS's reputation of excellence. The Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the discovery and presentation of the best choreographers, dancers and composers. Through its eclectic and original programming, the Festival seeks to support and inspire artists from Canada and around the world, and to introduce audiences to their work and passion in an intimate setting.
May to October 2023 -- Parc Jean Drapeau (Mainly on Weekends)
Piknic Électronik Montreal is an outdoor electronic music event aiming to offer immersive, social experiences in a friendly environment. Located in an urban park just 10 minutes from downtown Montréal, he brings together thousands of electronic music enthusiasts every Sunday from May to September. Piknic Électronik Montreal diverse programing has made it a highlight of the Montreal summer cultural circuit for over 15 years.
August 3 to 13, 2023 -- Esplanade of the Olympic Stadium
To celebrate the several advances of the LGBTQ+ community, a series of activities, events, and parties along with a rich main program.
August 04 to 20, 2023 -- Little Italy& Laval
Montreal's Italian Week aims to promote and bring to life Italian culture through the expressive and artistic forms that characterize it. The festival today offers a variety of free activities and events in various Montreal neighborhoods, as well as in Laval
For a week in August, get a taste of the Italian culture and indulge in its legendary charm during an event filled with activities. ITALFESTMTL features a comedy show, an opera, a fashion show, and Italian Canadian singers and artists. Little Italy on St. Laurent between Jean-Talon and St. Zotique.
August 24 to 27, 2023 -- Downtown Montreal
The Fashion & Design Festival celebrates creativity and culture through a major outdoor event in the heart of downtown Montreal. This one-of-a-kind occasion provides an inside look at the world of fashion and design through a diversified program of activities.
Every year, many well-known Canadian designers, retailers, up-and-coming creators and international fashion icons will share their art and vision with the public. The activities include fashion shows, live creative sessions, design showcasing and musical performances. The Fashion & Design Festival's presence will also be felt around the city with novel exhibits, original installations and unique experiences open to all.
With 50 shows, as much as 300 participants and 550,000 visitors expected, the Fashion & Design Festival is a leading platform for fashion, design, music, beauty and shopping trends.
August 18 & 19, 2023 -- Parc Jean-Drapeau
LASSO Montréal is a modern country music festival in one of the world's greatest festival cities. Situated on Montreal's beautiful Île Sainte-Hélène, North America's premiere urban country music festival is the ultimate celebration of a musical genre that reaches beyond geographical borders and across generations. LASSO Montréal promises an unparalleled experience for fans of country's new vanguard as well as established favourites by honouring tradition while at the same time embracing the newest trends! Over the course of two days in August 2021, some of the most exciting acts in country music will take over the various stages at Espace 67 of Parc Jean-Drapeau on a scenic island in the middle of St Lawrence River, within minutes of downtown Montreal. The inaugural lineup LASSO Montréal is produced by evenko.
Every Sunday beginning on May 01 ending on September 30, 2023 -- Mont Royal Park
The Montreal Tamtams are a drum circle based in Montreal, Canada. One of the most original musical events in Montréal, this free festival takes place on Sundays, near the monument to Sir George-Étienne Cartier and in Mount Royal Park's surrounding green spaces. The Tamtam festivities start at 1 pm and continue until sunset. A colourful gathering of drummers, dancers, vendors and their admiring audiences. For twenty years, Montrealers and visitors have come to play music and dance, or just watch and listen. Tamtams, or simply "tams" as they are sometimes called by locals, began in 1978 and over the years have become one of the main tourist attractions of the city.
Summer 2023 -- Parc Jean Drapeau/ Jean-Doré Beach
Aquazilla is a unique 30-by-35 meters inflatable structure, located at the Jean-Doré Beach, and is comprised of obstacles, slides and platforms for jumping into the water, and much more. Take the challenge among family and friends and make your way through a course on the platform or put your ability to the test on a series of disciplines on the course!
Notre-Dames Basilica
A luminous experience in the heart of the Basilica Light unveils the richness of Notre-Dame's heritage and invites you to celebrate its beauty. The AURA Experience immerses you in a captivating visual and musical universe, presented upon one of the most sublime canvases imaginable: the French-inspired, Gothic Revival architectural interior of Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal. The experience offers a four-act multimedia display of dynamic light, orchestral music, and expressive architecture.
22 juillet au 20 août - Tous les jours : 9h30 à 22h
21 août au 27 août - Tous les jours : 10h à 18h
2-3-4 septembre - Samedi, dimanche, lundi : 10h à 18h
Voiles en Voiles is a family adventure park in the Old Port of Montreal that will make you experience memorable emotions! In summer and winter, take part in the outdoor action in the unique world of royal ships and pirate ships. One of the things to do in Montreal that families love most!
In summer, climb aboard our spectacular life-size ships. Experience our aerial courses that will please both the agile little adventurers and big buccaneers thirsting for thrills. The site also has the Pirates Movie Theatre, climbing walls, inflatable games and a totally safe archery tag arena that will give you adrenaline rushes!
Opened in February 2022 -- Quartier des Spectacles
Esplanade Tranquille is the newest public space in the Quartier des Spectacles. Montrealers are welcome to visit this fun and inviting all-seasons spot, inspired by urban backyards. Families and other visitors will discover a diverse and entertaining cultural program -- a true reflection of the city. Esplanade Tranquille is named in honour of the Tranquille bookstore, once located on the site, and its owner, Henri Tranquille (1916-2005). It is an important site in contemporary Quebec history, having hosted the launch of the Refus global manifesto in 1948.
Since July 20, 2017 -- Mont Tremblant
Montreal multimedia phenom Moment Factory has just launched a new nature walk. A night walk in search of the giant! Deep in the heart of Mont Tremblant, the last of the giants has awoken. Follow your sense of adventure to discover the secret he wants to share. The Tonga Lumina illuminated trail is a sensory experience in the forest. This 1.5-km nocturnal walk takes place on a stone dust pathway at the heart of nature. To start off, visitors show up at the bottom of the Flying Mile chairlift that will take them up to the midway station where they will be led to the entrance of the trail. After taking visitors on a brief ascension, the trail slowly weaves its way down the hill through the woods, crosses streams and clearings. Participants can anticipate being on the pathway an average of one hour. Departures are continuous from sunset to closing, with a maximum of 300 people admitted per half-hour on the course.
June 16 to September 02, 2023 -- Foot of the Clock Tower (Old Port) **Mon/Tues/Wed 11h00 am to 19h00, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun from 11h00 Am to 21h00. On fireworks night and special events, late closing at 11pm. From September 3 to 23 open on weekends only. **
Located a short distance from the historical district, the Old Port of Montreal's urban beach offers a vacation atmosphere with its fine sand, chairs, parasols and refreshing mist. There is also a bar where you can meet with friends over a drink and a bite late into the evening.
Throughout Old Montréal
Loosely inspired by the history of Montreal, Cité Mémoire invites you to meet a host of characters who've witnessed the city's evolution first-hand. Poetic, dreamlike and occasionally playful, the tableaux come alive with images, words and music. Projected throughout Old Montreal, the work appears on the very walls that surround us, the ground on which we walk, the trees that frame our present. A creation by Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon, in collaboration with Michel Marc Bouchard.
Opens as of May 21, 2023
La Ronde, the biggest amusement park in Eastern Canada, has forty rides and attractions, including a new ride suspended over Lac des Dauphins: "EDNÖR -- The Attack." La Ronde has something for everyone: roller coasters for thrill seekers, slower rides with panoramic views of the city for the wiser ones, and gentle rides for the youngest children in Le Pays de Ribambelle.
