Montreal Events

Snow Festival

Known as La Fête des Neiges in French, this festival spans four consecutive weekends and celebrates wintertime in all its frosty glory. Highlights include ice sculpture shows, tube sliding, skating and more.

Date: 15 January 2022 - 06 February 2022
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Parc Jean Drapeau.

Montreal In Light

Known as Montréal en Lumière in French, this event sees world-renown chefs and wine producers congregate in Montreal to wow foodies. Family-friendly outdoor festivities are also featured.

Date: 01 February 2022 - 01 March 2022
Venue: Various.
Website: https://www.montrealenlumiere.com/
Cost:

Various.

Montreal Fringe Festival

Fringe theatre, with some comedy, music and dance.

Date: 30 May 2022 - 19 June 2022
Venue: Various.
Cost:

Various.

Tour de l’Île de Montréal

Part of the Go Bike Montreal Festival, this event allows you to enjoy car-free streets and explore different neighborhoods.

Date: 05 June 2022 - 05 June 2022
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Around Montreal.
Cost:

Free to watch.

Canadian Grand Prix

The Canadian Grand Prix is held each year at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Notre Dame Island in Montreal.

Date: 19 June 2022 - 19 June 2022
Venue: Gilles Villeneuve.
Cost:

Various

La Fête Nationale du Québec

24 June marks the midsummer solstice and the religious feast day of Jean Baptiste (John the Baptist).

Date: 24 June 2022 - 24 June 2022
Venue: Various.

Montreal International Jazz Festival

Launched in 1980, this festival has grown to be an iconic event attracting millions of visitors – in fact, in 2004, the festival was crowned the world's largest jazz festival by the Guinness World Records.

Date: 30 June 2022 - 09 July 2022
Venue: Various.
Website: http://www.montrealjazzfest.com
Cost:

Various.

Montreal International Fireworks Competition

Known as L'International des Feux Loto-Quebec in French, this eye- and ear-popping competition among international pyrotechnicians light up the skies of Montreal, over the St Lawrence River right beside the Jacques-Cartier Bridge.

Date: 05 July 2022 - 08 July 2022
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various.

Just for Laughs Festival

For a rib-tickling, hilarious time, Montreal is the place to be in every July when the Just For Laughs comedy festival is in full swing.

Date: 13 July 2022 - 31 July 2022
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various.
Cost:

Various.

Festival International Nuits d'Afrique

This festival celebrates the glories of Africa, with artists from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America entertaining massive crowds.

Date: 14 July 2022 - 24 July 2022
Venue: Various.
Cost:

Various.

Fashion and Design Festival

Celebrating international and local high-fashion and design, this glamorous event features runway shows, pop-up boutiques and music performances.

Date: 01 August 2022 - 01 August 2022
(Date to be confirmed)
Website: http://www.festivalmodedesign.com

Montreal First Peoples Festival

Artists from Indigenous communities all over the Americas gather to celebrate their rich cultures and histories.

Date: 09 August 2022 - 18 August 2022
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various.

Mutek

MUTEK aims to promote creativity in electronic music and audio-visual art.

Date: 23 August 2022 - 28 August 2022
Venue: Various.
Website: http://www.mutek.org/
Cost:

Various.

Black & Blue Festival

This festival celebrates the unique lifestyle and culture of the gay community. It also raises money for AIDS support organisations, as well as LGBTQ+ community groups in Montreal.

Date: 06 October 2022 - 10 October 2022
(Date to be confirmed)
Cost:

Various