Montreal Festivals
What is going on in Montreal, Quebec? Check out this list of festivals: film, music, food, theatre, art and family-friendly festivals. If it is happening in Montreal, it is listed here.
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May 09 to May 19
Acces Asie was created in order to increase the Asian presence in Quebec's cultural events and activities. The festival features comedy, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, music, poetry, new media and more, all performed or presented by Asian artists.
Acces Asie was created in order to increase the Asian presence in Quebec's cultural events and activities. The festival features comedy, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, music, poetry, new media and more, all performed or presented by Asian artists.
May 09 to May 13
Catering to children under six, this annual festival features a wide array of artistically-based activities to participate in and view, including hands-on workshops, film screenings and assorted stage performances.
Catering to children under six, this annual festival features a wide array of artistically-based activities to participate in and view, including hands-on workshops, film screenings and assorted stage performances.
- Maison de la Culture Maisonneuve Address: 4200 rue Ontario E. Montreal QC CAN H1V 1K1
May 11 to May 13
Held in Parc Lafontaine, la Grande Rencontre festival showcases traditional music and dance from various cultures through themed activities, concerts and workshops, all in the beautiful park setting.
Held in Parc Lafontaine, la Grande Rencontre festival showcases traditional music and dance from various cultures through themed activities, concerts and workshops, all in the beautiful park setting.
- Parc Lafontaine Address: Rue Sherbrooke Est Montreal QC CAN H2L 3A8
May 30 to Jun 03
Celebrating electronic music and digital artistry, this five-day event showcases emerging artists from a multitude of technological backgrounds. An array of innovative music events are held at a variety of indoor and outdoor venues around the downtown district.
Celebrating electronic music and digital artistry, this five-day event showcases emerging artists from a multitude of technological backgrounds. An array of innovative music events are held at a variety of indoor and outdoor venues around the downtown district.
- Societe des Arts Technologique-Society for Arts & Technology Address: 1195 Saint-Laurent Blvd. Montreal QC CAN H5B 1C2
- Monument-Nationale Address: 1182 Boulevard St Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2X 2S5
Jun 04 to Jun 24
Montreal's Fringe Festival is a performing arts event in which anyone is allowed to perform anything. Artists are chosen by a lottery, and all money made goes directly to performers. Nearly 100 shows have been offered at recent festivals so audiences have a variety of theatre to choose from.
Montreal's Fringe Festival is a performing arts event in which anyone is allowed to perform anything. Artists are chosen by a lottery, and all money made goes directly to performers. Nearly 100 shows have been offered at recent festivals so audiences have a variety of theatre to choose from.
Jun 06 to Jun 10
Showcasing beers from around the world, this festival occurs over five days at the Windsor Station and courtyard in downtown Montreal. Tastings, workshops, conferences and demonstrations are just a sample of the events offered.
Showcasing beers from around the world, this festival occurs over five days at the Windsor Station and courtyard in downtown Montreal. Tastings, workshops, conferences and demonstrations are just a sample of the events offered.
- Place Bonaventure Address: 800 De La Gauchetière St W, Suite 240 Montreal QC CAN H5A 1K6
Jun 06 to Jun 23
The folks at Casa del Popolo and La Sala Rossa bring the Suoni Per Il Popolo (or Sounds of the People) Festival to the people of Montreal. The event is all about Liberation Music which is anything that is inspired by freedom of expression, improvisation and sonic exploration. Genres include electronica, free jazz, turntable art, experimental rock and more.
The folks at Casa del Popolo and La Sala Rossa bring the Suoni Per Il Popolo (or Sounds of the People) Festival to the people of Montreal. The event is all about Liberation Music which is anything that is inspired by freedom of expression, improvisation and sonic exploration. Genres include electronica, free jazz, turntable art, experimental rock and more.
- La Sala Rossa Address: 4848 boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2T 1R6
- La Casa del Popolo Address: 4848, boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2T 1R5
Jun 07 to Jun 16
This celebration of French language, music and song is one of the biggest of its kind in the world. Visitors have the opportunity to see performances by established artists as well as up-and-comers from various French-speaking countries around the world. More than 50 indoor shows take place during the event and each evening a number of free outdoor shows ensure the streets of downtown Montreal are filled with music as varied as world beat, rock, hip hop and electronic.
This celebration of French language, music and song is one of the biggest of its kind in the world. Visitors have the opportunity to see performances by established artists as well as up-and-comers from various French-speaking countries around the world. More than 50 indoor shows take place during the event and each evening a number of free outdoor shows ensure the streets of downtown Montreal are filled with music as varied as world beat, rock, hip hop and electronic.
Jun 14 to Jun 24
The Infringement Festival was started to challenge commodification of the arts and corporatization of the culture, the infringement festival highlights performance activism, culture jamming and 'les arts engages'. The infringement festival, as an arts democracy is as much your festival as anyone else’s. Meet the artists, see performers, celebrate, culture-jam, community build, create – join the infringement and reclaim the culture!
The Infringement Festival was started to challenge commodification of the arts and corporatization of the culture, the infringement festival highlights performance activism, culture jamming and 'les arts engages'. The infringement festival, as an arts democracy is as much your festival as anyone else’s. Meet the artists, see performers, celebrate, culture-jam, community build, create – join the infringement and reclaim the culture!
Jun 28 to Jul 01, Jul 03 to Jul 07
Certainly at the top in world Jazz Festivals, this annual event brings the sounds of jazz to the streets of Montreal every summer. The festival brings in some of the world's greatest jazz performers as well as other renowned artists, and draws crowds of up to 2,000,000. Over 300 of the 400 shows are free and festivities and performances are held at many different venues.
Certainly at the top in world Jazz Festivals, this annual event brings the sounds of jazz to the streets of Montreal every summer. The festival brings in some of the world's greatest jazz performers as well as other renowned artists, and draws crowds of up to 2,000,000. Over 300 of the 400 shows are free and festivities and performances are held at many different venues.
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Celebrate Argentina's national dance at the Montreal International Tango Festival held in the North American Capital of Argentine tango. The six-day festival consists of workshops during the day and concerts and milonga in the evenings.
Celebrate Argentina's national dance at the Montreal International Tango Festival held in the North American Capital of Argentine tango. The six-day festival consists of workshops during the day and concerts and milonga in the evenings.
- Verdun Address: Borough of Verdun Montreal QC Canada
- Tango Libre Address: 2485 Mont-Royal Ave. E. Montreal QC CAN
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Celebrate the diverse world cultures that have found a home in Montreal at Week-ends du Monde held in Parc Jean-Drapeau. Over two weekends in July, the park hosts a cultural showcase of dance, music and food in celebration of the cultures and traditions of all Montrealers.
Celebrate the diverse world cultures that have found a home in Montreal at Week-ends du Monde held in Parc Jean-Drapeau. Over two weekends in July, the park hosts a cultural showcase of dance, music and food in celebration of the cultures and traditions of all Montrealers.
- Parc Jean-Drapeau Address: 1, circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Montreal QC Canada H3C 1A9
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This outdoor festival celebrates the sights and sounds of African, Caribbean and Latin American culture through music, dance and theatrical performances. Artists from around the globe converge for festivities and concerts suitable for all ages. Events are hosted at an array of venues city-wide.
This outdoor festival celebrates the sights and sounds of African, Caribbean and Latin American culture through music, dance and theatrical performances. Artists from around the globe converge for festivities and concerts suitable for all ages. Events are hosted at an array of venues city-wide.
- Place Emilie-Gamelin Address: Saint Hubert and Sainte Catherine Street East. Montreal QC CAN
- Kola Note Address: 5240 Ave. du Parc Montréal
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Montreal is a circus arts capital, and the Circus Arts Festival showcases the talented and unique artists--from tightrope walkers to acrobats to human cannonballs--in a program of spectacular shows held at various venues over three exciting weeks.
Montreal is a circus arts capital, and the Circus Arts Festival showcases the talented and unique artists--from tightrope walkers to acrobats to human cannonballs--in a program of spectacular shows held at various venues over three exciting weeks.
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Attracting over 50,000 spectators and over 200 race teams from all across North America, this annual event features vibrant dragon boat races, a vendors village, children's activities and International food kiosks. Races and events occur at the Olympic Basin in Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Attracting over 50,000 spectators and over 200 race teams from all across North America, this annual event features vibrant dragon boat races, a vendors village, children's activities and International food kiosks. Races and events occur at the Olympic Basin in Parc Jean-Drapeau.
- Parc Jean-Drapeau Address: 1, circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Montreal QC Canada H3C 1A9
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Established in 1987, Montreal's Music Festival Nuits d'Afrique is committed to showcasing a range of artists from Africa, Latin America, the Antilles and more. Local artists representing a variety of cultural backgrounds also perform during the festival.
Established in 1987, Montreal's Music Festival Nuits d'Afrique is committed to showcasing a range of artists from Africa, Latin America, the Antilles and more. Local artists representing a variety of cultural backgrounds also perform during the festival.
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The Divers/Cite Festival celebrates sexual diversity and features three main events: a week long cultural festival, Community Day and the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered) pride parade.
The Divers/Cite Festival celebrates sexual diversity and features three main events: a week long cultural festival, Community Day and the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered) pride parade.
- The Gay Village Address: Along rue Ste-Catherine from boulevard Rene-Levesque to rue Sherbrooke and from avenue de Lorimer to rue Berri Montreal QC Canada
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Street and stage comedy performances and galas in both English and French are featured at this long-standing festival, which showcases emerging and established performers from regional and international locales. Past guest stars have included the Monty Python cast members, Shaun Majumder and Godfrey.
Street and stage comedy performances and galas in both English and French are featured at this long-standing festival, which showcases emerging and established performers from regional and international locales. Past guest stars have included the Monty Python cast members, Shaun Majumder and Godfrey.
- Theatre St-Denis Address: 1594, rue Saint-Denis Montreal QC Canada H2X 3K2
- Quartier Latin Address: Rue St-Denis Montreal QC Canada
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Montreal's Scottish Festival celebrates the history and culture of the city's Scottish inhabitants. Festivities include heavyweight competitions such as caber-tossing, highland dancing, solo piping and pipe bands, drumming and more. Concessions and a beer garden will be set up on site.
Montreal's Scottish Festival celebrates the history and culture of the city's Scottish inhabitants. Festivities include heavyweight competitions such as caber-tossing, highland dancing, solo piping and pipe bands, drumming and more. Concessions and a beer garden will be set up on site.
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Showcasing emerging local music acts and International performers, this annual event takes place in Parc Jean-Drapeau and has featured appearances by Coldplay, The Beastie Boys and Arctic Monkeys. A series of concerts are also featured at an array of club venues around the city.
Showcasing emerging local music acts and International performers, this annual event takes place in Parc Jean-Drapeau and has featured appearances by Coldplay, The Beastie Boys and Arctic Monkeys. A series of concerts are also featured at an array of club venues around the city.
- Parc Jean-Drapeau Address: 1, circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Montreal QC Canada H3C 1A9
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Occurring annually in August on McGill College avenue between Maisonneuve and Sainte-Catherine street, this event features an array of fashion shows showcasing emerging designs, live music, open-air boutiques and club events.
Occurring annually in August on McGill College avenue between Maisonneuve and Sainte-Catherine street, this event features an array of fashion shows showcasing emerging designs, live music, open-air boutiques and club events.
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The Fantasia Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing exciting and innovating contemporary cinema in a variety of genres including horror, fantasy and anime. The event focuses on films not often seen in North American from countries such as Japan, Spain, Italy, Germany, Thailand, France, Russia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and more.
The Fantasia Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing exciting and innovating contemporary cinema in a variety of genres including horror, fantasy and anime. The event focuses on films not often seen in North American from countries such as Japan, Spain, Italy, Germany, Thailand, France, Russia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and more.
- DB Clarke Theatre Address: 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Montreal QC H3G 1M8
Aug 10 to Aug 19
The festival of the Week Italian of Montreal celebrates
the culture and the traditions of the italio-canadienne
community. The festivities presented join impassioned
sport as much as the admirors of great classic
of the Italian culture. With diversified programming,
the public is invited to come to benefit from
the various pleasures. With the menu, several
activities and spectacles external: fashion parade
“Moda Sotto the Stele”, operated in the open air,
concerts of classical music and popular, tournaments
of soccer and “bocce”, spectacles of humour, exposures
of art, procession of cars “Ferrari Dream Drive”
in Small Italy, among other attractions. It is
an appointment not to be missed!
The festival of the Week Italian of Montreal celebrates
the culture and the traditions of the italio-canadienne
community. The festivities presented join impassioned
sport as much as the admirors of great classic
of the Italian culture. With diversified programming,
the public is invited to come to benefit from
the various pleasures. With the menu, several
activities and spectacles external: fashion parade
“Moda Sotto the Stele”, operated in the open air,
concerts of classical music and popular, tournaments
of soccer and “bocce”, spectacles of humour, exposures
of art, procession of cars “Ferrari Dream Drive”
in Small Italy, among other attractions. It is
an appointment not to be missed!
- Rivière des Prairies Address:
- Old Montreal Address: . Montreal QC Canada
- Little Italy Address: Petite-Patrie neighbourhood between rue Drolet and Clark and between rue Jean-Talon and Saint-Zotique Montreal QC Canada
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Experience a traditional Japanese festival in the heart of Montreal! Thousands of visitors celebrate and learn about Japanese culture at this annual event, which includes performances, demonstrations, Japanese cuisine and various activities.
Experience a traditional Japanese festival in the heart of Montreal! Thousands of visitors celebrate and learn about Japanese culture at this annual event, which includes performances, demonstrations, Japanese cuisine and various activities.
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Montreal's Fete des Enfants (Children's Festival) is devoted to kids and all the sorts of fun stuff that they love. A variety of educational and exciting activities and entertainment, many of which are free, are offered during the course of the festival.
Montreal's Fete des Enfants (Children's Festival) is devoted to kids and all the sorts of fun stuff that they love. A variety of educational and exciting activities and entertainment, many of which are free, are offered during the course of the festival.
- Parc Jean-Drapeau Address: 1, circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Montreal QC Canada H3C 1A9
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Occurring in August, this vibrant festival celebrates gay, lesbian and transgender culture through theater, art exhibitions, live concerts, variety shows, club events and a grand parade. Festivities occur at a variety of venues around the village and the city at large.
Occurring in August, this vibrant festival celebrates gay, lesbian and transgender culture through theater, art exhibitions, live concerts, variety shows, club events and a grand parade. Festivities occur at a variety of venues around the village and the city at large.
- The Gay Village Address: Along rue Ste-Catherine from boulevard Rene-Levesque to rue Sherbrooke and from avenue de Lorimer to rue Berri Montreal QC Canada
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Shakespeare-in-the-Park 2011 - Macbeth
Directed by Arianna Bardesono
'Foul is fair and fair is foul'. Halloween in the summer!
Witches and ghosts, thunder and lightning, supernatural haunts in the night that arouse fear and treason – Experience William Shakespeare’s great
tragedy: Macbeth! The story of one man’s ambition, the natural and
supernatural forces that motivate him, and the ill-fated reign he tries to
maintain. An audacious journey into one man’s nightmare, Macbeth will
envelop you in the tale of how absolute power corrupts... the soul.
Showing at parks throughout Montreal.
Admission is free, and donations are warmly accepted.
Don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food item… the food bank will
appreciate your support.
Bring your own chair, or rent one on site and support Repercussion Theatre.
Shakespeare-in-the-Park 2011 - Macbeth
Directed by Arianna Bardesono
'Foul is fair and fair is foul'. Halloween in the summer!
Witches and ghosts, thunder and lightning, supernatural haunts in the night that arouse fear and treason – Experience William Shakespeare’s great
tragedy: Macbeth! The story of one man’s ambition, the natural and
supernatural forces that motivate him, and the ill-fated reign he tries to
maintain. An audacious journey into one man’s nightmare, Macbeth will
envelop you in the tale of how absolute power corrupts... the soul.
Showing at parks throughout Montreal.
Admission is free, and donations are warmly accepted.
Don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food item… the food bank will
appreciate your support.
Bring your own chair, or rent one on site and support Repercussion Theatre.
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Revel in three nights of extravagant entertainment during a delightfully burlesque showcase of cabaret talent from around the world. Join the Burlesque revival!
Revel in three nights of extravagant entertainment during a delightfully burlesque showcase of cabaret talent from around the world. Join the Burlesque revival!
- Club Soda Address: 1225, boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2X 2S6
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The largest attended film festival in the Western World. This annual event attracts film makers from over 60 countries and offers a truly eclectic range of cinema. All the theatres showing the entries are within easy walking distance of each other.
The largest attended film festival in the Western World. This annual event attracts film makers from over 60 countries and offers a truly eclectic range of cinema. All the theatres showing the entries are within easy walking distance of each other.
Sep 12
For the 9th Escales Improbables festival, 83 artists take us off the beaten track with puzzling shows. Music, drama, dance, performances and live graphic arts give you a rendezvous from the 2nd to the 15th of September 2012, on the Quartier des Spectacles from the 2nd to the 11th of September for Escales de Ville/city program ; on the Quays of the Old Port of Montreal for Escales de Jour/day program from the 7th to the 9th of September ; and at Usine C from the 11th to the 15th of September for Escales de Nuit/night program. An unusual and creative strolling for all.
City programm / Free entrance / Quartier des Spectacles
Day program / Free entrance / 1:30 pm- 6:30 pm / Quays of the Old Port of Montreal, in Bonsecours island
Night program / Admission charge / Usine C, 1345, Lalonde Avenue
For the 9th Escales Improbables festival, 83 artists take us off the beaten track with puzzling shows. Music, drama, dance, performances and live graphic arts give you a rendezvous from the 2nd to the 15th of September 2012, on the Quartier des Spectacles from the 2nd to the 11th of September for Escales de Ville/city program ; on the Quays of the Old Port of Montreal for Escales de Jour/day program from the 7th to the 9th of September ; and at Usine C from the 11th to the 15th of September for Escales de Nuit/night program. An unusual and creative strolling for all.
City programm / Free entrance / Quartier des Spectacles
Day program / Free entrance / 1:30 pm- 6:30 pm / Quays of the Old Port of Montreal, in Bonsecours island
Night program / Admission charge / Usine C, 1345, Lalonde Avenue
- Quays of the Old Port Address: Old Port District. Montreal QC CAN
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Pop Montreal is a festival that celebrates alternative and independent music and artists from Montreal, across Canada and the world. Past performers include Canadian favourites Stars, Metric, Sam Roberts, The Dears, Broken Social Scene, Feist and Arcade Fire, as well as popular American artists such as The Black Keys, Beck, Queens of the Stone Age and Interpol. The festival takes place at a number of clubs and venues across Montreal.
Pop Montreal is a festival that celebrates alternative and independent music and artists from Montreal, across Canada and the world. Past performers include Canadian favourites Stars, Metric, Sam Roberts, The Dears, Broken Social Scene, Feist and Arcade Fire, as well as popular American artists such as The Black Keys, Beck, Queens of the Stone Age and Interpol. The festival takes place at a number of clubs and venues across Montreal.
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This five-day festival showcases live music performances at venues around the city and also offers a vendors village, children's activities, art exhibitions and conferences. All-night loft parties and bike rental services are just a few of the additional offerings available.
This five-day festival showcases live music performances at venues around the city and also offers a vendors village, children's activities, art exhibitions and conferences. All-night loft parties and bike rental services are just a few of the additional offerings available.
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An annual event province-wide, this festival celebrates culture through a variety of festivities, including interactive opportunities at dance and art studios, museums and other venues city-side. Participants are welcomed to explore a wide range of cultural practices and creative processes in free demonstrations and festivities over the three-day event.
An annual event province-wide, this festival celebrates culture through a variety of festivities, including interactive opportunities at dance and art studios, museums and other venues city-side. Participants are welcomed to explore a wide range of cultural practices and creative processes in free demonstrations and festivities over the three-day event.
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The Black and Blue Festival is a non-stop party featuring music, dance and other events.
The Black and Blue Festival is a non-stop party featuring music, dance and other events.
- The Gay Village Address: Along rue Ste-Catherine from boulevard Rene-Levesque to rue Sherbrooke and from avenue de Lorimer to rue Berri Montreal QC Canada
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Over nine days, the L'Off Festival de Jazz presents approximately 200 performers in a passionate and creative program of concerts.
Over nine days, the L'Off Festival de Jazz presents approximately 200 performers in a passionate and creative program of concerts.
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Experience an ancient Chinese tradition at Montreal's Botanical Garden, when 700 traditional lanterns designed in Montreal and made in Shanghai illuminate the evening in a magical celebration of light and culture. Open until 9pm daily during the festival, the botanical garden hosts this radiant event at the Chinese Garden.
Experience an ancient Chinese tradition at Montreal's Botanical Garden, when 700 traditional lanterns designed in Montreal and made in Shanghai illuminate the evening in a magical celebration of light and culture. Open until 9pm daily during the festival, the botanical garden hosts this radiant event at the Chinese Garden.
- Montréal Botanical Garden Address: 4101, Sherbrooke East Montréal Québec H1X 2B2
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Since 1995, Cinemania has been bringing exceptional French-language films to audiences in Montreal, Canada. Tickets can be purchased from the Imperial Cinema.
Since 1995, Cinemania has been bringing exceptional French-language films to audiences in Montreal, Canada. Tickets can be purchased from the Imperial Cinema.
- Cinema Imperial Address: 1432 Bleury St. Montreal QC CAN H3A 2J1
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An impressive line-up of Francophone musical artists assemble for this annual event, which presents intimate concerts at various venues across the city.
An impressive line-up of Francophone musical artists assemble for this annual event, which presents intimate concerts at various venues across the city.
- Club Soda Address: 1225, boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2X 2S6
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Celebrating Arabian culture, this festival features an array of cultural events, including live music, theatrical performances and a film festival. Art exhibitions and concerts by regional musicians and choral groups are also featured.
Celebrating Arabian culture, this festival features an array of cultural events, including live music, theatrical performances and a film festival. Art exhibitions and concerts by regional musicians and choral groups are also featured.
- Montreal CineRobotheque Address: 1564 St. Denis. Montreal QC CAN H2X 3K2
- Place des Arts Address: 175 St. Catherine Street Ouest Montreal QC Canada H2X 1Z8
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This international documentary film festival celebrates local and international documentary films that look at current social, political and environmental issues. In addition to film screenings, the festival also presents workshops, master classes and panel discussions.
This international documentary film festival celebrates local and international documentary films that look at current social, political and environmental issues. In addition to film screenings, the festival also presents workshops, master classes and panel discussions.
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Montréal’s annual Tibetan bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 26th (11:00 AM to 7:00 PM) and Sunday, November 27th (12:00 PM to 7:00 PM).
The bazaar features traditional arts and crafts, Buddhist literature and ritual objects, clothing, jewelry, as well as a sample of Himalayan cuisine and cultural performances.
Montréal’s annual Tibetan bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 26th (11:00 AM to 7:00 PM) and Sunday, November 27th (12:00 PM to 7:00 PM).
The bazaar features traditional arts and crafts, Buddhist literature and ritual objects, clothing, jewelry, as well as a sample of Himalayan cuisine and cultural performances.
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In celebration of the holiday season, Old Montreal comes alive with the sights and sounds of Christmas, complete with outdoor cinema, family skating parties, concerts, carriage rides and gourmet events. The month-long festival is capped off with a dazzling New Years eve celebration in Place Jacques-Cartier.
In celebration of the holiday season, Old Montreal comes alive with the sights and sounds of Christmas, complete with outdoor cinema, family skating parties, concerts, carriage rides and gourmet events. The month-long festival is capped off with a dazzling New Years eve celebration in Place Jacques-Cartier.
- Vieux Montreal Address: Old Town Montreal Quebec CAN
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Billing itself as three festivals in one, the Montreal High Lights Festival is a 10-day event that attracts visitors from near and far. The event consists of the Hydro Quebec Celebration of Light which includes a range of evening activities such as the Montreal All-Nighter, the Wine & Dine Experience where 50 of the city's best chefs prepare gastronomic delights for patrons and the Sun Life Financial Performing Arts event which features a variety of dance, theatre and musical performances.
Billing itself as three festivals in one, the Montreal High Lights Festival is a 10-day event that attracts visitors from near and far. The event consists of the Hydro Quebec Celebration of Light which includes a range of evening activities such as the Montreal All-Nighter, the Wine & Dine Experience where 50 of the city's best chefs prepare gastronomic delights for patrons and the Sun Life Financial Performing Arts event which features a variety of dance, theatre and musical performances.
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Held over eight days in February, this annual spoken word and performance festival presents an exciting program of experimental and multidisiplinary shows that bring the tradition of oral literature to the forefront of modern creative expression.
Held over eight days in February, this annual spoken word and performance festival presents an exciting program of experimental and multidisiplinary shows that bring the tradition of oral literature to the forefront of modern creative expression.
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The Jacques-Cartier Pier heats up for nine days in chilly January with electrifying concerts, stunning audio-visual displays and even a zany ski suit competition.
The Jacques-Cartier Pier heats up for nine days in chilly January with electrifying concerts, stunning audio-visual displays and even a zany ski suit competition.
- Jacques Cartier Pier Address: Old Port Montreal QC CAN
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This annual festival of snow is held at Parc Jean-Drapeau. There are snow games, sculpture contests, skating, a tube slide and many other snow-oriented activities.
This annual festival of snow is held at Parc Jean-Drapeau. There are snow games, sculpture contests, skating, a tube slide and many other snow-oriented activities.
- Parc des Îles Address:
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This annual winter festival brings people out into the beautiful winter wonderland of Parc Jean-Drapeau to enjoy various activities like tube sliding, ice hockey and skating on the St Lawrence River. The charming Boule de Neige and his band of entertaining friends welcome visitors to join in the fun for three consecutive weekends.
This annual winter festival brings people out into the beautiful winter wonderland of Parc Jean-Drapeau to enjoy various activities like tube sliding, ice hockey and skating on the St Lawrence River. The charming Boule de Neige and his band of entertaining friends welcome visitors to join in the fun for three consecutive weekends.
- Parc Jean-Drapeau Address: 1, circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Montreal QC Canada H3C 1A9
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Lilith Fair is a touring festival that raises millions of dollars for charities and is supported by millions of fans. Founded by Grammy-award winner Sarah McLachlan and friends, Lilith Fair is a celebration of women in music and features a stellar line-up of top female artists like Nelly Furtado, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige and Sarah McLachlan.
Lilith Fair is a touring festival that raises millions of dollars for charities and is supported by millions of fans. Founded by Grammy-award winner Sarah McLachlan and friends, Lilith Fair is a celebration of women in music and features a stellar line-up of top female artists like Nelly Furtado, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige and Sarah McLachlan.
- Bell Centre Address: 1260, rue De la Gauchetirre Montreal QC Canada H3B 5E8
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Montreal's Chamber Music Festival aims to celebrate and promote chamber music in all of its many forms by presenting concerts that combine it with other disciplines. The festival consists of a range of concerts both a jazz series and a concert series.
Montreal's Chamber Music Festival aims to celebrate and promote chamber music in all of its many forms by presenting concerts that combine it with other disciplines. The festival consists of a range of concerts both a jazz series and a concert series.
- St. James United Church Address: 1435 City Councillors St. Montreal QC CAN H3A 2E4
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This massive winter celebration includes outdoor festivities complete with spectacular light displays, skating, children's activities, live entertainment and fireworks, a cultural program of mind-blowing concerts and exhibitions, wine and dine events, the magnificent High Lights Event show and more. Venues include the Quartier des spectacles, Place des Festivals and more.
This massive winter celebration includes outdoor festivities complete with spectacular light displays, skating, children's activities, live entertainment and fireworks, a cultural program of mind-blowing concerts and exhibitions, wine and dine events, the magnificent High Lights Event show and more. Venues include the Quartier des spectacles, Place des Festivals and more.
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This highly anticipated annual film festival is a celebration of Quebecois and national cinema. Film screenings, workshops, exhibitions, master classes and social events make up the ten-day festival.
This highly anticipated annual film festival is a celebration of Quebecois and national cinema. Film screenings, workshops, exhibitions, master classes and social events make up the ten-day festival.
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Festivalissimo is one of the most important cultural events in Montreal and in Canada displaying Iberian-Latin American arts. Its main objective is to portray the Iberian-Latin American culture in all its artistic forms. It includes three segments: Film, Artferia and Music.
Festivalissimo is one of the most important cultural events in Montreal and in Canada displaying Iberian-Latin American arts. Its main objective is to portray the Iberian-Latin American culture in all its artistic forms. It includes three segments: Film, Artferia and Music.
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Held in March, Under the Snow celebrates and promotes independent music across various genres, from post-rock to experimental. Up-and-coming local artists and international musicians lead the public on a voyage of musical discovery during performances at various venues throughout downtown Montreal.
Held in March, Under the Snow celebrates and promotes independent music across various genres, from post-rock to experimental. Up-and-coming local artists and international musicians lead the public on a voyage of musical discovery during performances at various venues throughout downtown Montreal.
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Theatre Sainte Catherine hosts a hilarious line-up of sketch comedy acts from North America.
Theatre Sainte Catherine hosts a hilarious line-up of sketch comedy acts from North America.
- Theatre Ste Catherine Address: 264 Ste. Catherine E. Montreal Quebec Canada H2X 1L4
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Held annually in spring, FIFA is a 10-day festival that celebrates worldwide films on art and media art. This competitive event showcases hundreds of films, promoting cinematic artists from around the world and entertaining a diverse public.
Held annually in spring, FIFA is a 10-day festival that celebrates worldwide films on art and media art. This competitive event showcases hundreds of films, promoting cinematic artists from around the world and entertaining a diverse public.
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This film competition features film and video on all the different art forms, including cinema itself. Whatever a visitor's personal taste, there will be an entry that appeals.
This film competition features film and video on all the different art forms, including cinema itself. Whatever a visitor's personal taste, there will be an entry that appeals.
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This multi-lingual literary festival hosts over 200 participants from around the world in five days of readings, lectures and soirees. Workshops, awards ceremonies and activities for children are also offered.
This multi-lingual literary festival hosts over 200 participants from around the world in five days of readings, lectures and soirees. Workshops, awards ceremonies and activities for children are also offered.
- Delta Montreal Centre Ville Address: 777 University Street Montréal QC H3C 3Z7
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This European art initiative came to Montreal in 2006 and highlights artistic movements influencing today's creative souls. For over two weeks, an international gathering of performing and moving image artists present their works to the public.
This European art initiative came to Montreal in 2006 and highlights artistic movements influencing today's creative souls. For over two weeks, an international gathering of performing and moving image artists present their works to the public.
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This annual festival presents a diverse selection of cutting-edge digital artworks from more than 30 local and international artists. Elektra consists of exciting audio-visual performances, interactive installations, conferences and more. Held in May at various venues.
This annual festival presents a diverse selection of cutting-edge digital artworks from more than 30 local and international artists. Elektra consists of exciting audio-visual performances, interactive installations, conferences and more. Held in May at various venues.
