Montreal August Festivals & Events

Celebration of Montréal's 375th Anniversary

514.908.0375

Montréal is celebrating the 375th anniversary of its founding.

Fashioning Expo 67

514.861.6701

Expo 67 put Montreal designers and Canadian fashion on the world stage. Expo 67 offered the fashion milieu opportunities to shine in futuristic fashion magazine spreads shot on the site, locally designed uniforms for hostesses, and live fashion shows with roller skating models.

Amazonia. The Shaman and the Mind of the Forest

514.872.9150

From the collections of the Musée d’ethnographie de Genève and the Musées royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, Bruxelles. Pointe-à-Callière will be transformed into the Amazon forest in an immersive and multi-sensory experience that will showcase the shamanism and mythology of traditional Amazonian societies.

First Fridays - The Montreal street food

The largest gathering of street food trucks in Québec. Delight in a festive atmosphere and music from talented DJs.

Montréal AVUDO

514.788.3383

Images and scenes are projected on rippling water walls and other spectacular installations. It tells the story of those who lived there, who arrived by the St. Lawrence, whose livelihood depended on it, who built, innovated and set off to link Montréal to the rest of the world. In short, memories of the St. Lawrence come alive through it.

Piknic Électronik

514.904.1247

Every Sunday, discover the best of the electronic music scene in an environment created to stimulate the senses.

Farmers Market at Marché des Éclusiers

438.795.8265

Located on the waterfront at Place du Génie, le Marché des Éclusiers has a simple mission: to showcase Québec products. For that, they have created a community of farmers, buisnesses and consumers conscientious about their ecological footprint and what they eat.

Olafur Eliasson

514.847.6226

Since the mid-1990s, Eliasson has produced devices that call upon the mechanisms we use to perceive light and natural phenomena. These truly multidisciplinary works offer immersive experiences that investigate body, movement and perception of self and the environment..

L'International des Feux Loto-Québec

One of the most prestigious fireworks competitions in the world.

Fantasia International Film Festival

514.790.1245

Although its focus is on fantasy, action and horror, Fantasia's lineup also includes other original and eclectic works.

Much Ado About Nothing

514.931.2644

The characters in this dark love story learn that real love requires unmasked vulnerability. Featuring a wonderful cast of 11 actors, a blend of playfulness and pathos, and a dynamic design.

Lucid Realities

Step inside dreams, nightmares, recollections, and fantasies. Walk in space, inhabit another person’s body, explore secret locations, and fly like a bird.

Baseball in Montréal

514.872.0077

For years, the sport has aroused the passion of Montrealers, either through its amateur leagues or friendly pick-up games. And with such professional teams as the Royals and Expos, fans have had the privilege of seeing some of the world’s greatest players—Jackie Robinson among them. Several key dates are underscored. Also featured is a section on women’s baseball.

Montreal First Peoples Festival

514.278.4040

A multidisciplinary festival highlighting Amerindian and Inuit cultures through artistic events.

Osheaga, Music and Arts Festival

514.790.2525

Osheaga Music and Arts has established itself as the most important festival of its genre in Canada.

Canada Pride Montréal

514.903.6193

Presented in collaboration with the Society of the Celebrations of Montréal’s 375th Anniversary.

îleSoniq Montréal

Montreal’s EDM festival.

MUTEK

514.871.8646

An annual gathering dedicated to emerging forms of electronic music and sound design in the era of new technologies.

Nomadfest Urban Rodeo

581.981.8686

At NomadFest, visitors will experience every facet of the cowboy lifestyle through their senses: the richness and emotion of country music; the thrill of the rodeo; fun and informative activities; and uncommon gourmet experiences that revive the culinary traditions of nomadic communities.

Montréal World Film Festival

514.848.3883

Every year, films from more than 70 countries, including well-known and first-time filmmakers alike, are presented.

Musica Cubana

514.528.9766

Get into the groove with the tropical heat and the musical culture of Cuba... the rhythm of the best music from a country reknown to be home to some of the finest luxury cigars and rums in the world. Salsa, son, cha-cha-cha, merengue, bolero.

The Color Run

The Color Run Dream Tour, Presented by Lay's® is coming to your city with an all-new Lay's® Poppables™ Foam Zone, Unicorn Medal, inspirational Dream Wall, and giant inflatable unicorns!

MEG Montréal Festival

514.223.8415

MEG makes Montréal a high place of emerging culture with a mix of international A-listers and local rising talents.