What’s on in Montréal
An incredible cultural effervescence infuses entertainment venues, among the best in the country, and spills out into the streets, home to major international events and a host of free shows.
Please visit our site for the complete calendar of events during your stay in Montréal and our blog for more itinerary suggestions.
Looking for something to do that’s a bit off the beaten path? Want to see what’s on Montréal’s stages and screens tonight or tomorrow? Visit La Vitrine, Montréal’s last-minute ticket source for lots of fabulous entertainment ideas!
Event Calendar
From July 24 to 28, 2017
FESTIVALS
Aires Libres
www.aireslibres.com/en
Sainte Catherine Street turns into a pedestrian zone for artists and visitors between Berri and Papineau Streets.
Annually from May to August
Piknic Électronik
www.piknicelectronik.com
Every Sunday, discover the best of the electronic music scene in an environment created to stimulate the senses.
Annually from Mai to September
L’International des Feux Loto Québec
International des feux loto Québec
International pyrotechnic art competition featuring 10 high calibre pyromusical displays lasting 30 minutes each.
Annually in July and August
Just For Laughs Festival
www.hahaha.com
International pyrotechnic art competition featuring 10 high calibre pyromusical displays lasting 30 minutes each.
July 14 to 30, 2017
Festival International Nuits d’Afrique
Festival nuits d’Afrique
The best music from Africa and Latin America. 500 artists from over 30 countries, and activities for the whole family.
July 11 to 23, 2017
MEG Montréal Festival
www.megmontreal.com
MEG makes Montréal a high place of emerging culture with a mix of international A listers and local rising talents.
Annually in July
First Peoples’ Festival
www.presenceautochtone.ca
A multidisciplinary festival highlighting Amerindian and Inuit cultures through artistic events.
Annually in August
Osheaga, Music and Arts Festival
www.osheaga.com
A festival of music and arts, divided in three parts: Osheaga Arts, Osheaga in the City and Osheaga on the island. The biggest of its kind in Canada!
August 4 to 6, 2017
Zoofest & OFF JFL
www.zoofest.com
This comedy event also features dance, music, circus and theater and focuses primarily on discovery.
July 6 to 29, 2017
SPORTS
Montreal Impact
www.impactmontreal.com
The Montréal Impact is a professional soccer club playing in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Season begins in March
Montréal Alouettes
www.montrealalouettes.com
Come and cheer for the Montréal Alouettes, the 2010 Grey Cup Champions of the Canadian Football League.
Season begins in June
Rogers Cup presented by National Bank
www.RogersCup.com
The best tennis players in the world meet in one of the most prestigious tournaments on the professional tour.
August 7 to 13, 2017
